Op/Ed: Newport Beach City Council Passes Budget | #citycouncil
Will O’Neill By Will O’Neill, Newport Beach City Councilmember The Newport Beach City Council passed our budget this month for the next fiscal year. It is balanced and weighted toward top-notch services, high-quality infrastructure, and a strong future. Newport Beach does not add to the base rates for property or sales taxes, which means that […]
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Mayor Adams Celebrates PRIDE at W52nd Street Festival
As Hell’s Kitchen celebrated PRIDE, one of the biggest parties was the W52nd Street Community Pride Festival on Sunday afternoon. The non-stop stage performances were interrupted early evening by New York’s Mayor Eric Adams, who dropped into the festivities. Mayor Eric Adams speaks to the crowd at the Hell’s Kitchen Pride Community Event on W52nd […]
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Lawyers’ Committee Reflects on Ten Years Since Shelby County v. Holder, Demands Further Protections for Black Voters | #elections | #alabama
WASHINGTON– Today, Damon Hewitt, President and Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, issued the following statement marking the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Shelby County v. Holder – a ruling that gutted key protections of the 1965 Voting Rights Act and removed federal oversight from states with […]
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California child care providers demand raises from Gov. Newsom as budget deadline looms – Monterey Herald
Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes speaks to the crowd gathered for the Child Care Providers United rally at the state Capitol in Sacramento on June 15, 2023. (Photo by Julie A Hotz — CalMatters) Gabriela Guerrero’s children are all grown and have moved out, but the former stay-at-home mom never stopped raising kids. The children who […]
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LGBTQIA+ Caucus co-chairs criticize Musk for declaring “cisgender” a slur on Twitter | #citycouncil
It’s Pride Month and New York City lawmakers are seeking equitable treatment for the LGBTQ+ community. Around the country, 14 states are considering anti-drag show legislation, there are more than 120 anti-trans bills in state legislatures, and 19 states have laws restricting gender-affirming care. Talking Points Tiffany Caban and Crystal Hudson, co-chairs of the New […]
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Public Hearing and Special Meeting of Mayor and Aldermen Monday June 26
June 25, 2023By: Dwayne Page The Smithville Mayor and Aldermen will meet in a special called session Monday, June 26th at 5pm at city hall. The agenda is as follows: *Public hearing on the 2023-24 budget *2nd reading on the budget ordinance for the fiscal year 23-24 *Recognize Josh Williams and Roth Terrell. The Airport […]
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Arkansas makes it hard on LB to not pick Hogs
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas made linebacker DJ Barber feel welcome during his official visit to Fayetteville, and he feels hard-pressed not to pick the Razorbacks. “It went extremely well,” Barber said. “I had a great time up here with the Arkansas staff and some of the players. They made me feel welcome up here. It made […]
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Hallock City Council discusses street bids for this summer – The Kittson County Enterprise | #citycouncil
By Anna JauholaFor the 2023 budget, the Hallock City Council budgeted $75,000 for street repairs. During its regular meeting on Monday, June 5, the council reviewed two estimates for repairs in a few of the worst areas in town, but held off on approving anything.“I know we’re talking about doing bigger street projects, but this […]
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An early look at who is running for town council and mayor seats in Carrboro
Candidates are already preparing for the Carrboro Town Council elections on Nov. 7, 2023. Mayor Damon Seils and Mayor Pro Tempore Susan Romaine have announced that they are not running for reelection, leaving their seats open. The Carrboro Town Council consists of 7 seats — including the mayor and mayor pro tempore. Four of these […]
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10 Years After Supreme Court Gutted Voting Rights, Advocates Say Congress Must Reverse Damage | #elections | #alabama
Since the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its ruling in Shelby County v. Holder exactly 10 years ago Sunday, at least 29 states have enacted nearly 100 restrictive laws including many that are racially discriminatory, according to an analysis by the Brennan Center for Justice. The nonpartisan law and policy think tank said Friday that […]
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