Short-term rising fuel prices are the first line of defense
Amid fluctuating oil prices in the international market and fluctuating exchange rates, the government of Bangladesh on Friday evening revised the prices of all fuel oils at the consumer level, increasing the prices of gasoline, diesel, octane and kerosene by almost 50%. An official statement from the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources noted …
The accused of murder wants to be acquitted – The truth, for itself.
Murder defendant Abraham Maasdorp asks Windhoek High Court Judge Claudia Claasen to discharge him in a Section 174 application as no credible evidence has been presented against him . His legal aid lawyer, Mbanga Siyomunji, filed the petition last week. Siyomunji argued that the state had failed miserably in its quest to convict Maasdorp, 21, …
Letter to the Editor: Don’t Break Short-Term Rental Laws | Letters
Recent short-term rental legislation that the Lake George area is considering is of great concern to landlords. Landowners in the area have operated as small business owners for decades. I can only imagine how many landlords depend on income from property rentals. What exactly defines a short-term rental? A quick look at local short term …
Here is SEPULTURA Covering DISCHARGE with PHIL ANSELMO Live In 1994
burialThe 1994 show at San Jose State University’s Event Center featured, among a handful of other kickass songs, so-Pantera singer Phil Anselmo take the stage with the band to cover “Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing” by Dump. Check this out as well as the performance of “Biotech Is Godzilla” which Max Cavalera dedicated to …
Research: Rating Action: Moody’s assigns a B2 rating to ProFrac’s deferred draw term loan
New York, August 05, 2022 — Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) has assigned a B2 rating to the Deferred Term Loan (DDTL) of ProFrac Holdings II, LLC (ProFrac). ProFrac’s other ratings, including its B2 Corporate Family (CFR) rating, B2 senior secured term loan rating and stable outlook, remain unchanged. The company amended its term loan agreement …
T&I committee members urge Biden administration to finalize long overdue flight attendant rest rule
August 05, 2022 Washington D.C.- Today, the House Majority Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure sent a letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shalanda D. Young urging the administration to complete its final rule on flight attendant duty period limitations and rest requirements, called for in the 2018 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization …
Jacqui Lambie recounts investigation into ‘hellish years’ after army medical discharge
Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie fought back tears as she detailed “10 years of hell” after her medical discharge from the army and legal battles with the Department of Veterans Affairs over compensation. Ms Lambie is appearing before the Hobart hearings of the Royal Commission on Veteran Defense and Suicide, after years of campaigning for an …
Missoula’s short-term rental recommendations taking into account possible legislative rollback
Martin Kidston/Missoula Current Housing officials on Wednesday added details to the recent study conducted on short-term rentals in Missoula, and elaborated further on the rationale for their recommendations that the city council raise listing fees but refrain from… impose a moratorium on the practice. Doing the latter could prompt the Montana legislature to change state …
Tasmania’s state of the environment report is overdue and was last seen 13 years ago. So where is he?
When the national report on the state of the environment was published a fortnight ago – an important report that told “a story of crisis and decline”, according to Federal Minister Tanya Plibersek – it was delayed by around six months. Key points: The Tasmanian State of the Environment report is supposed to be published …
No process | The freewheel of justice is wasting taxpayers’ money | Editorials
Last week’s special session of the West Virginia legislature proved to be anything but special. Governor Jim Justice called on July 20 for the Legislature to meet to consider his proposal to cut state income tax by 10 percent. This is the third time this year that justice has tried to obtain a tax reduction. …
Peter Roff: FTC reform is long overdue
The US economy is on the verge of recession. Prices are on the rise. Job creation seems to be slowing down. People see the value of their salary go down. It’s a perilous time, but instead of looking for ways to spur economic growth, policymakers in Washington are ready to enact new rules that will …
Longtime celebrity couples who shocked quit after decades together | Gallery
By Megan Riedlinger 5:30 p.m. PDT, August 1, 2022 _ Marriages in the entertainment world often end, but when a couple who has seemingly beaten the odds calls, it hits differently. Wonderwall.com sums up the shocking Hollywood splits that occurred after a couple were together for a decade or more, starting with this divorce… Late …
Zelis to buy Payer Compass for claims management
Healthcare payment and pricing company Zelis is set to acquire the Payer Compass reimbursement and claims platform in a bid to streamline the claims management process, according to a Monday 1st press release. august. Zelis and Payer Compass “will leverage cutting-edge technologies and best-in-class approaches to create referral-based underwriting solutions to manage the rising cost …
Texas Woman Is Forced To Carry Bad Discharge To Hospital Just So She Can ‘Grant’ An Abortion
It has been over a month since the United States Supreme Court or SCOTUS overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade, which enshrined the right of American women to a safe and legal abortion. Since then, many states have enacted their own laws banning or severely limiting abortions. These untested bans have left doctors uncertain …
NAFDAC gets three-year jail sentence for fake drug dealer –
