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New Jersey Lawmakers Push to Allow Import of Woodchucks For Groundhog Day

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 1, 20240

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Assembly Regulated Professions Committee has given a favorable report on Assembly Bill No. 4296, which proposes an exemption to the state’s existing ban on woodchuck importation specifically for Groundhog Day celebrations. This legislative move comes as a response to the needs of counties and municipalities facing difficulties in replacing deceased local groundhogs, essential to their annual festivities. Under the terms of Bill A4296, the exemption would allow for the importation of a woodchuck if a county’s or municipality’s designated groundhog for Groundhog Day passes away. The bill mandates that efforts must first be made

New Jersey Dems Push Bail Reform Leniency Further With New Bill

Breaking Local News ReportJune 15, 20240

New Jersey Advances Pilot Program to Enhance Pretrial Services TRENTON, NJ—New legislation aimed at reforming New Jersey’s pretrial release system has moved forward. The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Brian Stack, together with Senator Vin Gopal, has sponsored a bill that initiates the “Pretrial Partnership for Community Support and Services Pilot Program.” This program will be tested in Monmouth, Union, Camden, and Cumberland Counties. Opponents of pre-trial release highlight the recidivism rate and injustice of the system when criminals are released from jail without bail for violent crimes and crimes against children. The bill, designated as S-301, stipulates that

Biden Admin Fires ‘Another Salvo’ In Green Push, Moves To Ban Natural Gas Transport Via Rail

The Daily CallerSeptember 6, 20230

Biden Admin Fires ‘Another Salvo’ In Green Push, Moves To Ban Natural Gas Transport Via Rail Nick Pope on September 5, 2023 The Biden administration quietly moved to ban the transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG) via rail on Friday. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), a subagency of the Department of Transportation (DOT), moved to undo a Trump-era rule that allowed the transport of LNG via train cars in a regulatory filing published in the Federal Register on Friday, ahead of Labor Day weekend. LNG transport on rail tanks will be permitted until the DOT proposes and

Audi sees small 2023 sales lift ahead of big 2024 EV push- sales chief

ReutersSeptember 4, 20230

By Christina Amann MUNICH (Reuters) – Audi should see a small sales bump this year ahead of a much stronger year in 2024 for the Volkswagen unit as its long-awaited big electric vehicle push takes off, a top executive said on Monday at Munich’s IAA mobility show. “It won’t be the big leap yet,” in 2023, sales chief Hildegard Wortmann said. “We need a little more time for that.” Audi is belatedly working to catch up with German rivals BMW and Mercedes in the transition to electric. Audi has fewer electric models in its lineup than either rival. While sales

In AI push, Telenor hires Google Cloud’s Amol Phadke as CTO

ReutersAugust 22, 20230

OSLO (Reuters) – Norwegian telecoms firm Telenor has recruited Google Cloud’s Amol Phadke as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to strengthen its AI activities, Telenor said on Tuesday. Phadke most recently headed Google Cloud’s telecom business and has previously worked for British Telecom, Alcatel-Lucent and Accenture’s network services unit. “He knows the challenges that a legacy business such as ours has, and it’s important that Telenor will continue to be on the forefront of the technology change,” Telenor CEO Sigve Brekke told Reuters in an interview. Telenor partnered up with Google Cloud in 2021 to digitalise its global operations

‘Made Mostly In China’: Trump Blasts Biden Over Electric Vehicle Push, Appliance Regulations

The Daily CallerAugust 17, 20230

‘Made Mostly In China’: Trump Blasts Biden Over Electric Vehicle Push, Appliance Regulations Harold Hutchison on August 17, 2023 Former President Donald Trump blasted President Joe Biden over his push for electric vehicles and regulations on appliances Wednesday, saying they were “destroying people’s lives.” “I don’t care if you want to buy an electric car but you can’t force anybody to buy them because they don’t work well for most people, for a lot of people,” Trump told Fox Business host Larry Kudlow. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced new proposed regulations for increased fuel efficiency in automobiles

