Day: November 29, 2023

California

Newsom DeSantis debate: What time and how to watch

Govs. Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis will take the stage in Georgia on Thursday evening for a one-of-a-kind debate pitting California against Florida. The televised event will highlight the different styles of governance of the two coastal states, which are politically distinctive. Democrats’ leadership of California will be contrasted with increasingly conservative Florida, where Republicans […]

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City Council

Lynchburg City Council under fire, leading to censure of councilman | #citycouncil

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg City Council is in the hot seat once again, after Councilman Marty Misjuns was censured during Tuesday night’s meeting. This comes after several citizens spoke, calling for his removal. ”Councilman Misjuns is not just wasting our time and our attention, but actively looking to harm our community by sowing hate and […]

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Mayor

Former Kansas City mayor Richard Berkley passes dies

Richard ‘Dick’ Berkley, the longest serving mayor in Kansas City’s history, dies Updated: 5:27 PM CST Nov 29, 2023 Richard “Dick” Berkley, who served as mayor of Kansas City for 12 years, died on Wednesday. Berkley was the Mayor of Kansas City from 1979 to 1991.He served as a council member for a decade before […]

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Alabama

GOP senators blast Voice of America for Hamas ‘militants’ terminology | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save Three days after Hamas rampaged through southern Israel, an editor at Voice of America offered some lexical guidance in a staff-wide email: Avoid calling the perpetrators “terrorists.” The Oct. 7 Hamas attack, which killed around 1,200 people in Israel and claimed some 240 hostages, could […]

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Alabama

Trump is Hitler? Why that dangerous talk for Democrats | #elections | #alabama

If one person could destroy our democracy — destroy our nation — what would you be prepared to do to stop him? The Democrats hope you will vote. But that’s channeling fear in constructive ways. And if there’s anything we know about modern America, it’s filled with people who will express their fear in destructive […]

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California

California State Parks Opens Application Period for Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Grants

For Immediate Release: 11/29/2023 California State Parks Opens Application Period for Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Grants Contact: Newsroom@parks.ca.gov Up to $15 million may be requested for projects that acquire, renovate or develop parks in disadvantaged communities   California State Parks is now accepting applications from public entities to provide outdoor recreational experiences to their communities through the federal […]

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Arkansas

Like a Mallet, Bobby Petrino Hammers Home Point About Coming Back to Hogs

photo credit: Craven Whitlow FAYETTEVILLE — Bobby Petrino is returning to Arkansas. Nearly 13 years after his fall from grace, the 62-year-old is nearing a deal to become the Razorbacks’ new offensive coordinator, according to multiple reports. He seemingly confirmed the news Tuesday night by sharing a video of his granddaughter calling the Hogs, plus […]

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Alaska

At NORAD, booze and national security make a troubling mix | #alaska | #politics

WASHINGTON – The email arrived in the middle of a workday: Are you thirsty? What followed was an afternoon drink at the “John Wayne Saloon,” an invitation-only tavern operating unknown to senior commanders inside the headquarters of the U.S military command center and base critical to defending the homeland and keeping Americans safe. The North […]

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California

CDFW News | CDFW Takes Steps to Return Land to California Tribe

CDFW Takes Steps to Return Land to California Tribe After years of discussion, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will transfer 40+ acres of the historic Mount Whitney Fish Hatchery in Inyo County to the Fort Independence Indian Community, which is recognized as one distinct separate tribal government of the four Owens Valley […]

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City Council

Resumes for vacant Parkersburg City Council seat sought | News, Sports, Jobs | #citycouncil

PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Republican Executive Committee, via the Parkersburg City Republican Committee, is accepting resumes for the vacant District 9 City Council seat. All applicants must show their address so the committee may verify they live in the district. Resumes must be received by the committee no later than Tuesday, Dec. 5. Interested […]

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