Author: Ethan Johnson

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said the federal government would pay for the “vast majority” of repairs to Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed last week after being hit by a cargo ship. Experts say repairs to the bridge, which spans outside the Port of Baltimore and connects Hawkins Point in Baltimore to Dundalk, Maryland, and provides a hazardous materials route for trucks banned from tunnels in the area, require , estimates it could cost between $400 million and $2 billion. McConnell said Monday that it is the federal government's responsibility to pay for repairs, although some…

When horse-drawn carriages and horse-drawn carriages pass by Detroit City Hall in Detroit, Michigan. … [+] 1885. Judge Cooley provided a detailed explanation of local government rights in his decision to uphold the city of Detroit before the Michigan Legislature. (Photo by Archive Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)Getty Images This is the second in a series of posts about whether and how state governments should prevent local governments from taking policies that could negatively impact housing supply. Before it was fully established, the Dillon Rule was challenged by a judgment and brief by Michigan Judge Thomas Cooley. In 1871, Cooley wrote a…

HOUSTON, Texas, April 2, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nexalin Technology, Inc. (the “Company” or “Nexalin”) (Nasdaq: NXL; NXLIW) announced today that former Deputy General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Federal Affairs announced the appointment of William (“Bill”) A. Hudson, Jr., Veterans Affairs, has been appointed to the Company's Military and Governmental Advisory Committee (the “Advisory Committee”). Nexalin's advisory board provides strategic advice and counsel to support the advancement of the company's non-invasive, frequency-based deep brain stimulators in the U.S. military and government agencies. Mr. Hudson is a partner in the Washington, DC office of Tully Rinkey PLLC, where his…

Good landlords want their buildings to function properly and their tenants to have adequate space to meet their needs. It's that simple. Currently, the federal government's mastermind, the General Services Administration (which I lead), is facing a unique moment in relation to both of these roles. Meeting this moment requires transforming many federal facilities into modern, flexible workplaces. The potential rewards are significant, increasing the productivity and empowerment of federal employees, increasing long-term savings for taxpayers, and promoting economic growth in local communities. Right-sizing government real estate has been a long-standing priority across multiple presidential administrations. With half of the…

The White House was still not over the Build Back Better debacle. Some MAGA advocates in the media also argued that $200 billion in K-12 pandemic aid was not being properly spent. So we wanted to avoid relying on Congress and being accountable for funding. The president took me to the oval. He looked at me calmly, his youthful energy unmistakable. “Our people are angry. We need to give them more,” he said. “Can we achieve free college? that Will drive all Warren lovers away from me! ” He paused. “Okay? Can you do that?” he asked, his manly vigor…

The CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS) was enacted by Washington in 2022 to encourage semiconductor companies to manufacture their products in the United States.From the website GRANTHORTON.COM: “Enacted last August, the CHIPS Act authorizes the federal government to provide direct funding, direct loans and loan guarantees to eligible companies investing in the domestic semiconductor manufacturing industry. The legislation also creates a 25% tax credit, projected to provide up to $24 billion to semiconductor manufacturers over the next few years, with no cap on the total amount allocated.”These chips power everything from cars to zoo electronics. One of the latest applications…

The Hague, Netherlands — Ministers and officials from dozens of countries are gathering in the Netherlands on Tuesday for a conference on restoring justice in Ukraine, as the war sparked by Russian aggression drags into its third bloody year.Speakers include the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, who issued arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and military officers involved in the war.”The Netherlands believes that it is extremely important that truth and justice be achieved, both for Ukraine and for all victims of Russian aggression,” the Dutch government said in a statement.During the conference, the recording of the…

Luis Montenegro won a narrow victory in the March 10 election (Miguel Riopa)Portugal's new centre-right government will be sworn in on Tuesday with the narrowest margin in parliament, sandwiched between the outgoing Socialist Party and the rising far-right faction.Luis Montenegro, who won the March 10 election, will be sworn in as prime minister in front of conservative President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, along with 17 ministers.The move ends eight years of rule by the Socialist government led by Antonio Costa, who resigned in November and decided not to run after being named in an influence-peddling scandal.His successor, Montenegro, 51, inaugurated…

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf speaks during Prime Minister's Questions (FMQ) at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh, Scotland, Thursday, March 28, 2024. (Jane Barlow/Pennsylvania, via AP) LONDON (AP) – New laws against hate speech come into force in Scotland on Monday and are praised by some, but their sweeping provisions could criminalize religious views and tasteless jokes. Some people criticize it for its sexual nature. The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act makes it an offense to incite hatred by threatening or abusive behavior on the basis of characteristics such as age, disability, religion,…

READING, Pa. – A committee of the Reading City Council of the Whole on Monday recommended the first steps to create a government study committee to consider whether the city should change its form of government or make changes to the existing one. steps were discussed.In 1996, the City of Redding transitioned from a “committee” form of government to a “home rule strong mayor” form of government in which executive authority, executive authority, and law enforcement powers are vested in the mayor. The form of self-government was approved by voters on November 7, 1993.The City Council is currently considering an…