Day: May 9, 2022

California

Ballots mailed out for June 7 primary election in California; here’s what to know

County election officials across California have begun sending out vote-by-mail ballots to registered voters. Monday marked the last day counties could start mailing out the ballots for California’s June 7, 2022 primary election. Every registered voter is receiving a ballot in the mail because of a law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, AB 37, that […]

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Alabama

Challenge to Louisiana congressional maps opens; groups seek 2nd majority-Black district | Courts | #elections | #alabama

A challenge to Louisiana’s newly drawn congressional maps opened Monday in federal court, with a coalition of civil rights groups hoping judges will eventually do what legislators wouldn’t: create a second majority-Black district.  Louisiana has six congressional districts, and the plaintiffs say the Legislature illegally diluted the voting power of Black residents by leaving the state with […]

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Arkansas

Two candidates running in Arkansas’ Republican primary for secretary of state – Ballotpedia News

Incumbent John Thurston and Eddie Joe Williams are running in the Republican primary for Arkansas Secretary of State on May 24, 2022. In Arkansas, the secretary of state has jurisdiction over state election laws and ensuring uniform implementation throughout the state. The secretary of state is also responsible for assisting county officials with conducting elections. […]

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California

Equilibrium/Sustainability — Hydrogen-powered flights hitting California by 2024 

ZeroAvia via Youtube Hydrogen-powered short-distance passenger flights could soon be coming to California — paving the way to a future of clean-energy air travel.   Seattle-based aviation company ZeroAvia is set to start air tests of the Dornier 228, a 19-seat passenger plane the company has converted to run on a hydrogen-fueled powertrain, according to car-and-truck […]

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Alaska

Alaska House considering action against Rep. David Eastman, ‘life member’ of group linked to Jan. 6 Capitol riot | #alaska | #politics

Rep. David Eastman, R-Wasilla, talks to Rep. Laddie Shaw, R-Anchorage and House Minority Leader Cathy Tilton, R-Wasilla, following a meeting of the Alaska House of Representatives on Monday, April 12, 2021. (James Brooks / ADN) JUNEAU — Members of the Alaska House’s coalition majority are discussing whether and how to punish Rep. David Eastman, R-Wasilla, […]

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California

Can Open Access Solve California’s Rural Broadband Dilemma?

One could be forgiven for assuming that California, a state famous for technology, would have better connectivity for even its rural residents. But many of the state’s counties have profound broadband challenges, including the classic example of big telecommunications companies not investing in infrastructure in more remote areas due to a lack of a compelling […]

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Alabama

Roe is in peril. LGBTQ Americans worry same-sex marriage will be next. | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Irving, Texas Eighteen months ago, Lorah Trumbatori and Stephanie Rogers were married under the wide Texas sky in a rural county west of San Antonio.  It was the end of a long, and sometimes difficult, journey. Ms. Rogers is a lesbian and Ms. Trumbatori is trans, and in the years they’ve been together – first […]

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Alabama

Alabama Ban on Trans Medical Treatments Takes Effect – Political Wire | #alabama | #democrats

Alabama Ban on Trans Medical Treatments Takes Effect  Political Wire Click Here For This Articles Original Source.

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Alabama

Harris hires new deputy chief of staff amid latest personnel shakeup | #elections | #alabama

Wilson is slated to start May 31 and will replace Michael Fuchs, who announced he was leaving the office earlier this year. She joins the office from the White House Office of Political Strategy and Outreach, where she currently serves as deputy director. She also served as the national political director for Biden’s 2020 presidential […]

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Arkansas

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