The National Food and Drug Administration and Control Agency NAFDAC has obtained a three-year prison fine judgment against a falsified drug dealer. The development is contained in a statement signed by the agency’s resident media consultant, Sayo Akintola, in Lagos on Sunday, saying that a Federal High Court, sitting in Kano last Friday, convicted a …
Does fentanyl penetrate the skin? A Long, Overdue, Hell Dreaded Chemistry Lesson
It’s always fun to catch the New York Times when it makes a chemistry mistake. It happens from time to time, especially when they write about chemistry. I just caught one, but this time it’s not their fault. “What is really going on in these police fentanyl exposure videos?” is an important article written by …
MP’s first Ramsar site – 41 drains discharge untreated sewage and polluted water into Lake Superior, 227 encroachments continue to exist
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): “Bhopal city is proud to be a city of lakes, but the fact is that more than 41 nullhas, passages and units discharge untreated chemical sewage or polluted water into the lake, which is the largest city water source. Encroachment, illegal construction of residential and commercial establishments is another problem in addition …
VK Saxena orders DMs to stop sludge dumping in Yamuna
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Thursday ordered District Magistrates (DMs) to take swift action on complaints of encroachment and prevent the dumping of sludge into the Yamuna River from unauthorized settlements . The instructions came after a review meeting with deputy ministers, the chief secretary and the divisional commissioner. During the meeting, the …
Intertrust sees continued growth and near-term margin
Intertrust expects continued growth and near-term margin pressure in second quarter Amsterdam, The Netherlands – July 28, 2022 – Intertrust NV (“Intertrust” or “Company”) [Euronext: INTER]a global leader in providing enterprise and fund technology solutions to clients operating and investing in international trade, today reports results for the second quarter and six months ended June …
Fort Hood honors Korean and Vietnamese vet with long-awaited medals | Herald of Fort Hood
More than half a century after retiring from the military, a Vietnam veteran received a long-awaited presentation of three medals inside III Armored Corps and Fort Hood headquarters on July 14. Retired 1st Sgt. DW Kieff, now 95 and residing in Harker Heights, with his wife Linda, retired from the Army at Fort Lewis, Washington …
The Internet Security Software Market is a Growing Payer
– A new study titled Internet Security Software Market 2022, published by The Coherent Market Insights, provides insights into regional and global markets that are expected to increase in value between 2028 and the global Internet Security Software Market. The market offers significant insights into changing market dynamics, value chain analysis, well-known investment hotspots, competitive …
PUBLIC NOTICE National Pollutant Release Application Notice | Public hearing | Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Application for a National Pollutant Discharge Disposal System Permit to Discharge Treated Wastewater into Georgia State Waters. The Georgia Division of Environmental Protection has received a new NPDES permit application for the reissue of an existing NPDES permit. After reviewing this application, the Environmental Protection Division proposes to issue the following …
Payer healthcare market – growing demand from industry professionals: United HealthCare Services, Anthem, Aetna, Accenture
JCMR recently announced a Healthcare Payment Services study with over 250 tables and figures of market data spread across pages and an easy-to-understand detailed TOC on “Healthcare Payment Services.” The Healthcare Payers Industry Report provides you with various methods to maximize your profits. The research study provides estimates for the healthcare payment services forecast to …
Mass. House and Senate say they reached compromise on late-term abortion bill
The lawmakers’ proposal would continue to allow term abortions to preserve the life, physical or mental health of the patient. The agreement did not include in the provision adopted by the House language that would authorize term abortions in cases of “serious” fetal anomalies. The medical difference, Friedman said, is that the word “severe” is …
Michigan State Budget Includes Funding for Long-Term Care and Direct Care Workforce
(Photo provided/Pixabay) The state budget Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into law on Wednesday includes funding to strengthen long-term care. It funds a direct care workforce training program and expands the All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) program, which provides care for elderly residents, including home and community services. Melissa Seifert — associate state director of …
Vendor and Payer Analysis Supports Potential Commercialization of Innovation Pharmaceutical’s Brilacidin as a Novel Drug Candidate for Oral Mucositis
WAKEFIELD, MA /ACCESSWIRE/July 22, 2022/ Innovation Pharmaceuticals (OTCQB: IPIX) (“the Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today provided an update on the Company’s Brilacidin program in oral mucositis (OM). Brilacidine, administered as a mouthwash, has been shown in phase 2 clinical trials (NCT02324335) to reduce the incidence, delay the onset and decrease the duration of severe …
Fort Hood honors Korean and Vietnamese vet with long-awaited medals | Article
Attendees applaud retired 1st Sgt. DW Kieff immediately after an awards ceremony in the West Atrium of III Armored Corps Headquarters at Fort Hood, Texas, July 14. Brig. Gen. Christopher Beck, III Armored Corps and deputy commanding general of Fort Hood, presented Kieff with the Korean Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Service Medal, and Bronze …
Readers share advice on applying for long-term disability benefits
