Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 22, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit” Act Passes through U.S. House of Representatives
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Lauren Boebert (Colorado, 3) WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) successfully passed H.R. 131, the “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit” Act, through the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday evening by voice vote. The bill eliminates interest payments on construction costs endured by non-federal entities and extends […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit” Act Passes through U.S. House of Representatives
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Lauren Boebert (Colorado, 3) WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) successfully passed H.R. 131, the “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit” Act, through the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday evening by voice vote. The bill eliminates interest payments on construction costs endured by non-federal entities and extends […]
MIL-OSI USA: Reed, Whitehouse & Magaziner Announce $275K for RI Shipyard Modernization
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Rhode Island Jack Reed NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressman Seth Magaziner today announced a new $274,596 federal grant for the J. Goodison Co. shipyard at the Quonset Business Park. The federal funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economy – Current Economic Decline driven by Constrained Liquidity – Trend Analysis Network
Source: Trend Analysis Network New Zealand’s economy is showing signs of strain, and a growing body of evidence points to liquidity shortages and over manipulated interest rates as key culprits. While global macroeconomic policies and domestic shifts play some part, the Reserve Bank’s aggressive interest rate strategy may have overcorrected, leaving the economy with limited liquidity. The Reserve Bank of […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Peters Reintroduces Bill to Help Tackle America’s Housing Crisis, Boost Public Transit Use
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Peters (52nd District of California) Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA-50) and Blake Moore (R-UT-01) and Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Jim Banks (R-IN) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Build More Housing Near Transit Act to encourage the construction of low- and middle-income housing in […]
MIL-OSI USA: The One Big Beautiful Bill Cuts Taxes for Workers
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo Washington, D.C.–The One Big Beautiful Bill Act invests in workers, delivering on President Trump’s promises to end tax on tips and overtime for millions of hardworking Americans. It also lessens the administrative burden on gig workers and small businesses. “This legislation enables the tipped […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Grigorenko: Novosibirsk AI developments have potential for federal replication
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. During his working visit, Deputy Prime Minister – Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko got acquainted with the results of the implementation of artificial intelligence in various […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Alexander Novak: Russia and Abkhazia continue to strengthen strategic partnership
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Alexander Novak met with the President of the Republic of Abkhazia Badra Gunba July 21, 2025 Alexander Novak met with the President of the Republic of Abkhazia Badra […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Russia and Abkhazia have approved plans for joint development until 2030
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. During the official visit to Abkhazia, the Russian delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak discussed key areas of bilateral cooperation with representatives of the republic’s Ministry […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: £63 million lift-off for clean aviation fuels
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release £63 million lift-off for clean aviation fuels Winning 17 companies will share £63 million to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and support 1,400 jobs in the UK. 17 UK companies developing sustainable aviation fuel to receive share of new £63 million funding boost, supporting […]
MIL-OSI USA: Sullivan Recognizes “Riverboat Discovery” Co-Founder Mary Binkley as “Alaskan of the Week”
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alaska Dan Sullivan 07.21.25 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) recognized longtime Fairbanks resident and tourism pioneer Mary Binkley on the Senate floor last week. For 75 years, Mary has been a central figure in Alaska’s visitor industry, co-founding the iconic Riverboat Discovery and helping to showcase the […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Oil and Natural Gas Trades Urge Congress to Push Permitting Reform
Source: Independent Petroleum Association of America Headline: Oil and Natural Gas Trades Urge Congress to Push Permitting Reform Jul 21, 2025 Oil and Natural Gas Trades Urge Congress to Push Permitting Reform WASHINGTON — A group of eight oil and natural gas trade associations today called on lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives to […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Coalition Letter RE: Oversight hearing titled “Permitting Purgatory: Restoring Common Sense to NEPA Reviews.”
Source: Independent Petroleum Association of America Headline: Coalition Letter RE: Oversight hearing titled “Permitting Purgatory: Restoring Common Sense to NEPA Reviews.” Jul 21, 2025 Coalition Letter RE: Oversight hearing titled “Permitting Purgatory: Restoring Common Sense to NEPA Reviews.” Dear Chairman Westerman: …Reforming the nation’s outdated permitting system is critical to bolstering energy security, growing jobs, […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Webinar on Human Right-Based Approaches and Strategies for Investments in Water and Sanitation
Source: African Development Bank Group Who: African Development Bank Group, Human Rights 2 Water, Water Research Commission What: A presentation of a joint publication, Water Policies to Support Investment in Humans and Nature: A Compilation of Good Practices in Africa When: Wednesday, 23 July 2025; 10:00 – 11:30 […]
MIL-OSI Economics: In Mékro, in central Côte d’Ivoire, sustainable agriculture is giving hope to an entire community
Source: African Development Bank Group Day breaks in Mékro, some 300 km from Abidjan, in central Côte d’Ivoire. The first rays of sun announce the start of what promises to be another sweltering day in a region known for its intense heat. Some women return from the backwaters bringing water to supply the family beehives. […]
MIL-OSI USA: In Riverhead, Gillibrand Sounds The Alarm On The Disastrous $8 Million Cut To National Estuary Program Funding Proposed In FY26 Budget That Would Endanger Americans’ Health
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New York Kirsten Gillibrand Contaminated water can lead to a plethora of health risks; cutting funding to maintain estuary water quality will endanger Americans’ well-being Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand sounded the alarm on the proposed $8 million funding cut from the National Estuary Program (NEP) in […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Saskatchewan and Manitoba Advance Interprovincial Trade
Source: Government of Canada regional news Released on July 21, 2025 Provinces sign agreement on mutual recognition, labour mobility and direct-to-consumer (DTC) alcohol sales. Today, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on enhancing interprovincial trade between the two jurisdictions. “Saskatchewan is standing strong through […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Jason McFarland’s Story
Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors – IADC Headline: Jason McFarland’s Story Jason McFarland – IADC President Jason McFarland (left) and his mentor, Ken Fischer, are pictured in Dubai while on a trip together in 2008. When I think about the importance of mentorship in our industry, one person is top of mind: Ken Fischer. Our […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Verizon raises financial guidance for adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EPS and free cash flow after strong Q2 performance
Source: Verizon Headline: Verizon raises financial guidance for adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EPS and free cash flow after strong Q2 performance Download News Release PDF Download 2Q Financials PDF Download Infographic PDF Download Non-GAAP Reconciliations PDF Key 2Q 2025 Highlights Grew industry-leading wireless service revenue1 to $20.9 billion Expanded high-quality customer base, adding more than […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Members highlight progress in sustainability discussions, discuss MC14 objectives
Source: WTO Headline: Members highlight progress in sustainability discussions, discuss MC14 objectives Ambassador Nadia Theodore of Canada, a co-convener of TESSD, welcomed the “important strides” made by the four working groups — each focused on a different key theme outlined above . As work intensifies in the lead-up to MC14, she noted: “It is useful […]