Mandatory tax break for New Jersey’s disabled veterans not being reimbursed by state
TRENTON, N.J. — Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre of New Jersey’s 9th Legislative District are urging the state to reimburse municipalities for the cost of state-mandated…
Stricter Penalties, Mandatory Disease Test Coming for Those Who Assault Cops in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — The Assembly Appropriations Committee has advanced Assembly Bill No. 2378 (1R), which would impose tougher penalties for assaults on law enforcement officers and certain other emergency personnel. The bill,…
If You Attack A Cop In New Jersey, Be Prepared for Mandatory Disease Test
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Law and Public Safety Committee has favorably reported Senate Bill No. 3201 with amendments, significantly toughening penalties for assaults against law enforcement officers and other emergency responders.…
Trump Denies Fake News Washington Post Story on Mandatory Military Service
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former President Donald J. Trump has vehemently denied a recent Washington Post article that suggested he might propose mandatory military service for Americans. In a statement released on Twitter,…
New Jersey Lawmaker Wants to Remove Mandatory Sentences for Drug Crimes
TRENTON, NJ — In the ongoing legislative session, New Jersey Assemblywoman Shavonda E. Sumter has introduced Bill A4464, which proposes the removal of mandatory minimum sentences for certain non-violent drug crimes. This…
New Jersey Considers Lowering Age for Mandatory Public School Enrollment
TRENTON, NJ — A new legislative proposal introduced on Monday seeks to lower the age for compulsory school attendance in New Jersey from six to five years old. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Verlina…
EXCLUSIVE: Mandatory State Training Steers Judges To Question Fitness Of Parents Who Don’t Affirm Gender-Confused Kids
Judges who handle child abuse and neglect cases in California are required to take a training on LGBT issues that pushes them to consider whether parents who object to their child’s preferred…
Planned Release Of Balloons in New Jersey Could Bring Mandatory Community Service and Fines
TRENTON, NJ – Imagine you’re at the boardwalk and your child is holding a balloon. The wind grabs the balloon, and the child lets go. If Trenton lawmakers have their way, you…
New Jersey Lawmaker Wants to Force School Districts to Recognize Veterans Day as Mandatory Holiday
TRENTON, NJ – Assemblywoman Aura K. Dunn of District 25 (Morris and Passaic) has introduced a bill mandating the closure of all New Jersey school districts on November 11th to observe Veterans…
Tokyo bourse to make simultaneous English disclosure mandatory for top firms
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) – The Tokyo bourse plans to require all companies listed on its prime section to publish simultaneously in English and Japanese any information that could impact investment…
Community Medical Center Announces New Mandatory Masking Policy for Visitors
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you are visiting a relative or friend at Toms River’s Community Medical Center, you’re going to have to mask up. That’s because the hospital announced starting this…
Hungary takes aim at ‘shrinkflation’ with mandatory price warnings
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary’s government will require large food retailers from March to display price warnings on products that have shrunk in size, the Economy Ministry said on Monday. Hungary’s inflation rate…
Durr to Introduce Bill to Increase Mandatory Minimums for Bribery Convictions
Sen. Ed Durr intends to introduce a bill that would establish a mandatory minimum term of incarceration for sentencing related to bribery charges.…
New Jersey Lawmaker Wants Mandatory Minimum Sentencing for Bribery Convictions
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Ed Durr announced plans to introduce legislation that would establish mandatory minimum sentences for individuals convicted of bribery. The bill aims to require a minimum of five years…
Hilton says it is working to disclose mandatory fees
(Reuters) – Hilton Worldwide Holdings said on Thursday that it was working to ensure mandatory fees are displayed upfront on all its websites and apps. Hotel operators have received criticism on how…
Google to make disclosure of AI-generated content mandatory for election advertisers
(Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s Google will make it mandatory for all election advertisers to add a clear and conspicuous disclosure starting mid-November when their ads contain AI generated content, the company said…
ECB debated raising banks’ mandatory reserves in inflation fight – sources
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – European Central Bank policymakers debated raising banks’ mandatory reserves to 2% from 1% of their deposits at their meeting on Thursday as part of their fight against high inflation,…
South Korea to drop mandatory 7-day quarantine for COVID patients from June
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea on Thursday lowered its crisis level for COVID-19 and will from June no longer require infected people to quarantine for seven days, dropping one…
‘Era has passed’ as Beijing subway drops mandatory COVID mask rule
BEIJING (Reuters) – Beijing’s subway has dropped mandatory mask requirements for travellers, local media reported on Sunday, days after a Chinese health expert said the threat of COVID-19 to humans is no…
Lula’s government should revise Brazil’s mandatory spending constraints, says Haddad
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s government should revise the rules for increasing mandatory expenses and budget constraints before the end of the year, once reform of the tax system has been decided, Finance…
‘Appalling Reality’: Elite Alumni Set To Strike Down Mandatory Diversity Statements For University Hiring
‘Appalling Reality’: Elite Alumni Set To Strike Down Mandatory Diversity Statements For University Hiring Alexa Schwerha on March 6, 2023 Cornell invites applicants to submit a statement that outlines their commitment to…
DeSantis Pledges Mandatory Life Sentence For Targeting Children With Fentanyl Resembling Candy
DeSantis Pledges Mandatory Life Sentence For Targeting Children With Fentanyl Resembling Candy Trevor Schakohl on January 26, 2023 Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis promised Thursday that his state would deem possessing fentanyl…
Jamestown Man Faces Mandatory 10 Years In Prison After Pleading Guilty To Drug And Gun Charges
CONTACT: Barbara BurnsPHONE: (716) 843-5817FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Douglas Beardsley, 38, of Jamestown, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard…
Taiwan To Extend Mandatory Military Service Amid China Threat
Taiwan To Extend Mandatory Military Service Amid China Threat Micaela Burrow on December 27, 2022 Taiwan will extend the length of mandatory military service from four months to one year in response…
Detroit Street Gang Leader Faces Mandatory Life Sentence Following Convictions at Trial for Racketeering and Murder
DETROIT – A federal jury convicted the leader of the “It’s Just Us” (IJU) street gang of racketeering and murder, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced today. These convictions conclude a two-week trial…
Global firms urge governments to require mandatory disclosures on nature
By Juliette Portala (Reuters) – Over 330 businesses on Wednesday urged world leaders to force large companies to assess and disclose their impact on nature by 2030, ahead of the COP15 global…
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