California Legislature Proposing Unemployment Benefits For Illegal Immigrants
The California Legislature is proposing a program to provide unemployment benefits to illegal immigrants coming to and residing in the state. Senate Bill 277 by State Senator Maria Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles) proposes income assistance to unemployed “excluded workers” who are not eligible for regular state or federal unemployment insurance benefits due to their immigration […]
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Donna Deegan to become the next mayor of Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — First Coast News has called the Jacksonville mayoral race in favor of Donna Deegan. She celebrated her win Tuesday night at Estrella Cocina in Downtown Jacksonville surrounded by supporters and family. “It’s time we usher in new leadership and positive change that allows all of us to thrive,’ said Deegan in a […]
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McCarthy honored by City Council – Austin Daily Herald | #citycouncil
McCarthy honored by City Council Published 6:12 pm Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Jerry McCarthy was honored by the Austin City Council for his many years serving on the Port Authority. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com Long time Port Authority member Jerry McCarthy was honored Monday night by the Austin City Council during its biweekly meeting. McCarthy, who served […]
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Short-line operator: California’s new locomotive emissions rule could ‘kill’ industry
Kennan H. Beard III doesn’t think it’s an exaggeration that the new California Air Resources Board rule on locomotive emissions will wipe out many short-line railroad operations in the state. Not only would costs be too high to replace a fleet of locomotives in order to meet compliance, but the high costs would prevent short […]
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Live updates on results, winners | #elections | #alabama
Tuesday, May 16, is Primary Election Day in Kentucky. Polls in the Bluegrass State open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m., with results expected Tuesday night. Republican candidates for governor include Daniel Cameron, Kelly Craft, Eric Deters, Mike Harmon, Alan Keck and Ryan Quarles. Primary election results are heading our way after a […]
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Gov. Sanders gives update on Arkansas tornado recovery progress
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — It has been more than six weeks since an EF-3 tornado tore through Central Arkansas— and though some have recovered, there is still a very long road ahead for many. In a press conference held on Tuesday, Governor Sanders said about 8,100 homes were damaged in the tornado on March 31. […]
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Maximizing California’s Emission Reductions – Capitol Weekly | Capitol Weekly
Opinion Image by Oleksiy Mark via Shutterstock by BY MICHAEL McADAMS posted 05.16.2023 OPINION – California has positioned itself not just as a national leader in reducing carbon emissions, but an international model. The state recently achieved another in a long stretch of milestones by securing EPA approval to mandate that half of all heavy vehicles sold […]
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Mayor Eric Johnson, city leaders tout ‘kitchen sink’ approach to curbing summer violence
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and city leaders Tuesday announced the second year of the “Summer of Safety” campaign, an initiative to keep young people occupied through various activities provided by the city. At Vickery Park Branch Library, Johnson spoke in front of a crowd of about 40 third- and sixth-grade students from nearby Jack Lowe […]
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Highland Park resident “disappointed” after some council members walk out of meeting | #citycouncil
HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) – Some residents of Highland Park are disappointed after three city council members walked out of last night’s city council meeting. According to Councilman Khursheed Ash-Shafii, it stems from an email that started with him asking the legal department for an opinion about the city’s marijuana ordinance. He says the council […]
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Mo Brooks wants another bite at leadership apple | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Failed U.S. Senate candidate and former Congressman Mo Brooks wants another chance at elected office as Alabama Republican Party District 5 chairman. One of the primary responsibilities of a district chair is to strengthen and defend the nominees selected by the party. Brooks has a history of turning on candidates rather than supporting them. Ask […]
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