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“Swiss Voters Approve Extra Pension” – Boosting Living Standards for the Elderly

Geneva, Switzerland – Swiss voters have approved a measure granting themselves an additional month of pension each year, marking a significant victory for retirees in the country. The referendum focused on enhancing the living standards for the elderly, with nearly 60% of voters supporting the initiative during Sunday’s poll. The government had expressed concerns over the financial feasibility of the increased pension payments. Despite these warnings, the majority of voters decided in favor of the …

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Oregon Lawmakers Approve Bill to Recriminalize Small Amounts of Drugs, Moving Away from Decriminalization Trend

SALEM, OREGON – Lawmakers in Oregon have recently passed a bill that aims to reclassify the possession of certain drugs as a misdemeanor offense. The new measure comes after a prior voter-approved initiative decriminalized the possession and personal use of all drugs in the state. Now, legislators are seeking to reverse course on certain substances like fentanyl. The bill, known as HB4002, has now made its way to the desk of Democratic Governor Tina Kotek …

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Tax Cut: West Virginia Lawmakers Approve Phasing Out State Income Tax on Social Security Benefits

Charleston, West Virginia – Lawmakers in West Virginia have passed a bill to gradually phase out state income tax on Social Security benefits, marking a significant development in ongoing efforts to provide financial relief to retirees. The initiative, proposed by Republican Governor Jim Justice in January, is part of a broader series of tax cuts aimed at boosting the state’s economy. The recent approval by the West Virginia House of Delegates signals progress towards the …

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