https://www.propublica.org/article/mississippi-lawmakers-could-limit-when-county-officials-can-jail-people-awaiting-psychiatric-treatment
The legislation follows reporting by Mississippi Today and ProPublica showing that hundreds of people in the state are jailed every year while awaiting court-ordered treatment simply because public mental health facilities are full or too far away.
https://prospect.org/economy/2024-03-01-public-option-credit-card-shopping/
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is taking aim at pay-to-play credit card comparison websites that collude with big banks to block competition.
https://open.substack.com/pub/populationnews/p/db90-austins-yimby-plans-revived
The City of Austin has reintroduced a critical element of its housing strategy previously stalled by legal challenges. The newly approved ordinance, known as DB90 (Draft Ordinance 90), aims to replace the Vertical Mixed-Use II Ordinance (VMU2), which was nullified following a lawsuit alleging insufficient notice to property owners regarding land development code changes.
https://open.substack.com/pub/populationnews/p/japan-hit-a-record-low-for-the-eighth
The big picture: Japan's birthrate has hit a record low for the eighth consecutive year in 2023, with just 758,631 births recorded. Marriages also saw a historic low, with 489,281 unions, highlighting a deepening demographic crisis. Why it matters: Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi has declared the situation a critical demographic challenge.
https://www.politics.co.uk/news/2024/02/19/labour-will-introduce-citizens-assemblies-after-transformational-success-in-ireland/
The Labour Party has said it is drawing up plans to introduce “citizens’ assemblies” which could be used to bypass Whitehall and make key decisions. Sue Gray, the chief of staff to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, has said in her first interview in the role that plans are being worked on to involve the... Read more »
https://www.politics.co.uk/news/2024/02/19/labour-will-introduce-citizens-assemblies-after-transformational-success-in-ireland/
The Labour Party has said it is drawing up plans to introduce “citizens’ assemblies” which could be used to bypass Whitehall and make key decisions. Sue Gray, the chief of staff to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, has said in her first interview in the role that plans are being worked on to involve the... Read more »
https://www.politics.co.uk/news/2024/02/19/labour-will-introduce-citizens-assemblies-after-transformational-success-in-ireland/
The Labour Party has said it is drawing up plans to introduce “citizens’ assemblies” which could be used to bypass Whitehall and make key decisions. Sue Gray, the chief of staff to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, has said in her first interview in the role that plans are being worked on to involve the... Read more »
https://www.propublica.org/article/new-wisconsin-district-map-gop-gerrymander-elections
Under legal pressure to address Wisconsin’s “Swiss cheese” and oddly shaped districts, the Legislature approved redrawn maps that promise to create a new dynamic in a state known for its pivotal role in national politics.
https://stoppopulationdecline.org/tax-relief-for-american-families-and-workers-act-of-2024-restore-some-of-whats-lost-after-extended-child-tax-credit-expired/
Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. This proposed tax package is a horse trade in business deductions, international trade, housing, and a token effort in restoring what was lost when the Expanded Child Tax Credit expired.
https://stoppopulationdecline.org/tax-relief-for-american-families-and-workers-act-of-2024-restore-some-of-whats-lost-after-extended-child-tax-credit-expired/
Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. This proposed tax package is a horse trade in business deductions, international trade, housing, and a token effort in restoring what was lost when the Expanded Child Tax Credit expired.
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