Day: July 1, 2022

California

California Obesity Percentages From 2012 to 2022

California is the third-largest state in the US, behind Alaska and Texas. However, California is the most populated state, with nearly 10 million more people than Texas and almost 18 million more than Florida. The Golden State is also the most economically robust state, with a $3.4 trillion gross state product (GSP) as of 2021 […]

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City Council

LA City Council Votes to Ban Homeless Encampments Near Schools – NBC Los Angeles | #citycouncil

In a sometimes-raucous meeting that was repeatedly interrupted by shouting from the audience, the Los Angeles City Council tentatively approved an ordinance Friday banning homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools and daycare centers. The council approved the move on a 10-1 vote, with Councilman Mike Bonin dissenting. Since the vote was not unanimous, the […]

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Mayor

New Orleans could become murder capital of US under Mayor LaToya Cantrell

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s city could be on its way to record-setting crime as violence plagues blue cities nationwide. She is the latest to follow the pattern of Democratic leadership laid out by mayors like Eric Adams of New York, Lori Lightfoot of Chicago, Eric Garcetti […]

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Alabama

Forget that coin toss: Hovey declared winner after ALGOP reverses decision to grant provisional vote to Whatley | Local News | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

LAUREN JOHNSON The Alabama Republican Party announced late Friday morning that it had decided to “vacate its earlier decision” to grant a previously rejected provisional vote to incumbent Tom Whatley that had made his state senate primary race against Jay Hovey an astounding 8,373-8,373 tie. The decision meant that there would be no coin toss […]

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California

California Requires Plastics Makers to Foot the Bill for Recycling

In one of the most ambitious statewide attempts to reduce dependence on plastics, California instituted a new requirement that makers of packaging pay for recycling and reduce or eliminate single-use plastic packaging. The law, signed by California’s governor on Thursday, is the fourth of its kind to be passed by a state, though experts say […]

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Arkansas

11 drivers, technicians qualify for national titles following Arkansas Trucking Championship

Billy Stark of Tyson Foods, Inc. presents the 2022 Truck Technician Grand Champion trophy to Jesse Elmore of Doggett Freightliner of Arkansas. (Courtesy: Arkansas Trucking Association) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Nine professional truck drivers and two technicians have qualified to compete for national titles after taking top prizes in the 2022 Arkansas Trucking Championship this […]

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Alabama

Alabama one of 20 states banning ‘Zuck Bucks’ with legislation, according to report | Alabama | #elections | #alabama

(The Center Square) – Through the first half of 2022, Alabama was one of 20 states enacting legislation to ban the infusion of private funding into elections, according to a report. Capital Research Center, a Washington, D.C.-based conservative nonprofit think tank, has been keeping tabs on states’ disparate responses to private funding to assist with elections […]

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California

California measure to hike minimum wage to $18 fails to qualify

SACRAMENTO —  It appears that California voters will not get a chance to vote on increasing the minimum wage to $18 in November. The minimum wage initiative was not among seven measures that had enough valid signatures to qualify for the general election ballot by Thursday’s deadline, according to the California secretary of state. California’s minimum […]

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City Council

Around the country, city councils implement stricter safety protocols. Denton’s isn’t one of them. | News | #citycouncil

The person appeared to be a regular at the Denton City Council meetings, showing up during the public comment periods to discuss a conspiracy that echoed similarities to other conspiracies throughout the years — a behind-the-scenes puppetry to influence the masses. Normal appearance, a relaxed dress with a backpack that hadn’t been checked, the person […]

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Mayor

Terrance Wilson jailed in Mayesville Mayor Hollimon-Miller threat

The councilman is now in jail awaiting his bond hearing on charges of threatening the life of a public official and third degree assault and battery. MAYESVILLE, S.C. — A Mayesville city councilman has been arrested and charged with threatening the mayor during a confrontation that investigators say is the latest in months of disruptions. […]

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