• Tue, December 17, 2024

by: Daily Record

SNP Government ministers banned from using WhatsApp following Covid deletion scandal

John Swinney has banned the use of WhatsApp for government business after the scandal of deleted messages during covid. SNP Ministers and civil servants will no longer be able to use mobile messaging apps from spring next year.

by: FOX59 News

DOGE Caucus founding member debuts 2 bills to kick-start waste cuts in Trump term

Okla., is introducing two bills targeting pandemic-era fraud as part of his advocacy for government reform with the Senate's DOGE Caucus.

by: STAT

Gameto says first baby born using new stem-cell tech

Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Good morning. Some exciting

by: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Missouri House speaker unveils push to cut red tape and spending

Just as Trump has tapped billionaire Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to oversee his efforts to root out waste in the federal government, Rep. Jon Patterson, R-Lee's Summit, said the goal is to streamline the bureaucracy and save money.

by: The New Zealand Herald

More tax, fewer services - Treasury's forecasts a grim warning to MPs and New Zealanders

Treasury Secretary Iain Rennie delivered a stern warning to MPs when he appeared before them at Parliament's scrutiny week earlier this month. The challenges once dubbed "medi

by: Graphic

Mahama to prioritise digital economy and fintech to drive job opportunities

President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, has outlined plans to prioritise investments in the digital economy and financial technology (fintech) as part of his strategy to drive economic recovery and improve livelihoods.

by: Jefferson Public Radio

Oregon task force ends work without unity on recommendations about raising alcohol taxes

A legislative task force studying the public health impacts of alcohol abuse and whether to raise alcohol taxes for addiction treatment has ended its work without endorsing any specific recommendations.

by: Sudbury Star

Sudbury's Conservative candidate calls on Liberal MPs to bring down their government

Ian Symington, the Conservative candidate for the Sudbury riding, said Monday he is not surprised by Chrystia Freeland's announcement she would resign from the federal cabinet.

by: PBS

Americans' confidence in judicial system drops to record low

The United States saw a sharp drop of 24 percentage points over the last four years, setting the country apart from other wealthy nations where most people on average still express trust in their systems.

by: Slate

The One Big Roadblock to Trump's Mass Deportation Plans

They already have indicated they want help carrying out mass deportations. They want help policing dissent. And more is sure to come. As Trump conjures new enemies, he will need more help pursuing them.

by: Sky

Compensating Waspi women would 'burden' the taxpayer, Sir Keir Starmer says

The announcement has been branded a "day of shame" for the Labour government, who have been accused of turning their backs on pension-aged women.

by: The New York Times

Behind Germany's Political Turmoil, a Stagnating Economy

One of Europe's powerhouses is losing its competitive edge, and the political class can't agree on why — or what to do about it.

by: MSN

DHS overhauls H-1B visa program

The Biden administration announced a new rule Tuesday clarifying who can apply for an H-1B work visa, a key program to attract international talent that's been criticized as too complicated and susceptible to abuse.

by: MSN

Trump insiders reveal candid details about Melania and Barron's relationship

Trump insiders reveal candid details about Melania and Barron's relationship - Melania is expected to deviate from a more traditional first lady role when Donald Trump enters the White House on Januar

by: MSN

Trump wants to stop "the carnage" in Ukraine

According to CNN, Newly-elected US President Donald Trump said he had made "little progress" on resolving the war in Ukraine. During his speech, Trump said the number of casualties "on both sides" (Ukraine and Russia) was probably much higher than previously reported.

by: MSN

Waspi women criticise 'bizarre and unjustified' ruling out of compensation

Waspi women criticise 'bizarre and unjustified' ruling out of compensation - The Government said a blanket compensation scheme for Waspi women, which could cost taxpayers up to £10.5 billion, cannot be justified.

by: MSN

Prime Minister dodges question if Russian general's assassination was justified

Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his assistant were blown up by a bomb planted inside an electric scooter outside his apartment building around four miles from the Kremlin.

by: MSN

Retirement on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about Will Thompson's time in office, preparing for retirement, ski season and AARP's accomplishments. In Segment One, we talk to U.S.

by: MSN

Mail starts moving again, but union calls it a 'sad day' for workers and the public

