The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 stands as a pivotal moment in American legislative history, marking the first significant legal effort to restrict immigration based specifically on ethnic origin. Aimed at Chinese laborers, this Act had profound implications, particularly in the Western United
On October 25, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom influenced the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to accelerate its study of E15—a gasoline-ethanol blend—as a strategy to potentially lower gasoline costs in California. Newsom posits that switching to E15 could save Californians an est
With the results of the November election ensuring both a Republican-controlled Congress and President-elect Donald Trump poised to return to the White House, the GOP is gearing up to implement an ambitious policy agenda within their first 100 days in office. Central to this plan is the extension
The Republic of Congo is actively aiming to diversify its economy by pivoting its focus from the traditionally dominant oil sector to the underexploited mining sector, particularly development minerals which include industrial and construction materials. By bolstering this sector, the country
Africa has faced numerous economic and social challenges over the past decade, but there are potential pathways for revival and sustainable development. The continent, once celebrated for its "lion economies" in countries like Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, and South Africa,
The City of Corning’s recent recognition by New York state auditors and Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli highlights its outstanding economic and fiscal management, presenting it as a model for other communities facing economic challenges in Upstate New York. This recognition underscores Corning’s eff
