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THE suspension of “pass-through” fees collected by local government units (LGUs) from vehicles transporting goods across the country will help reduce costs among micro and small businesses, among others, according to an official of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). “This has been a long-standing issue, not just from the truckers, but even the

The controversial Colony Ridge development — which for years has weathered criticism over claims of crime, immigration, flooding and strains on local schools — will be one of the hot-button issues added to the next special legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott signaled this week. Not everyone is happy the collection of residences, which can range from upscale dwellings to

Under Duterte, getting its own charter was already one of the priorities of the CHR leadership. But it was a tense time for the commission as it dealt with state killings and threats to its own existence.

AS defined and differentiated, coral is a live animal while a reef is a physical structure. Reefs are the habitat of corals which have been erected through the secretions of coral polyps over many generations. Reef-building corals are only found in shallow tropical and subtropical waters.

Aside from the 1987 Constitution, at least three laws require public officials to file their SALN: Republic Act (RA) No. 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act), RA 6713 (1989 Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees), and RA 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991).

No lawyers allowed during barangay mediation and conciliation

ORDINANCE 2023-33 An ordinance of the City of Midlothian, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 11 titled “Taxation” by amending Article 11.02 titled “Ad Valorem Taxes” by amending Division 2 titled “Exemptions”

City paid friends of City Hall top brass $300,000 through subcontracting scheme

In a surprise turn of events Wednesday, it was announced that Hays County District Clerk Avrey J. Anderson has filed a petition calling for the removal from office of Hays County District Attorney Kelly Higgins.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

A new Texas law will go into effect on September 1, 2023 that is directly aimed at curbing the discretion of local prosecutors in deciding which classes or types of cases they choose...