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Revelers in Nebraska are gearing up for Independence Day celebrations, marked by the return of retail fireworks sales. However, these festivities come with a price increase, as state lawmakers raised fees for various fire-related services this spring. The new fees for retailers, jobbers, and distributors aim to boost revenue for
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The National Assembly recently adopted the report of the Joint Committee on Ethics and Members' Interests regarding non-disclosures of members' interests for 2024. The committee found eight Members of Parliament (MPs) to be in breach of the Code of Ethical Conduct and Disclosure of Members' Interests for
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The National Assembly in South Africa has adopted the report of the Joint Committee on Ethics and Members' Interests on the non-disclosures of members' interests for 2024. The committee found eight Members of Parliament in breach of the Code of Ethical Conduct and Disclosure of Members' Interests
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As the 12th Parliament of Tanzania comes to a close after five years, Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Tulia Ackson, has expressed her gratitude to Members of Parliament for their unwavering support and cooperation throughout her tenure. Dr Ackson commended the MPs for their active engagement with citizens'
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The funeral of Melissa Hortman, a prominent Minnesota state Representative, and her husband, Mark, was held at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. Hundreds of guests, including former President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, gathered to pay their respects to the couple, who were killed in their
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State lawmakers emphasized that New Mexico's behavioral health overhaul must prioritize treatment over incarceration, avoiding the pitfalls of the old system that relied too heavily on the criminal legal system. The overhaul, which was enacted this year, aims to rebuild the state's mental health treatment system
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A report presented to state lawmakers this week revealed a concerning trend in New Mexico's behavioral health rankings, highlighting a need for continued investment and reform. Despite recent legislative efforts to improve the state's behavioral health system, including the creation of a trust fund and Medicaid
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New Jersey lawmakers advanced tax hikes to balance the state's budget on Thursday, with proposals to raise fees on expensive buildings, hike cigarette and nicotine taxes, and push up tax rates on online gambling and sports betting. The approved tax hikes aim to help Governor Phil Murphy keep
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The Karnataka Congress government is under intense scrutiny as two MLAs, BR Patil and Raju Kage, launched scathing attacks on the Siddaramaiah administration, accusing it of corruption and financial mismanagement. The crisis deepened after a cabinet minister, G Parameshwara, was caught on camera admitting that the government doesn't
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The Pheu Thai government, led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has faced significant challenges since the operation to seize control of the Ministry of the Interior. The Bhumjaithai Party's withdrawal from the coalition government has reduced the ruling coalition's seats from 324 to 255, making it
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The National Assembly has approved the Public Sector Pension and Related Payments Bill, proposed by the Minister of Finance as part of the 2025 Budget. The Bill seeks to simplify the payment of pensions and medical benefits to retired public servants by making them direct charges against the National Revenue
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The House of Representatives Committee on Specialty Healthcare has launched a probe into the Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja, after revelations that the institution has continued to receive public funds for over 15 years despite being shut down in 2010. The committee has received petitions alleging financial
