After a settling in period with the new economic climate, the Magadanskayan business climate has noticed a significant increase in cashflow with many workers noting that management policies of increasing 'blue collar' pay and reinvesting profits at the expense of cost cutting at 'white collar' levels has stimulated the economy. This appears to be the reason for the steady increase in both revenue and profit shown across all levels of the economy. Surveys indicate job satisfaction has increased and there has been a marked jump in the primary sector, which has received a large amount of Government funding for infrastructure upgrades.fu
When questioned on the future of the economy and any plans the Prime Minister replied "We must remember that while growth is good, the rate should be limited as so that we can avoid any negative consequences." Pundits take this to mean that there will be future developments however they will not be started in the near future.
Other national news concerns the recent war in spain, where anti war protesters have gathered outside parliament. Calling for a referendum, they proposed that the ability to initiate an aggressive war be limited by requiring a referendum. Outside of the protesters, support is scarce but the law allows all petitions with a 1% signature rate be put forth as a referendum.