Toms River Council Approves Township Budget
On June 30th, Mayor Rodrick and the Toms River Township Council presented a budget for 2025 that has a 9% reduction in overall spending while maintaining a zero percent tax increase. The…
U.S. Treasury approves $228 million for New York state internet projects
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury said on Monday it had approved more than $228 million in funding for high-speed internet projects in New York state from the COVID-era American Rescue Plan’s…
IMF board approves new $1.2 billion, 4-year loan program for Jordan
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund’s executive board on Wednesday approved a new $1.2 billion, four-year loan program to support Jordan’s economic reforms, replacing a previous program that…
Pakistan’s senate approves delaying elections, but decision not binding
KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) -Pakistan’s senate approved a resolution on Friday to further delay national elections which had been scheduled to take place on Feb. 8, the chairman of the senate said while…
Senate Approves Bucco Bill to Require Pothole Data in Annual DOT Report
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco's bill that would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to begin providing information about potholes in their annual report to the Legislature was passed by the New Jersey…
Toms River School Board Wants Voting Machines Out, Approves 2024-25 Calendar
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Regional Board of Education has approved the 2024-25 school calendar, which includes virtual instruction days coinciding with election dates, despite mixed feelings among board members.…
Brazil congressional committee approves 2024 budget bill
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s congressional budget committee approved on Thursday the country’s 2024 budget bill, with a shallower-than-expected spending cut in President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s growth acceleration program. The bill…
South Korea’s parliament approves 2024 budget
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s parliament on Thursday approved increasing next year’s budget by a net 17.9 trillion won to 656.6 trillion won ($503.50 billion). The increase is the smallest in two…
Ecuador approves tax reform, including an amnesty to boost youth jobs
QUITO (Reuters) – Ecuador’s National Assembly on Tuesday approved a tax amnesty proposed by President Daniel Noboa aimed at coaxing delinquent taxpayers to pay outstanding bills, part of a tax reform that…
Brazil’s Congress approves government target to eliminate primary deficit in 2024
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s Congress approved its budgetary guidelines bill on Tuesday, setting the goal of eliminating the primary deficit by 2024, but including a provision allowing for a limited reduction in…
Thai cabinet approves debt support for smaller firms, debtors
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s cabinet has approved debt suspension for smaller businesses and support for retail debtors, the prime minister said on Tuesday, in the government’s latest move to address the country’s…
Brazil’s lower house approves landmark consumption tax reform
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s lower house approved on Friday a major consumption tax overhaul, seen as capable of boosting the country’s potential growth, although its effective implementation hinges on subsequent bills and…
Australian competition watchdog approves Woolworths’ stake buy in Petstock
(Reuters) – Australia’s competition watchdog said on Thursday it will not oppose Woolworths’ acquisition of a 55% stake in specialty pet retailer Petstock Group. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), after…
New Jersey Senate Approves Wipe Labeling Legislation
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate has passed a bill requiring clear labeling on non-flushable wipes to prevent sewer system clogs. The legislation, introduced by Senators Gordon Johnson and Joe Cryan,…
Biden Administration Approves Sale Of Tank Shells To Israel
Biden Administration Approves Sale Of Tank Shells To Israel Arjun Singh on December 9, 2023 The Biden administration invoked federal law on Friday to unilaterally transfer arms to Israel during its ongoing…
Biden Admin Approves Emissions Rules That Critics Worry Could Kneecap Small Energy Companies
Biden Admin Approves Emissions Rules That Critics Worry Could Kneecap Small Energy Companies Robert Schmad on December 2, 2023 The Biden administration approved new regulations Saturday aimed at reducing methane gas emissions,…
Portugal approves 2024 budget bill ahead of snap election
By Sergio Goncalves LISBON (Reuters) – The Portuguese parliament on Wednesday approved the Socialist government’s 2024 budget, three months before a snap election triggered by the resignation of Prime Minister Antonio Costa.…
India approves new finance panel to suggest sharing of federal taxes
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The Indian government on Tuesday approved the setting up of a new Finance Commission that will recommend how federal taxes will be shared with states. The federal cabinet…
China approves first batch of consumption-related REITs
SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s securities regulator has approved three applications for the country’s first publicly traded consumption-related REITs, although market participants say persistent concerns about the property sector will weigh on appetite for…
Germany approves global minimum corporate tax
BERLIN (Reuters) – The German parliament on Friday approved the implementation of a global minimum corporate tax, as part of an international deal to ensure large companies pay a minimum tax rate…
IMF board approves plan to enhance lending resources without shareholding changes
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday its executive board approved a proposal for a 50% increase in quota resources to be contributed by member countries in…
US judge approves Deutsche Bank $75 million settlement with Epstein accusers
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) -Deutsche Bank on Friday won final approval from a U.S. judge for a $75 million settlement it reached with victims of Jeffrey Epstein who had accused…
Michigan Supreme Court Approves Rule Requiring Judges To Use Preferred Pronouns
Michigan Supreme Court Approves Rule Requiring Judges To Use Preferred Pronouns Katelynn Richardson on September 28, 2023 The Michigan Supreme Court approved a new rule Wednesday requiring justices to use preferred pronouns…
US House panel approves four funding bills; government shutdown deadline approaches
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives’ Rules Committee on Saturday voted, 9-2, to tee up four appropriations bills for debate on the full House floor, the latest move in Republicans’…
Portugal approves 30% cut in mortgage rates for struggling borrowers
By Sergio Goncalves LISBON (Reuters) -Portugal’s government said on Thursday that banks must discount the benchmark six-month Euribor rate by 30% when calculating mortgage interest rates if asked to do so by…
Toms River Approves New Spray Park for Kids at Skyview Park
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Township officials have greenlit the design of a new spray park at Skyview Park to provide children a place to cool down during the summer months. The decision…
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