California Gas Prices Hit Record High, But Relief Is Near – Forbes Advisor
Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors’ opinions or evaluations. California retail gas prices are approaching record high levels this week, averaging $6.42 at the pump on Wednesday, almost double the national average. But some experts forecast a drop in gas prices as soon […]
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City Council Elections 2022 | | #citycouncil
Dublin By Larry Altman Dublin residents will find three candidates for two seats on their city council, but only one candidate for mayor when they fill out their ballots this year. Mayor Melissa Hernandez, the first Latina elected as mayor of a Tri-Valley city, is seeking a second term in the position. No one challenged […]
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St. Louis mayor proposes using ARPA funds to improve street safety
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) – St. Louis City Mayor Tishaura Jones proposes using millions from the American Rescue Plan to improve street safety. The proposal calls for at least $40 million of ARPA funds and would be used for traffic calming measures in high crash areas while working toward a city-wide mobility and transportation plan. […]
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Prominent Florida Republican endorses Taddeo over Salazar for Congress | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
MIAMI – Attorney Al Cárdenas, the former chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, recently announced he is standing behind a Democrat for Congress. Cárdenas endorsed State Senator Annette Taddeo, who is running for Congress in Florida’s 27th congressional district against incumbent Rep. María Elvira Salazar. “It’s the first time in four decades where I […]
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2022 California election: Guide to Proposition 30
The governor calls the measure a “cynical scheme” by Lyft to meet a state mandate for ride-hailing companies to convert most of their fleets to electric vehicles by 2030. The California Legislature recently passed a law requiring that 90% of a ride-hailing company’s miles in California be covered by electric vehicles by 2030. Today, the […]
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Tyson moving 500 Chicago, Downers Grove employees to Arkansas HQ
Tyson Foods plans to move about 500 corporate employees from offices in Chicago and Downers Grove to the company’s world headquarters in Arkansas beginning early next year. The meatprocessing company also plans to transfer an additional 500 employees to Springdale, Arkansas, from an office in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, Tyson spokesman Derek Burleson said Wednesday. […]
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Joe Biden praises Gov. DeSantis’ response to Hurricane Ian | #alaska | #politics
President Joe Biden offered high praise to Gov. Ron DeSantis on the response to Hurricane Ian. “What the Governor’s done is pretty remarkable so far,” Biden told pool press. That came during a presidential visit to Lee County where both the Democratic and Republican leaders broadcast unity in the face of storm recovery. But the […]
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Understanding what California’s new ‘jaywalking’ bill really does (and doesn’t do)
Despite some headlines you might see this week about “jaywalking” being decriminalized or made legal in California, the bill signed late last week by Gov. Gavin Newsom does not technically decriminalize it. The Freedom to Walk Act does aim to protect pedestrians from “jaywalking” tickets when they cross a street outside of a crosswalk or […]
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City Council votes on new budget items, fireworks ordinance | #citycouncil
The Oct. 3 City Council session focused primarily on new supplemental budget items which the council has reviewed, including $395,000 for city employee and police pay raises and combined benefits. Mayor Cathy Clark was excused from the meeting along with Councilor Roland Herrera, so Council President Smith led the regular session. “Nobody wants to talk […]
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Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno says city reduced its energy use by 25%
SPRINGFIELD — After 14 years of energy-saving initiatives, the city has slashed the amount of energy it uses in its buildings, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said at a press conference Wednesday. “Springfield is proud to report that we have a 25% reduction in our energy usage for our municipal buildings and our schools,” Sarno said […]
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