If you want to speak to Colorado lawmakers over the next few weeks, you’ll have to do it in person. Leaders in the House and Senate — Democrats, in each case — confirmed Tuesday, as the General Assembly convened for…
Saskatchewan Party, NDP not applying for emergency wage subsidy
The heads of the Saskatchewan Party and provincial NDP say they won’t apply for the federal coronavirus wage relief program. Saskatchewan Party executive director Patrick Bundrock declined an interview, but confirmed they don’t plan on applying for the Canada Emergency…
Budget to bolster courage in the face of adversity and deeply uncertain future
Singapore has responded to the widening Covid-19 pandemic with further support for businesses, workers and households. Another $33 billion under the Fortitude Budget – the fourth round of measures since February – was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance…
Foreign worker levy waiver, rebates extended by up to 2 months for firms unable to resume work after circuit breaker
SINGAPORE – Businesses which are not allowed to resume operations on-site immediately after the circuit breaker ends on June 1 will have the foreign worker levy waived for up to two more months. Levy rebates will also be extended for them…
U.S. court rules Florida cannot force felons to pay fees before voting
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. judge ruled on Sunday that the state of Florida cannot force felons to pay legal fines and other fees before allowing them to register to vote. The ruling, for now, clears the way for potentially…
Test and trace system to launch this week after 25,000 contact tracers recruited
Ministers have recruited 25,000 contact tracers ahead of the launch of the government’s flagship test and trace programme which aims to stop the spread of coronavirus. The programme, which involves tracing and advising people who may have come into close…
France chaos: Macron faces Frexit demands after EU ‘abandoned’ states during pandemic
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Former MP George Galloway has explained France is harbouring a grudge against the European Union for not…
President designates four other places for Parliament sittings, including the Arts House
SINGAPORE – Parliament can sit at four other locations for the next six months, after President Halimah Yacob designated these places on Friday (May 22). The four locations are the Arts House in Old Parliament Lane, The Treasury in High Street, Civil…
Next U.S. coronavirus rescue package not too far off, McConnell says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Thursday another stimulus package to deal with the impact of the coronavirus was “not too far off.” “I think there is a high likelihood we will do another rescue…
Pompeo says State Department watchdog should have been fired 'some time ago'
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State on Wednesday declined to say why he recommended firing the State Department’s inspector general, but added he should have done it earlier and rejected claims his decision was motivated by political retaliation. Congressional…