Congress unveils $1.2-trillion plan to avert federal shutdown
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers introduced a $1.2-trillion spending package Thursday that sets the stage for avoiding a partial government shutdown for several key federal agencies this weekend…
Chris Mason: Delay to Rwanda bill gives PM time to plan
The government's flagship Rwanda bill will be back before MPs after Easter, following a series of heavy defeats in the Lords. Source link
Kansas lawmakers join other GOP-led states in targeting DEI
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas lawmakers are joining fellow Republicans in other states in trying to restrict diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives on university campuses, but they’ve…
Rwanda bill faces showdown in House of Lords
If peers vote for changes to the legislation its passage could be delayed until after the Easter break. Source link
Rwanda bill amendments overturned in Commons vote
However Robert Buckland, a former justice secretary, was one of a few Conservative rebels to support some of the Lords' amendments, saying he was concerned…
Football Governance Bill: Legislation for independent football regulator to be introduced
Football fans protested outside stadiums following the announcement of the European Super League in April 2021The UK government will establish an independent football regulator when…
First look at Coronation Street legend Bill Roache, 91, as he woos new on screen love interest at singles’ night
CORRIE’S Ken Barlow is pleased as punch at a singles night as he drinks with a new love interest — played by Helen Lederer. The…
Divisive Catalan amnesty bill clears parliamentary hurdle in Spain | Catalonia News
Spain’s lower house of parliament has approved an amnesty bill aimed at forgiving crimes – proven and alleged – by Catalan separatists during a chaotic attempt…
Matheson breached code of conduct over iPad bill
Michael Matheson, who resigned as Scotland's health secretary last month, racked up almost £11,000 on a parliamentary iPad. Source link
Why has the US passed a bill to ban TikTok, and what’s next? | Technology News
The US moved a step closer to banning TikTok after the House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday calling for the app’s Chinese developer…
TikTok faces shutdown as US House of Representatives passes ban bill. Here’s what you need to know
TikTok users in the United States could soon be shut out of the popular app, as politicians move forward with a bill giving its Chinese-based…
Coronation Street legend Bill Roache understands why many viewers stopped watching the soap
Coronation Street star Bill Roache, who has played Ken Barlow since the show began, said he understood why some viewers stopped watching the long-running soap…
US House passes bill that would ban TikTok amid national security concerns | Technology News
The United States House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bill that could eventually ban the social media platform TikTok in the country, in its…
Bill would give families more information on police killings
California law enforcement investigators would have to change how they interview the families of people killed by police under legislation meant to stop officers from…
California schools could ban Flamin’ Hot Cheetos under bill
The days of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos in California schools may be numbered. A new bill aims to ban from public schools food products that contain…
Behind a Bill Clinton speaking engagement: A $1,400 hotel phone bill and $700 dinner for two
Reporting from Washington — When former presidents and other dignitaries traveled to California to wax nostalgic on the speaking circuit, they may have been demanding, but…
TikTok Divestment Bill Moves Ahead in House as Trump Wavers
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessLegislation that would force TikTok’s Chinese parent to sell it or face a ban in the US is picking up speed in…
Kentucky House approves bill to reduce emergency-trained workers in small coal mines
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Bruce Schreiner And Dylan LovanPublished Mar 11, 2024 • 3 minute read Article contentFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP)…
France’s Macron pushes on with assisted-dying bill | Health News
It’s a major shift for a France where active life-termination measures are currently banned. President Emmanuel Macron has said that he will propose a bill…
California bill banning medical debt from credit reports gets a boost
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta announced Monday that he is throwing his weight behind legislation to bar medical debt from showing up on consumer credit…