Day: June 22, 2022

California

Ukraine War Sabotaging California’s Green Agenda

Commentary Gov. Gavin Newsom likes to declare California as a “nation-state,” with the world’s fifth-largest economy. But the Ukraine War’s sabotage of the state’s Green Agenda belies that boast. Foreign policy is still conducted by the U.S. president and the State Department, and military policy by the Department of Defense. The California National Guard has […]

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City Council

Grant Creek development agreement heading for City Council vote after rezone | #citycouncil

A rendering of Grant Creek Village if a rezone request is approved on Monday night. After a protracted debate and legal advice from a number of parties, members of the Missoula City Council on Wednesday agreed to consider a development agreement for a lower Grant Creek subdivision that’s currently seeking a zoning change. The city […]

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Mayor

‘Give them the benefit of the doubt’

Mayor Adams vowed Wednesday to give Department of Correction officers “the benefit of the doubt” when they call out from work despite concerns that hundreds of them are abusing the agency’s sick leave policy in a manner that’s exacerbating the increasingly deadly crisis on Rikers Island. Absenteeism in the Correction Department ranks has been a […]

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Arkansas

Northwest Arkansas sales tax revenue rose 8.96% in June report 

The cumulative sales tax revenue reported by Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale totaled $8.691 million, up 8.96% in the June report. In the first six months of 2022 the revenue totals $49.666 million, up 13% from the $42.947 million reported in the same period of 2021. June sales tax reflects local tax charged by the […]

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California

New ‘report card’ grades the dirtiest beaches in California

After a catastrophic year of oil spills and sewage equipment failures, here’s some good news for the California coast: Most beaches across the state are still much cleaner than in decades past. In its annual “report card,” Heal the Bay graded more than 700 beaches and found that 94% of California’s beaches logged clean water-quality […]

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Alabama

Alabama Primary Election 2022: Live Results, Map, and Analysis | #elections | #alabama

The 2022 midterm elections will be a referendum on the current President, Joe Biden, and his predecessor, Donald J. Trump—as well as a profound test of American democracy. The midterm primaries began on March 1st, in Texas, and will continue through the fall, allowing voters in each state to narrow the field in races for […]

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Alaska

Wasilla lawmaker eligible to run, Alaska elections office says, after challenge over Oath Keepers membership | #alaska | #politics

Alaska state Rep. David Eastman, a Wasilla Republican, is shown seated on the House floor on April 29, 2022, in Juneau. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer) JUNEAU — The Alaska Division of Elections has determined that Republican state Rep. David Eastman of Wasilla is eligible to run for reelection. Eastman’s candidacy faced challenges over his affiliation with […]

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California

California set to expand which practitioners can provide abortions

With many states poised to ban abortions after the Supreme Court issues its decision on Roe v. Wade this summer, California lawmakers are working to expand the number of practitioners who can provide abortion care. Senate Bill 1375, sponsored by Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins (D – San Diego), would allow experienced nurse practitioners […]

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City Council

Scotts Valley City Council bans flavored tobacco products – Santa Cruz Sentinel | #citycouncil

SCOTTS VALLEY – The days of selling flavored tobacco products in the City of Scotts Valley are officially numbered. The Scotts Valley City Council voted unanimously last week to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products within city limits. The ban includes tobacco products with “a taste or smell other than the taste or smell […]

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Mayor

Mayor – News – June 2022 – MAYOR CANTRELL TRAVELS TO ASCONA, SWITZERLAND TO SIGN SISTER CITY AGREEMENT

NEW ORLEANS — Mayor LaToya Cantrell today is traveling to Ascona, Switzerland to participate in the official signing of a Sister City Agreement to foster a long-term partnership between the two cities. While there, Mayor Cantrell will sign the formal agreement with Mayor Luca Pissoglio on Saturday, June 25 at the Ascona City Hall and attend the Jazz Ascona Festival “Sister Cities Edition.”  “New Orleans and Ascona share the distinction of being among their respective continents’ […]

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