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…
Chile’s senate approves mining royalty bill, passes to final vote
SANTIAGO (Reuters) -Chile’s senate approved on Wednesday a long-awaited new mining royalty bill, passing it back to the lower chamber for a final vote that could come as early as next week.…
Georgia Classifies Old Tires As ‘Biomass’, Approves Burning Them For Fuel
Georgia Classifies Old Tires As ‘Biomass’, Approves Burning Them For Fuel John Hugh DeMastri on May 9, 2023 The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) recently approved rules that allow power companies to…
Bolivian senate approves ‘gold law’ aimed at bolstering foreign reserves
LA PAZ (Reuters) – Bolivia’s senate early on Friday morning gave final approval to a so-called “gold law” aimed at strengthening the country’s foreign currency reserves. The legislation, which was supported by…
Toms River approves $18.5 million in new debt to purchase school land, prep Downtown loop
TOMS RIVER, NJ – At a recent meeting of the Toms River Township Council, the township presented a grim scenario for residents. Sell school land for development or cut teachers and programs.…
California School District Approves Curriculum Accusing Israel Of ‘Ethnic Cleansing,’ ‘War Crimes’
California School District Approves Curriculum Accusing Israel Of ‘Ethnic Cleansing,’ ‘War Crimes’ Kate Anderson on April 29, 2023 The Santa Ana Unified School District approved two new curriculums that accuse Israel of…
US FDA approves Pfizer’s next-generation pneumococcal vaccine
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Pfizer Inc’s next-generation vaccine to prevent pneumococcal disease in children aged six weeks to 17 years, the company said late on…
Toms River council approves $14 million Mo Hill spending bill in 5-2 vote
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township council has approved a $14 million spending bill proposed by Council President Matt Lotano and Mayor Maurice Hill that will pave the way for…
Indiana Legislature Approves Bill To Fund Teacher Firearm Training With Taxpayer Dollars
Indiana Legislature Approves Bill To Fund Teacher Firearm Training With Taxpayer Dollars Reagan Reese on April 19, 2023 The Indiana Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that would use taxpayer dollars to…
Virginia Approves New History Standards That Include Lessons On Patriotism, Respecting The Flag
Virginia Approves New History Standards That Include Lessons On Patriotism, Respecting The Flag Reagan Reese on April 20, 2023 The Virginia Board of Education approved new history standards on Thursday that include…
DeSantis Admin Approves Rule Curbing Lessons On Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation For All K-12 Students
DeSantis Admin Approves Rule Curbing Lessons On Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation For All K-12 Students Reagan Reese on April 19, 2023 The Florida Department of Education (DOE) approved a proposal on Wednesday…
Red State Legislature Approves Bill That Would Create The State’s First School Choice Program
Red State Legislature Approves Bill That Would Create The State’s First School Choice Program Reagan Reese on April 13, 2023 The North Dakota House passed a bill on Thursday that would create…
Kansas Legislature Approves Bill That Would Bar Biological Men From Women’s Bathroom
Kansas Legislature Approves Bill That Would Bar Biological Men From Women’s Bathroom Reagan Reese on April 5, 2023 The Kansas Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that would prohibit biological males from…
Biden Admin Approves Strict California Rules To Cut Diesel Sales In Half By 2035
Biden Admin Approves Strict California Rules To Cut Diesel Sales In Half By 2035 John Hugh DeMastri on March 31, 2023 The Biden administration has given California permission to go ahead with…
FDA Approves Over-The-Counter Opioid Antidote As Fentanyl Deaths Surge
FDA Approves Over-The-Counter Opioid Antidote As Fentanyl Deaths Surge Jennie Taer on March 29, 2023 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal drug, for over-the-counter purchase as…
EU approves law to end sales of new CO2-emitting cars by 2035
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union countries’ energy ministers gave final approval on Tuesday to a law ending sales of new CO2-emitting cars in the EU in 2035, after Germany won an exemption…
World Bank approves new Costa Rican loan for natural disasters
SAN JOSE (Reuters) – The World Bank approved a $160 million loan for Costa Rica on Thursday aimed at strengthening its ability to manage risks linked to natural and pandemic-related hazards, the…
Senate Approves Bucco Bill Honoring New Jersey Military Veteran
The New Jersey Senate approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Anthony M. Bucco that designates a portion of Interstate Highway Route 287 as the Warren E. Wilhide Interchange.…
Committee Approves Singer Bill that Would Increase Aid for Adult Day Care Services
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the adult day care Medicaid per diem rate was approved today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.…
IMF approves rule change that would allow new Ukraine loan program
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund said its executive board on Friday approved rule changes that would allow the IMF to approve new loan programs for countries facing “exceptionally…
Committee Approves Polistina Bill Expanding Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants
Health insurers may soon be required to cover hearing aids and cochlear implants for individuals under 21 years of age thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina and approved today by…
U.S. State Department approves potential sale of Hellfire missiles to Poland – Pentagon
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $150 million, the Pentagon said on Thursday. The…
U.S. State Department approves potential sale of tactical vehicles to Romania – Pentagon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of 95 Heavy Gun Carriers Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) and related equipment to Romania, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.Romania…
Biden Approves Massive Oil Project Over Green Fears
Biden Approves Massive Oil Project Over Green Fears John Hugh DeMastri on March 13, 2023 The Biden administration formally approved Willow, an $8 billion oil drilling project located in Alaska, Monday morning,…
New Jersey approves more offshore wind farms
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As whales are showing up dead in near-record numbers at the Jersey Shore since December, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy continued to deny the anomaly had anything to…
Memphis approves police reforms after beating death of Tyre Nichols
By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) – The Memphis City Council on Tuesday approved a series of police reforms in the wake of the death of Tyre Nichols following his beating by police during…
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