Comment this story Comment We invited readers who have faced a long-term illness or disability at work to advise a reader who was concerned about claiming disability benefits. Some of the best answers are below. “I would be afraid that if I stayed at work, I would be the target of a layoff or [reduction …
Korean and Vietnamese Veteran Received Long-Awaited Honor | New
More than half a century after retiring from the military, a long-time Vietnam veteran received the presentation of three medals inside III Armored Corps and Fort Hood headquarters on July 14. Retired 1st Sgt. DW Kieff, now 95 and residing in Harker Heights with his wife, Linda, retired from the Army at Fort Lewis, Washington …
11th Circuit revives investor-funded Medicare secondary payer lawsuit against insurers
A Miami-area collections company backed by litigation funding investors has won another appeal victory over insurers, persuading a panel at the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to reinstate Medicare Secondary Payer Act claims that were rejected by the court of first instance. The panel ruled Monday that MSP Recovery and its affiliates adequately argued that …
Discharge of untreated sewage from the River Tawe will continue
WORK to prevent the discharge of untreated sewage into the River Tawe will not be completed until 2030, according to a legal body representing fishermen in the area. Fish Legal – which represents the Mond Angling Society and the Pontardawe and Swansea Angling Society – said National Resources Wales has confirmed the work “is unlikely …
Long-awaited reforms for a sustainable maritime sector
President Bongbong Marcos and his presidential leadership team made excellent choices in forming the Cabinet. With the exception of two appointees whom I consider professionally and ethically questionable, the others are at the top of their game in terms of credentials, integrity, and hard work. Overall, the Cabinet range exceeds expectations and that inspires confidence. …
Abortion rights advocates shun the term ‘women’
A A growing number of abortion rights advocates have abandoned labeling the procedure a “women’s rights” issue in favor of more gender-neutral terminology, a move that could alienate moderate Democrats. The lexicon of the abortion rights movement has changed to incorporate terms such as “pregnant people” and “persons capable of conceiving”. The high-profile exchange between …
Iraq asks Turkey to pour more water into the Tigris, Euphra…
(MENAFN) Iraq has urged Turkey to allow more water to flow into the Tigris and Euphrates rivers due to the Arab nation’s long-standing water deficit in Mesopotamia, sparking a water conflict between the two neighboring countries. According to an Iraqi statement, the Iraqi Minister of Water Resources, Mehdi al-Hamdani, asked the Turkish President’s special envoy …
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Readers talk about single-payer health care, ERAP tenants and hockey pucks – New York Daily News
Bronx: David Robinson of Lohud.com reported last month, “Health insurance providers are looking for an average rate increase of 18.7% next year for individuals and 16.5% for small plans. groups, according to state records.” The nerve of this request is breathtaking! Health insurers have made record profits throughout the pandemic! (Shutterstock/Shutterstock) Claiming that inflation is …
Caregivers have been traumatized by COVID-19 public health and long-term care policies
We have all seen the horrors unfold in long-term care (LTC) facilities across Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. Canadian LTC residents accounted for 81% of nationally reported COVID-19 deaths. News reports have documented our national shame as elderly residents have suffered throughout the pandemic. They suffered inhumane treatment, ranging from physical and social isolation to …
André Pratte: Conditional discharge for sexual assault shatters public confidence in justice system
Breadcrumb Links Comment NP The Quebec Court of Appeal must overturn the outrageous sentence that caused such an outcry Publication date : Jul 16, 2022 • 12 hours ago • 4 minute read • 210 comments People protest against the parole of a man who pleaded guilty to sexual assault, in Montreal on July 10, …
Vicksburg Mayor Flaggs holds public Q&A on his third term – The Vicksburg Post
On Wednesday, Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. held a question-and-answer session about his third term in office. The meeting was open to all Vicksburg residents who wished to voice their concerns about the city directly to Flaggs. A resident raised concerns about the polling stations. “Our constituencies, when people go out to vote, they get …
Improving access to Paxlovid for a long time
The following editorial was written by a non-clinician and does not constitute medical advice. To improve access to the antiviral Paxlovid, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will now allow pharmacists to prescribe the drug; the agency announced this last week, July 6. Previously, patients seeking the drug, which has been shown to be highly …
After 1st term, Governor Lee unopposed in GOP primary election
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nearly four years ago, Bill Lee surprised political insiders when the top political candidate survived a bruised and crowded $45 million GOP primary for governor of Tennessee. He sailed to win the most elected state seat a few months later. Now, the Republican businessman is enjoying a radically different re-election race, …
PSALM: SPPC has 35 billion pesos unpaid
MANILA, Philippines – The Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) said South Premiere Power Corp. (SPPC) of San Miguel Corp. the 1,200 megawatt (MW) Ilijan power plant in Batangas. In a statement, PSALM said the amount is based on its calculations of generation payments for the Ilijan plant which take into consideration wholesale …
New anti-racism campaign urges all Australians to reflect and act against hate
