Day: June 18, 2023

California

Biden to visit California for campaign stops

Biden to visit California for campaign stops – CBS San Francisco Watch CBS News President Biden will head to California for several campaign events as he picks up the pace after announcing his reelection bid nearly two months ago. Meanwhile, candidates in the crowded GOP field continue to attack former President Trump for his record […]

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City Council

City council adopts $266.1M budget | #citycouncil

Open Audio Article Player By Olivia Neeley | on June 18, 2023 By Olivia Neeleyolivia@wilsontimes.com | 252-265-7879 Wilson City Council unanimously passed the $266.1 million budget for fiscal year 2023-24 Thursday night. No members from the public spoke at a required public hearing prior to the budget adoption.  “There are no property tax increases,” City […]

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California

California Takes Aim at Tax Loophole for State’s Richest

This Estate Planning Tool Can Help Wealthy Households Save Big on Taxes, But Your State May Be Cracking Down California would like to crack down on a type of trust that lets the very wealthy avoid state income and federal gift taxes. And the Golden State is not alone: A number of state officials have […]

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Mayor

Missing daughter of Taunton mayor found safe in Ohio – Boston 25 News

OHIO — After days of searching, Riley O’Connell, the daughter of Taunton Mayor Shaunna O’Connell, was found safe in Ohio Sunday. “WONDERFUL NEWS FROM OHIO!!!” the mayor’s election page captioned a photo of Riley in a warm embrace outside of an emergency room. Read More “Riley has been found and is receiving medical attention. She […]

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Alabama

Trump to give keynote at ALGOP Summer Dinner | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Former President Donald Trump greets crowds of supporters with souvenir “Save America” hats during his Aug. 21, 2021, rally in Cullman. (Tribune file photo) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –  The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) on Wednesday announced that Former  President Donald Trump will be the keynote speaker at its 2023 ALGOP Summer Dinner in Montgomery on Aug. […]

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City Council

Oregon fourth grader details personal experience of racism to city council after threat to mayor | #citycouncil

Sign up to our free fortnightly newsletter from The Independent’s Race Correspondent Nadine White Sign up to our free fortnightly newsletter The Race Report A Black 10-year-old took centre stage at an Oregon city council meeting after a potential racial crime in which a dead raccoon was left outside the Redmond mayor’s office. The incident […]

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Mayor

Mayor Scott’s group violence reduction strategy and relationship with Gov. Hogan chief focus of new documentary

The governor, who only appears through news media clips, tells viewers, among other things, how “woke politics that defund the police” will only harm Baltimore. Scott in turn begins telling reporters at news conferences that the governor simply will not talk to him. When the mayor is finally asked to Annapolis, news crews are waiting […]

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California

Voters Could Decide Whether Housing Should Be a Human Right in California

Housing construction in Otay Mesa. Photo by Chris Stone Life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness and…housing? California lawmakers are trying to enshrine the right to housing in the state’s constitution. But what exactly does that mean in a state that lacks the resources to give everyone a roof over their heads? Supporters say the constitutional amendment would […]

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City Council

City Council supports 2 state housing bills, despite concerns | News | #citycouncil

With the housing crisis in California reaching a critical juncture, cities across the state are desperately looking for ways to spur the building of more affordable housing. At the recommendation of its Legislation and Litigation Committee, the Bakersfield City Council filed its support for Senate Bills 423 and 4, which would streamline the design and […]

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