(Bloomberg) — Ukraine’s parliament has adopted a new law on lobbying, a key recommendation of the European Commission ahead of the start of EU accession negotiations, according to Denys Maslov, chairman of the legal policy committee. Most Read from Bloomberg The measure defines the concept of lobbying in accordance with international practices and standards, Maslov […]
The European Union enacted its 13th tranche of sanctions against Russia, targeting 106 individuals and 88 legal entities. Source: press release of the EU Council. Details: The list includes individuals and legal entities associated with the military and defence sectors. These companies and individuals are involved in brokering the DPRK’s sales of weapons to the […]
Editor’s note: This is a developing story. The Council of the EU has adopted the 13th package of sanctions against Russia over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Council said in a statement on Feb. 23. The package targets an additional 106 individuals and 88 entities involved in Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. The list includes […]
PORT SHELDON TWP. — It’s been nearly two years since Port Sheldon Township residents started voicing their fears about the growth of short-term rentals in West Michigan. Since then, there have been countless meetings of the Port Sheldon Township Planning Commission, including public hearings and discussions with the Board of Trustees, all culminating Wednesday, Feb. […]
Feb. 19—CANTON — Following a public hearing Wednesday, the Canton Town Board unanimously passed its long-awaited updated zoning regulations. Three people spoke during the public hearing. Debra Bridges, who, along with her husband Styles, owns the former Maple Ridge Kennels, now the home of No Dogs Left Behind, spoke out against the new kennel regulations. […]
The Wisconsin governor, Tony Evers, has signed into law a pair of new state legislative maps, undoing a Republican gerrymander that has shaped Wisconsin politics for more than a decade and giving Democrats a chance at winning control of the state in future elections. “It’s a new day for Wisconsin,” said Evers at a press […]
Feb. 15—MORGANTOWN — The House of Delegates held an extended debate on the topic of euthanasia on Thursday, advancing two resolutions on the topic. Delegate Pat McGeehan, R-Hancock, authored both resolutions. The first was HCR 74, “Defending Life by Rejecting Euthanasia.” It is a lengthy statement of the sentiment of the House, extending just over […]
The Legislature’s Joint Committee on Appropriations officially adopted the revenue projections for the remainder of fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2025 on Wednesday morning at the Capitol. The committee adopted a revised ongoing revenue estimate of $2.4 billion for the current fiscal year, which is a 4.1% increase over last fiscal year’s revenue and $41 million […]
The Wisconsin state senate voted on Tuesday to adopt legislative maps drawn by Democratic governor Tony Evers – inching the state closer to undoing the extreme gerrymander that has ensured Republican control of the state for more than a decade. The vote from the Republican-dominated legislature is a sign that the years-long battle over Wisconsin’s […]
An Indiana pet groomer adopted 343 dogs, mostly purebred, over the last five years as part of a scheme run by a former animal control supervisor to defraud the county, officials said. Jamie Hubiak, owner of Specialty Pet Grooming, Daycare and Boarding in Evansville, Indiana, was arrested on Jan. 29 and faces three felony charges, […]
BRUSSELS (AP) — European lawmakers on Thursday adopted a resolution calling for a permanent cease-fire in Israel’s war against Hamas, on the condition that the Palestinian militant group in Gaza be dismantled and that all hostages it holds be released. The conflict has divided European Union countries and political groups at the legislature, and reaching […]
Most adopted animals will likely take time to decompress after shelter life. This can range from days to weeks or even months until they’re fully comfortable in their new home. But one couple found it took less than a day for the angriest cat at the shelter to come around. Carrie Choi and her husband, […]