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Government Approves Historic Economic Stimulus Package

New policy promises investments in infrastructure, tax incentives, and education to boost long-term growth.

By Naomi Tanaka, Senior Political & Economic Correspondent

In a landmark decision, the government passed a comprehensive economic stimulus package late last night, combining political reform with large-scale financial measures. The plan, valued at over $500 billion, is aimed at modernizing the country’s infrastructure, creating jobs, and stabilizing key sectors affected by recent global uncertainties.

The legislation, which was approved after weeks of heated debate in the Senate, introduces tax cuts for small businesses, new funding for renewable energy projects, and increased investment in public education. Lawmakers argue that the initiative represents a turning point for the nation’s competitiveness on the global stage.

Opposition leaders, however, criticized the speed of the approval process, claiming that the package lacks transparency in how funds will be allocated. “While investment is necessary, accountability must come first,” said Senator Robert Hale during the final session.

Economists view the stimulus as a double-edged sword: while it could ignite growth in the short term, concerns remain about the long-term impact on public debt. Still, international markets reacted positively this morning, with major indexes rising on news of the package’s approval.

Analysts expect that the first projects funded by the stimulus will begin within the next three months, focusing primarily on highways, railroads, and digital infrastructure.