WICMAC formally creates Economic Resilience Committee to study coastal processing and permitting issues After discussion and public input, the council voted to form an Economic Resilience Committee to examine coastal economic risks (including the Westport permit issue). The committee will refine a proposed letter and schedule technical briefings with agencies and stakeholders.

The Washington Coastal Marine Advisory Council has officially launched an Economic Resilience Committee to tackle pressing coastal economic risks and enhance community resilience.

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Asia confronts energy price shock Asian governments are working out how to tackle a sharp rise in energy prices and growing concerns about energy security across the continent, in the process prompting a range of policy responses.

Asian governments are working out how to tackle a sharp rise in energy prices and growing concerns about energy security across the continent, in the process prompting a range of policy responses. Bne IntelliNews #EnergyPrices #AsiaEnergy #EnergySecurity #PolicyResponses #RenewableEnergy

Farmington Valley summit warns SNAP uncertainty and federal food‑aid cuts are widening local need Health officials, state lawmakers and nonprofit leaders said rising local demand, a 50% reduction in federal TCAP deliveries and potential SNAP eligibility changes are stressing food banks; speakers urged state funding, better local data and coordinated outreach.

Food banks are facing unprecedented challenges as rising demand and cuts to federal aid threaten to leave many in our community hungry.

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Expert Outlines Four Types of Religious Persecution Affecting Global Communities Analyst identifies authoritarian, extremist, democratic, and terrorist persecution in global contexts.

Two out of three people worldwide face the looming threat of religious persecution, a stark reminder of the urgent need for change in U.S. foreign policy.

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