The Supreme Court of India's environmental jurisprudence in 2024 has been a mixed bag of progressive rulings and contradictory decisions. While the Court has made significant strides in recognizing environmental rights and enforcing laws, it has also shown a tendency to prioritize developmental
Amidst growing concerns over alleged criminal activities by former state employees, South Dakota lawmakers are amplifying their efforts to uncover the truth. The Legislature’s Government Operations and Audit Committee has faced significant resistance from the Department of Revenue, prompting the
On January 5, 2025, President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, significantly impacting the retirement benefits for millions of public employees, including teachers, firefighters, and police officers. This landmark legislation has garnered bipartisan support, with Congress
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley recently introduced an ambitious legislative package aimed at addressing a range of issues such as crimes committed by state employees, human trafficking, prison contraband, and probation reforms. This move comes in response to recent misconduct by state
Connecticut's energy landscape is currently embroiled in a heated debate, with utility companies and state regulators at odds over energy policies and pricing. Culminating years of regulatory skirmishes and appeals, the conflict has reached a boiling point, amplified by revelations from State Sen.
In 2025, Evanston residents will see the enforcement of several new state and local laws as the Illinois General Assembly introduced 294 state laws intended to enhance tenant protections, employment standards, and reproductive health rights among other areas. These legislative changes encompass
President-elect Donald Trump has recently made a compelling appeal to Congress to enact a comprehensive legislative package, which he has dubbed "one big, beautiful bill." This ambitious bill targets critical areas such as border security, energy policy, and tax reductions. Trump has articulated on
In a move that has stirred significant concern among key stakeholders, the District of Squamish has decided to downsize its Economic Development department to a single employee. Once a team of at least three, this drastic reduction is part of the 2024-2029 budget plans driven by budget
In a significant move to combat the pervasive issue of human trafficking, a new bipartisan House bill has been introduced to establish a comprehensive national database detailing county-specific data on human trafficking cases across the United States. Representatives Kevin Kiley, Harriet Hageman,
The U.S. government has achieved a significant milestone in fiscal year 2024 by reducing the rate of improper payments to 3.97%, the lowest it has been since 2013. This remarkable improvement comes after a challenging period marked by the pandemic, during which the rate soared to a staggering 7.16%
