Day: June 12, 2022

City Council

Thomasville City Council disbands local multicultural committee | #citycouncil

Members of the Thomasville Multicultural Committee were shocked when they were informed during their May meeting that the committee was going to be dissolved.  “I’ve been trying to wrap my head around it,” said JacQuez Johnson, chairman of the former Thomasville Multicultural Committee.  Want to know more about what is happening in Thomasville? Support local […]

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Mayor

‘Riders Plan for Public Safety’ counters mayor’s plan to keep subways safe

Jun 12, 2022, 11:17pmUpdated 8m ago By: News 12 Staff Subway safety advocates gathered Sunday to release the “Riders Plan for Public Safety” – a response to Mayor Eric Adams’ plan that was released earlier this year. The Rider’s Alliance group created the plan that they believe caters to “core issues” New Yorkers face daily […]

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Alabama

Mobile County GOP DA hopefuls trade accusations over qualifications | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – Both Republican candidates for district attorney have promised to make changes if elected, but they sharply disagree over whether the criminal justice system is broken. Veteran lawyer Buzz Jordan argues the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office needs a major shakeup amid a crime wave and what he regards as a lack […]

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Arkansas

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson: Trump ‘politically, morally responsible’ for Jan. 6

Arkansas’ Governor affirmed that former President Donald Trump had a significant role in the events of Jan. 6. Asa Hutchinson, a Republican, said on Sunday that while he did not believe Trump was criminally responsible for Jan. 6, but he did have a role in the protests. JIM JORDAN BLASTS JAN. 6 COMMITTEE: INVESTIGATORS’ ALTERED […]

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California

California House District 22 Primary Election Results and Maps 2022

CNN projects Democrat Rudy Salas will advance to the general election against an opponent to be determined in California’s 22nd District. In California, all candidates for congressional or state offices run on the same ballot and the top two candidates, regardless of party, advance to the general election. House District 22: California Primary County Results Kern […]

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California

California Governor Gavin Newsom Worked As Dodger Stadium Grounds Crew After Losing Giants-Dodgers NLDS Bet

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants met in the postseason last year for the first time in their storied history as the long-time rivals squared off in the National League Division Series. A native of San Francisco, California Gov. Gavin Newsom shared that he was cheering for the Giants, while U.S. Senator Alex […]

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City Council

Assessing the Candidates for Trenton City Council Races – Trentonian | #citycouncil

A few years ago, when the Democrats were considering candidates to replace long-time Freeholder Tony Carabelli, I wrote a column entitled “What it takes to be a Freeholder.” It was an office I was familiar with, having unsuccessfully sought it many years ago and having worked with many freeholders (now commissioners) over the years. Likewise, […]

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Mayor

CITY COUNCIL Steve Napolitano becomes mayor for sixth time

by Mark McDermott  Steve Napolitano became mayor at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting for a record sixth time. His colleagues voted unanimously for Napolitano to take his turn in the mayoral rotation.  “This is where I announce my Sarcasm Initiative,” Napolitano said, moments after taking the gavel from Councilperson Hildy Stern, who served as mayor […]

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Alabama

Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson says Trump “politically, morally responsible” for Jan. 6 insurrection | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Former President Trump is “politically, morally responsible” for the Jan. 6 insurrection, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) said on “Fox News Sunday.” Why it matters: Hutchinson, who’s been among the few elected Republicans to repeatedly criticize Trump, said his party needs to do some “soul-searching” more than a year on after the deadly attack. The […]

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Arkansas

Guns, Tom Cotton, COVID and the open line

Members of the U.S. Senate announced today a bipartisan bill arising from gun safety concerns. No, Sens. Tom Cotton and John Boozman were not among the 10 Republicans who joined in the announcement. It contains precious little about guns, with money for mental health and school safety as marquee components. But people from President Biden […]

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