Mark Lowery, Arkansas treasurer and former legislator who sponsored voter ID law, has died at age 66
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Mark Lowery, Arkansas’ treasurer and a former legislator who sponsored the state’s voter ID law, has died from complications from a stroke, his office said. He was 66. Lowery’s office said the former state lawmaker died Wednesday morning at a Little Rock hospital. Lowery experienced two strokes over the past […]
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Once growing rapidly, state population projected to remain the same through 2060 – Santa Cruz Sentinel
After adding residents for nearly its entire history, California can expect its population to remain roughly the same through 2060, new projections show, in a trend that would upend previous predictions and threaten the Golden State’s status as an economic powerhouse. The forecast from the state’s finance department comes on the heels of three years […]
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Opinion: They are the Burbank City Council, Not the Rancho Area Council | #citycouncil
It’s just my opinion… On Tuesday night, the Burbank City Council had to make a hard decision, which was not a popular decision. Once again, SB-35 is at the heart of the problem. Another developer has come into Burbank and forced the city’s hand. When it comes to an SB-35 project, or Senate Bill 35, […]
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“Strong mayor” ballot initiative, backed by Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman, clears first signature hurdle
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman speaks during a news conference announcing the firing of Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson at the Aurora Municipal Center on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. An effort led by Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman asking voters to make a change to the city’s charter to give the mayor more power is one step […]
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Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 7.26.23
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: David Maldonado, of Roseville, has been appointed Deputy Chief of Strategic Communications and External Affairs at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Maldonado has served as Deputy Chief of the Office of External Affairs at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation since 2020, […]
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Colleagues speak on impact of Arkansas State Treasurer Mark Lowery following unexpected death
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – It is a sad day for Arkansas politics, following the news of State Treasurer Mark Lowery’s unexpected death. Lowery had just been sworn in as Treasurer in January of this year. His office announced his death Wednesday morning, just one day after announcing his retirement. The press release said Lowery had […]
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Detroit can ignore council, raze former Chinatown building: city attorney | #citycouncil
Less than 24 hours after Detroit City Council approved delaying the demolition of a blighted building in the city’s former Chinatown, the city’s corporation counsel issued a legal opinion that the building must be torn down. “Without proper designation as an historic district, the City must proceed with addressing blight in the interest of public […]
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Vandalism draws ire of neighbors who want mayor to tackle crime, homelessness
DENVER — Neighbors who live near Dailey Park in the Baker neighborhood say they are constantly dealing with homeless issues and other crime, and told Denver7 Wednesday they are ready for a new direction under Mayor Mike Johnston to address the growing crisis. Graffiti showed up overnight all around the park, just the latest in […]
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‘Not such a bad idea’ | #elections | #alabama
Former President Donald Trump is urging supporters to take advantage of early voting, mail-in voting, and ballot collecting, embracing the activities he claimed were abused by Democrats in the 2020 election. In an email Wednesday, the Trump campaign shared a link to an article on Breitbart that quoted the former president telling his GOP backers […]
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Governor Sanders Selects Tacos 4 Life as Arkansas’ July Business of the Month – Arkansas Governor
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that Tacos 4 Life is Arkansas’ July Business of the Month. “Tacos 4 Life is doing everything we could ask from our Arkansas business leaders: creating jobs, investing in communities, and making a difference in lives across the world. I’m honored to award them with July’s Business […]
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