Keyarny Lamb has experienced racism for much of her life. This leaves the female Kamilaroi and Yorta Yorta feeling “alienated” and “pissed off” about the image she projects to the wider community. “It’s so heavy to bear,” she told SBS News. READ MORE “I feel like I really have to be careful of who I …
New York’s top judge, Janet DiFiore, to step down halfway through
After six years on the job, New York’s top judge steps down halfway through her term. In a letter to colleagues sent Monday, July 11, Chief Justice Janet DiFiore said she plans to retire in August and “move on to the next chapter of life.” DiFiore, a Democrat and longtime resident of Westchester County, was …
Hundreds of people rally in Montreal against the judge who granted the release for sexual assault
Hundreds of people gather outside the Montreal courthouse on Sunday to denounce a light sentence handed down by a Quebec judge Matthew Poliquin about a man who pleaded guilty sexual assault and voyeurism. The co-organizer of the demonstration, Alexandra Dupuy, says that the decision to grant a Conditional liberation in a sexual assault case shows …
Jeff Nafsinger and Rick Just: Property tax solutions are overdue
By Jeff Nafsinger and Rick Just Property taxes pay for some of the basic utilities you’d expect, including first responders, law enforcement, roads, and schools. As candidates for the Legislative Assembly, we believe in protecting these services while ensuring that the necessary revenues are collected equitably. Unfortunately, the Republican majority in the Idaho Legislature failed …
Havasu executives react mixed to new short-term rental law | Local News
City of Lake Havasu officials have had a mixed reaction to the short-term rental bill signed by Gov. Doug Ducey last week, which gives cities a few more options for locally managing vacation rental properties. Mayor Cal Sheehy and City Manager Jess Knudson both said the bill includes some tools that could be helpful for …
Felicia Teo case: a suspect requests a release equivalent to an acquittal for murder
SINGAPORE – One of two suspects in the 2007 disappearance of Ms Felicia Teo Wei Ling has appealed for a release amounting to an acquittal for her murder. Court records show lawyers for Ahmad Danial Mohamed Rafa’ee, 37, filed an appeal on Friday July 8. He is represented by Mr. Shashi Nathan, Ms. Tania Chin …
Local hairdresser says Crown Act is long overdue | New
ROCKFORD (WREX) – The local hairdresser hopes the Corona Act will bring future changes. On June 30, Illinois Governor Pritzker signed the Crown Act. Crown is an acronym for creating a respectful and open workplace for natural hair. The purpose of the bill is to protect black and brown people from discrimination or even denial …
Cancel your debt with these student loan release programs – Forbes Advisor
Editorial Note: We earn a commission on partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect the opinions or ratings of our editors. Hundreds of thousands of borrowers have benefited from having their loans forgiven through federal programs, for reasons such as total and permanent disability (TPD), school closures or bankruptcy. But not everyone is …
Boris Johnson’s departure is long overdue
If there was ever a time when the UK needed capable and trustworthy leadership, it’s now. Inflation is on track to reach 11%; millions of people worry about their ability to make ends meet. Labor unrest is spreading. Sterling slips. A war is raging in Europe. However, mired in the scandals around its leader, the …
SCOTUS Decision on Medicare Secondary Payer Act
On June 21, 2022, the Supreme Court found, in Marietta Memorial Hospital Employee Health Benefit Plan v. DaVita Inc., No. 20-1641, 2022 WL 2203328 (United States, June 21, 2022), that terms of a benefit plan limiting reimbursement for dialysis treatments did not violate the Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSP). The terms of the benefit plan …
Blue Fin Group presents a market study on the current and future management of oncology payers
NEW YORK, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Blue Fin Group, a full-service management consulting firm for the pharmaceutical industry, today announced a new market research video assessing the current and future management of oncology payers by Kerri Fortier , senior consultant, and Jonny Clark, PharmD, Consultant (biographies are available here). Quantitative and qualitative data include …
SH files short-term rental order – St. Louis Call Newspapers
An ordinance banning short-term rentals in Sunset Hills was the subject of public debate and comment at the June 14 Board of Aldermen meeting. The ordinance was introduced in May by Mayor Pat Fribis, who said a home in his neighborhood was listed on Airbnb. The ordinance prohibits rentals of less than 30 days in …
Small Business Victory Against Single-Payer Health Care
Single-payer health care bill stopped in New York NFIB members and small business owners in New York City have won a victory in the fight against single-payer health care. The New York Health Law, that would establish a government-run, single-payer health care system in the state, advanced by the New York State Assembly’s health and …
Quebec victim support group surprised after man was granted parole for sexual assault
An advocacy group for victims of crime expressed concern on Tuesday after a Quebec man was granted parole in a sexual assault case, in part because the judge believed a conviction could harm the career of the man. Marie-Christine Villeneuve of the Crime Victims Assistance Centers says she fears the light sentence could discourage victims …
Letter to the editor: Short-term rentals are business ventures, not neighbors, and deserve careful consideration
Some compelling reporting in recent Summit Daily News back-to-back articles on short-term rentals. Fifteen mountain commissioners: AirBnB chooses facts to shape a story that is not true, especially on the negative impacts. Breckenridge: Exempt short-term rentals handle the problems without using city resources. Frisco: Few resident reports of short-term rental complaints. My takeaway? The data …
No discharge zone officially comes into effect in the waterways of the 13 Md.
