Day: May 17, 2022

City Council

City Council hears report on local housing situation – Austin Daily Herald | #citycouncil

The City of Austin seems to be grappling a little bit with the saying, “too much of a good thing.” That was what the City Council heard during a Monday night work session after being delivered a report from the Counselors of Real Estate looking into how to improve and expand Austin’s housing supply. While […]

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Mayor

Millennium Park shooting: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot defends curfew after Seandell Holliday shot, killed near ‘Bean’

CHICAGO (WLS) — Mayor Lori Lightfoot defended her plan Tuesday to strategically restrict access to Millennium Park for young people. It comes as police are rethinking their strategy for dealing with large crowds of minors after the deadly shooting at the “Bean” this weekend. The chaos at the Bean Saturday night had police outmanned and […]

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Alabama

Possibility of Republican runoff in Alabama’s gubernatorial race | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Commitment 2022: Possibility of Republican runoff in Alabama’s gubernatorial race Updated: 6:22 PM CDT May 17, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript THE HOSPITAL CLOSED IN 2008. WE WERE IN THE FINAL DAYS NOW BEREFO VOTERS HEAD OF THE POLLS NEXT WEEK THE PRIMARY ONE WEEK FROM TODAY GOVERNOR KAY IVEY FACING CHALLENGERS WITHIN HER OWN […]

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California

Despite budget surplus of $97.5-billion, Legislative Analyst’s Office warns of California ‘fiscal cliff’

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Despite announcing a record-smashing budget surplus of nearly $100 billion on Friday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to spend that money would likely push the state toward a “fiscal cliff” next year that could require billions of dollars in budget cuts, a state analyst said Monday. Newsom’s latest budget proposal, known as […]

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Alabama

Effect of polling on voters | #elections | #alabama

Commitment 2022: The effect polling has on elections Updated: 10:03 PM CDT Apr 11, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript 4 CONTINUING OUR COMMITMENT 2022 COVERAGE THIS AFTERNOON TAKING A LOOK AT SOME OF THE ISSUES THAT YOU MAY BE TALKING ABOUT AS YOU MAKE YOUR DECISIONS BEFORE YOU GO TO THE MARCH OR TO THE […]

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Arkansas

Arkansas water tower featuring Johnny Cash silhouette vandalized

KINGSLAND, Ark. – City officials in Kingsland, Arkansas, discovered a bullet hole puncture in their water tower Tuesday, making it appear like the Johnny Cash etch on the structure is urinating. Images of the seemingly comical situation went viral, with many people visiting the town to see it. However, the situation’s impact on the town […]

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California

Suspect is charged in a deadly California church shooting : NPR

Authorities said David Chou, the gunman in Sunday’s deadly attack at a Southern California church, was a Chinese immigrant motivated by hate for Taiwanese people. Orange County Sheriff’s Department via AP hide caption toggle caption Orange County Sheriff’s Department via AP Authorities said David Chou, the gunman in Sunday’s deadly attack at a Southern California […]

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City Council

Statement About COVID-19 Exposure at City Council Meeting | #citycouncil

May 17, 2022 3:38 PM The City of Santa Monica has determined that an individual who subsequently tested positive for COVID-19 was in attendance at the Santa Monica City Council meeting on Wednesday, May 11  in the Council Chambers at Santa Monica City Hall.   Based on the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s  Health […]

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Mayor

Mayor lobbies lawmakers during day trip to Albany

It was a quick trip to Albany for the mayor, just a few hours on the ground. But by most accounts, it was a productive one. With both legislative leaders out of town in Buffalo for the president’s visit to the site of a mass shooting, Mayor Eric Adams met face-to-face with more rank-and-file members […]

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California

California bill would expand state’s child tax credit for low-income families

LOS ANGELES – Low-income families across California could be getting a little more financial help from the state.  AB 2589 would use the state’s $97 billion budget surplus to expand the Young Child Tax Credit, providing a one-time $2,000 tax credit per child to families earning $30,000 or less per year.  The bill would also […]

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