Dad stops for coffee, comes home to kids with lottery win
A man bought a winning Scratchers ticket from a convenience store in Chula Vista, California, lottery officials said. Jonathan Borba via Unsplash A dad went to a gas station in California for coffee and returned home with a winning lottery ticket to show his children. Nabi Hasani got a $10 The Perfect Gift! Scratchers ticket […]
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Arkansas judge temporarily blocks state from enforcing education overhaul law
An Arkansas judge on Friday temporarily blocked the state from enforcing Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ education overhaul, siding with opponents who argue legislators didn’t follow correct procedures to enact the law immediately. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Herbert Wright issued the temporary restraining order in response to a lawsuit challenging a contract approved under the […]
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Westfield councilors set Tuesday public hearing on $171M proposed city budget | #citycouncil
WESTFIELD — On May 18, Mayor Michael McCabe presented his fiscal 2024 budget of $171,916,438 to the City Council with a focus on parks, roads and people. The budget was then referred for review to the Finance Committee, chaired by Councilor Bridget Matthews-Kane. Matthews-Kane said as in other recent years, the Finance Committee will host […]
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Suarez consulted for real estate company while serving as Miami mayor
MIAMI – Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is facing accusations that he used his influence to help a local developer to push his real estate project forward. Location Ventures is developing URBIN Coconut Grove, a collection of studio to six-bedroom residences. Attorney Rishi Kapoor is the founder and chief executive officer. “As an advisor, Mr. Suarez […]
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More bills introduced in 2023 than in 2022 that would make ballot access more difficult for political parties – Ballotpedia News | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Welcome to the Friday, May 26, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: More bills introduced in 2023 than in 2022 that would make ballot access more difficult for political parties Tim Scott, Ron DeSantis join Republican presidential primary field A look at the age demographics of Oklahoma school board […]
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California’s Winter Snowpack Brings Dangerous Rushing Rivers This Summer
A sign warning the public of dangerous river conditions is posted alongside the American River in Sacramento, California on May 23, 2023. Photo: Haven Daley (AP) A series of consecutive snowstorms dropped a lot of snow all over California’s mountains this winter. And now all of that snow is finally melting and filling up the […]
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Press Democrat named best newspaper of its size in California journalism contest
The Press Democrat was named the best newspaper of its size in California, earning the top award for general excellence this month in the state’s largest journalism contest. In addition, The Press Democrat won 15 other top honors for investigative and breaking-news reporting, coverage of local government, the environment, agriculture and youth and education. “The […]
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Arkansas judge grants temporary block of charter takeover of Marvell-Elaine School District, citing uncertainty of LEARNS start date
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – An Arkansas circuit court judge has granted a temporary restraining order blocking the takeover of a school district by a charter school company, citing uncertainty that the new state law behind the plan is yet in effect. Judge Herbert Wright granted the order Friday afternoon to halt the Friendship Education Foundation […]
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New Night–by-Night Shelter Progress Highlighted at Centralia City Council; Interim Shelter Expected to Open in the Fall | #citycouncil
By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com While communities nationwide struggle with the rise in homelessness, progress to get Lewis County’s new night-by-night homeless shelter ready to open was discussed at Tuesday night’s Centralia City Council meeting. City Manager Rob Hill explained the Salvation Army has been helping the city out with shelter services while renovation efforts […]
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Budget deal shows Alaska is already reaping ranked choice’s rewards | #alaska | #politics
The Alaska State Capitol in Juneau. (Sean Maguire/ADN) They did it. Alaska’s budget, which passed the Legislature last week, was a classic political compromise, with a smaller divided check than many would have liked, but larger spending on education and other public goods the state clearly needs. Nobody got everything they wanted, but half a […]
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