Tag: hinder

Netanyahu says Hamas agreed to ceasefire to hinder Rafah operation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Palestinian militant organization Hamas was trying to torpedo the Israeli offensive in Rafah by agreeing to a new proposal in ceasefire negotiations. “This did not happen,” Netanyahu said in a video message posted on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday evening. He said military pressure on […]

Legal gray areas hinder police watchdogs

By Paul Kiefer Three years after state lawmakers celebrated the passage of the Maryland Police Accountability Act, the rollout of the new police oversight systems has proven slow, inconsistent and rife with disagreements about how to implement the new oversight process — challenges that frustrate critics and administrators alike. But the Maryland General Assembly has […]

Advocates say inaction on child care will hinder economic growth

May 3—Child care advocates are frustrated by the state’s lack of action in addressing child care concerns, despite many public declarations from state officials acknowledging it as a problem hindering economic growth. “We don’t have enough child care opportunities,” Gov. Jim Justice said Thursday while at New River Community and Technical College’s Beaver campus to […]

Water woes won’t hinder Arizona strong 2024 outlook, economist says

After faring better than most markets coming out of the pandemic, Phoenix is expected to continue its strong economic growth in 2024, with one Phoenix economist saying worries about water shortages will not be a hindrance. “We have so much water and it’s really just a political issue at this point and that will be […]

Columbus firefighters don’t let cold weather hinder duty

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — No matter the weather, Columbus firefighters are expected to show up and put out fires, but extremely cold days do make their jobs more difficult. The low temperatures don’t stop fires from happening across the city, but a captain with the Columbus Division of Fire said there are some extra steps […]