Despite Massive ‘Bidenomics’ Push, Voters Still Don’t Trust Biden To Handle Economy

The Daily CallerAugust 17, 20230

Despite Massive ‘Bidenomics’ Push, Voters Still Don’t Trust Biden To Handle Economy Arjun Singh on August 17, 2023 A new poll reveals that President Joe Biden’s approval ratings on the economy are low despite him traveling around the country on a “Bidenomics” tour as he campaigns for reelection. Biden, his wife and high-ranking members of his administration have been traveling across the country as part of an organized campaign, known formally as the “Investing in America Blitz” to promote his economic policies — which have involved infrastructure investment as well as tax credits and subsidies for certain manufacturing industries such

Exclusive-World Bank chief to ‘push’ its balance sheet, vows to protect ‘AAA’ rating

ReutersJune 14, 20230

By David Lawder KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) – World Bank President Ajay Banga told Reuters that he will “push” the lender’s balance sheet hard to help fight climate change and other crises, but this may only yield tens of billions of dollars in additional annual lending, not the hundreds of billions hoped for by some. Banga said in an interview late on Tuesday that he will roll out steps in the coming weeks and months to evolve the World Bank beyond its traditional anti-poverty mission to fight climate change, pandemics and other global challenges and scale up its financial capacity. On

‘Unprecedented Push’: Here Are The Red States That Have Enacted Sweeping School Choice Legislation In 2023

The Daily CallerMay 28, 20230

‘Unprecedented Push’: Here Are The Red States That Have Enacted Sweeping School Choice Legislation In 2023 Reagan Reese on May 28, 2023 Six states have signed school choice legislation into law so far through 2023, enabling students to attend public schools outside their designated zip code and receive tax-payer funded vouchers. Texas and North Carolina are still weighing school choice legislation, as Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declares the public education system to be in a state of emergency because of the voucher bills. “Thanks to the work of legislators and governors in Iowa and Florida, we will have

Biden Admin Making ‘No Effort’ To Ban Gas Cars Despite Regulatory Push, Says Energy Sec

The Daily CallerApril 20, 20230

Biden Admin Making ‘No Effort’ To Ban Gas Cars Despite Regulatory Push, Says Energy Sec John Hugh DeMastri on April 20, 2023 Secretary Jennifer Granholm of the Department of Energy told lawmakers that the administration was not attempting to ban the use of internal combustion engines in passenger cars, after she was questioned by Republican Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming at a Senate Energy Committee hearing Thursday. “The Department is right in the middle of the [Environmental Protection Agency]’s attempt to regulate the internal combustion engine out of existence,” Barrasso said. “The administration won’t stop until everything is electrified. …

EY Germany to make structural changes in cost-reduction push

ReutersJanuary 26, 20230

(Reuters) – The German unit of EY, formerly known as Ernst & Young, has decided to make structural changes with a focus on personnel measures and reductions of non-personnel costs, a company spokesperson told Reuters on Thursday in an emailed statement. The company has initiated discussions with the so-called co-determination body, the spokesperson said, referring to the German system that gives workers a say in corporate decision-making. The Financial Times had reported earlier in the day, citing sources, that EY Germany is planning to cut 40 partners and 380 staff as it looks to improve profitability following the Wirecard scandal

Brazil’s economy to stay weak amid doubts over Lula’s spending push: Reuters poll

ReutersJanuary 25, 20230

By Gabriel Burin and Valentine Hilaire BUENOS AIRES/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Brazil’s slowing economy will likely remain weak in 2023 as a planned spending drive by newly-elected President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva risks keeping already-high borrowing costs elevated for longer, a Reuters poll of economists found. Lula’s government, which took power on Jan. 1, is increasing the size of welfare programmes well beyond strict budget limits to address deeply-rooted social problems. Former President Jair Bolsonaro’s government did not keep within those rules either. However, many investors and analysts fear a new wave of planned spending could put Brazil’s debt

