Day: June 7, 2022

California

Primary Elections Live Updates: California and New Jersey News

As we head into another primary election night, we’re not just looking for races that will determine which party controls Congress or governs battleground states. We’re also looking at individual candidates who are shaping the world of politics. Tonight, at least three incumbent Republicans are facing challenges from Trump-inspired candidates, though only one represents a […]

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Alabama

Mississippi Primary Elections Coverage and Results | #elections | #alabama

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI/AP) – US HOUSE 1ST DIST. – GOP TRENT KELLY –MARK D. STRAUSS – US HOUSE 2ND DIST. – GOP MICHAEL CARSON –RONALD ELLER –BRIAN FLOWERS –STANFORD JOHNSON – US HOUSE 3RD DIST. – GOP MICHAEL CASSIDY –THOMAS B. GRIFFIN –MICHAEL GUEST – US HOUSE 1ST DIST. – DEM HUNTER AVERY –DIANNE BLACK – […]

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California

California attorney general ‘failed’ citizens with soft-on-crime stance, primary challenger says

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The candidates aiming to become California’s next attorney general are homing in on the state’s rising crime rate, as well as its issues with drugs and homelessness, to shine light on why they say current Democratic attorney general Rob Bonta doesn’t deserve to be elected to a […]

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City Council

School police chief a no-show at Uvalde City Council meeting | #citycouncil

UVALDE, Texas (AP) — The school district police chief criticized for waiting too long before ordering law enforcement to confront and kill the gunman during a mass shooting at a Texas elementary school did not appear at a City Council meeting in Uvalde on Tuesday, despite being newly elected to the panel. Mayor Don McLaughlin […]

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Mayor

Mayor Jim Kenney defends Philadelphia gun violence response after South Street mass shooting

A defiant Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney appeared publicly Tuesday for the first time since the deadly South Street mass shooting,meeting with frustrated business owners and saying the city is “doing everything it can” to fight ongoing gun violence. But the mayor, who was in Reno when the shooting took place late Saturday and returned Monday, […]

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Arkansas

Texarkana Arkansas mayor announces campaign for re-election

TEXARKANA, Ark. (KSLA) – Texarkana Arkansas Mayor Allen Brown says he wants to keep his job for another term. Brown told a group of supporters on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 7 of his intention to again run for mayor in the Nov. election. Brown is completing his first term as mayor and he is […]

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California

Live updates on the primary in Ventura County

Ventura County residents started voting weeks ago in California’s primary election, choosing from a crowded field of candidates with redrawn districts and few incumbents vying for key seats. On Tuesday, voters get a final day to cast their ballots. Along with dozens of local, state and federal races, the election will decide two contentious measures that would tighten the […]

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Alaska

Alaska attorney general recused himself from legal review of using public funds for private education | #alaska | #politics

By Lisa Phu, Alaska Beacon Updated: 11 minutes ago Published: 48 minutes ago Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor. (Bill Roth / ADN) As the Alaska Department of Law looks into the legality of using public funds for private education through the state’s correspondence school, or homeschool, allotment program, Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor has recused […]

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Alabama

Scottsboro Starbucks workers want union election | #elections | #alabama

Another Starbucks location in Alabama wants a vote to unionize. The employees in the Starbucks Workers United organizing committee at Store 66182 in Scottsboro have informed Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz that they intend to seek unionization. In a two-page letter circulating on social media, the group says it was inspired by the recent vote to […]

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California

California community schools could receive another investment in the billions.

Community schools offer expanded resources to students and their families. Some provide health care or social services. Others even include housing on campus. Last year, the state allocated three billion dollars to convert schools in high poverty areas into this community school model. Monday’s proposal would add another $1.5 billion dollars to that budget, which […]

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