Most boaters know that dumping raw sewage from a boat is illegal in the bay’s waterways. But now boaters on more than a dozen waterways in Anne Arundel County, Maryland are also prohibited from discharging treated sewage. Federal approval No dump area (NDZ) officially entered into force on July 1 for 13 bodies of water, …
Florida spring protection rule late and disappointing, critics say
Lawmakers left no doubt how they felt when they passed one of the first bills of the 2016 session. Florida was failing to take care of its most valuable springs. Part of the sweeping new law directed the Department of Environmental Protection to create rules to prevent local governments and large corporations from pumping too …
The legal battle for short-term rental continues in Oro-Medonte
A group of Oro-Medonte residents held a fundraiser on Saturday to raise money for the ongoing battle against short-term rentals in the area. The Oro-Medonte Good Neighbors Alliance held a garage sale and silent auction to raise funds for the planned legal battle. While organizers say short-term rentals are prohibited by township regulations, they’re calling …
Florida’s purple alert goes into effect
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – There are many color-coded alerts in Florida – Amber, Silver, Blue, and now Purple. The latest color-coded alert, which came into effect on Friday, is aimed specifically at adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities without dementia. What do you want to know Florida’s purple alert went into effect Friday This is an …
Student Loan Refinance vs. Student Loan Consolidation: Know the Difference
Student loan consolidation and student loan refinancing are two very popular options for those looking to manage their student debt. But what is the difference between the two? And which one suits you best? If you decide to go the consolidation route, be sure to check out Credello debt consolidation loan calculator so you can …
Paddle boarders found safe after being reported late | National
BOZEMAN, Mont. – Two paddlers were found safe and sound after being reported late on Thursday evening. A call was made to Gallatin County 9-1-1 for paddlers at 9:00 p.m. Thursday, reporting they were late from the Madison River near Greycliff Fishing Access. Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue (GCSSAR) said their Valley Section volunteers …
Big booms, aerial fireworks not legal to shoot at Pierre
Aerial fireworks or those that make a loud noise remain illegal in the city of Pierre. The Stone City Ordinance only allows small fireworks like sparklers and smoke bombs within the city limits. And, they can only be released between July 1 and July 5. Pierre’s Fire Department offers the following fireworks tips to keep …
Gay and lesbian veterans receive belated recognition
SAN FRANCISCO — Long before the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell in 2011, San Francisco was once a major hub for the LGBTQ military. During World War II, the military tracked down and fired gay soldiers with blue discharge. Many of them were also rejected by their families when they returned home. As those …
Kentucky QB Levis balances ZERO gains with long-term goals
FILE – Kentucky quarterback Will Levis looks for a counter receiver during the first half of the team’s NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss. on October 29, 2021. The quarterback with the Active and entertaining TikTok account has become an intriguing NFL prospect. This combination of personality and athletic potential has …
Fireworks on sale although the dump in Clark County is limited
The Reflector The July 4 fireworks went on sale June 28 across much of the county, though their extinguishment was limited to Independence Day alone by county code. “Even though the fireworks are offered for sale beginning June 28, remember they are not permitted for use until July 4,” said Clark County Fire Marshal Dan …
Tory MP attacks BBC for using term ‘anti-abortion’ instead of ‘pro-life’
Mr Bone is reputed to be on the right of the Conservative Party and has previously voted to cut the abortion deadline to 12 weeks – a point at which some women do not even know they are pregnant (PA Archive) A Tory MP has attacked the BBC for using the term ‘anti-abortion’ rather than …
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Talking point: Three Waters reform is needed and long overdue
Maxine Boag says people don’t want to be poisoned by their drinking water or have brown water coming from their taps. Photo/NZME Anyone who has heard me speak about Three Water Reform at Napier City Council meetings will know that I am supportive of the government’s reform agenda. I am aware that emotion is mounting …
Recent developments in the case law concerning the release order
The purpose of this article is to discuss important recent jurisprudential developments concerning the restraining order. The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit made the following comments regarding the importance of the injunction to discharge in a Chapter 7 consumer case: It is well established that discharge is the foundation upon which …
Ban on late-term abortions set to take effect in days in South Carolina – Queen City News
SPARTANBURG, SC (WSPA) – A ban on abortions after six weeks could be just days away from taking effect in South Carolina after the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade with a ruling on Friday, effectively striking down the prior federal injunction that prohibited the application of the law. After the ruling, South …
First projects in Alabama announced following illegal sewage discharge settlement