Electric Appliance Advocates Backed Study Driving Push To Ban Gas Stoves

The Daily CallerJanuary 13, 20230

Electric Appliance Advocates Backed Study Driving Push To Ban Gas Stoves Jack McEvoy on January 11, 2023 A recent study that linked gas-burning stoves to childhood asthma cases was backed by two nonprofits that are pushing for Americans to adopt electric stoves. The study, which states that the stoves account for about 12.7% of childhood asthma cases in the U.S., was partly funded by RMI, a group that seeks to “accelerate the clean energy transition,” and co-authored by Brady Seals, the manager of RMI’s Carbon-Free Buildings arm that aims to retrofit buildings with electric appliances. The study was also co-authored

As Other Automakers Push EVs, This Luxury Brand Drove Laps Around Them In 2022

The Daily CallerDecember 28, 20220

As Other Automakers Push EVs, This Luxury Brand Drove Laps Around Them In 2022 John Hugh DeMastri on December 28, 2022 While electric vehicle (EV) startups that once seemed promising saw their stock prices plummet far faster than the rest of the market, Ferrari managed to stay ahead of other automakers as the industry retracted, and is poised to post the smallest decline amongst major automakers in 2022, CNBC reported Wednesday. The FactSet Automotive Index, a measure of the economic health of the auto industry, is down nearly 39% year-to-date at time of writing, whereas Ferrari’s stock is only down about

GM’s Profits Take $1 Billion Nosedive Amid Biden-Backed Electric Vehicle Push

The Daily CallerJuly 26, 20220

GM’s Profits Take $1 Billion Nosedive Amid Biden-Backed Electric Vehicle Push Jack McEvoy on July 26, 2022 General Motors’ (GM) second-quarter net earnings plummeted 40% from 2021 amid the company’s push to produce more electric vehicles (EVs), according to a company earnings report released Tuesday. GM said it was unable to deliver 95,000 vehicles to dealers due to a shortfall of computer chips and other parts that reduced its profits and left it with tens of thousands of unfinished vehicles, according to The Wall Street Journal. The car manufacturer reported its net income for the months of April through June was

European Countries Push Back After EU Tells Them How Much Gas They Can Use

The Daily CallerJuly 25, 20220

European Countries Push Back After EU Tells Them How Much Gas They Can Use Jack McEvoy on July 25, 2022 Countries in the European Union (EU) are pushing back against a plan that would force them to reduce natural gas consumption as the continent prepares for limited supply amid high winter demand. The revised proposal put forth on Monday comes after 27 EU members were asked to reduce their gas consumption by 15% from August to March, according to a European Commission proposal released July 20. Spain and Poland are among the nations objecting to the original plan, which could

IMF chief welcomes push to boost Argentina’s fiscal health

ReutersJuly 25, 20220

BUENOS AIRES – The head of the International Monetary Fund on Monday described a meeting with Argentina’s economy minister, Silvina Batakis, as “productive,” amid a deepening economic crisis afflicting South America’s third-biggest economy. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva added in a post on Twitter that she welcomes Batakis’ efforts “to strengthen fiscal sustainability” in the country. (Reporting by Eliana Raszewski; Writing by Kylie Madry; Editing by Leslie Adler)

Republicans in Congress lay groundwork for anti-transgender push

ReutersJuly 14, 20220

By Moira Warburton and Rose Horowitch WASHINGTON – U.S. Republicans in Congress are lining up behind legislation that critics say would roll back protections for transgender people, setting a playbook for action on a divisive social issue should they take control of Congress this fall. The bills have no chance of becoming law this year, as Democrats narrowly control both chambers of Congress. But they are a sign that Republicans aim to elevate a battle over transgender rights that has so far largely played out at the state level. Republicans in the House of Representatives have introduced a bill that

