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Residents of Wajir County in Northern Kenya have called for transparency, equity, and inclusive development during the 2025/26 Public Participation Budget Forum. The forum, led by Eldas Member of Parliament (MP) Adan Keynan, aimed to engage leaders, civil society organizations, and community members on national budget priorities. Keynan emphasized
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US Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are backing a renewed Senate effort to deliver emergency aid to civilians in Gaza, where famine is looming, amidst a worsening humanitarian disaster. The resolution, co-sponsored by 28 senators, urges the administration to break the Israeli blockade that has prevented lifesaving assistance from
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House Republicans led by Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) sharply condemned Democrats for engaging in a physical altercation with ICE agents outside the Delaney Hall Detention Center in New Jersey. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, and the Republicans are calling for accountability and appropriate action. Key Takeaways: * Three Democrat members
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Louisiana lawmakers have decided not to pursue votes on proposed bills that would have exempted college athletes' name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation from income taxes. The decision comes as the state struggles to pass a lean state budget. Rep. Rashid Young, D-Homer, filed a bill that would have
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Veteran journalist and Managing Editor of The Insight Newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has questioned former Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, over her recent defense of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Owusu-Ekuful criticized elements within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for blaming Akufo-Addo for the party's
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Former Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) lawmakers Mike Venaani, Reggie Diergaardt, Charmaine Tjirare, Yvette Araes, Hidipo Hamata, and Maximalliant Katjimune have taken their party, the Electoral Commission of Namibia, and the National Assembly to court, demanding over N$1.5 million each. They claim they were unlawfully excluded from Parliament after
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The State of Kuwait has been witnessing various significant developments and milestone achievements since its ruler, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, visited Britain in 1935 to discuss boosting bilateral ties. The country has since then experienced a robust growth trajectory, marked by various strategic initiatives, infrastructure developments, and improvements in its
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The current political landscape in Thailand has been characterized by shifting allegiances and power struggles among parties. The Progressive Movement leader, Ms. Pannika Wanich, recently expressed her skepticism about the intentions of the Klatham Party, particularly with regards to their claim to attract 30-40 MPs from the Bhumjaithai Party. According
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Oklahoma lawmakers have agreed on a $12.59 billion budget deal for the upcoming fiscal year, with Governor Kevin Stitt unveiling the plan as a key step towards making the state more business-friendly and investing in critical infrastructure. The agreement includes a quarter-point income tax reduction and a trigger, with
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Lawmakers in Nebraska have approved an $11 billion budget for the state's fiscal years between 2025 and 2027, with $1.1 million in wiggle room for future budget adjustments. The budget, which was passed on May 12, 2025, includes $1.5 million in spending for state judges'
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A provision in the House Energy and Commerce Committee's reconciliation instructions has raised eyebrows among lawmakers and advocates on both the right and left, as critics argue it would allow federal regulators to approve natural gas and carbon dioxide pipelines over prohibitions in state law. The measure would
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District officials expressed relief after the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced legislation that includes work requirements and eligibility limits for Medicaid, but does not include a steep reduction in federal payments that could have reshaped health care in the city. The bill, aimed at cutting spending by as much