PREPARE HIS CALL. STATE OF ALABAMA ANNOUNCES FIRST OF THREE SETTLEMENT-FUNDED PROJECTS WITH TYSON YOU REMEMBER TYSON FARMS’ ILLEGAL WASTEWATER DUMPS INTO THE BLACK WARRIOR RIVER IN 2019 THREE SITES HAVE BEEN SELECTED ON MULBERRY FORK IN COUNTY OF CULLMAN NEAR COLONY. PROJECTS INCLUDE BETTER ACCESS TO THE RIVER. ALL ACCESS TO WATERWAYS IN THE …
City of Atlanta has over $120 million in uncollected and overdue water bills
The city of Atlanta has over $120 million in uncollected water and sewer bills, and it has done very little about it. Channel 2’s Richard Belcher was live at City Hall when the city promised a year ago that it was preparing to crack down on overdue bills. However, this has not happened yet. The …
4-year warrant for Minneapolis man who was drunk when he killed another motorist in crash
A 34-year-old man was sentenced Friday to a four-year sentence for being drunk when he ran a red light, collided with another vehicle at a Minneapolis intersection and killed the other motorist. The sentencing of Terrance J. Bugg, of Minneapolis, came after he pleaded guilty in May in Hennepin County District Court to two counts …
Consolidated Credits Act Brings Long-Awaited Transparency: Panelists
(Photo: Shutterstock) Plan sponsors traditionally paid brokers and consultants even though they didn’t know exactly how they were paid and had no way of knowing. “Historically, provider and broker compensation was completely unknown in many cases,” said Darren Fogarty, executive director of the Committee for Fee-Only Benefits Advisors. “So how would you determine if it …
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Wainfleet temporarily freezes new short-term rentals
Wainfleet politicians have imposed a temporary freeze on all new short-term home rentals in the township while work continues to put in place a system to regulate and license rentals which some residents say are a source of constant noise and disturbance by partying out of- townspeople. Wainfleet Mayor Kevin Gibson wants residents tired of …
FDA cuts nicotine in cigarettes for a long time | Editorials
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday made a decision of rare importance, concerning not a pandemic disease but the main cause of preventable death in the country: smoking. It is crucial that the White House champion what would be the FDA’s most assertive anti-smoking policy – a policy that will inevitably meet with strong …
Coast Commission staff lean to deny Malibu lodged short-term rental order • The Malibu Times
Malibu’s Short-Term Rental Unit Hosting Ordinance, which was passed by the city on November 23, 2020, requires an on-site host during short-term rentals (STR), among a list of others elements. The city then amended its Local Coastal Program (LCP) and Land Use Plan (LUP) accordingly and submitted those changes to the California Coastal Commission (CCC) …
Meaning. Rubio, Warner Praise Senate Advancement of Loan Consolidation Measure
The senses. Americans Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Mark Warner (D-VA) recently applauded the Senate’s passage of their Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act of 2021. © Shutterstock The bill would provide relief to people who previously consolidated their student loan debt with their spouse. While Congress eliminated the joint consolidation loan program in 2006, it did …
Indian man sentenced to 2 years in prison for importing codeine
Judge JK Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Sokoto has sentenced a 35-year-old Indian man, Kypak Nuttal, to two years in prison with an option of a fine of 3 million naira for smuggling a trailer of codeine syrup into the country. Nuttal, who resides in Tamaje area of Sokoto North Local Government Area, …
Ohio allows consumer fireworks discharge on select holidays – BG Independent News
From the OHIO DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE A new law allows Ohioans to legally discharge fireworks on certain holidays. Ohioans can legally unload 1.4G consumer fireworks in Ohio on certain days, unless the relevant political subdivision has chosen to prohibit their use. Under the previous law, individuals could purchase consumer-grade fireworks in Ohio, but had to …
Comptroller calls for long overdue overhaul of city’s property tax system
City Comptroller Brad Landeras well as a slew of housing advocates and state and city politicians, gathered Thursday morning outside the Dinkins Municipal Building to call for a broad property tax reform in New York now that the state is controversial 421-a the affordable housing tax relief has expired, Crain reports. “Its expiration yesterday gives …
Healthcare Payer BPO: 2022 Latest Emerging Market Trend, Demand, Customer Needs and 2028 Forecast with Key Players
Healthcare Payer BPO Market 2022 This research report offers Impact of recent market disruptions such as the Russian-Ukrainian war and the COVID-19 outbreak study accumulated to offer latest insights about acute characteristics of the Healthcare Payers BPO Market. This intelligence report includes investigations based on Current scenarios, historical records and future predictions. The report …
‘Betrayed’ mistress Rachel Roche gets suspended prison sentence for attempted extortion
A scorned mistress tried to extort $150,000 from a married businessman – but now it’s coming back to haunt her. A scorned mistress tried to extort $150,000 from a married businessman she was having an affair with by threatening to reveal her infidelity because she felt ‘betrayed and devastated’, a Perth court has heard. Real …
A ballot proposal for single-payer health care
