Sterling Heights planners send controversial PUD to City Council for final decision – Macomb Daily | #citycouncil
The Sterling Square development would be located immediately to the west of the Red Run Plaza on 15 Mile Road, west of Schoenherr. It would wrap around the existing development in an “L”-shaped pattern. (MITCH HOTTS — THE MACOMB DAILY) Questions are being raised about the foundation of a proposed mixed-use development planned for the […]
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California state park campsites reservation bill passes legislature; heads to Governor Newsom’s desk
A grey tent and teardrop camper on a campsite in a California Redwood forest. SAN DIEGO (KSWB) — A bill that would make it easier for campers to reserve a campsite in California state parks is headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law after it passed through the legislature with unanimous support. […]
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PIX Panel reacts to mayor’s harsh words for federal government
Dan Mannarino and Henry Rosoff 2 mins ago NEW YORK (PIX11) — PIX11 political reporter Henry Rosoff and Chris Sommerfeldt, a reporter with The Daily News discuss Mayor Adams’ harsh words to the federal government and the legal battles surrounding the migrants after Staten Island leaders said they are taking the city to court over a […]
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California Governor to Sign Landmark Climate Disclosure Bill
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California said on Sunday that he would sign a landmark climate bill that passed the state’s legislature last week requiring major companies to publicly disclose their greenhouse gas emissions, a move with national and global repercussions. The new law will require about 5,000 companies to report the amount of greenhouse gas […]
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will sign climate-focused transparency laws for big business
NEW YORK — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Sunday that he plans to sign into law a pair of climate-focused bills intended to force major corporations to be more transparent about greenhouse gas emissions and the financial risks stemming from global warming. Newsom’s announcement came during an out-of-state trip to New York’s Climate Week, where world […]
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City Council Members Elected in Districts 3 and 4 Next Year Will Serve Only Two-Year Terms | #citycouncil
Next fall, Portland voters will elect 12 new city councilors to lead the city. Here’s a funny wrinkle, however: Candidates running for six of those 12 seats will receive only a two-year term, while the other six secure a full four years. That’s because the city wants to ensure that City Council elections are staggered […]
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A new charter, a new mayor present new questions for voters
Ethan Seltzer Seltzer is an emeritus professor of urban studies and planning at Portland State University. He lives in Portland. Portland has a new city charter determining how Portland will be governed. Big changes are coming to our city, and the roles that our elected leaders will play. Make no mistake: the transition from our […]
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Black voters wait for new voting maps after Supreme Court ruling – NBC4 Washington | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
The Supreme Court’s decision siding with Black voters in an Alabama redistricting case gave Democrats and voting rights activists a surprising opportunity before the 2024 elections. New congressional maps would have to include more districts in Alabama and potentially other states where Black voters would have a better chance of electing someone of their choice, […]
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California looks toward renewable future amid contentious power plant decisions
California officials have garnered criticism in recent months over their decisions to prolong the lifespans of natural gas and nuclear facilities despite the state’s pledges to shift to cleaner energy. Lawmakers have argued the moves are part of a critical balancing act between California’s ambitious renewable energy goals and the need to keep homes heated and powered. But many scientists and environmental […]
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Here’s what California lawmakers passed in 2023
Updated Sept. 15, 8:08 a.m. The California Legislature ended its 2023 session Thursday night, wrapping a nine-month period during which state lawmakers debated and passed hundreds of bills. This session was the first for a wave of new lawmakers and saw changes in top leadership: A new Speaker, Robert Rivas (D-Hollister), took over in the […]
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