Articles for : economic development
POLITICS
Kentucky Lawmakers Rush to Finalize State Budget Before Break
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Kentucky lawmakers have one day to approve a $31 billion budget and other key legislation before a break, facing tight deadlines and potential vetoes.
Canada
ECONOMY
Ottawa Faces Economic Downturn with Rising Job Losses
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Ottawa’s economy is struggling with rising unemployment and job losses, largely due to public sector cuts and global trade issues.
Singapore
ECONOMY
Singapore PM Wong Sees Hainan and Hong Kong as New Avenues for China Engagement
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PM Lawrence Wong views Hainan and Hong Kong as key to Singapore's engagement with China, emphasizing collaboration and value creation in a rapidly developing region.
ECONOMY
New Mexico Lawmakers Push Tax Incentives for Fusion and Quantum Tech
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New Mexico aims to lead in fusion and quantum computing with new tax incentives, potentially creating thousands of jobs and billions in revenue.
Canada
SOCIETY
Millbrook First Nation Reclaims Waterfront Land in Nova Scotia, Over a Century After Halifax Explosion
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Millbrook First Nation gains 7 hectares of land at Tufts Cove, reconnecting with Turtle Grove lost in the 1917 Halifax Explosion, and plans 1,000 new homes.
Canada
ECONOMY
Ontario Fast-Tracks Greenstone Transmission Line to Unlock Ring of Fire
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Ontario accelerates the Greenstone Transmission Line project, aiming to unlock the Ring of Fire’s mineral wealth and create thousands of jobs by 2032.