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Married Middletown school board member armed himself with guns to confront lover’s husband
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Joe Fitzgerald, a Middletown Board of Education member was released from jail following his arrest in a weapons-related incident that stemmed from an alleged extramarital affair according to court…
US trade chief looks for incremental reform at WTO meeting
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said on Wednesday that she is taking a “pragmatic” approach to the World Trade Organization’s next ministerial meeting, aiming for incremental…
Argentina’s Milei weighs next steps after economic reform bill setback
By Nicolás Misculin BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -The government of Argentine President Javier Milei was seeking to salvage his wide-ranging economic reform package on Wednesday after Congress delivered a major blow a day…
‘No obstacle’ to Argentina mega reform bill in Congress, government says
By Walter Bianchi BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s government said on Tuesday that it was confident its sprawling economic reform bill, known as the “omnibus bill”, would gain approval in Congress after…
Bucco Introduces OPRA Reform Bill to Counter the Exploitation of Young New Jerseyans
Today, Sen. Tony Bucco introduced a bill to protect New Jerseyans from bad-faith OPRA requests involving young individuals who are subjects of body-worn camera (BWC) footage under certain circumstances.…
Colombia’s Petro floats possible changes to tax reform
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro on Friday proposed making changes to a tax reform that entered into effect this year that would lower taxes for businesses and hike them for…
Public Records Reform Bill Seeks to Protect Women on Police Body Cams from Being Exploited for Clicks on YouTube
TRENTON, NJ – In a move to enhance privacy protections, Senator Anthony Bucco (R-25) has introduced a legislative bill aimed at curbing the misuse of Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests, particularly…
Japan banks scramble to beef up asset management business amid govt reform push
By Makiko Yamazaki and Ritsuko Shimizu TOKYO (Reuters) -The Japanese government’s reform push for the country’s $5 trillion asset management industry has sparked a series of action plans from top Japanese banking…
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…
S&P upgrades Brazil to ‘BB’ following major tax reform
BRASILIA (Reuters) -S&P Global Ratings upgraded Brazil’s long-term ratings to “BB” from “BB-” on Tuesday following the approval of a landmark tax reform, which the agency said reinforced the country’s pragmatic track…
WTO reform plans leave question of appeals court unanswered
By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) – Countries including India and China on Monday voiced concern that a series of proposed reforms to the World Trade Organization leaves blank a section on rebooting…
New Jersey Breweries in Limbo, Facing Uncertain Future As Murphy Pushes for Liquor Law Reform
NEWARK, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy vetoed a key piece of liquor legislation in November, creating a wave of uncertainty for breweries in New Jersey. The veto comes as a crucial deadline…
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…
Germany’s Social Democrats call for debt brake reform at party conference
BERLIN (Reuters) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats (SPD) agreed on Friday the need for a reform in the medium term of the country’s self-imposed borrowing limits to give the state…
Drug Dealer Set Free Under NJ Bail Reform Pleads Guilty in Ocean County
MAYS LANDING, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced the guilty plea of Khaadim Abdullah, 28, from Mays Landing, for distributing a significant quantity of methamphetamine. Abdullah pled guilty…
Post-Brexit ‘Big Bang’ reform of UK financial sector a ‘damp squib’, say lawmakers
By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s “big promises” to boost the financial sector’s post-Brexit global competitiveness have been a “damp squib”, with many of the changes yet to be implemented and…
EU should join Africa on WTO reform to counter China -IW study
By Sarah Marsh BERLIN (Reuters) – The EU should join forces with African countries to reform the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) subsidy rules as a way to counter Chinese market distortions and…
House Judiciary Committee To Introduce Reform To Warrantless Surveillance Law
House Judiciary Committee To Introduce Reform To Warrantless Surveillance Law Jason Cohen on December 4, 2023 The House Judiciary Committee plans to propose a bill mandating the need for a warrant when…
China regulator to speed reform of smaller financial institutions
BEIJING (Reuters) – A key Chinese financial regulator said on Sunday it would accelerate reform of small and midsize financial institutions as it steps up its oversight of the sector. The National…
Colombia proposed health reform could push costs up by $234 million next year
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s health sector could see costs grow by 929 billion pesos ($234.7 million) in 2024 if the government’s proposed health reform is approved by Congress, the finance ministry said…
Phil Murphy Holding Breweries Hostage for Liquor Reform in 2024 After Vetoing Bill
TRENTON, NJ – Breweries in New Jersey have just thirty days to continue hosting events and selling food and spirits until the clock runs out on them in Trenton. The latest setback…
New Jersey Governor Vetoes Liquor License Reform Bill for Revision
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has vetoed a bill aimed at updating New Jersey’s liquor license regulations, citing its inadequacy in modernizing the state’s outdated system. The proposed legislation intended to…
Romania’s pension reform raises fiscal risks, rating agencies warn
By Luiza Ilie BUCHAREST (Reuters) – Romania has yet to present credible measures to offset the budget impact of planned pension hikes in the 2024 election year, Standard & Poor’s said, as…
German government’s court setback unlikely to impact EU fiscal rule reform
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – A German court ruling that forced Berlin to freeze 60 billion euros in planned green investment spending is unlikely to have much impact on the reform of EU fiscal…
Deal on WTO reform by next ministerial meeting seen as ‘hard’: US envoy
By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) – It will be “hard” to reach a deal on fully restoring the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) arbitration powers by a major meeting set for February 2024…
Mexican lawmakers OK stock market reform bill
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s lower house on Wednesday passed a bill aimed at revamping national stock exchanges, a long-awaited move meant to boost trading following a spate of delistings from the…
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