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Putin Decree Enables State Takeover of Vulnerable Russian Infrastructure

President Vladimir Putin has signed an executive order granting the Russian government the authority to seize control of critical infrastructure sites deemed inadequately protected against Ukrainian strikes. The decree allows the state to assume physical, financial, and legal control over facilities in sectors such as energy, logistics, and communications if operators fail to maintain security or repair damage promptly. This move follows a surge in Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russian oil refineries and commercial warehouses, which have caused significant fuel shortages and economic strain. The new powers aim to ensure the continuity of essential services and national security by overriding private ownership when necessary.

via The Moscow Times|

#energy-crisis #geopolitics #infrastructure

politics1 year ago•6 min saved

Trump's Education Overhaul: Promises, Plans, and Potential Impacts

President-elect Donald Trump has proposed eliminating the Department of Education to return control to the states, a move that could disrupt billions in federal funding and programs for K-12 and college students. Critics argue that dismantling the department could exacerbate educational inequalities and worsen the national teacher shortage. While Trump and some conservatives view the department as unconstitutional and bureaucratic, experts suggest that closing it would require congressional approval and could be chaotic. Trump's education policy includes controversial measures like restricting gender transition programs and altering Title IX applications.

via ABC News|

#department-of-education #donald-trump #education-policy

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Maryland Legislature Approves Pimlico Race Course Revitalization Plan"

Maryland lawmakers have approved a plan to rebuild Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness Stakes, and transfer the track to state control. The $400 million plan involves using state bonds to rebuild the facility and transferring ownership to a newly formed nonprofit. The Preakness will temporarily relocate to Laurel Park in 2026 while the new facility is being built, before returning to Pimlico. The bill addresses concerns about the state assuming liability for operating costs and aims to revitalize the historic racetrack, which has faced challenges in recent years.

via ABC News|

#horse-racing #maryland #pimlico-race-course

business3 years ago•1 min saved

Russian Government Asserts Control Over Danone's Russian Subsidiary and Carlsberg's Stake in Brewer

The Russian state has taken control of Danone's Russian subsidiary and Carlsberg's stake in a local brewer, putting them under temporary management by the government property agency Rosimushchestvo. This move follows the state's control of other foreign-owned subsidiaries in April, as part of a potential retaliation against foreign actions targeting Russian companies. Danone had previously announced its intention to sell its dairy food business in Russia, while Carlsberg had signed an agreement to sell its Russian business.

via Reuters|

#business #carlsberg #danone

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Sununu's Shift: NH Governor Now Supports Marijuana Legalization

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has dropped his opposition to legalizing marijuana in the state, proposing a framework for a legalization bill that focuses on harm reduction and state control. Sununu's proposal would allow the state to control distribution and access to marijuana, keep it away from children and schools, control marketing and messaging, allow towns to ban marijuana shops if they choose, and keep it sales tax-free. He claimed he would veto any future legalization bills that do not include his proposed provisions and is willing to work with the legislature to create a legalization bill that "retains the fabric and culture" of New Hampshire.

via The Hill|

#chris-sununu #harm-reduction #marijuana-legalization

politics3 years ago•7 min saved

NH Governor Chris Sununu shifts stance, now supports limited marijuana legalization

Governor Chris Sununu of New Hampshire has shifted his stance on recreational marijuana legalization and is now supporting a narrow form of legalization with state control of distribution and sales. Sununu believes legalization in some form is inevitable for New Hampshire and wants to design a system that focuses on harm reduction rather than profits. He is ready to move forward with the model for legalization now and doesn't necessarily think this needs to be debated again by the House and Senate in a future legislative session.

via WMUR Manchester|

#chris-sununu #harm-reduction #new-hampshire

politics3 years ago•4 min saved

NAACP Sues Mississippi Over Unequal Policing and Judicial System Control

The N.A.A.C.P. is suing Mississippi over two new laws that it says create a “separate and unequal” structure involving the police and courts in the majority Black city of Jackson. The laws, passed by the overwhelmingly white and Republican Legislature and signed by Gov. Tate Reeves, also a Republican, establish state control of policing and the judicial system in much of Jackson, something not done in other cities in the state, according to the N.A.A.C.P. The racial implications of the bills became a flashpoint during debate, with Democrats calling the House Bill 1020 a “racist, unconstitutional power grab.”

via The New York Times|

#mississippi #naacp #policing

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Mississippi grants more state control over Jackson's justice and policing systems.

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed two laws that expand state control over Jackson's law enforcement and judicial system. One law expands the state-controlled Capitol Police jurisdiction to almost the entire city, while the other establishes a new court system within a state-created district. Critics argue that the measures put mostly White, conservative state officials in control of a majority-Black and Democratic city.

via CNN|

#jackson #judicial-system #law-enforcement

energy3 years ago•3 min saved

Mexico's $6 Billion Power Plant Deal with Iberdrola Signals New Nationalization

The Mexican government has agreed to buy 13 power plants from Spanish energy giant Iberdrola in a deal worth $6 billion, which Mexico's president hailed as a "new nationalization" of the electricity market that will amp up state control. The deal is scheduled to be completed within five months, officials said, at which point the CFE will operate the plants, although the vast majority of their capacity was already under contract to be sold to the state company.

via Reuters.com|

#energy #iberdrola #mexico