General : Prisons (amendment) Bill 2026 Paves Way for Volunteer Involvement In Inmate Rehabilitation

Prisons (Amendment) Bill 2026 deferred, referred to two parliamentary select committees for scrutiny

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — The Prisons (Amendment) Bill 2026, which, among other things, seeks to provide for the use...

Social welfare Ireland: Key payment dates and changes happening this summer you need to know

Key social welfare dates and changes are coming up in the months ahead

Delaware General Assembly roundup: Impacts on rural communities

This year’s legislative session saw a number of bills that will directly impact peoples’ lives in rural communities across the state, from gun ownership, farmland interests, wetland preservation and changes to town charters. Bills addressing rural communities tend to be more bipartisan in their introduction and support, as Delaware’s Republican minority largely represents the southern part of the state – and rural areas. The post Delaware General Assembly roundup: Impacts on rural communities appeared first on Spotlight Delaware.

Is the “Take Care of America’s Veterans Act” a Fiscally Responsible Veterans Benefit Expansion?

By David Timmons.

Prison Sentences for Displaying the Flag of the Army of the Republic of BiH

Today, the People’s Assembly of Republika Srpska (NSRS) urgently adopted amendments to the Criminal Code of Republika Srpska. The amendments introduce a three-year prison sentence for publicly displaying, showing, carrying, or promoting symbols, flags, signs, greetings, and paroles that glorify the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The MPS, among Bosniak people, announced [] The post Prison Sentences for Displaying the Flag of the Army of the Republic of BiH appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

Form 144 Bank of America For: 22 June

Form 144 Bank of America For: 22 June

NA passes Federal Board of Revenue (Amendment) Bill, 2026

NA passes Federal Board of Revenue (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Will Social Security Recipients Get a History-Making COLA in 2027? Here's What the Experts Say.

Retirees want a big raise, but do the numbers support that?

The Warren-Moreno Social Security proposal

Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Moreno have a NYT op-ed (gift link) advocating that Social Security have its solvency extended beyond 2032 (if nothing is done before then the current government projection is that benefits would have to be cut across the board by 24) by simply eliminating the cap on the tax, which is currently [] The post The Warren-Moreno Social Security proposal appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Nursing home employees get 10 years in prison for making disturbing Snapchat videos of elderly and dead patients

Two nursing home employees, McKenzie Bolfa and Aubrey Granata, will spend a decade in prison after they pleaded guilty to elderly abuse and conspiracy. A third accomplice, Jade Williams, who had also pleaded guilty, is already serving 12 years in prison, per the Kansas City Star. The incident occurred at the Golden Age Nursing Home...

Texas Conservative Coalition and The James Madison Institute Release Joint Publication of Paper on Tort Reform Efforts in Texas and Florida

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2026 CONTACT Gray Rutledge(512) 474-6042gray@txccri.org Nicole Kiser(850) 386-3131nkiser@jamesmadison.org Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute... The post Texas Conservative Coalition and The James Madison Institute Release Joint Publication of Paper on Tort Reform Efforts in Texas and Florida appeared first on James Madison Institute.

Senator Sullivan’s Act to Bolster Military Infrastructure in Remote Alaska Advances to Senate Floor

Today, June 23, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan’s Alaska National Guard Rural Community Revival Act passed out of the Senate Armed Services Committee and onto the Senate floor as part of the broader FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Act mandates the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, in coordination [] The post Senator Sullivan’s Act to Bolster Military Infrastructure in Remote Alaska Advances to Senate Floor appeared first on Must Read Alaska.

John Thompson: Public Schools Are a Public Good, Not a Commodity!

John Thompson, historian and retired teacher in Oklahoma, reports on a discussion between historian Jack Schneider and journalist Jennifer Berkshire about the future of public schools. There is no denying the well-funded effort, supported by the Trump administration, to send public money to nonpublic schools. And yet more than 85 of American children still enroll []

Building Systems of Mutual Aid After Prison | CHR Documentaries

The Return Citizen Support Group in New Jersey has constructed a community that utilizes parallel structures of mutual aid to support formerly incarcerated civilians in their journeys beyond prison. America’s prison system does not end at the prison gate. For millions of formerly incarcerated people, release marks the beginning of another sentence—one enforced not by []

States sue over new student loan limits on certain nursing and healthcare degrees

New York, Arizona, North Carolina, Kentucky and Nevada are among the states challenging a rule that limits federal student loans for graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and more.

California Legislature passes $11.25 billion housing bond, voters have final say

Just two days after California senators announced an 11.25 billion housing bond bill, the Assembly and Senate passed the bond that’s designed to help veterans keep a roof over their heads and keep housing affordable for everyone. The bill now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk before it heads to the November ballot for California []...Click to read more

YOURSAY | AG-PP separation bill reform in name only

'Do not sell a half-reform as historic.'

