Mayor John Antaramian reflects on his time as Kenosha’s leader after announcing he won’t seek re-election
Gift this article Share this article paywall-free. Mayor John Antaramian talks about the proposed development for Downtown at his office in City Hall on May 11. SEAN KRAJACIC, Kenosha News Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian has announced he will not seek re-election next year when his term ends next year. Antaramian, who turns 69 this year, […]
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Cranston City Council candidate concerned over special election date | #citycouncil
CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — A candidate for Cranston City Council is expressing concern over the date proposed for the Ward 6 special election. On Friday the Cranston Board of Canvassers announced that the special election would be held Tuesday, October 3rd. If a primary election is needed, it would be held on Tuesday, September 5th. […]
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S.F. Mission District ‘mayor’ touts plan to revitalize neighborhood
SAN FRANCISCO — The pandemic has caused economic upheaval throughout the city of San Francisco and many tech companies and retailers are downsizing or fleeing the area outright. In contrast, Mission District leaders are making plans for a revival, focusing on their most important resource: the people who live here. Many of the esidents of […]
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Mary Peltola set to make history as the first Alaska Native in Congress | #alaska | #politics
(CNN) Democrat Mary Peltola is set to make history as the first Alaska Native in Congress — while thwarting the attempted political comeback of former Gov. Sarah Palin — by winning a special House election, according to unofficial ranked-choice voting results released Wednesday by the state Division of Elections. Her unlikely bid for the House […]
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When it comes to trans rights, progress is not linear
For California’s LGBTQ community, two recent controversies in the state give them a good reason to be disheartened. First, was the anti-trans gathering at a San Francisco restaurant, American Bites, where events were unveiled by Chronicle columnist Soleil Ho. Their column described members of the San Francisco Republican Party and other organizations making derogatory comments about young […]
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Federal appeals court stays EPA’s rejection of Arkansas’ ozone plan | KTVE
FILE – The setting sun illuminates the Supreme Court building on Capitol Hill in Washington, (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday halted the Environmental Protection Agency’s rejection of Arkansas’ plan to comply with federal rules designed to assure that the state’s coal-fired power plants and industrial […]
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City council approves $53.6 million fund to aid in community developments | #citycouncil
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans City Council has approved a new set of budgets to continue the growth of city investments in recovering from the pandemic as well as for a better New Orleans. On Thursday (May 25th), a total of $53.6 million of unallocated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds aimed towards […]
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Mayor Scott, Safe Streets program kick off Safe Summer series
As the school year approaches an end with a disturbing rise in youth gun violence, Mayor Brandon Scott, city officials and members of the violence-intervention program Safe Streets are promoting the third annual Safe Summer event series and calling for more community participation. “Safe Summer is about providing our residents — youth and adults alike […]
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House Majority Ldr Stadthagen vows ban on minors at drag shows in 2024 — ‘You’re grooming these kids, you’re trying to make them somebody and accept something that is not acceptable’ | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
The window for the passage of proposed legislation prohibiting minors from attending drag shows has passed for the Alabama Legislature in 2023. However, House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartsalle) pledges to get it done in 2024. During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5 earlier this week, the Morgan County Republican lawmaker discussed the […]
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Alaska political leaders, corruption and the annual dividend | #alaska | #politics
“With All Due Respect” is a podcast featuring Andrew Halcro with opinions about Alaska politics, life and entertainment. It can be heard here and wherever you listen to podcasts. Corruption refuses to take a day off at city hall as Mayor Dave Bronson is on the verge of a real Alaska style Watergate. The Alaska […]
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