It’s Too Soon to Attribute the California Storms to Climate Change, Experts Say
The relentless storms that hit California from Dec. 27 to Jan. 16 caused extreme flooding and extensive damage in most of the state, killing at least 22 people. A series of storms hit back to back, soaking the state in the midst of California’s driest three-year period on record. “If anybody doubts that climate is […]
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Arkansas lawmakers to consider increasing homestead tax credit
The Arkansas Legislature is poised to increase the state’s homestead tax credit; the question: How much? House Bill 1032 by Rep. Lanny Fite (R-Benton) would increase the Homestead Property Tax Credit from $375 a year to $425 in 2024. Fite explained his bill last week to the House Revenue and Tax Committee, but he plans […]
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McDonalds Presidents Says California FAST Act Will Kill Restaurants
The California FAST act – which would raise minimum wages up to $22 an hour for fast food workers – is on the back burner for now. McDonald’s President Joe Erlinger said the FAST Act, legislation known as AB257, would make it “impossible to run small business local restaurants.” California’s AB257 actually passed in fall […]
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Charlotte city council 2023 annual strategy meeting begins | #citycouncil
Affordable housing, mobility and job creation were some of the most talked about items. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte City Council’s annual strategy meeting began Monday. Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones said the city achieved a lot of success in 2022 and said there are lots of plans for 2023. “We’ve been able to do some […]
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Mayor Wu officially moves to restructure Boston development
In a long-awaited move to break up Boston’s independent planning and economic development arm, Mayor Michelle Wu filed an order Monday asking the City Council to formally begin deconstructing the agency. It’s an initial step in a major reform process that will move at the pace of city and state bureaucracy. The order — a […]
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Lawsuit to take aim at Utah law banning transition care for minors | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
By Brad Brooks (Reuters) – The legal director of a leading LGBTQ advocacy group on Monday said he is preparing a lawsuit to ask courts to block a new Utah law that prohibits nearly all gender-transition medical care for minors. “We’re working with the ACLU of Utah on putting a challenge together as soon as […]
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Southern Democrats rally for Atlanta 2024 convention | #elections | #alabama
Southern Democrats are banding together to urge President Joe Biden to select Atlanta for the 2024 Democratic National Convention, according to a letter obtained by NBC News, arguing the choice would solidify the party’s gains in Georgia and demonstrate commitment to the entire region. Atlanta is one of the three finalists to host the convention, […]
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Discover the Largest Forest in California (And What Lives Within It)
↓ Continue Reading To See This Amazing Video The great state of California is home to countless native plants and animals, including redwood trees and much more. There are opportunities to explore the Pacific Ocean, desert regions, and plenty of forested areas, both large and small. You may even want to visit the largest forest […]
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Texas A&M heads to Arkansas, looks to build on big win
Texas A&M was one of only five victorious Southeastern Conference teams over the weekend, and the Aggies will try to notch another win when they host Arkansas Tuesday night in Fayetteville, Ark. Coach Buzz Williams’ Aggies (15-6, 7-1) did not participate in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge — where the SEC received a 7-3 whipping in […]
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High-impact measures headed for 2024 California ballot
In summary At least a half-dozen high-impact measures are likely to appear on the 2024 California ballot, generating multi-million-dollar campaigns for and against. Last week, the secretary of state’s office announced that a referendum aimed at overturning California’s landmark law to regulate wages and working conditions for fast food restaurants had qualified for the November […]
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