Postal workers in St. John's stayed on the picket line right up until 8 a.m. Tuesday, when they returned to work, as per an order from Canada's Industrial Relations Board. Craig Dyer, head of the local postal workers' union,

by: MSN

Nigel Farage and party treasurer Nick Candy meet Elon Musk at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort

Nigel Farage and his party treasurer have met with Elon Musk at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort for the first time since rumours surfaced of a multi-million donation from the tech tycoon.

by: MSN

Trump files suit against Iowa pollster Anne Selzer and Des Moines Register newspaper

Donald Trump sued Ann Selzer, her polling firm, the Des Moines Register, and the newspaper's parent company Gannett, in a Polk County, Iowa court on Monday night, according to a copy of the filing reviewed by NBC News,

by: MSN

Why are the Houthis attacking Israel - and can they be deterred?

The Houthis may think they can get away with anything without paying a price. The question is, what price is enough to make them stop?

by: MSN

Donald Trump Sues Iowa Pollster And Des Moines Register Over Pre-Election Poll

Donald Trump has filed his lawsuit against Iowa pollster Ann Selzer, the Des Moines Register and Gannett, claiming they engaged in "election interference" with a poll published just before the election showing that Kamala Harris was ahead in the state by three points.

by: MSN

How Trump divided Trudeau and Freeland

The Great State of Canada is stunned as the Finance Minister resigns, or was fired, from her position by Governor Justin Trudeau," Trump shared on Truth Social late Monday night. "Her behavior was totally toxic and not at all conducive to making deals which are good for the very unhappy citizens of Canada.

by: MSN

Denmark frees anti-whaling activist Paul Watson and refuses Japan extradition request

Anti-whaling activists and protesters have argued that the arrest warrant against Watson is part of a politically motivated effort to sanitise Japan's whaling practices, which the Japanese government claims are sustainable and focused on scientific research.

by: MSN

Biden's FTC is banning 'junk fees' for hotels and concert tickets

The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday delivered the latest salvo in President Joe Biden's bid to take on so-called "junk fees" with a final rule targeted at "bait-and-switch" pricing in the live-event ticketing and hotel industries.

by: MSN

Melania Trump makes rare admission about 'myself and Barron' at Mar-a-Lago dinner

Melania showed her appreciation for the support she and Barron have received during the whirlwind campaign and election aftermath

by: MSN

Justin Trudeau on 'brink of resigning' after Deputy PM quits following Trump's tariff warning

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been left "considering his options" following the sudden resignation of his Finance Minister. Chrystia Freeland, who also served as Deputy Prime Minister, quit on Monday after clashing with Trudeau over spending policies and the handling of potential US tariffs imposed by incoming President Donald Trump.

by: MSN

'Standing by to help': Red state reveals plan to purchase auctioned border wall materials to store for Trump

Texas Republican officials say they want to try and purchase and store border wall materials that are no longer being used by the Biden administration and are being auctioned.

by: MSN

The Hill's Changemakers: Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas)

Rep. Jasmine Crockett rocked the boat this Congress — just her first term on Capitol Hill — and there's no reason to think she won't make more waves in the next. The Texas Democrat has quickly emerged as among the most prominent of the Democrats' young and rising stars,

by: MSN

Writer who spoke to Luigi Mangione months before killing reveals he alluded to frustrations with healthcare industry

Gurwinder Bhogal, a writer, joined CNN on Tuesday and discussed a phone call he had with suspected UnitedHealthcare killer months prior to the murder, and said he alluded to frustrations with the U.S.

by: MSN

Trump sues Des Moines Register and top pollster for survey released the day before the election

Donald Trump is suing the Des Moines Register, its top pollster J. Ann Selzer, her firm, and the newspaper's parent group Gannett, alleging news coverage of Selzer's poll showing Kamala Harris with a surprising lead was used to fraudulently boost his ...

by: MSN

Chicago Mayor Johnson grilled by residents at 'chaotic' meeting: 'Your fault'

Chicago reporter William J. Kelly discusses wasteful spending and bloated government in the Windy City.

by: MSN

'Rumor and conjecture': Trump reportedly considers South Florida Democrat Jared Moskowitz to head FEMA

