Day: October 22, 2023

Alabama

Alabama Rep. Gary Palmer running for House speaker | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (Hoover) is one of nine Republicans running for House speaker. Alabama’s sixth congressional district representative released a statement Sunday announcing his bid for the position. Palmer was first elected to the House in 2014 and is the chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee. According to CBS […]

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City Council

Garden Grove City Council Meeting – Voice of OC | #citycouncil

The Garden Grove City Council generally meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. This meeting schedule can change, particularly in months with national holidays, so be sure to check the status of a meeting at the agenda link below. Make sure to check the agency’s website also for the latest protocols on […]

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California

With Wildfires Growing, California Writes New Rules On Where To Plant Shrubs

Keep up with LAist. If you’re enjoying this article, you’ll love our daily morning newsletter, How To LA. Every weekday, you’ll get fresh, community-driven stories that catch you up with our independent local news. In most neighborhoods, houses are hugged by greenery – flowers surround the front steps, large shrubs screen the windows. But in […]

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Mayor

Denver residents can weigh in on mayor’s proposed budget in public hearing

DENVER — Denver’s city council will hold a public hearing on Monday to give citizens a chance to weigh in on the mayor’s proposed budget for next year. Despite the mayor’s record spending proposals, some say his budget falls short in some areas. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s proposed general fund budget calls for spending $1.7 […]

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City Council

Springfield’s at-large City Council candidates discuss platforms at forum | #citycouncil

SPRINGFIELD — The 10 candidates running for City Council pledged to work to attract more businesses, prevent tax increases, improve traffic safety and communicate better with constituents. Members of four neighborhood councils joined together Wednesday to sponsor a forum to help voters learn more about the positions of the 10 at-large candidates for City Council. […]

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California

Terrifying moment huge swarm of goons – including man in PENNYWISE mask

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office released footage of a mob looting a 7-Eleven on October 8 They are asking for help identifying the criminals and believe several of them are from the Bay Area California has seen an uptick in smash-and-grab robberies this year while battling growing homelessness  California police have released disturbing video showing […]

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Mayor

Northside, Southside students quiz Mayor McGill about city services, needs

Fort Smith Mayor George McGill touted the many merits of Fort Smith during a “Focus on the Future: A Heart-to-Heart Conversation” with high school and college students at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. McGill told around 100 students, mostly seniors from Northside and Southside high schools, that he understood the desire to go […]

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Alabama

Alabama’s Gary Palmer joins race to become Speaker of the House | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, along with nine other republicans, officially announced his candidacy for House speaker. This comes after Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio didn’t get enough votes to secure the spot after three rounds of failed voting. Palmer previously supported Jim Jordan for speaker. Noon on Sunday was the deadline for candidates to announce […]

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Alabama

Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana redistricting case creates uncertainty | #elections | #alabama

The U.S. Supreme Court this week created an uncertain outlook for Louisiana’s congressional races next year, deciding to let a lawsuit against the state’s new district maps run its course.  Justices declined to intervene on an unusual ruling from a federal appeals court last month that paused the drawing of new district boundaries to give […]

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City Council

Letter-to-Editor: Riaz Khan is a gem on Mukilteo City Council | #citycouncil

Riaz Khan is of man of great courage, conviction, and principle. I have known Riaz for years, since we were both candidates for city council in our respective cities in 2019. Even back then, I was greatly impressed by Riaz’s activism on behalf of the community in Mukilteo, including advocating for the building of the […]

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