Most taxpayers to get $804, but high-end tax cut halved as government rewrites stage 3
The government will halve the stage 3 tax cuts for the highest earners and use the money to deliver an $804 tax cut across the…
Column: As Congress neglects its duty, the courts and regulators step in
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments last week in a case about fishing boats, and it could spell the end of government as we know…
LGBTQ+ young people’s charity issues warning against trans school policy from UK government
Just Like Us, the LGBTQIA+ young people’s charity, has issued a warning against the proposed school guidance from the UK government. “We recommend schools do…
‘Nazis out!’ Hundreds of thousands protest against Germany’s far right | The Far Right
NewsFeedProtesters have filled city streets across Germany for three days straight to denounce the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Its members were reported to…
Government guidelines on teaching children sexual consent advise starting early and using plain language
Consent educators should use plain, relatable language and start teaching children "well before" their first sexual encounter, according to new federal government guidelines.The guidelines are…
Wilson Sues U.S. Over Immigrants’ ‘Invasion’ : Politics: Governor calls on federal government to reimburse the state for the costs of educating undocumented children. Legal experts say the claim has almost no chance of succeeding.
SACRAMENTO — Escalating the terms of the immigration debate, Gov. Pete Wilson contended in a new legal claim filed Thursday that illegal immigrants in California amount…
President Joe Biden signs stopgap bill to fund government into March
1 of 3 | U.S. President Joe Biden welcomes mayors attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to the White House in Washington, D.C.,…
Why has the Maori king of New Zealand called a national meeting? | Indigenous Rights News
About 3,000 Maori leaders and representatives will travel from all over New Zealand for a national meeting, or hui. The hui on Saturday will be…
Biden signs bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
WASHINGTON — President Biden on Friday signed a short-term spending bill that keeps the federal government operating until early March. The bill averts what would have…
Congress passes bill to avert government shutdown
WASHINGTON — Congress sent President Biden a short-term spending bill on Thursday that would avert a looming partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies into March.…
Congress passes bill to fund government to March 8
1 of 3 | The Senate Thursday passed a short-term funding bill 71-18 with the House voting 314-108. It only funds the federal government until…
Christian Wakeford MP says ‘conversion therapy’ needs ‘stamping out across society’
Christian Wakeford, Labour MP for Bury South, has once again spoken out about the need to ban so-called ‘conversion therapy’ for all LGBTQIA+ people. Last…
California Sen. Laphonza Butler on Trump, Gaza, her future
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), whom Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed last year to fill the seat of the late Dianne Feinstein, has been in…
WA government announces overnight space to help at-risk youth roaming Broome streets
The West Australian government says a new space for at-risk youth will open in Broome by the start of the dry season, after local police…
As PM, India’s Modi secretly tried to massively cut state funds | Business and Economy News
New Delhi, India – Immediately after becoming the prime minister in 2014, Narendra Modi held backdoor negotiations with the Finance Commission of India to significantly…
Sanchez Wants Government to Have Bigger Role in Spanish Business
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessPrime Minister Pedro Sanchez said his government will get more engaged with Spain’s most important companies to help create new opportunities in…
Senate clears first hurdle to thwart partial government shutdown
“Time is of the essence,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on the floor before the vote Tuesday afternoon. “If both sides continue to work…
George Skelton celebrates 50 years of covering California politics and government
SACRAMENTO — Fifty years ago this month I excitedly walked into the Los Angeles Times as a newly hired state Capitol reporter. Never would I have…
Sudan government rejects East African mediation move
Sudan’s army-aligned government on Saturday spurned an invitation to an East African summit and rebuked the United Nations for engaging with the commander of rival…
Denmark’s King Frederik X takes the throne after queen steps down | Politics News
Denmark’s King Frederik X has ascended the throne, succeeding his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who has formally abdicated after 52 years as monarch. Margrethe, 83,…