Quarter 2, Meeting 1The house has changed dramatically since the first meeting of the year, on the left side of the hall now sit a group of 41 closely gathered individuals, all bearing the red and black patch of the Beruland People's Party (See National News). There are far more proposals as the political tensions run high not only domestically but internationally and there is an overwhelming tension and anxiety pervading the atmosphere. In light of the recent scandal surrounding representative Thorn, few representatives are seen talking with him.
Proposed BillsBeruland Equality Act By Representative Olafsson - Proposes a system of welfare and assistance for the poor and unemployed
Beruland Futures Act By Representative Olafsson - Establishes a state-run system of primary and secondary schools as well as schooling subsidies and scholarships. In addition it includes legislation to render child-labor illegal and punishable by a ten-year jail sentence and seizure of all assets.
Criminal Organizations Act By Representative Markus - Triples penalties for all organized crime related offenses.
Reshaping Justice Act By Representative Bridger - Reforms the justice system to focus upon reformation rather than punishment.
Military-Industrial Infrastructure Act By Representative Acciano - Proposes improvement of government railroads and limited access roads for military and government contractor use.
House Inquiry into the Finances of Subversive Elements by Representative Mamali - Proposes the house be given the power to hold official inquiry into the finances of everyone who is deemed a subversive influence within Beruland
House Response to the Coslandian Ultimatum - How shall the house respond to the Coslandian Ultimatum? (See National News)
House Salary Increase - A vote to increase house salaries from 1000$ a quarter to 1500$ a quarter.
National NewsThe international community is outraged at the passage of the Beru Heritage Act, which reduces every non-ethnic beru to the state of second-class citizen. Filandy and Cosland have both lodged formal complaints and Cosland has demanded extra-territorial rights for all Coslandian citizens, or else it will forcibly embargo Beruland. Despite it's outrage at the passage of the Beru Heritage act Filandy has pledged to support Beruland in any conflict it may come into with Cosland.
In domestic news church and community leaders are outraged at the scandalous acts which are purported to have been committed by Representative Damien Thorn. The documents supporting these claims have been provided to this news station by an anonymous tipster and are penned in Thorn's own hand. The papers indicate research into satanic rituals, the occult, and devil worship among other repulsive acts. Many are beginning to question Thorns wildly popular campaign to educate and inspire children, and accusations of pedophilia have also sprung up against the representative.
A big step for political stability in Beruland today as the Beruland People's Party announces it's official establishment, making it the first political party in our nations existence. The party advocates public welfare and social programs for the lower class, as well as pride in our nations heritage. the party is quickly gaining support among inner-city workers and the unemployed.
following Sven Olafsson's famous assault against Representative Markus, an official apology has been released this month on one of Beruland's most popular talk-shows. While many still feel he was rash in his decision, the public appreciates his humbleness and willingness to admit his mistakes.
There has recently been a surge in public philanthropy among Officials, donating to everything from police galas to soup kitchens. The public sees this as a good sign for the future and believes this personal philanthropy from officials will translate into greater public welfare.
a so called "Rock-Renaissance" has gathered amazing speed in Beruland lately, and there has been a surge of thousands of songs published in the tradition of Styx, Kansas, and other rock groups. this has been caused by a recent influx of thousands of listless unemployed to the music industry as the only means of employment, and economists still have no idea why this industry of all others was swarmed with the new influx of talent. Regardless Berulandian rock music is becoming a global phenomenon and has gained wide appeal everywhere.
Salvador Mamali - Fervent
Adam Bradley - Pleased
Iferian Lokn - Warm
Markus - Warm
Joe Bridger - Warm
Sven Olafsson - Neutral
Damien Thorne - Disgusted
Police - Iferian Lokn - Minimal support
Beruland Peoples Party: Left-wing nationalist party
Leader: Sven Olafsson
Members: 41 Representatives
Supporters: Inner-city Workers, unemployed, poor
1 Month until the next meeting, prepare your actions.Gm Notes: Shit just got real up in here.