The Nation’s Health Secretary Has This Doctor On Call – California Healthline
SACRAMENTO — Carolina Reyes, a Harvard-trained physician who specializes in high-risk pregnancies, got into medicine to help women obtain health care, especially underserved or marginalized people who face systemic racism. She’s seen progress, albeit slow, over three decades, yet the number of maternal deaths each year continues to rise. Luckily, she’s got the ear of […]
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California Democrats clash over growing budget deficit
In summary California’s budget deficit is growing as its revenues fall short of expectations. The Capitol’s top Democrats disagree on what to do about it. California’s tax revenues continue to fall short of expectations, its deficit continues to grow and with the June 15 deadline for enacting a new budget, there’s a three-way split among […]
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Paraguay’s long-ruling party romps to presidential victory | #alaska | #politics
ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — The long-governing Colorado Party remained the dominant force of Paraguayan politics as the vote count from Sunday’s election gave an overwhleming lead to its presidential candidate, Santiago Peña, with nearly all votes coun ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — The long-governing Colorado Party remained the dominant force of Paraguayan politics as the vote […]
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Northwest Arkansas NAACP hosting school board candidate forum
Northwest Arkansas NAACP hosting virtual school board candidate forum Updated: 4:08 AM CDT May 1, 2023 Early voting for several elections across the state of Arkansas begins May 2. Ahead of the first day of voting, the Northwest Arkansas NAACP is hosting an online “Meet Your School Board Candidates Forum” on May 1.The opportunity to […]
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Jenkins vs. Stevenson – Southside Pride | #citycouncil
BY KAY SCHROVEN Sometimes out of tragedy something meaningful is rendered. This is how Soren Stevenson describes his brave decision to run for a seat on the City Council representing the 8th Ward. Stevenson is running against Andrea Jenkins who has represented the ward since 2018 and has been City Council president since 2022.On May […]
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Big names donate to Knoxville mayor and City Council candidates
Tim Hill, a real estate developer and chairman of Knoxville-Knox County Planning, continues to raise substantial money in his race for an at-large City Council position, with major contributors including University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd and wife Jenny. In the latest financial disclosure covering Jan. 16-March 31, Hill reported raising $30,230. With $128,585 […]
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Sewell calls on Congress to reject Republican debt ceiling demands | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, AL-07, on Wednesday, joined nearly 200 of her colleagues from across the House Democratic Caucus in a letter to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy calling on Republicans to uphold their obligation to protect the full faith and credit of the United States by lifting the debt ceiling “without any extraneous policies attached.” […]
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Paraguay’s long-ruling party scores an easy presidential election win | #elections | #alabama
ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay — The long-governing Colorado Party remained the dominant force of Paraguayan politics as the vote count from Sunday’s election gave an overwhelming lead to its presidential candidate, Santiago Peña, with nearly all votes counted. With almost 99% of voting places reporting, Peña had 43% of the vote, compared to 27% for the closest […]
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How California ballot measure bills could affect elections
In summary Just as rule changes in sports can affect the final score, rule changes in politics also affect outcomes. Three pending legislative proposals would affect what happens to local and state ballot measures. When Major League Baseball opened its 2023 season this month, players and managers had to contend with a raft of new […]
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US Army orders aviation safety stand down following deadly helicopter crashes | #alaska | #politics
(CNN) The chief of staff of the US Army has grounded all Army aviators not involved in critical missions following two recent helicopter crashes that left 12 soldiers dead. The order from Army Chief of Staff James McConville grounds the aviators “until they complete the required training,” according to the Army. “The safety of our […]
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