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Apr 11 2024
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Idaho Bans Compelled Use of Pronouns in Schools, Government Entities
Gov. Brad Little signed the bill on Monday and the new law takes effect on July 1. Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a bill into law on Monday banning government entities and schools from compelling staff and students to use pronouns for individuals that do not correspond with their biological sex. Under the legislation, government employees “shall not be subject to adverse employment action” if
The Epoch TimesApr 16 2024
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Vandalia schools sue city government for millions; sides spar in public comments
Apr. 16—The Vandalia-Butler School District is suing the city of Vandalia for what the school system alleges are "breaches of revenue sharing related to tax-abated properties." The district contends that the city owes the school system in excess of $10 million, its lawsuit filing said. The suit was filed a few days after the city says it paid the district more than $1 million in the dispute.
Yahoo NewsApr 10 2024
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The government was supposed to simplify the FAFSA. Instead, they created a glitchy fiasco.
This year, the Department of Education unveiled an updated, streamlined version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The financial aid application is used by millions of American students and is required for anyone seeking federal student loans or grants, as well as institutional financial aid at most colleges. Good idea, right? Well, not exactly. Instead of making the
ReasonFeb 22 2024
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DAPL trial day 4: More law enforcement testifies against U.S. Government
NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — On day four of the trial between North Dakota and the U.S. Government, the state continues to ask for assistance in covering costs related to the DAPL protests. This is a request that former President Donald Trump denied back in 2017. KX News has more about the interactions between the U.S. and North Dakota in the courtroom. The fourth day of the trial between North
KX NewsApr 10 2024
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Thai Central Bank Holds Rate, Deepening Rift With Government
Thailand’s central bank left interest rates unchanged, refusing to yield to the demands of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to lower borrowing costs and signaling growing differences with the government over approaches to supporting Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy.
The Monetary Policy Committee voted 5-2 to maintain the one-day repurchase rate steady at a decade-high 2.50%, as
BloombergApr 17 2024
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UAE government unit denies cloud seeding took place before Dubai floods
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM), a government taskforce responsible for cloud seeding missions in the United Arab Emirates, denied reports that it carried out the weather modification technique in the runup to heavy storms across the country, therefore exacerbating flooding in places like Dubai. The organization told CNBC that it did not dispatch pilots for seeding operations before
CNBCApr 15 2024
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Colorado county sues state government over sanctuary immigration policies: 'Quality of life comes first'
A county in Colorado is suing its own state over sanctuary immigration policies, according to a new filing.Douglas County filed a lawsuit on Monday morning against Governor Jared Polis and the Centennial State, in reference to Colorado House bills 19-1124 and 23-1100. The state is currently seeking the right to comply with the federal government on immigration matters, which the bills prohibit
Fox News (Online News)Apr 07 2024
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Australian Government Launches First National Energy Performance Strategy
The strategy aims to help improve energy performance and reduce costs. The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water has launched the first National Energy Performance Strategy, providing a long-term framework to help improve energy performance and reduce energy costs. Energy performance includes energy efficiency, defined as using less energy to do the same thing and
The Epoch TimesApr 03 2024
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City councilor proposes a new government watchdog for Boston
A Boston city councilor is proposing a new government watchdog to root out potential waste, fraud and corruption in the city. At-large Boston City Councilor Julia Mejia filed an ordinance Wednesday to create an Office of Inspector General, a move that would add more independent oversight of city government. The new office, if approved, would be armed with subpoena power to investigate public
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