Day: December 8, 2023

Mayor

Tempe Mayor Corey Woods touts affordable housing in 2023 State of the City address at the Omni Hotel at ASU

City of Tempe Tempe Mayor Corey Woods addresses attendees at the 2023 State of the City at the Omni Hotel at ASU, Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, in Tempe, Arizona. Mayor Corey Woods gave Tempe’s annual State of the City address Friday. He highlighted the recent launch of a park rangers program and the upcoming launch […]

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Alabama

GOP Debate a “Monumental Moment” for Tuscaloosa, Alabama | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

The city of Tuscaloosa is bustling Wednesday as the University of Alabama prepares to host NewsNation’s Republican Primary Debate in Moody Music Building later this evening. The RNC has confirmed the Debate will feature New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Governor and diplomat Nikki Haley and pharmacological entrepreneur Vivek […]

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California

President Biden to visit L.A. for Hollywood fundraiser: Brace yourself for traffic headaches

President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden plan this weekend to attend a fundraiser hosted by Hollywood elites that is likely to make L.A.’s notoriously bad traffic even worse — but authorities have yet to offer advanced warning to help motorists avoid the expected road closures. The First Couple plans to address prominent donors supporting […]

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California

Bond Buyers Unfazed by California’s Alarming $68 Billion Deficit

(Bloomberg) — Municipal bond investors seem to have brushed off news that California’s budget has gone from a record surplus recently to its largest deficit ever at $68 billion. Most Read from Bloomberg An index of California bonds showed yields trading below those of top-rated debt after the state’s budget adviser said tax revenue had […]

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City Council

Virginia Beach City Council member joins field of mayoral candidates for 2024 – The Virginian-Pilot | #citycouncil

Councilmember Sabrina Wooten announced her intention to run for mayor of Virginia Beach on Friday, joining a field of three other candidates in the 2024 mayoral race. The election is Nov. 5, 2024. Wooten, 48, represents District 7 and is serving her second consecutive term on the Virginia Beach City Council. She was appointed to […]

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Mayor

Mayor Copeland invites Bartlesville residents to Town Hall meeting

Mayor Dale Copeland, representing Ward 1 on the Bartlesville City Council, invites all city residents to a Town Hall meeting scheduled for Dec. 14. The meeting is set to begin at 6 p.m. and will be hosted at Arvest Eastside, 4225 S.E. Adams Blvd. The event is an opportunity for residents to engage directly with […]

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Alabama

5 takeaways from the heated GOP debate in Alabama | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Four Republican presidential candidates traded barbs Wednesday night during a fiery GOP debate as they looked to position themselves as the best alternative to former President Trump in the primary.  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) participated in the fourth primary debate […]

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California

Former Goodwill Sacramento CEO accused of stealing from nonprofit

A former Goodwill Sacramento CEO was arrested on Thursday and is accused of stealing more than $1 million from the nonprofit organization.The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California said that a federal grand jury returned an indictment on Nov. 16 against 45-year-old Richard Alan Abrusci, who was in charge of the Goodwill […]

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Arkansas

NARMC in Harrison to Cut 3% of Workforce

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. (Photo Provided) North Arkansas Regional Medical Center of Harrison said Thursday that it will close some clinics, combine others and cut 3% of its workforce as it struggles with rising costs. The 120-bed medical center warned earlier this week that it would have to realign operations to deal […]

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California

New California laws in 2024 will increase wages, provide more sick days, and lower a rental’s security deposit

SAN FRANCISCO — The new year is bringing a host of new rights and privileges to California residents that impact how they live, work and entertain themselves. Here’s a list of new laws taking effect on Jan. 1, 2024 and beyond. WORKPLACE California’s minimum wage will increase to $15.50 an hour on January 1, 2024. […]

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