California lawmakers OK Newsom’s push to build new projects faster
California lawmakers on Wednesday approved Gov. Gavin Newsom’s infrastructure package that aims to make it easier and faster to build renewable energy, water and transportation projects in the state. The State Senate gave the bills the final stamp of approval with bipartisan support on most of the measures. The package of bills aims to cut […]
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How Will California’s Infrastructure Deal Affect Protected Wildlife? | News & Community
Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters today for nonprofit news in your inbox. California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom are poised to enact a package of bills that aim to speed up lawsuits that entangle large projects, such as solar farms and reservoirs, and relax protection […]
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Boston City Council President Flynn laments ‘negative attention to the institution’ | #citycouncil
Joyce Ferriabough Bolling, a longtime local political strategist and City Hall observer, lamented the animus on display in the council, saying she is concerned it is getting in the way of serving Boston. “I think everybody needs to put aside some of the negativity that’s personal and get to the business of serving the people […]
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What is the mayor doing about stolen cars?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Despite the violent crime on the evening of the Fourth of July, the crisis that impacts every corner of our community is still stolen cars. There were 2,350 in the city alone. Last week the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said there were in excess of 2,200 in the county. Almost every email, […]
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North Carolina governor vetoes 3 LGBTQ+ restrictions in ongoing fight with GOP supermajority | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Transgender Flag hold in the sky RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed Wednesday a trio of bills aimed at LGBTQ+ youth that would ban gender-affirming health care for minors, restrict transgender participation in school sports and limit classroom instruction about gender identity and sexuality. While LGBTQ+ rights advocates say Cooper’s […]
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Gov. Sanders appoints Brandon Adams to Arkansas Game and Fish Commission | KTVE
Brandon Adams with Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announcing his appointment to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, July 5, 2023 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed a Conway businessman to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission on Wednesday. Sanders announced her appointment of Brandon Adams to the commission. Adams will serve a […]
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Nikola Snags $42 Million From California To Build Hydrogen Stations
Nikola wants to open its first HYLA hydrogen stations late this year. Nikola Nikola, a cash-strapped maker of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks, said it’s received grant funding from California to build some of the first U.S. fueling stations for hydrogen-powered semis, an alternative to carbon-spewing diesel models. Some may open as soon as late this year. […]
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Legislature Passes Governor Newsom’s Infrastructure Package to Build More, Faster
Published: Jul 05, 2023 SACRAMENTO – Today, after a final vote by the California Senate, the Legislature approved Governor Gavin Newsom’s infrastructure streamlining package to accelerate the clean energy and infrastructure projects our state needs to address climate change while creating thousands of good jobs. What Governor Newsom said: “California is one step closer to building […]
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City council member working to make Erie PA’s first sanctuary city for LGBTQ+ community | #citycouncil
Given that Pride Month has just passed, one Erie City Council member has been working with community leaders about the possibility of declaring Erie a sanctuary city for the LGBTQ+ community. During the Erie City Council meeting Wednesday morning, there was a discussion about making Erie the first sanctuary city in the Commonwealth. Due to […]
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The Recorder – Greenfield mayor names interim chief of staff
Published: 7/5/2023 5:49:57 PM Modified: 7/5/2023 5:46:44 PM GREENFIELD — Following Dani Letourneau’s departure at the end of this week, Finance Director Diana Schindler will step in as the mayor’s interim chief of staff. “Director Schindler’s extensive experience in municipal government makes her uniquely qualified to assume this role as the interim chief of staff,” […]
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