Day: November 8, 2023

California

Ohio abortion vote should scare California

Ohio came through for abortion-rights supporters Tuesday night. And though to most like-minded Californians it was a distant victory on an already-decided issue in the Golden State, it’s still a hopeful sign of sanity on the national front. Right? Unfortunately, I am here to tell you why the Ohio vote should cause you consternation, if […]

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Alabama

ALGOP Chairman says Alabama is “perfect spot” for next presidential primary debate | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

FILE – Republican presidential candidates, from left, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum stand on stage before a Republican presidential primary debate hosted […]

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Alabama

Redistricting fights in these 10 states could determine which party controls the US House | #alabama | #democrats

In many of the closely watched states where action is pending, just a single seat hangs in the balance, with two notable exceptions: North Carolina and New York, where multiple seats are at stake. Republicans control the map-drawing in the Tar Heel State, while the job could fall to Democrats in New York, potentially canceling […]

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Arkansas

Arkansas Legislative Audit does not expect to complete podium review before 2024

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas legislators heard on Wednesday that the investigation into purchasing a podium would likely not be completed before next year. The Executive Committee of the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee met in its first meeting since the full committee’s October approval of an expedited audit of a $19,029.25 podium and case purchase […]

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City Council

Lorain City Council denies zoning change for proposed sober living facility | #citycouncil

Lorain City Council In a unanimous vote at Lorain City Council’s Nov. 6 meeting, council members shot down the idea of allowing a men’s sober living facility to be built in the International City. Nine Council members were present at the meeting, while at-large councilmen Mitchell Fallis and Tony Dimacchia were absent, said Council Clerk […]

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Mayor

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announces new role for MDPD Director Freddy Ramirez

MIAMI – Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez will return to the department following his medical leave in a new role, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced Wednesday.  Ramirez will serve as Senior Advisor for Policing and Transition, focused on preparing MDPD for the transition to an elected sheriff. The mayor said Ramirez will begin […]

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California

Biden Approval Under Water in California for the First Time in His Presidency

President Joe Biden has lost favor with Californians for the first time in his presidency, according to a state-wide poll released on Wednesday. Some 52 percent of Californians disapprove of the president’s job performance while 44 percent approve—a reversal from earlier this year when 57 percent approved and just 39 disapproved, UC Berkeley’s Institute of […]

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California

California men linked to Three Percenters convicted in Jan. 6 case

WASHINGTON —  Four California men linked to the Three Percenters militia movement have been convicted of charges including conspiracy and obstruction for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Erik Scott Warner, 48, of Menifee; Felipe Antonio Martinez, 50, of Lake Elsinore; Derek Kinnison, 42, of Lake Elsinore; and Ronald Mele, […]

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Alabama

Alabama’s role in the 2024 presidential election | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — The country is one year out from the 2024 presidential election, and Alabama’s primary is right around the corner. Voters in the state will head to the polls on March 5 to cast a ballot for their party’s nominee. Alabama is one of over a dozen states that’s part of Super […]

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Alabama

Donald Trump is skipping another Republican debate. Is that risky? | #elections | #alabama

MIAMI − There’s little doubt Donald Trump has benefited from skipping the Republican presidential debates − so far, at least. The price for ignoring upcoming face-offs in Iowa and New Hampshire has yet to be calculated. Though the former president plans to counterprogram Wednesday’s third debate in Miami − he has a campaign rally planned […]

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