Author: Ethan Johnson
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The federal government has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a Tallahassee-based company that could be blocked from participating in federally funded projects because it partnered with the engineering firm that designed the collapsed Florida International University pedestrian bridge.▶ Watch Eyewitness News on Channel 9Nine businesses and their owner, Linda Figg, filed suit in U.S. District Court in March seeking to block a Federal Highway Administration proposal that could shut the companies out of federally funded projects. read moreThe companies are part of FIGG Bridge Engineers, which designed a pedestrian bridge in Miami-Dade County…
We recently analyzed government spending trends around the world. In this article, we talk about which countries have the largest governments relative to the size of their economies. Check out our free comprehensive report. The 20 Countries with the Highest Government Spending as a Percentage of GDP.The impact on public debt and government spendingGovernment spending is one of the indicators of a country's economic performance. However, high government spending does not necessarily mean that the economy is progressing. Rather, government spending is a complex metric that takes into account revenue generation, inflation, public debt, social security spending, and other relevant…
Lawmakers in Washington have introduced two similar bills aimed at persuading the Georgian government to repeal the controversial “Russia law.” advertisementUS lawmakers are trying to convince the Georgian government not to adopt the controversial “Russia law.”The law requires media and NGOs to register as “foreign agents” if they receive more than 20 percent of their funding from overseas. The bill was recently passed in Georgia despite massive protests. The proposed U.S. initiative is called “Mobilizing and Strengthening Georgia’s Options for Building Accountability, Resilience and Independence” (MEGOBARI) and the Georgia People’s Act. These bills offer visa liberalization and opportunities to deepen…
Britain's five biggest children's charities said this weekend that the next government should pass new legislation within 100 days of winning the general election requiring ministers to commit to ending child poverty for good.The groups are calling for the King's first speech to include legislation including plans for a “child lock” – the equivalent of the current “triple lock” on pensions.This will ensure that the financial assistance parents receive from the state increases each year, rather than rising or falling depending on political decisions or economic conditions.As parties prepare to publish their election manifestos, calls to action from the NSPCC,…
After weeks of protests, the Portland State Student Union and Portland State University President Ann Cudd released a joint statement Friday night that appeared to address some of the demands of student protesters. The statement, signed by Kad and Student Affairs President Yusuf Ibrahim, called for a ceasefire in Gaza and acknowledged the peaceful student protests that have taken place on campus, and condemned the destruction of university facilities and violence during some of the demonstrations. Cudd also voiced support for new curriculum proposals focused on combating Islamophobia, anti-Semitic, anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab rhetoric. Additionally, PSU has agreed to host a…
Sanaa, YemenThe Yemeni government on Saturday accused the Houthis of evading their obligations regarding the prisoner trade.”The Houthi militias are avoiding fulfilling their obligations on the prisoner issue,” Yahya Kazman, head of the government's negotiating committee, said in a statement.Kazman said the Houthis were “kidnapping civilians from their homes, workplaces, universities and roads and using them as a means of political pressure and intimidation.””The first step in resolving this issue is to clarify the fate of those abducted by the militias,” he added.On Friday night, Yemen's Houthi rebels announced they would release 100 prisoners as part of a humanitarian effort.The…
John Hood RALEIGH — Is it the government's job to make you happy? It may seem like a simple question, but that one few words are packed with important nuances.At first glance, “No” seems like an obvious answer. The Declaration of Independence says government is established to guarantee the right to “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” The first section of our state constitution uses the same language, but adds that North Carolinians are entitled to protection of the right to “enjoy the fruits of their labor.”Under our political system, you have no right to be happy, nor do…
Four people were injured and one arrested after clashes between supporters of the Iranian authorities and anti-government protesters at an event in London mourning the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.May 25, 2024 5:05am ET• 2 min readLONDON — Four people were injured and one arrested after clashes between supporters of Iranian authorities and anti-government protesters at an event in London mourning the death of President Ebrahim Raisi, British police said.The Metropolitan police said officers were called on Friday evening to “reports of a disturbance” at a venue in the west London area of Wembley, where a memorial was being…
Former state Assemblyman Bruce Malloch spoke to the Magnolia Rotary Club on May 23 about his political career and the Freedom of Information Act. Malloch represented Arkansas' 4th District in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 2005 to 2011 and Arkansas' 12th District from 2013 to 2021. “I've had the good fortune to represent parts of this county in the quorum for 10 years, I've had the good fortune to represent most of this county and several other counties, I've had the good fortune to represent the entire county and all or parts of five other counties in the state…
Former state Assemblyman Bruce Malloch spoke to the Magnolia Rotary Club on May 23 about his political career and the Freedom of Information Act. Malloch represented Arkansas' 4th District in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 2005 to 2011 and Arkansas' 12th District from 2013 to 2021. “I've had the good fortune to represent parts of this county in the quorum for 10 years, I've had the good fortune to represent most of this county and several other counties, I've had the good fortune to represent the entire county and all or parts of five other counties in the state…