BBC NewsMedal comfort after skater Richard Taylor's heart donationBBC NewsMrs Taylor backs the Welsh government's plans change organ donation in Wales to an "opt-out" system. It would mean everyone is considered to be a ... presumed consent in organ donation. If passed by the Welsh assembly it could come into force by 2015.

BBC NewsRoyal commission-Cadw merger opposed, inquiry findsBBC NewsHeritage Minister Huw Lewis wants to merge the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales (RCAHMW) with the Welsh government's conservation service Cadw. But an assembly committee found unease among academics and ...and more »

Welsh assembly: Presiding officer wants more women AMsBBC NewsThe Welsh assembly's main political parties' leaders have been urged by Presiding Officer Rosemary Butler to ensure more women are elected. Mrs Butler, who has written to the four party leaders, says the assembly's make-up must reflect the population ...

Link2PortalThe village that took on the planning system - and wonLink2PortalSadly, Jane retired from politics and the Welsh Assembly government to concentrate on her smallholding, and is now director of the Wales Institute for Sustainability at the local Trinity St David University. But the legacy she has left includes the ...

Cosy Welsh assembly claim laughable - Rosemary ButlerBBC NewsWelsh assembly Presiding Officer Rosemary Butler says any suggestion that she has a cosy relationship with the Welsh government is "laughable". The Newport West Labour AM told the BBC's Sunday Politics programme that she has a "very strong working ...

BBC NewsWelsh assembly: Presiding Officer rejects 'cosy' claimBBC NewsWelsh assembly Presiding Officer Rosemary Butler says any suggestion that she has a cosy relationship with the Welsh government is "laughable". She told the BBC's Sunday Politics that she has a "very strong working relationship with all the parties".More women AMs needed in Welsh Government — letter to membersThis is South Walesall 8 news articles »

The GuardianBBC admits Casualty smoking storyline did not have to be droppedThe GuardianThe issue of smoking on film sets has divided members of the Welsh assembly, with a vote on the issue to introduce a Welsh government-backed exemption, expected later in the spring. Critics including anti-smoking groups and the British Heart Foundation ...and more »

Australia Day 2013 Honours ListThe AgeFor significant service to youth through administrative and leadership roles with the Scouting movement in New South Wales. Margaret Ann Devlin, Camberwell, .... Stephen John Jones, Withcott, Qld. For significant service to local government and the ...and more »

Welsh NHS could recover £7m over five years in costs of asbestos diseaseDaily Post North WalesHealth minister Lesley Griffiths said a proposed Bill could allow the Welsh Government to provide further for the care and treatment of victims. The Assembly's health committee is scrutinising the Asbestos Diseases (Wales) Bill proposed by backbench ...

Conservatives criticised for billing cost of policy launch to taxpayerWalesOnlineThe Conservatives hit back at the claim – saying the launch formed part of its role as the main opposition to scrutinise the government. A spokesman said: “The job of the official opposition in the National Assembly is to scrutinise the Welsh ...

BBC News£22m for Wales council tax benefit gap is foundSouth Wales Argus'BIG DIFFERENCE': Local government minister Carl Sargeant. PLANS for an extra £22 million to plug a gap in funding for council tax benefit from the Welsh Government – dubbed a U-turn by the opposition – were approved by Assembly members yesterday.Council tax benefit: Welsh assembly approves extra £22mBBC NewsAssembly praised for plugging £22m tax gapThis is South WalesThe Deputy Presiding OfficerDeHavilland (press release) (subscription)all 8 news articles »

The Deputy Presiding OfficerDeHavilland (press release) (subscription)However, you ought to reflect on how you have brought forward these regulations, because this is not the way that the National Assembly for Wales or the Welsh Government should bring forward legislation in any shape or form. We support the regulations ...

This is South WalesTime to celebrate Welsh patron saint's day properlyThis is South Wales"We need the Welsh Assembly Government to support initiatives as a celebration of Welsh culture, and I would like to see a St David's Day fund set up," he adds. "More could be done to involve schools, colleges and businesses for a day and evening ...