Virginia Democrats Inject Race into Tourism

by Virginia Grace McKinnon The Virginia House of Delegates just released its final draft of the 2026 budget. Buried in a civil war on data centers, lifting marijuana restrictions, and giving themselves a 150 pay raise, Democrats are also seeking to spend millions on DEI tourism. Virginia legislators are busy working out the 2026 budget. After months of []

IRDAI moots 10-fold hike in penalties to curb mis-selling

The draft regulations also seek to enhance transparency and accountability

These Louisiana Veterans Now Qualify for Free TSA PreCheck

These Louisiana Veterans Now Qualify for Free TSA PreCheck

Targeting Predators: Florida Sen. Ashley Moody Unveils Federal Bill To Freeze Senior Scams

A new legislative push aims to give law enforcement agencies more muscle to track down and prosecute criminals targeting older Americans. Senator Ashley Moody introduced the Strengthening Task Forces to Oppose Predatory (STOP) Scams Against Seniors Act, which authorizes the use of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to establish specialized [] Targeting Predators: Florida Sen. Ashley Moody Unveils Federal Bill To Freeze Senior Scams

The Big Beautiful Bill’s Graduate Loan Limits Go into Effect

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) of 2025 included limits on federal student loans. The OBBBA eliminated the issuance of new Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loans effective July 1, 2026, and restored annual caps on other federal loans to graduate students. The changes in student loans will save an estimated 307 billion over 10 []

Key Vote Alert: Vote YES on the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

Dear Representative, On behalf of Americans for Prosperity and the thousands of veterans, military families, and grassroots activists we represent nationwide, I urge you to support H.R.9237/S.4744, The Take Care of America’s Veterans Act. This legislation would advance meaningful reforms that better honor veterans’ service by improving the effectiveness, accountability, and sustainability of the benefits and services they [] The post Key Vote Alert: Vote YES on the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act appeared first on Americans for Prosperity.

Franklin Intermediate Municipal SMA Q1 2026 Commentary

Franklin Intermediate Municipal SMA Q1 2026 Commentary

Breaking: Tax Shelters [Ironic]

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Senate Set to Vote on Housing Bill

The Senate convenes on June 22 at 3 p.m. ET and is scheduled to vote at 5:30 p.m. ET on a motion to concur in the House message accompanying H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, with the Scott amendment.

New Indiana Laws Taking Effect July 1, 2026

New Indiana Laws Taking Effect July 1, 2026

Georgia Lawmakers Continue QR Codes Amid Passage of Hand Recount Bill

Georgia state senators on Saturday, amid efforts to postpone removal of voter ballot QR codes to 2028, passed an amendment requiring hand recounts for the state’s top two ticket races during elections. The bill concerning the ban of QR codes on ballots would transition Georgia to an alternative system prior to the 2028 presidential election....

Dozens of amendments hit lawmakers in last days of session – Illinois Policy

From May 24 to the early-morning hours of June 1, 109 amendments were filed, with about half of those amended to a bill. Twenty-one amendments to bills were filed on the last day of session and two after the midnight May 31 deadline. Nine were adopted, the most notable of which was the 3,703 pages for fiscal 2027 appropriations, part of the record-high 55.9 billion budget.

Gov. Healey should reject the federal education voucher program

Gov. Healey has an opportunity to lead by joining three other governors who have opted out – Gov. Tina Kotek in Oregon, Gov. Tim Walz in Minnesota, and Gov. Tony Evers in Wisconsin – and taking a stand for all students, while the federal government works to publicly subsidize private schools.

School nutrition, safety under discussion by Wy. lawmakers

Wyoming state legislators met recently to discuss funding shortfalls and their impact on student nutrition and school safety -More-

Meet The Members Of Congress Who Want To Turn Back Clock 100 Years On American Institution

Members of Congress are pushing to repeal the 17th Amendment and elect senators the way the Constitution originally decreed. Nine GOP House lawmakers have co-signed a joint resolution introduced by Republican Texas Rep. Keith Self to repeal the amendment that mandates that U.S. senators be chosen by direct election. If the resolution passes and is []

Taiwan defense ministry seeking to mandate prison terms for draft dodgers

Taipei, June 21 (CNA) Taiwan's defense ministry has put forth amendments to the law on compulsory military service, proposing non-commutable prison sentences instead of fines for convicted draft dodgers.

Federal money for workforce training begins, but few programs qualify

July 1 marks the official opening of a program that allows federal dollars to go toward short-term workforce training programs. So far just 12 states have created road maps for colleges to apply.

Japan weighs state ownership of defense plants to boost arms supply

A draft of the government's basic economic and fiscal policy guidelines calls for reviewing existing law to allow greater state involvement.

Australia plans to double fines for social media firms over under-16 ban violations

Government says proposed changes strengthen enforcement of age restrictions by expanding regulatory powers and increasing penalties

In prison, toxic drug deaths are rising. Access to treatment is shrinking

Recent policy changes mean that treatment for addiction is becoming less accessible to those who are incarcerated. The post In prison, toxic drug deaths are rising. Access to treatment is shrinking appeared first on rabble.ca.