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In summary California, once a leader in government transparency, has fallen into secrecy and opacity, making it difficult for the public to know what's going on. California was once a national leader in increasing government transparency, requiring state and local agencies to conduct business in public meetings, and providing Californians with easy access to public records. However, in recent years, transparency has been declining. Congress has fallen into a state of semi-secrecy, especially regarding the national budget, but also other major legislation. Construction projects have relocated the legislative branch from the Capitol to a nearly impenetrable building, making direct contact…

LEICESTER, UK – British Christian leaders have called on the British government to officially recognize the deaths of Armenians during World War I as a “genocide.” Armenia and Turkey remain bitterly divided over the memory of the events between 1915 and 1918, when between 1 million and 1.5 million people died. In a letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak, church leaders said such official recognition was not merely symbolic, but “a powerful statement against atrocities and an important step to prevent future acts of genocide.” “It's a step forward.” At the end of World War I, the Ottoman Empire committed genocide…

Written by Gene MackenzieSeoul correspondentApril 26, 2024, 05:22 BSTUpdated 7 minutes agoimage caption, Participants of the 25th World Scout Jamboree arrive at the campsite in FuanThe South Korean government has denied responsibility for last year's disastrous World Scout Jamboree after being held accountable by law enforcement authorities.Tens of thousands of people were evacuated from campsites last year due to food and medical problems.The independent investigation criticized the Korean Scout Association and the government, claiming the association took a leading role in hosting the event, sidelining scout groups.However, the government denied this.The group said in a statement that it only played…

Regine Abraham, a non-voting member of the council, expressed gratitude to Haiti's security forces and international mediators, saying the council was working on security, national consultations on constitutional reform, election preparations, the judicial system and He said he would focus on rebuilding the economy.Michel Patrick Boisvert, Haiti's new interim prime minister.Photo: Reuters“We are witnessing a complete collapse of the system and failure of the government,” she said.Residents of Port-au-Prince were “literally held hostage,” she added. “In the face of this unprecedented crisis, all our people have recognized the urgent need for a firm hand to pull us out of this…

The Roundhouse is usually filled with New Mexico legislators. But every April, high school students from all over the state head to Santa Fe for their own Congress. They spend months preparing, and at the Roundhouse he stays for three days. Students participate in all aspects of the legislative process, writing their own bills and sitting in the chairs of elected leaders. “My bill this year is called the New Mexico Fair Labor Standards Act,” said Henry Carter, the party's youth representative. meeting. “This is a collection of various labor reforms.'' Latest News: KOAT Action 7 News Political Headlines Students…

Franklin Templeton tokenized $380 million in government bonds on the Polygon and Stellar blockchains to enable peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers without intermediaries.The company launched the Franklin Onchain U.S. Government Money Fund (FOBXX) and offered its shares as BENJI tokens. Each token represents his share of FOBXX and can be traded on the public Polygon and Stellar blockchains.This innovation aims to simplify trading and expand access, giving investors more flexibility in managing their assets through direct trading.The integration of blockchain technology into Franklin Templeton's financial operations aims to increase liquidity and efficiency in asset management. The company responds to the growing demand…

dean ridings Staff | American Newspapers America's Newspapers, the nation's newspaper industry's leading advocacy group, enthusiastically supports the Arkansas Government Disclosure Act of 2024 and the Arkansas Government Disclosure Amendments. These efforts are important steps forward in protecting the public's fundamental right to access government records and minutes and making government actions more transparent. The Arkansas Government Disclosure Act is designed to make state and local governments more transparent and accountable to residents. Provisions such as establishing a clear definition of a public meeting, allowing courts to impose penalties for noncompliance with records requests, and requiring timely disclosure of public…

On April 23, the Spanish government approved a financial compensation plan for victims of sexual abuse by priests and Catholic church officials. Félix Bolaños, Minister of the Presidency and Minister of Justice, said the plan follows a 2023 report by Spain's Ombudsman aimed at “preventing, remediating and resolving debts with victims” of sexual abuse within the church. He said that this was in accordance with the recommendations based on the book. “It is essential that the church takes responsibility,” Bolaños told reporters at a press conference on the morning of April 23. Spain's ombudsman Ángel Gabilondo concludes in a report…

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Haiti on Thursday announced an interim council tasked with electing a new prime minister and preparing for an eventual presidential election in hopes of quelling spiraling gang violence that has left thousands dead. The establishment of the association marked the beginning of a new political era. Caribbean country.Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who has been locked out of the country for the past few months due to violence, announced his resignation in a letter signed in Los Angeles, paving the way for a transition.The document was released Thursday, the same day Haiti's new transitional council was sworn in…

The Office of Personnel Management announced Thursday that it is making several adjustments to the federal government's “ban” policy that prohibits agencies from asking job applicants about their criminal history until the hiring process is complete.The Obama administration first enacted a policy in 2016 that administratively prohibited federal agencies from asking most job applicants about their criminal records until the conditional offer stage of the hiring process. However, in 2019, President Trump signed the Fair Competition Opportunity Act into law. This codified the policy and expanded it to apply to federal contractors. OPM issued regulations implementing this measure last fall.OPM…