We have an epidemic market failure in the way we pay for our health care. Per person, we spend nearly twice as much on healthcare compared to peer countries with universal healthcare systems, but we’re doing worse, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. Although the United States has some of the best …
Dangarembgwa calls for his release – Bulawayo24 News
Filmmaker and novelist Tsitsi Dangarembgwa has filed for an acquittal in the state case in which she is accused of participating in an unlawful assembly aimed at causing public violence. Dangarembgwa is jointly accused alongside Julie Gabriel Barnes. They are represented by Chris Mhike. In their joint petition, they argued that the state had failed …
Payer to Beneficiary – The New Indian Express
Express press service CHENNAI: Do you remember when the Board of Cricket Control of India (BCCI) banned Kapil Dev, Ravi Shastri, Mohammed Azharuddin, Kiran More, Dilip Vengsarkar and Arun Lal for taking part in an unsanctioned series of a day against teams from the West Indies and Pakistan in North America in the late 80s? …
Paduda: Single-Payer Health Insurance and Workers’ Compensation | Workers Compensation News
By Joe Paduda Friday, June 17, 2022 | 0 Recently, Laura Kersey of the National Council on Compensation Insurance wrote about major legislative trends, one of which was single-payer health insurance. Good research work. Joe Paduda First, let’s define “single payer”. By definition, it is government funded and operated health insurance. (Kersey focused on state …
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New information in a third-party data breach compromising taxpayers’ checking accounts
Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) – We have new information following numerous reports of bank account fraud in Southwest Louisiana. 7News has heard numerous complaints from viewers who say they were told their checking accounts may have been involved in a data breach after paying their property taxes. Essentially, when you pay your property taxes, you …
NOTICE | Global nuclear disarmament is long overdue
As our world heads towards the catastrophe of nuclear war, there has never been more need for a new global balance, a rejection of war, exploitation and aggression. Now more than ever, we must reject America’s brutal unipolar agenda, the division of the world among hostile powers, and the suppression of the rights of the …
Longtime Suns employee resigns after citing ‘misogynist’ workplace
With these recent developments now public, Suns owner Robert Sarver and the work environment he created and maintained are once again under the microscope. What happens from here is anybody’s guess. Phoenix Suns employee resigns after citing misogyny According to reports, a woman who has worked with the franchise since 2007 signed her resignation in …
Could the January 6 hearings prompt Trump to run for another term?
The big question surrounding the Jan. 6 congressional hearings is whether former President Donald Trump can survive politically or if they will simply push him to run for another term in the White House. Trump — depending on your political perspective — has been the star or villain of the hearings so far, with Democrats …
Aliaswire Announces New Multi-Payer Capability for Property
BURLINGTON, Mass., June 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aliaswirea provider of bill payment and credit solutions for businesses and banks, today announced the general availability of a new multi-payer capability in its DirectBiller platform for property management. Offered exclusively through banking partners, DirectBiller enables property managers to provide their clients with personalized billing and payment …
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Leesburg pays ‘long overdue’ honor to civil rights pioneer Virgil Hawkins – Orlando Sentinel
Nearly 35 years after the death of Virgil D. Hawkins, the city of Leesburg has marked his former law firm as a historic site. The sidewalk plaque installed last week along North Second Street near Market Street in the city’s downtown describes the black pioneer, who died in 1988 at the age of 81, as …
Health technology providers can be the intermediary that improves payer-provider relationships
It’s no secret that payers and providers have a historically adversarial relationship. This struggle was noted in KLAS’s recent “Points of Light.” reportwhich optimistically explored case studies of successful payer-provider collaborations. After digging into case studies focused on reducing administrative burden through automation, one thing became clear: payers and providers are still struggling to collaborate …
Ex-Radio One DJ upped prison sentence for child sex offenses
A former Radio One DJ who arranged to have sex with vulnerable children in the Philippines has had his prison sentence increased from 12 to 18 years by Court of Appeal judges. Mark Page, 63, who worked at the station in the 1980s, was sentenced to 12 years in prison by Judge Paul Watson at …
Thousands of homes await overdue repairs in Sheffield as council misses millions in rent
Sheffield Council has forecast a loss of £3.7 million in rental income from vacant properties this year due to overdue repairs. It comes shortly after it was revealed that 5,922 council households were awaiting delayed fixes. One tenant waited 818 days (more than two years) for the municipality to fix the fire at his front …
Macon Water Authority treatment plant gets overdue upgrades
The Macon Water Authority has cut the ribbon on upgrading its Rocky Creek Water Rehabilitation Center. MACON, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Water Authority has cut the ribbon on upgrading its Rocky Creek Water Rehabilitation Center. “We completely replaced the press building,” said executive director Joey Leverette. “A lot of electrical upgrades. These factories use …
