Alabama voters send a message by supporting ‘pro jobs’ candidates | #elections | #alabama
A clear message was delivered by the results of the 2022 primary and runoff elections. Alabama voters want political leaders who support a pro-jobs agenda for the Yellowhammer State. The Business Council of Alabama (BCA), working through its political affiliate ProgressPAC, endorsed more than 120 candidates leading up to the 2022 primary elections. All three […]
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Uvalde Mayor taps former Austin Police detective for internal investigation
UVALDE, Texas (KXAN) — Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin issued a press release Sunday, in which he announced the selection of former Austin Police Department detective Jesse Prado to conduct an internal investigation of the Uvalde Police Department’s actions during the shooting. Prado was a detective with APD’s Organized Crime Unit until he retired in 2013. […]
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More horrors for Arkansas women post-Roe
There are land mines all over Arkansas law for women now that the state’s virtually exceptionless abortion ban is in effect. For example, consider a 2019 law (signed by that “moderate” Asa Hutchinson): It is the Abortion Complications Reporting Act. You think it ONLY applies to women who have obtained an abortion? Maybe. Maybe not. […]
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Inglewood audit shows City’s net position is negative $100 million | #citycouncil
The city of Inglewood and the Inglewood Housing Authority were audited by the firm of Lance, Soll, and Lunghard LLP which will be discussed at the July 19 regular city council meeting. The audit covered the City’s basic financial statements for FY 2020-2021. With assets totalling $567 million, liabilities at $610 million, and deferred pension […]
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2022 is already a record year for state bills seeking to curtail LGBTQ rights, ACLU data shows – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
(CNN) — State lawmakers across the US have introduced at least 162 bills targeting LGBTQ Americans this year through July 1, according to a CNN analysis of data compiled by the American Civil Liberties Union, already marking a record-breaking year for such legislation. The slew of bills is spread across 35 states, 27 of which have legislatures controlled […]
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No major problems with ballot drop boxes in 2020, AP finds | #elections | #alabama
ATLANTA (AP) — The expanded use of drop boxes for mailed ballots during the 2020 election did not lead to any widespread problems, according to an Associated Press survey of state election officials across the U.S. that revealed no cases of fraud, vandalism or theft that could have affected the results. The findings from both […]
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Sinking stocks, dicey economy may hand NYC’s Eric Adams major budget crisis
Mayor Eric Adams’ $101 billion budget may be more fiscally responsible than any of his predecessor’s spending plans, but the ailing economy, and market, threaten to trigger a giant shortfall. To keep the city in the black — without raising taxes and fees — the mayor will need to keep a tight lid on outlays, […]
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2022 is already a record year for state bills seeking to curtail LGBTQ rights, ACLU data shows | News | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
State lawmakers across the US have introduced at least 162 bills targeting LGBTQ Americans this year through July 1, according to a CNN analysis of data compiled by the American Civil Liberties Union, already marking a record-breaking year for such legislation. The slew of bills is spread across 35 states, 27 of which have legislatures controlled by […]
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Overheard at Gulfport City Council: July 7 Meeting | #citycouncil
July 17, 2022 by Monroe Roark Snippets of conversation from the July 7 Gulfport City Council meeting.Cathy Salustri “All of us here are on a fixed income. … This is almost $1,000 a year.” –JW Madigan, speaking to council about fixed minimum rates for trash collection that he thinks should be lowered for senior citizens […]
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No Major Problems with Ballot Drop Boxes in 2020, AP Finds | Chicago News | #elections | #alabama
Yvonne Gali steps out of her car to cast her California primary ballot at a drop-off box outside the Sacramento County Registrar of Voters office in Sacramento, Calif., June 7, 2022. (AP Photo / Rich Pedroncelli, File) ATLANTA (AP) — The expanded use of drop boxes for mailed ballots during the 2020 election did not […]
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