Tag: Legislation
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Supreme Court Faces High-Stakes Tariffs Case: Economic and Presidential Power Implications
Overview: A Case That Could Reshape Tariff Policy The Supreme Court is taking up a consequential case on tariffs, the classic tool courts rarely redefine. Arguments unfolded in the highest court as justices grapple with questions about presidential power to impose import duties, the limits of congressional oversight, and the real-world impact on prices for…
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House Bill Aims to Make Solo Parent ID Registration Easier for Pinoys
Overview: A Step Toward Streamlined SPIC Registration The Philippines could soon overhaul the process of obtaining and renewing Solo Parent Identification Cards (SPICs) with a new House bill spearheaded by Parañaque 2nd district Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan. House Bill No. 4034, titled the Online Registration and Renewal of SPICs, aims to shift much of the…
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Queensland Updates 80-Year-Old Law Governing Medical Research Institute
Overview: Why Queensland is updating an 80-year-old law The state of Queensland has announced a comprehensive update to an 80-year-old law that governs the Medical Research Institute. This reform comes as part of a broader push to modernize health policy, strengthen ethical oversight, and improve transparency in how research is funded and conducted. While the…
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Magna Carta for Public DRRM Workers Pushes Forward in the House
Legislation Aims to Elevate the Welfare of Public DRRM Workers Amid ongoing seismic activity across the country, a congressman from Metro Manila has filed a measure to shore up the welfare, protection, and professional development of disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) personnel. House Bill No. 5239, introduced by Parañaque 2nd district Rep. Brian Raymund…
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Ireland urged to adopt national wills register to speed probate, says Royal London
Call for a national wills register in Ireland Royal London Ireland has urged the Government to create a national online register of wills, arguing that such a system exists in most other European countries and would help families locate a loved ones will more quickly after death. The proposal comes amid concerns that a large…
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Singapore Proposes Mandatory Caning for Scam Syndicate Members and Mules in Groundbreaking Bill
New Measures Target Scam Syndicates and Mules Singapore is advancing a sweeping Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill aimed at tackling the country’s booming scam economy. The proposal would introduce mandatory caning for scammers, including syndicate members and recruiters, with a scale reaching up to 24 strokes for the most serious offences and up to 12…
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Trump Expected to Welcome Freed Israeli Hostages in Middle East as Australia Considers Online Safety Controversy
Trump to Welcome Freed Israeli Hostages in the Middle East President Donald Trump is due to arrive in the Middle East soon and is anticipated to personally welcome the 20 Israeli hostages who have been released after days of intense negotiations and ongoing regional tension. The return of the hostages comes as diplomatic efforts to…
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Erice Urges Special Session to Fast-Track ICI Bill Certifying Urgency for Flood Project Oversight
Erice Pushes for a Special Session to Strengthen the ICI Caloocan Representative Edgar Erice has urged the House of Representatives to convene a special session if needed to pass a measure strengthening the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI). The bill, House Bill No. 4453, would grant the ICI contempt powers and expanded subpoena authority as…
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Oklahoma Republicans Propose Charlie Kirk Statues at State Colleges
Introduction This week, Oklahoma Republicans introduced a contentious piece of legislation that aims to honor Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist, by requiring public universities in the state to erect statues in his memory. This legislative proposal has sparked a heated discussion about Kirk’s legacy, his comparability to historical civil rights leaders, and the implications…
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Two New Public Holidays Coming to Western Australia in 2028
Introduction to New Public Holidays in Western Australia In an exciting development for residents of Western Australia, Premier Roger Cook has announced plans to introduce legislation to create two new public holidays in the state, set to take effect in 2028. This initiative aims to enhance work-life balance and reflect the cultural significance of these…