Day: October 9, 2023

California

California Masons Announce $390,000, Three-Year Grant to San Diego Unified School District

Masons of California Grant Will Support Expansion of High School College, Career Technical Education Programs Across the District California Masons Announce $390,000, Three-Year Grant to SDUSD Randy Brill, grand master of Masons in California, addresses the crowd at Madison High School in San Diego to announce a new $390,000, three-year grant to the San Diego […]

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City Council

Council members, planners to discuss ongoing initiatives at public meeting | #citycouncil

Published on October 9, 2023 No matter how you travel in Huntsville, whether taking a drive or a scenic walk, planning played a key role in the construction of streets and sidewalks. Planning also guided the development of everything from single-family homes to retail stores and restaurants. Those who enjoy seeing a show at The […]

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Mayor

Coronado Mayor on Defying State Affordable Housing Laws 

During Saturday’s Politifest, Attorney General Rob Bonta joined the live recording of the VOSD podcast and told LA Times journalist Liam Dillon that his office is on the verge of “announcing something” regarding the city of Coronado’s failure to comply with state housing laws.  Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey was one of the panelists of a […]

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Alabama

Republicans Want to Control Your Pregnancy, Not Just Your Abortion | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Nearly 1,400 prosecutions of pregnant people occurred in the 16 years leading up to Dobbs in 2022, a new Pregnancy Justice report finds. People attend a protest against abortion ban bills at the Georgia State Capitol building, on May 21, 2019 in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage / Getty Images) The war on reproductive justice wages on, […]

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California

Free condoms, cannabis cafes among slew of bills vetoed by Newsom

FILE: California Gov. Gavin Newsom talks to reporters in the spin room following the Fox Business Republican Primary Debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on Sept. 27, 2023, in Simi Valley, Calif.  Mario Tama/Getty Images The fate of hundreds of bills passed by the California Legislature was decided over the weekend. Gov. Gavin Newsom went […]

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Arkansas

ARDOT preparing for heavy traffic during the 2024 total solar eclipse

The 2024 total solar eclipse is officially six months away, and ARDOT is putting the final touches on a traffic management plan. The eclipse is scheduled for April 8, 2024. “Most of the traffic will be here on that Friday, Saturday and Sunday,” ARDOT spokesperson Dave Parker said. “People are staying in the hotels, staying […]

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California

California governor vetoes bill requiring independent panels to draw local voting districts

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have required dozens of his state’s largest cities, counties and educational districts to use independent commissions to draw voting districts, dealing a setback to “redistricting reform” advocates. “We’re frustrated, confused and deeply disappointed,” Jonathan Mehta Stein, executive director of voting rights group California Common Cause, said […]

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California

California Governor Vetoes Psychedelics Legalization Bill

California Governor Gavin Newsom last week vetoed a bill that would have legalized the personal possession and use of some psychedelics including “magic mushrooms.” Newsom vetoed the bill on Saturday and called for legislation establishing regulations for the use of psychedelic drugs. “California should immediately begin work to set up regulated treatment guidelines -replete with […]

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City Council

Florence City Council approves first reading of roundup program that could lower water bills for some | #citycouncil

FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Florence City Council voted on Monday for a roundup program that could help those who are behind on their water bills. The program would round up city and county water bills to the nearest dollar. The council voted 6-1 in favor of the program, with only Mayor Teresa Myers-Ervin voting against […]

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Mayor

Mayor Johnston announces $350,000 plan to revitalize downtown Denver

DENVER – Shakespeare in the park. Pop up restaurants. Or even a pickleball tourney with your friends – all happening in downtown Denver. That’s the hope of Mayor Mike Johnston and other city leaders who announced a plan Monday to revitalize downtown Denver after the area saw substantial loss of foot traffic at the onset […]

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