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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services' (DHS) Medicaid program is set to undergo a significant change, as the US House of Representatives passes a reconciliation bill that includes a provision requiring Medicaid recipients to prove their eligibility every six months. This new rule is expected to lead to a
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Lawmakers in New Hampshire are pushing to make ivermectin, a drug that gained notoriety during the COVID-19 pandemic, available over-the-counter without a prescription. This move was made possible by adding a provision to a Medicaid cost-efficiency program. Senate Bill 119, which aims to allow Medicaid to purchase name-brand drugs when
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A new provision in the domestic spending bill approved by the House aims to give tipped workers a tax break on gratuities, following through on a vow made by President Trump and former Vice President Kamala Harris. The Senate has already voted unanimously for a No Tax on Tips measure,
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The latest indicator of a widening rift between former friends Elon Musk and President Donald Trump is Musk's recent criticism of the President's signature bill, the "One Big Beautiful Bill." Musk expressed his disappointment with the massive spending bill, which he believes increases the
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A bipartisan push to eliminate taxes on tips has sparked a heated debate among economists and labor advocates, with some arguing it could encourage employers to reduce hourly wages for workers. The proposal, which was passed by the Senate and included in a wide-ranging tax and immigration measure approved by
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The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has welcomed the Legislative Council's passage of a bill aimed at tackling tax evasion risks arising from the digitalisation of the economy. The bill, which introduces the global minimum tax (GMT) and the Hong Kong minimum top-up tax (HKMTT), is formulated
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The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has rejected the Child Marriage Restraint Bill, 2025, citing that the legislation contradicts Islamic teachings. The bill, aimed at setting the minimum marriage age at 18, had been passed by both the National Assembly and Senate. However, the CII deemed the bill unacceptable, suggesting
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The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) in Pakistan has rejected the Child Marriage Restraint Bill, 2025, which aims to fix the minimum age for marriage at 18, as it contradicts Islamic teachings. The CII, a government-backed body that advises on Islamic laws, deemed the bill un-Islamic and decided not to
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The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has rejected a bill aimed at outlawing child marriages in the Islamabad Capital Territory, deeming it "un-Islamic" and incompatible with Sharia law. The bill, passed by the National Assembly and endorsed by the Senate, sought to criminalize unions involving anyone under 18.
Cryptocurrencies
Vice President JD Vance praised the cryptocurrency industry on Wednesday, urging it to maintain its influence in U.S. politics and policymaking. Speaking at a bitcoin conference in Las Vegas, Vance highlighted the deep ties between the crypto industry and the Trump administration, which had supported pro-crypto legislation. Vance emphasized
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Victoria's premier, Jacinta Allan, has come under fire from her own party members after the government delayed key reforms aimed at reducing the harm caused by poker machines. The delayed action will ensure the state government receives more money from poker machines, with Victorians already losing over $3
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The National Assembly has made significant progress on the harmonised tax reform bills, with the Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, James Faleke, stating that the conference committee has successfully concluded its work and the bills are ready for presentation to both the House and the Senate for final