U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz, the Broward-Palm Beach county Democrat, is reportedly under consideration by President-elect Donald Trump to head the Federal Emergency Management Agency. CNN reported that Moskowitz "is a top contender" for FEMA administrator during the coming Trump administration,

by: MSN

Leicestershire could lose its districts and boroughs under new Government plans

The Government has said it 'will expect all two-tier areas' to develop proposals to merge into single authorities

by: MSN

Nigel Farage and Elon Musk hold meeting at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has held a meeting with billionaires Nick Candy and Elon Musk at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in the US.

by: MSN

Donald Trump Sues Ann Selzer And The Des Moines Register

Trump and his team have long seethed at Selzer for releasing the poll and many in MAGA world have called for Selzer to be sued or even prosecuted. And now it seems as though Trump

by: MSN

Trump's 2017 tax cuts expire soon ? study shows they made income inequality worse and especially hurt Black Americans

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a set of tax cuts Donald Trump signed into law during his first term as president, will expire on Dec. 31, 2024. As Trump and Republicans prepare to negotiate new tax cuts in 2025,

by: MSN

Trump sues Des Moines Register and top pollster over final Iowa survey

President-elect Donald Trump is escalating his legal campaign against media outlets by suing renowned pollster J. Ann Selzer, her polling firm, The Des Moines Register newspaper and its parent company Gannett.

by: MSN

Labour Government accused of 'betrayal' after rejecting compensation for Waspi women

Work and Pension Secretary Liz Kendall announced that women born in the 1950s will not be given any sort of financial payout.

by: MSN

Irish president: Israel's antisemitism charge is 'gross defamation and slander'

Ireland's President Michael Higgins calls Israel's accusations that Ireland is antisemitic "a deep slander," according to local media. "I think it is a very serious business to actually brand a people because in fact they disagree with Prime Minister [Benjamin] Netanyahu,

by: MSN

Waspi women will not receive compensation, Government confirms

Waspi women will not receive compensation, Government confirms - Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall apologised for the a 28-month delay in writing to 1950s-born women.

by: MSN

US hits North Korea and Russia with new sanctions, Treasury says

The United States hit North Korea and Russia on Monday with new sanctions targeting Pyongyang's financial and military support to Moscow as well as its ballistic missile program. The sanctions, which list North Korean banks,

by: MSN

The Truth About Medicare Advantage Claim Denials and How You Can Appeal

Key Takeaways The rate of Medicare Advantage (MA) claims has escalated in recent years, prompting medical and government scrutiny of prior authorization processes that slow down care in favor of cost savings.

by: MSN

Colorado students benefit from mock government experience

After months of work, dozens of high school students from across Colorado met for the 3-day Youth in Government conference. The conference is a mock state government experience complete with an elected Governor and Lt.

by: MSN

Trump sues Iowa newspaper and top pollster, Fox News reports

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register and its top pollster over its final poll showing him trailing in the state before the Nov. 5 presidential election,

by: MSN

The rise and fall of Justin Trudeau as Canadian prime minister is on the brink

The rise and fall of Justin Trudeau as Canadian prime minister is on the brink - The Canadian prime minister was once a poster boy for liberalism but he now faces the latest in a series of crises that

by: MSN

Maine lawmakers split on Paid Family and Medical Leave program as contributions begin soon

Mainers will begin contributing up to 0.5 percent of their pay into the state's new "Paid Family and Medical Leave" program.

Maine lawmakers split on Paid Family and Medical Leave program as contributions begin soon

Mainers will begin contributing up to 0.5 percent of their pay into the state's new "Paid Family and Medical Leave" program.
The article from MSN discusses the upcoming implementation of Maine's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program, which is set to begin contributions in January 2025. Maine lawmakers are divided on this initiative, with some supporting it as a necessary benefit for workers, providing up to 12 weeks of paid leave for various family and medical reasons. Critics, however, argue about the financial burden it places on businesses, especially small ones, due to the mandatory payroll tax contributions. The program, which was passed by the state legislature in 2023, aims to offer financial support during times when employees need to care for themselves or family members, but there are concerns about its cost, potential administrative complexities, and the economic impact on the state's businesses. Despite these debates, the program is moving forward, with contributions starting soon and benefits expected to be available by May 2026.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/maine-lawmakers-split-on-paid-family-and-medical-leave-program-as-contributions-begin-soon/ar-AA1vYESn