MPs have ‘no confidence’ in promises made about new hospital programme The Public Accounts Committee said the programme ‘will not deliver all 40 new hospitals by 2030’. The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023
‘Something Had To Give’ - Rory McIlroy Explains Shock PGA Tour Board Resignation Rory McIlroy wants to try and focus on his golf game and his own personal business matters after resigning from the PGA Tour Policy Board Golf Monthly · Nov 16, 2023
Rory McIlroy Resigns From PGA Tour Board The World No.2 has stepped down from the PGA Tour's board amid the negotiations with the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund Golf Monthly · Nov 15, 2023
PGA Tour tweaks pace-of-play policy for 2024 Pace of play – or the lack of it – was a hot topic of conversation earlier this season. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 14, 2023
These Are the Right-Wing Ideologues Taking Over School Boards Conservative consultants and PACs are turning Texas school boards into partisan battlegrounds. From Steven Monacelli. Texas Observer · Nov 13, 2023
This school board made news for banning books. Voters flipped it to majority Democrat The Central Bucks school board has made national headlines for its heated meetings and book banning policy. On Tuesday, voters flipped the board from majority Republican to majority Democrat. WEKU · Nov 11, 2023
‘Disappointing’ more not done to understand inequality for prison leavers – MPs A report also warned of ‘unprecedented pressures on the prison estate’ which it said threaten the quality of resettlement services. The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2023
Vulnerable people increasingly left with poor-quality supported housing – report A lack of reliable data about the sector poses difficulties to assess or resolve problems within it, MPs said. The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023
Jill Dutton, Brent Money advance to runoff for Texas House special election Five Republicans and one Democrat were on the ballot for the ruby-red seat, but most of the drama has focused on two GOP candidates, Dutton and Money. The Texas Tribune · Nov 7, 2023
Just 1% of English councils published audited accounts by deadline Experts say backlog increases risk of financial irregularities and risky behaviours going undetected The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2023
Defend Texas Liberty backs Brent Money in special election to replace Bryan Slaton The far-right political action committee is getting involved in a critical special election for the Texas House, the first major test of its influence since its then-leader was spotted meeting with a prominent white supremacist. The Texas Tribune · Oct 27, 2023
Effort to clear asylum backlog could shift pressure to elsewhere in system – MPs The Government’s current business case for reform of the asylum system is ‘incomplete and unrealistic’, according to the Public Accounts Committee. The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
Forcing asylum seekers into shared hotel rooms to cut costs is unsafe, Sunak warned in scathing report Government has no ‘credible’ plan to end asylum hotels or clear backlog, says cross-party group of MPs The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
‘Postcode lottery’ for A&E care as NHS and government failing to tackle crisis, MPs warn MPs warn government they have ‘serious doubts’ over NHS A&E rescue plan The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023
The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023 U.P. court convicts 24 security personnel for supplying arms to Naxals, terrorists 24 security personnel, incl. 2 CRPF, sentenced to 10 yrs in jail for supplying arms/ammo to criminals, Naxalites & terrorists in 2010. Main accused Yashodanand died during trial. Vinod Paswan & Vinesh Kumar (CRPF hawaldars) among convicts. 3 civilians & 14 U.P. Police/PAC also convicted. #JusticeServed #ArmsSupply
The Texas Tribune · Oct 12, 2023 Here’s who gets money from Defend Texas Liberty, the PAC whose leader met with white supremacist Nick Fuentes The group has funded candidates and groups like the Texas GOP who have pushed fellow Republicans to take a harder line against things like illegal immigration and transgender people.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 11, 2023 Dan Patrick says PAC leader’s meeting with white supremacist was a “blunder,” but will keep group’s $3 million contribution Two other Republican lawmakers are giving away donations after Nick Fuentes was seen visiting the office building associated with Defend Texas Liberty PAC President Jonathan Stickland. The meeting has roiled the party, leading to many Republicans calling on their peers to return money from the PAC.
The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023 Telangana Congress warns officials behaving like BRS cadres; Bus yatra dates not yet finalised PAC of Telangana Congress failed to decide date for Bus Yatra to showcase unity and pep up poll campaign. TPCC chief Revanth Reddy said it may start after Dasara.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 10, 2023 What to know about Nick Fuentes, the white supremacist who was just hosted by a major Texas PAC leader Fuentes often praises Adolf Hitler and has publicly fantasized about marrying a 16-year-old. Last week, he visited the office of a Texas operative who runs a deep-pocketed political group.
Salon · Oct 10, 2023 Texas GOP in civil war over Nick Fuentes New Texas Republican row blows up after prominent PAC hosts speaker who praised Hitler
The Texas Tribune · Oct 9, 2023 Conservative PAC leader’s meeting with white supremacist Nick Fuentes leads to condemnations, escalates GOP infighting House Speaker Dade Phelan called on Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other officials to redirect any money they received from the PAC. Patrick called on Phelan to resign.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 8, 2023 Influential Texas activist Jonathan Stickland hosted white supremacist Nick Fuentes at office near Fort Worth The Texas Tribune also observed Texas GOP chair Matt Rinaldi outside the building, but he denied meeting Fuentes and denounced him.
The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023 Telangana Congress bus yatra may be from Jogulamba to Jodeghat Congress PAC to meet Oct 10 to finalise bus yatra route. Tentative schedule starts 3rd week of Oct, ends 4th week. Leaders like Rahul, Priyanka, Kharge, ex-CMs to participate. Aim to infuse buzz into campaign & maintain positive mood generated at Tukkuguda meeting. Bus yatra to culminate in massive public…
The Texas Tribune · Oct 4, 2023 West Texas A&M University receives $20 million gift for new institute to promote “Texas Panhandle values” University leaders say the new Hill Institute will promote values like family life, the free and open exercise of faith, and rugged individualism.
The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023 Congress PAC meets to finalise Lok Sabha election strategy in State KPCC PAC met to shape campaign strategy for LS polls. Rejected CPI suggestion for Rahul Gandhi not to contest from Wayanad. Must balance interests of various communities & castes. Must counter govt's mass contact programme & highlight corruption scandals. Executive to meet Thurs.