North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wants to enshrine the designation of South Korea as enemy state number one in his country’s constitution. In a speech to parliament in Pyongyang, Kim emphasized that reunification with their southern neighbour is no longer possible, state-controlled media reported on Tuesday. Expressions such as “independence, peaceful reunification and great […]
Tag: Constitutional
Constitutional Amendment to allow Ky. to fund non-public schools introduced
A bill that would amend the Kentucky constitution to allow for the state to help fund non-public education was filed Tuesday by Rep. Josh Calloway, R-Irvington. The amendment, House Bill 208, marks the first proposal filed to advance the “school choice” movement in Kentucky’s goal of allowing state money to help fund charter schools and […]
KY’s new constitutional officers sworn in as General Assembly begins
The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s five newest constitutional officers took the oath of office Tuesday, kicking off a busy day in Frankfort that coincided with the first day of the 2024 General Assembly. “This is a moment, a line of demarcation, where the politics and campaigns are over and the public service begins,” said ceremony emcee […]
Did These Cops Violate This Texas Man’s Constitutional Rights After Storming His Apartment Over a Domestic Disturbance Call?
A resurfaced cellphone video from 2020 showing police entering a man’s apartment without his permission raises questions over proper police conduct and a citizen’s constitutional rights. YouTube channel Audit the Audit reposted a Facebook Live video posted by Christopher Finley showing his encounter with Arlington, Texas, police officers who came to his apartment after they […]
Philippines Eyes Constitutional Amendments to Ease Economic Restrictions
MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine lawmakers are considering efforts to amend the country’s constitution to ease restrictive provisions on economic ownership, a top congressional leader said on Monday. “We want to lift the restrictive provisions vis a vis the economy,” House Speaker Martin Romualdez said in an economic briefing. Romualdez said top congressional leaders of the […]