Day: October 11, 2022

California

California man who threatened Merriam-Webster over gender definitions back behind bars ahead of sentencing

SPRINGFIELD — A federal judge ordered California resident Jeremy David Hanson remain behind bars while awaiting sentencing for threatening Merriam-Webster over gender fluid definitions last year. Hanson, 34, had been living with his mother in central California on strict probationary conditions after being charged in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts with threats to injure another […]

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Alabama

It’s long past time to end Democrats’ Voting Rights Act scam | #elections | #alabama

Democrats and their media allies are sounding the alarm that the US Supreme Court is “dismantling” the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Washington Post warns that this term the court will likely strip black voters of their right to elect “someone who represents them.” Don’t believe it. Truth is, the Democratic Party has converted the Voting […]

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California

2022 California election: Lieutenant governor’s voter guide

Kounalakis said if reelected, creating more affordable housing would be a priority, calling a current shortage of options the No. 1 contributing factor to the state’s homelessness crisis. Infrastructure would also be a priority, she said, adding that first responders and teachers need to be able to afford to live near the places they work […]

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Arkansas

A Curious Mind: Lyon College boss works to meet important Arkansas needs

When Dr. Melissa Taverner was young, she wanted to be an astronaut. Science and especially the natural world fascinated her. When she was in junior high, she discovered something that she loved even more — the world of biology. Taverner traded her dreams of flying through space to study life and the processes around it, […]

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City Council

Leaked racist remarks from former Los Angeles City Council president ignites outrage | #citycouncil

The Los Angeles City Council remains in turmoil following leaked audio of racist comments made one year ago by Nury Martinez, who resigned as council president on Monday after the revelation. Martinez was a no-show at Tuesday’s meeting, taking what she called a “leave of absence,” but residents expressed their outrage and demanded resignations.  “Shame on you! […]

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California

Can’t Afford California? Thank an Environmentalist

Commentary “The world that we invented, from an environmental perspective, is now getting in the way of moving these projects forward,” said California Governor Gavin Newsom on Aug. 11. This moment of candor, coming from a man who seems determined to be the most environmentally correct politician in the world, was with reference to water projects. But […]

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Mayor

Fitchburg city council president announces bid for mayor

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Fitchburg’s Common Council president announced Tuesday that he would be throwing his hat into the ring of the city’s mayoral race. Alder Randy Udell revealed he would be running for mayor the day after current mayor, Aaron Richardson, announced he would not be seeking a third term. The Democratic Richardson will […]

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California

SCOTUS hears California food fight case

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – The United States Supreme Court deciding to referee a food fight Tuesday. On the menu, arguments about whether a California law regulating how pork, veal and eggs are sold in the state is too much of a burden for other states to comply with. There was a lot of skepticism from […]

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Arkansas

Arkansas leaders hope to contain lone avian flu outbreak, avoid supply chain issues

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – After a Madison County farm discovered an avian flu outbreak last week, poultry producers are taking measures to prevent the disease from spreading to other flocks. Leaders hope to prevent any supply chain strains related to the commonly known bird flu. “We’re just making sure we’re following very strict biosecurity measures […]

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