The Australian state of Victoria may abandon a newly proposed housing levy after the Andrews government said the property sector reneged on its promise to support reforms in the industry. The state government on Feb. 18 announced the new Social and Affordable Housing Contribution, which would impose a 1.75 percent levy on all newly built developments…
Taiwan Orders Army to be Combat Ready Amid Ukraine Crisis
As the Ukraine crisis unfolds, Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen has ordered the self-ruled island’s military forces and national security agencies to strengthen their combat readiness. Tsai delivered instructions during a high-level national security meeting on Wednesday. Taiwan set up a Ukraine working group last month to closely monitor the confrontation thousands of miles away in…
Ballot Tracking Technology Pilot Introduced for Orange County Residents
SANTA ANA, Calif.—Orange County adopted a new ballot drop box technology that instantly tracks voters’ ballot envelopes from the deposit to the tally process, the county Registrar of Voters announced on Feb. 23 When a voter drops off a ballot envelope, a secure barcode scanner placed on the ballot box allows the voter to scan the…
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Picks New Congressional District Map
February 23, 2022
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For the second time in a row, the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court has chosen a new Congressional district map instead of the General Assembly, which is tasked with the job. For months, members of the General Assembly sought public input and worked to draw a new map. Republicans, who control Pennsylvania’s House and Senate, agreed…
Alberta Government Promises Historic Health Spending Blitz in Provincial Budget
EDMONTON—Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the provincial budget will include an unprecedented blitz of health-care spending powered by a roaring, re-energized economy. Kenney announced $1.8-billion in long-term spending Wednesday to increase beds, operating rooms and labs at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. He said it’s the vanguard of a monumental health-spending package coming Thursday in…
US Criticizes China and Russia for Seeking ‘Profoundly Illiberal’ World Order
February 23, 2022
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U.S. State Department Ned Price on Feb. 23 criticized China and Russia for seeking to create a new “profoundly illiberal” world order, with the current Russian aggression against Ukraine being a part of that. Price pointed to the two nations’ joint statement released earlier this month as evidence for their desire of achieving such a…
Australian Health Authorities Warn of High Number of Stomach Flu Outbreaks in Childcare Centres
The New South Wales (NSW) government have warned parents to keep their children home if they feel unwell following a sharp increase in stomach flu outbreaks in childcare centres around the state. NSW Health’s Executive Director of Health Protection, Richard Broome, revealed that there had been 156 reported outbreaks of gastroenteritis in early childhood education…
Record Fertilizer Prices to Hit Growers in the Pocket
LOS ANGELES—A customer came in to buy fertilizer on Feb. 23 at GreenCoast Hydroponics, a warehouse popular with cannabis growers near North Hollywood. The prices were so high, he walked out. The record cost of fertilizer and other supplies is starting to take a bite out of business, according to the store manager. The store’s…
Putin Declares ‘Special Military Operation’ in Ukraine, Explosions Reported in Multiple Ukrainian Cities
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “special military operation” in Ukraine late Wednesday. Putin said in an emergency televised address that the military operation is intended to protect civilians and to demilitarize Ukraine, and is a response to threats coming from Ukraine. He said that Russia doesn’t plan to occupy Ukraine and said that the Ukrainian…
In Supreme Court Case, Indian Tribe Asks Texas to Leave Its Bingo Games Alone
A Native American tribe urged the Supreme Court to allow it to continue to offer bingo games on its land even though Texas maintains state law prohibits tribes from running gaming operations. If the Texas tribe were to win, there could be a ripple effect, spurring more tribe-controlled casinos and gaming operations. Gaming is an…
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