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…
Biden administration approves New Jersey offshore wind farm
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Biden administration has given its approval for the construction of an offshore wind farm off the coast of Atlantic City, New Jersey. The project, called Ocean Wind,…
Brazil’s lower house approves crucial tax trial rules change
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s lower house passed a bill on Friday aimed at raising the bar for companies to win challenges to their tax bills, delivering a win for the government of…
In Another Reversal, White House Approves Widely Banned Weapon For Ukraine Despite Heightened Danger To Civilians
In Another Reversal, White House Approves Widely Banned Weapon For Ukraine Despite Heightened Danger To Civilians Micaela Burrow on July 7, 2023 The Biden administration on Friday announced plans to provide cluster…
Senate Approves Testa Bill to Invest in Coastal Communities
Sen. Michael Testa's bill that would establish a Boardwalk Preservation Fund to construct, repair, and maintain boardwalks and structures throughout the state's coastal communities was passed by the New Jersey Senate.…
North Carolina Legislature Approves Bill Limiting Lessons On Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation
North Carolina Legislature Approves Bill Limiting Lessons On Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation Reagan Reese on June 30, 2023 The North Carolina Senate approved a bill Thursday that would prohibit lessons on gender…
US State Dept approves sale of F-35 aircraft to Czech Republic
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of F-35 fighter jets, munitions and related equipment to the Czech Republic in a deal valued at up to $5.62 billion, the…
US approves $15 billion in Patriot and missile defense upgrades for Poland
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $15 billion sale of an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) and related equipment to Poland as…
Committee Approves Singer Measure that Would Increase Aid for Assisted Living Facilities
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the Medicaid reimbursement rate for assisted living facilities was advanced today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.…
Senate Approves Schepisi Bill to Raise Awareness for Victims of Fentanyl Poisoning
Sen. Holly Schepisi's bill that would designate July 14th of each year as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Day was passed by the New Jersey Senate.…
Senate Approves O’Scanlon Bill That Prioritizes School Funding
Sen. Declan O'Scanlon's bill that would exempt certain school districts from state aid cuts was passed by the New Jersey Senate.…
Senate Approves Singer Bill Easing Restrictions for Debt Adjusters
For-profit debt adjusters may soon be eligible to conduct business in New Jersey thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer and approved today by the New Jersey Senate.…
IMF board approves $1.8 billion for Senegal, frees $216 million immediately
(Reuters) – The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund approved a 3-year Extended Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility for about $1.51 billion with Senegal, and a $324 million arrangement under…
Pakistan’s parliament approves revised budget to clinch IMF deal
By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan’s parliament on Sunday approved the government’s 2023-24 budget which was revised to meet International Monetary Fund conditions in a last ditch effort to secure the…
World Bank approves $700 million for Mexico to boost women’s economic opportunities
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The World Bank said it had approved on Friday a $700 million operation for Mexico to promote public policies to create economic opportunities and expand social security for…
EU approves 11th sanctions package against Russia over Ukraine
By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Union governments agreed on Wednesday to an 11th package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, aimed at stopping other countries and companies from…
Senate Approves Corrado Measure that Would Cut Government Red Tape for Surviving Spouses
The New Jersey Senate approved legislation today sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that allows the surviving spouse of a decedent to use their motor vehicle until the vehicle registration expires.…
Iraq approves record $153 billion budget including big public hiring
By Ahmed Rasheed and Timour Azhari BAGHDAD (Reuters) -Iraq’s parliament on Monday approved a 2023 budget of 198.9 trillion dinars ($153 billion) that sets out record spending on a growing public wage…
Oklahoma Approves Nation’s First Religious Charter School
Oklahoma Approves Nation’s First Religious Charter School Katelynn Richardson on June 5, 2023 Oklahoma approved the nation’s first taxpayer-funded religious charter school during a Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board (OSVCSB) meeting…
World Bank approves $1 billion loan to Kenya
NAIROBI (Reuters) – The World Bank said on Tuesday it approved a $1 billion loan to Kenya to support its budget as East Africa’s economic powerhouse confronts high debts and a weakening…
Nigeria’s Senate approves bill to raise government borrowing from central bank
ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria’s Senate amended a law on Saturday to allow the federal government to borrow more money from the central bank, just days before incoming President Bola Tinubu takes office.…
Senate Approves Stanfield Bill that Would Update Funding for Environmental Infrastructure Projects
The NJ Senate advanced bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Jean Stanfield that would approve the updated Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Plan of the NJIB.…
Brazil’s antitrust watchdog approves L’Oreal deal to buy Aesop
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil’s antitrust regulator Cade on Wednesday recommended the approval of the sale of Natura & Co’s Aesop brand to French cosmetics company L’Oreal, according to the country’s daily…
US approves emergency use of bird flu vaccine to save California condors
By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) – U.S. officials on Tuesday announced the emergency use of a bird flu vaccine to protect the California condor, a critically endangered and magnificent animal that has already…
Russia approves sale of Volkswagen plant to domestic dealership
(Reuters) – A Russian government commission has approved the sale of Volkswagen’s main factory in Russia to a domestic car dealership, Trade and Industry Minister Denis Manturov told the TASS news agency…
US State Department approves potential sale of Chinook helicopters to Germany, Pentagon says
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of CH-47F Chinook helicopters and related equipment to Germany for as much as $8.5 billion, the Pentagon…
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