U.S. VP Harris will join Pacific Islands meeting in push to counter China

ReutersJuly 12, 20220

WASHINGTON – U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will participate in the Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting on Tuesday, a senior administration official said, as Washington steps up its engagement to counter China in the region. She will announce new measures including the establishment of new U.S. embassies in Kiribati and Tonga, the appointment of the first-ever U.S. envoy to the Pacific Islands Forum and bringing the Peace Corps back to the region. She will also establish a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) regional mission in Fiji and announce a new request asking Congress for economic assistance for the Pacific

Biden will push for greater oil output on Mideast trip -Sullivan

ReutersJuly 11, 20220

By Jeff Mason and Steve Holland WASHINGTON -U.S. President Joe Biden will make the case for greater oil production from OPEC nations to bring down gasoline prices when he meets Gulf leaders in Saudi Arabia this week, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Monday. Biden leaves Tuesday night on his first visit to the Middle East as president, with stops in Israel, the occupied West Bank and Saudi Arabia on his agenda. The trip comes as Biden struggles at home to bring down gasoline prices that have contributed to a dip in his job approval ratings. Sullivan

US, Israel push Arab allies for joint defence pact amid Iran tensions

ReutersJuly 7, 20220

By Aziz El Yaakoubi, Andrew Mills and Matt Spetalnick RIYADH – The United States and Israel are seeking to lay the groundwork for a security alliance with Arab states that would connect air defence systems to combat Iranian drone and missile attacks in the Middle East, four sources familiar with the plan said. The idea, which would use Israeli technology, could gain momentum during President Joe Biden’s stops in Israel, the Palestinian territories and Saudi Arabia on a July 13-16 trip, said two of the sources who were briefed on the plans. As regional tensions have grown over Tehran’s disputed

U.S. auto safety agency plans new push against speeding

ReutersJuly 6, 20220

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON – The head of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday the agency plans a new push to convince Americans to stop speeding, hoping to reduce traffic deaths which have risen sharply in recent years. “We have a new speed campaign that’s going to be kicking off in a couple of weeks,” NHTSA Administrator Steven Cliff told Reuters Wednesday in a wide-ranging interview. Cliff, the top auto safety regulator and a former California air official, has been running NHTSA on an acting basis since early 2021, and was confirmed by the Senate in May.

Biden’s Push For Electric Vehicles Hits A Huge Roadblock — A New Anti-Slave Labor Law

The Daily CallerJune 21, 20220

Biden’s Push For Electric Vehicles Hits A Huge Roadblock — A New Anti-Slave Labor Law Reagan Reese on June 21, 2022 A new law prevents supplies from China for electric vehicles and other green energy products from entering the United States, halting a Biden administration priority, the New York Times reported. The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act requires proof that any products coming from Xinjiang, one of the main sources of products crucial in making batteries, were free of forced labor, the NYT reported. The law goes into effect on Tuesday. President Biden is pushing to make at least 50%

Toms River Invokes Phil Murphy Lockdown Order to Push Constitutionally Questionable Teen Curfew

Phil StiltonJune 21, 20220

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’ve been watching the news on television this week, you might have seen Mayor Maurice Hill touting the new teen beach curfew ordinance in Toms River, but what you won’t hear Hill talk about is exactly how the township was able to legally implement a curfew that threatens to put teenagers put in jail simply for enjoying summer vacation at the Jersey Shore. Hill and the Toms River Police Department noted a series of incidents with unruly teenagers in the town’s beachfront communities on Memorial Day weekend and the threat of urban popup parties as

KKR hires former IDEX CEO as part of U.S. dealmaking push

ReutersJune 21, 20220

By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK – KKR & CO Inc said on Tuesday it has hired former IDEX Corp chief executive Andrew Silvernail as an advisor to help buy and operate companies in the industrials, health care, and consumer products sectors. Silvernail, who served as IDEX CEO from 2011 until his retirement in 2020, is expected to become chairman of the companies KKR eventually acquires, KKR’s head of industrials Joshua Weisenbeck said in an interview. Silvernail will also be tasked with implementing KKR’s flagship employee stock ownership program after taking charge of the companies, Weisenbeck added. “We’re in a late-cycle