House approves Allies Act to boost Afghan SIV visas
The U S House passed the Allies Act to raise the special immigrant visa cap for Afghan aides who aided U S forces in Afghanistan. The bill lifts the cap by 8 000 visas and broadens eligibility while removing a credible statements requirement. It moves to the Senate as Biden winds down operations.
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Michigan House votes repeal of one emergency powers law
Michigan lawmakers repeal one of two 1945 emergency powers statutes by a 60 to 48 vote in the House on July 21 2021. The measure bars a governor from unlimited emergency durations and leaves a 28 day cap in the 1976 law with no extension needed for initiated laws. House also approved village term limit initiative and campaign fundraising disclosure repeal.
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Japanese culture shines as Olympics begin in Tokyo
Grand Rapids leaders and the Japanese Heritage Society express excitement for the Tokyo Games and the Tokyo Nippon Festival showcasing Japanese culture. They stress unity during the pandemic, highlighting family safety in Tokyo and the world coming together for the Olympics. The piece also notes the Japanese Garden at Frederik Meijer Gardens, opened in 2015, praised for tranquil design by Hoichi Kurisu and described by Steve Lawarre as featuring intimate to broad spatial quality.
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