In California, statewide housing reforms brush against local resistance
Since 2017, California lawmakers have passed over 100 pieces of legislation intended to combat the growing housing affordability and availability crisis. National observers have focused particularly on laws that legalize building accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and duplexes in all residential areas, including neighborhoods previously reserved for single-family detached homes. But these are only one part […]
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Is California using an old labor board to get around a fast food industry referendum? – Times-Standard
The budget deal between the California Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom would reconvene the Industrial Welfare Commission to issue new rules on wages and working conditions for specific industries. (Shomik Mukherjee — The Times-Standard) Folded into California’s $310 billion budget agreement is a relatively small line item: $3 million to resurrect an obscure old state […]
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Allegations made against Portsmouth council member ‘unfounded,’ city attorney says after review – The Virginian-Pilot | #citycouncil
Allegations made last year that Portsmouth City Council member De’Andre Barnes inappropriately used city facilities and services for his youth sports organization are “unfounded,” the city attorney said. In a City Council meeting last year, local pastor Barry Randall alleged Barnes received financial benefits for his youth sports organization, the Portsmouth City Cowboys, through the […]
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New Iberia mayor speaks 6 months since two tornadoes hit
NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) – On Dec. 14, 2022, a severe storm blew through Acadiana, damaging multiple New Iberia properties. Houses, mobile homes, businesses and more were destroyed by two tornadoes. The city has been working for months to move forward with reconstruction. Hospital, dentist office and more damaged by Iberia Parish tornadoes News 10 […]
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Biden hopes to win Americans worried about the economy | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
STORY: U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday rolled out what will likely be a centerpiece of his re-election bid: Bidenomics. “Bidenomics is working. When I took office, the pandemic was raging and our economy was reeling. [FLASH] Today ,the U.S. has the highest economic growth rate, leading the world economy since the pandemic, the highest […]
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Rivalry between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis deepens with dueling New Hampshire campaign events | #elections | #alabama
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gestures as he gives his State of the State address during a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives Tuesday, March 7. Phil Sears / AP Photo The rivalry between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump deepened Tuesday as the two leading Republican White House candidates mocked each other during […]
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California Housing Market report: Sales and prices show rebound, but don’t expect a rapid recovery | News
The county’s median home price in May was $2,075,000, a 7% drop compared to the median home price of $2,231,500 during the same time last year and a 5.3% increase from the previous month of April, which saw the median home price hit $1,970,000. California home sales and prices showed overall improvement statewide in May […]
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Joshua Trees win long term protection in environmental victory | California
California lawmakers have voted to permanently protect the iconic western joshua tree, delivering a hard-won victory for environmentalists who have warned that the climate crisis has imperilled these fixtures of the high desert. The Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act was passed Tuesday, as part of the state’s budget agreement. It prohibits the unpermitted killing or […]
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Some Norfolk city Council members say new city manager was hired too fast | #citycouncil
NORFOLK, Va. — Some members of Norfolk City Council are questioning the hiring processes after Dr. Chip Filer resigned as Norfolk city manager and the same role was given to Deputy City Manager Pat Roberts on Tuesday. Some said there was a lack of transparency. However, Norfolk’s mayor said there was plenty of discussion about […]
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City Council reaches deal with Mayor to restore $36M in cut funding for public libraries: sources
New York Public Library President Tony Marks at a rally to restore library funding in May 2023. Photo by Ethan Stark-Miller Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams The City Council has reached a deal with Mayor Eric Adams to restore $36.2 million proposed […]
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