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Government Proposes ‘Feldstein Law’ to Shield Officials Sharing Secret Information with Prime Minister

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Jerusalem, Israel – In a significant legislative move, Israeli ministers have taken steps to enact a new law named after former Mossad chief Shabtai Shavit, known colloquially as the ‘Feldstein Law.’ This proposed law would provide certain government officials with immunity when sharing classified information directly with the Prime Minister. The bill, which was advanced by the Ministerial Committee for Legislation, is poised to drastically alter the legal landscape regarding the dissemination of classified materials within the highest echelons of government. The legislation specifically aims to protect acting ministers or deputy ministers from criminal prosecution … Read more

New York DEC Proposes Key Updates to Forest Tax Law, Seeks Public Input on Sustainable Forestry Initiatives

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ALBANY, N.Y. – The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has proposed updates to the state’s forestry regulations aimed at simplifying the management and sustainability of private woodlands. Sean Mahar, the interim commissioner of the DEC, announced these proposed changes on Friday that aim to update the existing Real Property Tax Law Section 480a, often referred to as the Forest Tax Law. The DEC will host two virtual public comment hearings on January 21 and has set a deadline for public input by January 27. The DEC’s revisions are designed to make it easier … Read more

Government Seeks to Dismantle Google’s Empire, Proposes Sale of Chrome in Antitrust Crackdown

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WASHINGTON — In a significant legal move, the Justice Department has urged a federal judge to compel tech giant Google to divest its ownership of the popular web browser Chrome. This request comes as a part of broader antitrust actions aimed at curbing Google’s dominance in the digital market. The government’s actions highlight growing concerns over monopolistic practices in the tech industry, particularly regarding the control over internet browsers and online advertising sectors. Google, which also controls the vast majority of the world’s search engine market, may face substantial changes to its business structure if … Read more

Hardin County Judge Proposes Drainage District to Combat Devastating Floods

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Hardin County, Texas — Following another challenging year marked by extensive flooding, Hardin County Judge Wayne McDaniel is advocating for the creation of a drainage district to address and mitigate flood damage more effectively across the region. McDaniel shared his proposal in a recent Facebook post, highlighting the escalating urgency to initiate solid flood control measures. McDaniel expressed in his post that while not all flooding incidents could be entirely prevented, the severity of such events could be considerably curtailed through the establishment of a dedicated drainage district. This entity would focus on building and … Read more