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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Mobile sports betting will remain illegal in Mississippi after legislative negotiators were unable to advance a final proposal Monday.House of Representatives and Senate version passed of Mississippi Mobile Sports Betting Law early in the state Legislature. The bill would allow Mississippi to join 30 other states where mobile sports betting is legal. Sports betting has been allowed in the state for years, but online betting remains illegal amid concerns it could hurt the state’s casino revenues. To allay the concerns of casinos and lawmakers who represent areas where gambling is big business, the bill would require…
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — When interviewed about his plans after his shock election victory last fall, Argentina’s next president said: Javier Millay He immediately gave the go-to answer: “To combat inflation.””After that…” he trailed off, as if looking for something else important. “It’s life,” he said with a shrug.driven by a single-minded obsession with cut spending to reduce inflation — now approaching 300% — the former TV commentator with just two years of parliamentary experience made it clear from the start that he had little interest in anything else. economic deregulation. But his all-or-nothing approach has left the impatient…
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s recent visit to Pakistan is an important step in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. The main objective of President Raisi’s visit to Pakistan is to strengthen the leadership of bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the areas of commerce, connectivity, energy and agribusiness.The two countries’ leaders were alerted to the need to expand bilateral contacts in multiple fields by signing several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during this three-day visit. The agreement on the construction of the Rimdan-Gabd Joint Free Zone was signed by the Presidential Advisor and Secretary of the Supreme Council of…
Key Point Oilfield services companies are in a supercycle that creates long-term value for shareholders. Valuations and yields are attractive relative to the broader market, and dividends are increasing. Stock buybacks reduce the number of shares and increase shareholder value. 5 brands I like better than Schlumberger The oilfield services industry is still in a super cycle. However, the first quarter results were in line with expectations and did not set new highs for each company. Importantly, these stocks are trending higher and any pullback in price action makes them an attractive entry into the sector. Low valuations and attractive…
WASHINGTON – Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, released the following video to celebrate National Small Business Week. Look here. Mr. Ernst is leading a bipartisan resolution to recognize the significant contributions of small businesses across our nation. Read the resolution here. “America’s small businesses are hurting under the Biden administration.” said ranking member Ernst. “I’m proud to celebrate Main Street’s tireless resilience in the face of ongoing cost and regulatory challenges. I will always fight to support American entrepreneurs and jobs!” background: Ranking member Ernst has been working for many years on: Improved…
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration is set to take a historic step toward loosening federal regulations on cannabis, soon to announce interim rules that will reclassify cannabis for the first time since the Controlled Substances Act was enacted more than 50 years ago. Four people involved said that. The decision was told to NBC News.The Drug Enforcement Administration is expected to approve a Department of Health and Human Services opinion that marijuana should be reclassified from the strictest Schedule I to the less strict Schedule III, allowing the U.S. government to reduce marijuana’s potential medical benefits. You will be the…
Voters enter Martin Luther King Jr. Charter Elementary School in New Orleans to vote in the 2022 election. Gerald Herbert/AP hide caption toggle caption Gerald Herbert/AP Voters enter Martin Luther King Jr. Charter Elementary School in New Orleans to vote in the 2022 election. Gerald Herbert/AP A federal court has blocked Louisiana from using the state’s new congressional map for this year’s elections, a new twist in the state’s long redistricting battle over the rights of Black voters. The legal battle will help determine the balance of power in the next Congress, with the Supreme Court ruling on key remaining…
ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill Tuesday that limits the ability of some Chinese nationals to buy land in the state.The bill, SB420, mirrors legislation already signed into law in many other states. It prohibits Chinese “agents” from purchasing agricultural land or commercial land near military installations in Georgia.Democratic members of the state Legislature have slammed SB420 as discriminatory, but at a bill signing ceremony in the southern city of Valdosta, the Republican governor touted it as a national security measure.”We cannot allow foreign adversaries to take control of something as important to our survival as our…
Disney parks are very popular places, but unfortunately, not everyone can visit them whenever they want. For those of us who may need an injection of a little pixie dust to feel like we’re at the parks, live streaming from Disneyland and Walt Disney World has become a popular pastime, and YouTube and other platforms may even be a business possibility for some. But it looks like the Happiest Place on Earth is trying to crack down on the process, at least in a friendly way.A Disneyland fan recently posted on the r/Disneyland subreddit that after live-streaming from the world-famous…
The 2024 NFL Draft weekend was a productive one for Confefence USA. Especially for the UTEP minors, he was a historic draft where they had not one, but two selections. A total of three players from Conference USA schools had their names called. With these three selections, CUSA has had 62 players selected in the NFL Draft since 2016. Here are the important things to know about the newest talent in the Conference USA NFL.Related: Mountain West Conference 2024 NFL Draft RecapMalachi Coley (Western Kentucky WR) – New York Jets, 65th overallCorey spent all four of his collegiate seasons at…