Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 30, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Larsen Requests Nearly $37 Million for 15 Local Projects in Fiscal Year 2026 Spending Bill
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Rick Larsen (2nd Congressional District Washington) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) has requested $36,773,695 for 15 local projects in the Fiscal Year 2026 spending bill. Larsen submitted the requests to the House Appropriations Committee as the Committee begins work on legislation to fund the federal government. […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Historic Garden of England protected with new sparkling National Nature Reserve
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Historic Garden of England protected with new sparkling National Nature Reserve Eighth Kings Series National Nature Reserve to be announced Credit: Michael Charlton The North Kent Woods and Downs National Nature Reserve is home to around 1700 ancient and veteran trees, as well as a mosaic of […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Polis Signs Bills Into Law Expanding Healthcare Services Agricultural Workers; Protecting Colorado From Wildfires; Keeping Colorado Students Safe and Increasing Government Transparency
Source: US State of Colorado KEENESBURG/DENVER – Today, Governor Polis started the day in Keenesburg, signing SB25-128 – Agricultural Worker Service Providers Access Private Property, sponsored by Senators Byron Pelton and Dylan Roberts, and Representatives Karen McCormick and Ty Winter. This law helps ensure agricultural workers have access to health care services when needed. “Colorado […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom proclaims Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Source: US State of California Governor May 29, 2025 Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 2025, as “Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.” The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION California is home to more than 6 million Californians of Asian or Pacific […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Small but mighty Sunshine Coast community forest stepping up in local economy
Source: Government of Canada regional news The Sunshine Coast Community Forest is being recognized for its excellence in forestry and its effect on the community, receiving the 2025 Robin Hood Memorial Award for Excellence in Community Forestry on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. “When you hear about local leaders and the incredible benefits they bring to their community […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: 110km/h speed limit consultation begins for SH1 Transmission Gully and Raumati Straights
Source: New Zealand Government Transport Minister Chris Bishop is encouraging New Zealanders to have their say in public consultation that begins today on increasing speed limits for SH1 Transmission Gully and Raumati Straights to 110km/h. “Boosting economic growth and productivity is a key part of the Government’s plan to rebuild the economy and this proposal […]
MIL-OSI Russia: IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on the Second Review of the Extended Credit Facility with Togo
Source: IMF – News in Russian May 29, 2025 Press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after meetings with the authorities of a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF’s Executive Board. Based on […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Canada needs a bold electricity plan—now.
Source: – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Canada needs a bold electricity plan—now. Electricity Alliance Canada proposes a new federal playbook to secure this country’s economic future. Op-ed by Electricity Alliance Canada: Vittoria Bellissimo (President and CEO, Canadian Renewable Energy Association), Francis Bradley (President and CEO, Canadian Electricity Association), Michelle Branigan (CEO, Electricity Human Resources Canada), George […]
MIL-OSI: LanzaTech Advances Transformation with Leadership Changes and Cost Optimization Actions
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Chief Accounting Officer Sushmita Koyanagi promoted to Chief Financial Officer Deputy General Counsel Amanda Fuisz to assume Interim General Counsel role Cost savings and financial efficiencies drive continued advancement of commercial projects focused on producing alternative fuel from waste carbon CHICAGO, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) […]
MIL-Evening Report: Google is going ‘all in’ on AI. It’s part of a troubling trend in big tech
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Zena Assaad, Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering, Australian National University Google recently unveiled the next phase of its artificial intelligence (AI) journey: “AI mode”. This new feature will soon be released as a new option to users of Google’s search engine in the United States, with no […]
MIL-OSI USA: Keynote Remarks of Commissioner Kristin Johnson at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Source: US Commodity Futures Trading Commission Good afternoon. Thank you to President Lorie Logan, Senior Vice President and Senior Advisor to the President Sam Schulhofer-Wohl, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas for hosting us. Consistent with the title selected for the Symposium, today’s discussion will explore AI Risks and Opportunities Across the Digital and […]
MIL-OSI USA: PRESS RELEASE: Rep. Nanette Barragán Leads Entire California Democratic Delegation in Urging Trump Administration to Protect Head Start Funding
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 22, 2025 Contact: Jin.Choi@mail.house.gov Rep. Nanette Barragán Leads Entire California Democratic Delegation in Urging Trump Administration to Protect Head Start Funding WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44) led the entire California Democratic Congressional Delegation in sending a letter […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Reverend Warnock Leads Fight for, Colleagues Urge Full CDC Funding
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock – Georgia Senators Reverend Warnock, Ossoff, and 28 Senators pressed Senate Appropriators stressing the need for full funding for the Georgia-based CDC to protect the centers’ national security and public health work Earlier this year, Senator Warnock led the charge in demanding answers about the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Speaker Johnson: One Big Beautiful Bill Achieves the Largest Amount of Savings in the History of Planet Earth
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) WASHINGTON — This afternoon, Speaker Johnson joined Fox News’s America Reports to discuss Senate consideration of the One Big Beautiful Bill, dispel the CBO’s inaccurate estimates, and outline the House’s efforts to codify savings found by the Department of Government Efficiency. Watch the full interview here […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Fry Leads Push for State-Led Management of South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper Fishery
Source: Congressman Fry Leads Push for State-Led Management of South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper Fishery WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) led a letter from Republican members of the South Carolina delegation to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, urging the Department of Commerce to adopt a new state-led framework for managing the snapper-grouper fishery in […]
MIL-OSI: RBB Bancorp Announces $18 Million Stock Repurchase Plan
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LOS ANGELES, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RBB Bancorp (NASDAQ: RBB) and its subsidiaries, Royal Business Bank (“the Bank”) and RBB Asset Management Company (“RAM”), collectively referred to herein as “the Company”, announced that its Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase plan providing for the repurchase of up to $18 million of the Company’s outstanding […]
MIL-OSI: Zscaler Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Third Quarter Highlights Revenue grows 23% year-over-year to $678.0 million Calculated billings grows 25% year-over-year to $784.5 million Deferred revenue grows 26% year-over-year to $1,985.0 million GAAP net loss of $4.1 million compared to GAAP net income of $19.1 million on a year-over-year basis Non-GAAP net income of $136.8 million compared to non-GAAP […]
MIL-OSI: Central 1 reports first quarter 2025 financial results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) today reported its 2025 first quarter performance reflecting continued strength in its core fee-based revenue streams and a one-time provision associated with the transfer of its Digital Banking business. “This quarter, we finalized activities to support the […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Microsoft Edge Game Assist is now available
Source: Microsoft Headline: Microsoft Edge Game Assist is now available Today, we’re thrilled to announce that Microsoft Edge Game Assist is now available to everyone on Windows 11. We announced the preview of this in-game browser built for PC gaming last November and since then have received valuable feedback to make it even better. Only […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Walmart Family Mobile introduces most affordable plans yet with new features to support families during economic challenges
Source: Verizon Headline: Walmart Family Mobile introduces most affordable plans yet with new features to support families during economic challenges NEW YORK – Walmart Family Mobile, a leading prepaid brand powered by Verizon’s award-winning network and available exclusively at Walmart, is proud to introduce its most affordable plans yet, designed to help families stay connected […]