Baltimore City Council approves first major changes to city’s police district map in more than 60 years – Baltimore Sun | #citycouncil
For the first time in more than 60 years, Baltimore’s police district map will be overhauled following approval from Baltimore City Council Monday. City Council members voted 12 to 3 in favor of the proposal, which will shrink the size of the city’s sprawling Northeastern District, the city’s largest by population and police workload. The […]
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PACs are spending big to boost a few candidates
A handful of candidates running for Oakland mayor stand to benefit from the support of a few influential groups and wealthy individuals who are preparing to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars supporting their preferred contenders in advance of Nov. 8, the last day to vote. While the candidates for mayor are only allowed to […]
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The National Republican Senatorial Committee Becomes Defendant in TCPA Class Action – TCPAWorld | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
A class action TCPA Lawsuit has been filed in Alabama which alone might be noteworthy in and of itself. However, this one is particularly interesting as Katherine Dorr (Dorr) has filed against a political group—a republican political organization at that, the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC). This organization raises money for Republican Senatorial candidates all […]
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Jaywalking Now Legal In California
Image: Frederic J. Brown (Getty Images) California is at it again. The L.A. Times reports that it is now legal to jaywalk in The Golden State — as long as it’s safe. The bill, called “The Freedom to Walk” bill, was signed into law by Governor Newsom but doesn’t go into effect until January 1, […]
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How rock climbers and snowboarders became a political force for climate change | #alaska | #politics
Jeremy Jones, an extreme snowboarder, filmmaker and owner of his own clothing brand, never dreamed of becoming a lobbyist. More comfortable in snowboarding bibs and puffy jackets than a suit and tie, the laid-back Jones has quietly become a force in Washington’s power corridors – and this year, his coalition achieved its biggest victory yet. […]
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Blue Shield of California Asks Californians to Voice Their Concerns About the Future of Medi-Cal | Blue Shield of California
OAKLAND, Calif. (October 3, 2022) – Blue Shield of California today launched a public campaign asking Californians to speak up and make their voices heard by telling the state to undo its failed process for choosing health plans to serve Medi-Cal beneficiaries. The state’s preliminary decision intends to award contracts to national, for-profit companies that […]
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Dr. Todd Shields appointed to Arkansas Research Alliance Board of Trustees
Arkansas State University Chancellor Dr. Todd Shields has been appointed to the Arkansas Research Alliance Board of Trustees. As chancellor of a research university, Shields joins fellow chancellors Dr. Laurence Alexander (UAPB), Dr. Christine Drale (UA Little Rock), Dr. Cam Patterson (UAMS) and Dr. Charles Robinson (University of Arkansas) on an active board that also […]
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GOP lawmakers urge Minn. officials to drop California car rules
Republicans at the Capitol on Monday urged Minnesota pollution agency leaders to steer clear of tougher tailpipe emission rules laid out in California as the state considers its next steps. Minnesota last year adopted rules that require auto manufacturers that operate in the state to make more electric and hybrid vehicles available starting in 2024. […]
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Green River City Council to Make Multiple Proclamations | #citycouncil
GREEN RIVER — The Green River City Council will make four different proclamations during its meeting Tuesday night. The Council will meet Tuesday, October 4 at 7 p.m. at Green River City Hall. The first proclamation will be for declaring October 2022 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the proclamation, Breast Cancer Awareness Month […]
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Mayor Gloria Endorses Nonprofit Leader Shana Hazan for San Diego Unified Board
Shana Hazan. Campaign photo San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria on Monday endorsed Shana Hazan, a non profit executive and former public school teacher, for the District B seat on the San Diego Unified School District board. “Shana has a proven track record of delivering for San Diegans and improving the lives of families and children. […]
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