The adverse effects of primary elections | #alaska | #politics
Opinion editor’s note: Star Tribune Opinion publishes a mix of national and local commentaries online and in print each day. To contribute, click here. ••• Minnesota’s participation in one of the worst features of American elections will come to a head Aug. 9. That’s when small numbers of partisans will go to the polls in […]
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Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 7.1.22
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Elena Chávez Quezada, 43, of San Francisco, has been appointed Senior Advisor on Social Innovation for the Office of the Governor. Chávez Quezada has been Chief Impact Officer of End Poverty in California (EPIC) since 2021. She was Vice President of Programs for the San Francisco Foundation […]
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“We do anticipate more of our citizens being hospitalized”: Abilene mayor addresses spike in COVID-19 | KTAB
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene’s mayor Anthony Williams is addressing a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, saying he does expect to see more citizens hospitalized soon. Right now, Mayor Williams says there are 1,500 cases of COVID-19 in Abilene. 20 patients are hospitalized, and for the first time in a long time, a citizen with […]
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Bobby Hopper, Arkansas Highway Commissioner, dies
ARDOT says Hopper was the longest serving Highway Commissioner serving a total of 16 years. ARKANSAS, USA — The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has announced the death of Arkansas Highway Commissioner, Bobby Hopper. “The Arkansas Department of Transportation and Arkansas Highway Commission are deeply saddened by the news that the longest serving Highway Commissioner, […]
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City council to discuss Village Inn Tuesday | Local News | #citycouncil
The Crossville City Council has set a special-called meeting Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. to discuss the Village Inn. Crossville City Attorney Will Ridley will review the legal issues surrounding the recent notice of condemnation issued to the Village Inn by city administration. The meeting will be held at Crossville City Hall, 392 N. Main St. […]
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National Republicans aim to help Lanhee Chen break California GOP losing streak
(Courtesy of the Chen campaign) California has not elected a nonincumbent Republican to statewide office since 2006. Lanhee Chen, the GOP nominee for state controller, is betting he can make some history. “Our campaign is really about competence and about defending the taxpayers — it’s not about ideology,” Chen said Thursday in a telephone interview […]
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Gainesville Mayor
Nine candidates are seeking to fill the seat of outgoing Mayor Lauren Poe, who is term-limited. The race will appear on the August primary ballot open to all voters within the city limits. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, the top two will advance to a November runoff. News4Jax sent a […]
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On agenda for Monday night’s Burien City Council: housing & homelessness update & more | #citycouncil
On the agenda for Monday night’s (Aug. 1, 2022) Burien City Council Regular Business Meeting: City Clerk announcement, Biennium Budget Calendar, FAA issues, South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) update, Proposed Parks and Recreation Advisory Board work plan, Proposed Arts Commission 2022-2023 work plan and more. The meeting will be held on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, […]
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Crowley Picks Up Endorsements from Mayor Eric Adams and Council Speaker Adrienne Adams
Mayor Eric Adams has endorsed Elizabeth Crowley who is vying to represent the 59th state senate district (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Crowley for State Senate) July 30, 2022 By Christian Murray Elizabeth Crowley has received two high-profile endorsements from leading moderates in New York City. Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Council Speaker Adrienne […]
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California Throws 70,000 Truckers in Gig-Work Legal Limbo, Risking Supply Chains
(Bloomberg) — About 70,000 truck owner-operators who form the bedrock of California’s transport industry are in limbo as state-level labor rules start applying to them, creating another choke point in stressed US supply chains. Most Read from Bloomberg Almost a dozen truckers told Bloomberg News they’re unsure how to comply with California’s Assembly Bill 5, […]
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