The Senedd in Cardiff is currently operating on a hybrid model, with half the lawmakers physically present and the others joining virtually. On Tuesday, the ruling Labour held a vote on the Covid-19 pass proposed by First Minister Mark Drakeford, and prevailed despite the united opposition of Conservatives, Liberal Democrats …
Read More »California lawmakers pass bill calling for guaranteed-income payments with no strings attached, 1st such state-funded plan in US
The state House and Senate passed the legislation unanimously on Tuesday. It would provide funding for monthly payments of between $500 and $1,000 to pregnant women and young adults who formerly lived in foster homes. The bill will become law, earmarking $35 million for the program in its first year, …
Read More »National security threat or nothingburger? Lawmakers send mixed signals after being briefed on UFOs
The Navy and FBI informed members of the House Intelligence Committee about the government’s findings on Wednesday, ahead of a much-anticipated UFO report that is expected to be presented to Congress in the coming weeks. Although remaining tight-lipped on what had been revealed, several lawmakers provided the media with vague …
Read More »US lawmakers ask Boeing and FAA for documents over production issues with 787 model and troubled 737 MAX
The head of the US House Committee on Transportation Peter DeFazio and his fellow Democrat, Representative Rick Larsen, have asked for information related to the Boeing 737 MAX and the 787. In April, Boeing was forced to ground 100 of its 737 MAX planes due to electrical wiring issues, before …
Read More »300+ US lawmakers sign letter calling for unconditional security aid to Israel, causing mixed reaction
In defense of the US-Israel relationship, some 330 members of the House of Representatives – roughly three-quarters of its membership – signed a letter sent on Thursday to the chair and ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, which regulates public spending. The letter – whose signatories are split fairly …
Read More »‘As sorry as we are’: German lawmakers approve new controversial Covid-19 lockdown bill following heated debate
The bill introducing new binding lockdown rules for the German states with high infection rates was approved by a narrow majority in the Bundestag on Wednesday. It received support from 342 MPs while 250 lawmakers voted against it and 64 abstained. Some restrictions introduced by the amendments have been eased …
Read More »Republicans furious at Dems’ attempt to ‘pack’ the Supreme Court as group of lawmakers unveil expansion bill
The historic potential shake-up of America’s top federal court has angered Republicans who have accused the Biden administration of “packing” the bench – an effort to eat away at the court’s conservative majority. There have remained nine Supreme Court justices since 1869, with a current 6-3 majority in Republicans’ favor. …
Read More »New York lawmakers reach agreement on legalization of recreational marijuana
The legislation, which is currently in the New York Senate Finance Committee, will allow all adults over 21 to purchase marijuana for recreational use. Any adult New Yorker will also be allowed to grow up to three mature and three immature plants for personal use. The state will ditch all …
Read More »‘The time has come’: New York’s GOP lawmakers launch bid to impeach Governor Cuomo over sexual-harassment allegations
“In order to lead this great state as governor, you need to have credibility and trust,” Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay said on Monday in a press briefing. “Unfortunately, we feel the governor has lost that and now has lost the ability to lead. We’re introducing this (resolution) because the …
Read More »Venezuelan lawmakers back expulsion of EU ambassador after Brussels slaps sanctions on Caracas officials
“I vote with both hands for the European Union representative to be declared persona non grata,” Assembly Speaker Jorge Rodriguez said on Tuesday before calling for the vote which demands a revision of the EU’s presence in Caracas. Later on Tuesday, the National Assembly, which is controlled by President Nicolas …
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