Student Loan Consolidation vs Refinancing – Forbes Advisor
Editorial Note: We earn a commission on partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect the opinions or ratings of our editors. For student borrowers, student loan consolidation and refinancing are two ways to manage payments if you have multiple loans. Although these strategies are similar, they have important differences and caveats. If you’re …
UPM will discharge waste water generated by ships ashore
UPM is the first Finnish company, acting as shipper and charterer, to discharge its ship-generated wastewater on land and to use various circular economy solutions in wastewater treatment. The pledge was released today, on World Oceans Day, to the Baltic Sea Action Group (BSAG). The new model will be implemented in the ports of Rauma, …
Law firm signs long-term lease for 9K SF in Fort Lauderdale – Business Observer
Law office Stok Kon + Braverman completed an 11-year, 9,285 square foot lease transaction to 1 East Broward Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Stok Kon + Braverman has been subletting space in the building as its main offices since 2019 and has now signed on as an anchor tenant. The company chose the location in …
How the UPMC Health Plan Used Hospital Partnerships to Improve Care, Outcomes and Experiences
Payers and providers within an integrated delivery network all share common goals: better outcomes, lower costs, and improved patient-provider experience. The most innovative IDNs, such as the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, recognize the potential of virtual care cross-collaboration to achieve these goals. UPMC, which offers virtual care through the UPMC Health Plan, has been …
Senate Democrats statement on gun violence discharge resolutions
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – June 7, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania Senate Democrats tabled six discharge resolutions seeking to pass anti-gun legislation and reform legislation in the state Senate for a vote. While Senate Republicans have proposed bills that would make guns more accessible and make it harder for municipalities to address gun violence, Senate Democrats’ bills …
Etsy injects $25 million into new payer protection program
Etsy plans to roll out a new purchase protection program for buyers and sellers, as part of a larger effort to improve the user experience on their site. The program, which is due to begin August 1, will reimburse shoppers up to $250 for missing, damaged or falsely advertised items. For the thousands of Etsy …
County taxpayer funds could repay millions for drug convictions now ruled unconstitutional
June 6, 2022 7:37 p.m. Job : June 6, 2022 7:37 p.m. Updated: June 6, 2022 8:11 p.m. SPOKANE, Wash. – Thousands of people in Washington will have their records expunged and their money refunded due to a state Supreme Court ruling that changed drug laws in the state. The decision was made last February, …
Short-term rental association plans legal fight against Clark County
The Greater Las Vegas Short Term Rental Association has raised half of the $100,000 goal for its ‘Host Legal Fund’, according to a Facebook post by one of its co-founders, who says the Clark County Commission “is protect the profits of resort hotel companies and comply with the demands of their corporate donors. Clark County …
Harlem tenants pursue overdue repairs after deadly fire
By Grace Dixon (June 6, 2022, 6:38 p.m. EDT) — Tenants of a Harlem apartment building damaged by a deadly fire last November have filed a lawsuit against their landlord in New York Housing Court. York, alleging that the owner refused to address long- dilapidated state and well as the damage caused by the recent …
Supreme Court Rules Medicaid’s Secondary Payer Provision Applies to Future Medical Expenses
On June 6, the Supreme Court of Gallardo v. Marstiller resolved an ambiguity in Medicaid law that could have significant ramifications for those seeking to settle personal injury cases involving an applicant who is on Medicaid. The case involved a provision in Medicaid law requiring states to compel Medicaid beneficiaries to assign their rights “to …
New law includes involuntary discharge and administrator training requirements for assisted living
Credit: Getty Images Colorado’s assisted living communities are facing new requirements related to involuntary discharges and administrator training requirements under a law signed last week by Colorado Governor Jared Polis. SB22-154, “Increase security in assisted living facilities”, requires a community to provide written notice 30 days before an involuntary discharge, and the law establishes a …
Lifetime term in ‘racial justice’ case – ORANGE COUNTY TRIBUNE
Courts and law A COUNTY OF ORANGE judge overturned death sentence in “racial justice” case (Shutterstock). NEWPORT BEACH, AP — A judge has found an Orange County district attorney violated the state’s new racial justice law in his discussions of a black man sentenced to life without parole in a case of double murder. Jamon …
Tampa Bay hospital offers to pay alleged malpractice victim’s bills in exchange for silence, daughter says
BRANDON, Fla. (WFLA) — An attorney at Brandon Regional Hospital has offered to pay a deceased patient’s medical bills if his daughter agrees not to speak publicly about the case involving a doctor accused of malpractice. Keith Davis, 62, of Brandon, went to Brandon Regional in 2020 with a sore leg but died days later …