Biden Administration Delays Ban on Menthol Cigarettes as Black Leaders Pan Proposal
The Biden administration has decided to postpone the ban on menthol cigarettes after criticism from Black voters and tobacco companies. President Joe Biden and his administration are considering an imminent ban on menthol cigarettes starting in 2021. Health officials support banning menthol cigarettes because black smokers are much more likely than white smokers to purchase […]
Hamas considers newest Israel proposal for ceasefire
Hamas said it has received Israel‘s latest ceasefire proposal, and will study it before giving a reply. In a statement, the group appeared more willing to contemplate the proposal than previous offers. The newest offer was Israel’s response to Hamas’s own offer and came hours after an Egyptian delegation concluded its visit to Israel, where […]
Biden’s capital gains tax proposal could crush the economy, experts say
President Biden’s latest proposal to raise capital gains tax rates to the highest level in more than 100 years has come under sharp criticism from experts who warn that such a step could have a significant negative impact on the U.S. economy. ing. The president’s fiscal year 2025 budget proposal would raise the top marginal […]
Bitcoin Proposal to Restore Satoshi Code Gets a '420' Update – Decrypt
April 20th has come and gone, along with the anticipated Bitcoin halving event, but the famous meme number Already back in the BTC conversation while trying to make changes Bitcoinsoftware. Proponents of restoring Satoshi-era commands in Bitcoin’s programming language on Monday introduced new code and outlined how OP_CAT could be used to bring further functionality […]
Proposal to let parents be fined for kids’ crimes heads to TN governor’s desk
A proposal that would allow parents to be fined for their children’s criminal offenses is headed to Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s desk for approval. The Republican-dominated House on Monday approved allowing a judge to impose fines of up to $1,000 on the parent or legal guardian of a child who commits a second criminal offense. […]
‘Commonsense’ proposal would strengthen homeowners’ ability to boot squatters: ‘It’s insanity’
Pennsylvania Republican lawmakers have proposed a bill to address the nationwide surge in squatting as homeowners realize their legal powerlessness to remove unwanted trespassers from their properties. Donna Schuelen, the representative for Pennsylvania’s 147th Congressional District, introduced the Homeowner Protection and Squatter Eviction Act earlier this month, saying it was partially inspired by recently passed […]
Johnson’s foreign aid proposal likely dead on arrival unless Democrats throw lifeline
The plan to move forward with foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel could be dead on arrival in the House unless Democrats throw Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) a lifeline to overcome opposition within the Republican conference. Johnson unveiled his long-awaited plan to provide aid to U.S. allies during a closed-door meeting on Monday, proposing to […]
Trump’s loan proposal for Ukraine aid may be common ground for comprehensive foreign aid package
Former President Trump’s plan to qualify Ukraine aid as a loan could be the decisive factor in pushing additional aid across the finish line in Congress. Several Congressional aides on both sides of the aisle said they could support Trump’s idea of aid in the form of perpetual, interest-free loans to the country, which is […]
New York budget sees another delay over housing proposal negotiations
New York’s overdue state budget is once again in trouble as lawmakers continue to debate a sweeping proposal to encourage new home construction. The plan, which appears to offer tax breaks for developers and protections for workers and tenants, has faced opposition from suburban lawmakers. “We can’t force the private sector to build,” Democratic Gov. […]
Louisiana proposal pertaining to illegally blocking roadway
The Louisiana House of Representatives passed it A person who illegally obstructs a roadway has no cause of action against the driver who, fearing for his or her life or the life of his or her passengers, causes harm by using the force of his vehicle to escape from the person obstructing the roadway. Measures […]