In a historic victory for labor rights, the New Jersey General Assembly unanimously passed the New Jersey Domestic Worker Bill of Rights on Monday, marking a transformative achievement for the 50,000 domestic workers in the state. Introduced by Sen. Richard Codey and Assemblywoman Britnee Timberlake, the bill comprises a comprehensive set of provisions aimed at […]
Happy for paving job Hats off to the asphalt crew that completed the overdue paving job on Tunnel Road between Ind. 45 and Riddle Point Park. How nice to have such a nice road to drive on, complete with entryways onto the various driveways. Nice going, guys! Doug Walters, Unionville Help pass Senate bill establishing […]
Jan. 7—The Oregon Department of Forestry is accepting grant applications for the new Small Forestland Investment in Stream Habitat (SFISH) Program. “Our goal is to improve fish habitat and water quality, while helping small forestland owners fix their roads which are essential for the management of their forestlands,” said SFISH program coordinator Josh Hanson. The […]
Two British minehunter ships destined for Ukraine will not be able to travel through Turkish waters, President Erdogan’s Directorate of Communications announced on Jan. 2, citing an international pact. “Our pertinent allies have been duly apprised that the mine-hunting ships donated to Ukraine by the United Kingdom will not be allowed to pass through the […]
The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) called on Friday for the unhindered and safe access of humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip. “I call on the Israeli authorities, other parties to the conflict and those with influence over them to safeguard an environment for safe and unimpeded […]
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia special session to redraw congressional and legislative voting district maps is likely to end Thursday after a House committee on Wednesday advanced a Republican-favored congressional map that targets Democratic U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath’s current district. However, the wrangling is unlikely to end there, with those who brought the challenges that […]