Lafayette Mayor-President completes 21-day rehab program
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — The mayor of a southwestern Louisiana city and parish is back after a 21-day stint from an in-person rehab program where he was getting treatment for alcohol addiction and post traumatic stress disorder. The Lafayette City Council and Parish Council were notified Friday morning via email from City-Parish Attorney Greg Logan […]
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Lovelady feels ‘blessed’ to be serving the Third Ward on City Council | Local | #citycouncil
Roy Lovelady was sworn in as the new Third Ward council member Saturday morning during a ceremony at City Hall. He said he feels “blessed” after being elected to serve on the council. “To the Third Ward voters who voted for me, who saw me fit to represent them, to listen to them, to be […]
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Addressing California’s Drought | Congressman Ami Bera
We’ve thankfully received some much needed rain this season. But after several years of drought, our state continues to face a water shortage. I know California’s drought is hurting many Sacramento County families, farmers, and small businesses. Our drought has to be about people, not politics. That means providing emergency help to everyone who needs […]
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Alabama Republicans address adoption costs, parental control ahead of legislative session, election | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Alabama’s GOP State Executive Committee gathered in Montgomery for its yearly summer meeting, addressing hot button issues like adoption, Roe v. Wade, parental rights and single-party support. Attendees also included Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth and Republican U.S. Senate nominee Katie Britt. “We need you now more than ever, because in order to stop Joe Biden […]
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Randy Kelley elected Alabama Democratic Party chair after contentious meeting | #elections | #alabama
These three things are certain in life: death, taxes, and conflict at meetings of the Alabama Democratic Party. The party elected Huntsville minister and former Alabama Democratic Party vice-chair Randy Kelley the party chair on Saturday after a long and contentious meeting that show the wounds from an internal party battle in 2019 remained fresh. “I personally […]
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Matthew Boice, East Washington mayor, passes away
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Matthew Boice, mayor of East Washington, passed away on August 12, 2022. Boice resided in East Washington for 34 years, serving on the council as the borough president, and was sworn in as mayor in 2022, per a statement from the East Washington Borough. Aside from his political responsibilities, Boice was a retired […]
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California Trump Supporters Question FBI Raid on Mar-a-Lago
California Republicans are demanding answers about why the FBI raided former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home in Florida earlier this week. Republican Congresswomen Michelle Steel and Young Kim, both Californians, questioned the “unprecedented raid” on a former president’s home, while some residents protested at multiple FBI office locations. “I find the lack of information from […]
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Mario Rodriguez Jr. appointed to Painesville City Council Ward 2 vacancy – News-Herald | #citycouncil
Mario Rodriguez Jr. has been appointed by Painesville City Council to fill its vacant Ward 2 seat. His swearing in is scheduled for the Aug. 15 council meeting, which will start at 7:30 p.m. in Courtroom 1 of Painesville City Hall, 7 Richmond St. Rodriguez will fill the seat formerly held by Councilwoman Katie Jenkins, […]
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Alabama Republican Party passes resolution in favor of closed primaries | #elections | #alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – The Alabama Republican Party gathered for their bi-annual summer meeting in downtown Montgomery Saturday. At the meeting, the party’s executive committee overwhelmingly passed a resolution in support of party registration and closed primary elections. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, Alabama is one of 15 states with an open […]
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San Diego will investigate California Theatre owner as it seeks building’s demolition
The California Theatre, an abandoned downtown landmark crumbling in plain view, is now the subject of a contentious dispute as city representatives press an insolvent property owner to immediately rectify safety breaches and demolish the “dangerous structure.” The city’s code enforcement division this week referred its case against building owner Caydon Property Group to the […]
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