Vermont Gov. Scott vetoes ‘safe injection site’ proposal
Vermont’s governor vetoed a bill that would have allowed the state’s largest city, Burlington, to open a pilot overdose prevention center, including a safe injection site where people could use drugs under the supervision of trained staff and be resuscitated if they overdosed. Republican Gov. Phil Scott wrote in a letter to lawmakers Thursday that […]
Netanyahu Casts Doubt on Biden Ceasefire Proposal; Deal Would Keep Hamas in Power
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday refused to explicitly confirm or deny claims by U.S. President Joe Biden that Israel has proposed a ceasefire and hostage release agreement that would keep Hamas armed and in power in the Gaza Strip. But Netanyahu’s response suggested Israel’s “actual proposal” differed from what Biden described. Breitbart News […]
Newsom’s latest budget proposal falls $7 billion short, LAO says
(The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May budget proposal still falls $7 billion short of a balanced budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, according to the state-funded, non-partisan Legislative Analyst’s Office. This new budget, called the May Revision, is a marked improvement from earlier assessments from the LAO that said the 2024-2025 deficit could be […]
UNI’s price sees +15% uptick after Uniswap’s new proposal beckons vote – AMBCrypto News
Despite regulatory concerns, Uniswap continues to make changes to its governance structure. The price increase for UNI over the past 24 hours has also been quite notable. Uniswap [UNI] Based on activity and other indicators, it has established itself as a leader in the decentralized exchange (DEX) sector. However, a recent regulatory investigation has caused […]
Native American tribes unanimously approve Colorado River water rights proposal that would cost Congress $5B
The Navajo Nation Council unanimously approved a water rights settlement. The Navajo, Hopi and Southern San Juan Paiute tribes are seeking more than $5 billion in the settlement, the largest amount ever enacted by Congress. The Navajo Nation holds the largest single outstanding claim in the Colorado River Basin and has worked for generations to […]
EPA shoots down Alabama coal ash regulation proposal
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday rejected Alabama’s proposal to take over coal ash regulations, saying the state’s plan doesn’t do enough to protect residents and waterways. The agency said the state proposal provides “significantly less protective measures” than those required by federal regulations and “fails to adequately address groundwater contamination during the closure […]
Yellen bats down proposal for global wealth tax for billionaires
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she does not support a proposal that would impose a global wealth tax on the wealthiest billionaires. Yellen opposes the proposal, put forward by Brazil, which is leading the Group of 20 major economies this year. German, Spanish, and South African officials have also discussed the proposal, which aims to […]
‘They Want To See Proof Of Life’: Bill Maher Mocks Biden For Trump Debate Proposal
Comedian and political commentator Bill Maher mocked President Joe Biden Friday over his agreement to debate former President Donald Trump, saying that viewers will be watching for “proof of life” in the current president. Trump and Biden agreed Wednesday to participate in two televised debates: June 27 on CNN and Sept. 10 on ABC News. […]
FIFA seeks ‘legal expertise’ before decision on Israel soccer ban proposal
FIFA has postponed a decision on a proposal to suspend the Israeli soccer team from international football due to the ongoing war with Hamas, pending a “legal evaluation”. The proposal came from the Palestinian Football Association, which opposes the war. Israel launched its attack on Hamas following the October 7 terrorist attack that left hundreds […]
Trump campaign accepts Biden’s debate proposal: ‘Pleasantly surprised’
Trump 2024 national press secretary Karoline Leavitt joined ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss the campaign’s reaction to Biden’s … source