Pleasanton council to discuss results of poll on potential revenue measures | News | #citycouncil
The Pleasanton City Council is set to review a presentation Tuesday on a recently conducted poll about the potential for a revenue bond measure on the ballot next year to help fund city infrastructure and capital needs. According to the staff report, while the prospect for such a measure to be successful on the ballot […]
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California school district warns teachers about planned pro-Palestinian ‘teach-in’
A school district superintendent in Northern California issued a warning to teachers planning to hold a pro-Palestinian “teach-in” this week, saying the lesson plan is not aligned with the district’s teaching protocols. Oakland Unified School District Superintendant Kyla Johnson-Trammell issued a statement on the matter without specifically calling out the organizers of the planned Wednesday […]
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Wheeling mayor proposes cash incentives for businesses losing customers during Streetscape Project
WHEELING, W.Va (WTRF) – For the last year, Wheeling has been going through massive construction as a part of the $32 million Streetscape Project. The project has now entered a phase that is causing some serious issues for downtown businesses. Several sidewalks and streets are closed or difficult to maneuver both on Main […]
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ALGOP Chairman previews Republican Primary Debate in Tuscaloosa | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama will be in the national spotlight this week as Republican presidential candidates debate Wednesday night on The University of Alabama’s campus in Tuscaloosa. Candidates have until Monday night — 48 hours ahead of the debate — to satisfy the Republican National Committee Requirements. The steeper polling and donor thresholds could […]
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Lawsuit claims new NC districts discriminate against minority voters | #elections | #alabama
A group of Black and Latino voters in North Carolina filed a lawsuit on Monday to stop the state’s newly drawn congressional districts, arguing the new maps discriminate against minority voters. The suit, filed Monday in a U.S. District Court in North Carolina against several state lawmakers and election officials, claimed the state’s General Assembly’s […]
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Arkansas Gov. Sanders leads 16 governors calling on Biden to stop Chinese government land purchases
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders led a group of 16 Republican governors in signing a letter asking for Biden administration action against China. The letter asks the administration, along with House and Senate leaders, to take steps to stop the Chinese Communist Party in its efforts to buy U.S. land. Gov. […]
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5 things to do in Anchorage this weekend | #alaska | #politics
From music to mutts, there’s plenty to see and do this weekend in Anchorage. Well, maybe mutts is a little unkind: Dogs are the stars of Dogtoberfest, a celebration of man’s best friend happening Saturday afternoon. There’s also music from guitarists, singers and more, plus the second weekend of a play about a U.S. senator […]
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California Senate lands on short succession timeline for McGuire
Atkins, who is termed out next year, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The email to staffers said further details would be released soon. McGuire’s leadership stint will be brief — no more than 2 ½ years since he’s termed out in 2026. The moderate North Coast Democrat has been quietly negotiating […]
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Baltimore City Council meeting interrupted by pro-Palestine protest | #citycouncil
A large group of pro-Palestine protesters interrupted Monday night’s Baltimore City Council meeting, causing a brief disruption to the body’s agenda. The protesters, chanting “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” “free, free Palestine,” “long live Palestine,” and “ceasefire now,” were directed out of the building by police officers shortly after the […]
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Who might run for mayor in 2025 (besides Eric Adams)?
With Mayor Eric Adams facing a growing number of controversies, investigations and criticisms, a growing number of potential challengers see an opportunity to run for mayor in 2025. Adams has already raised over $2 million in campaign funds and secured some strong support from union leaders, making him difficult to beat. But the sprawling federal […]
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