St. Paul City Council votes to cut number of tobacco licenses, ban tobacco vending machines | #citycouncil
The St. Paul City Council voted Wednesday to further restrict tobacco sales across the city. The council unanimously passed an ordinance that would remove tobacco vending machines in the city and reduce the amount of tobacco shop licenses. If approved by Mayor Melvin Carter, the ordinance will lower the number of available tobacco shop licenses […]
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Alaska Supreme Court explains ruling against redistricting board’s alleged gerrymandering | #alaska | #politics
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – The Alaska Supreme Court is showing its might in efforts to keep partisan politics out of the redistricting process. For the second time in a little more than a year, the highest court in Alaska concluded that proposed redistricting maps in Eagle River and South Anchorage are unconstitutional, ruling Friday that […]
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Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla to challenge Rep. Rob Menendez for House seat – NBC New York
What to Know Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla announced he is running for Congress, looking to unseat Democratic Rep. Rob Menendez — the son of indicted Sen. Bob Menendez, who faces a federal bribery investigation Several prominent Democrats in Hudson County are supporting the incumbent congressman The challenge for the junior Menendez comes as his father […]
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Alabama Public Radio previews Tuscaloosa’s GOP Debate on NPR. Here’s what to look for… | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
The number of candidates on stage is shrinking, but the fundamentals of Wednesday’s Republican presidential debate may be familiar to anyone who has watched the previous three meetings. APR news previewed the event nationally for NPR on “All Things Considered” and “Weekend Edition Sunday.” Links to both stories are at the bottom of this article. […]
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Georgia transfer LB sees familiar faces during Arkansas visit | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Georgia transfer linebacker Xavian Sorey Jr. was able to reunite with some familiar faces during his official visit to Arkansas. Sorey, 6-3 and 220 pounds, arrived in Fayetteville late Tuesday morning and left around noon Wednesday. “It went good,” Sorey said. “I got to see the coaches and all, so everything went good.” On3.com’s industry […]
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House Republicans vote for Biden impeachment inquiry
WASHINGTON — House Republicans on Wednesday voted to formalize an impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden, intensifying their investigation into unproven allegations that the president benefited from his son’s overseas business dealings. The vote is a formality, but it puts the House GOP — including vulnerable California members who face competitive reelection contests next year — on […]
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California gas tax revenue will drop by $6 billion, threatening roads
In summary As the state battles climate change and Californians drive fewer gas-powered cars, tax revenue will drop substantially, according to a new state analysis. EV fees will make up only part of the transportation shortfall so lawmakers need new funding options. California’s funding from gas taxes will drop by nearly $6 billion in the […]
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Special Monterey City Council meeting on hotel project – Monterey Herald | #citycouncil
An artist’s rendering of what the planned 42-room Avid Hotel will look like. (Courtesy city of Monterey) The Monterey City Council is holding a special meeting Friday at 2 p.m. to approve or deny Avid Hotel, a project that has been in the works for more than two years. A public hearing will be held […]
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Former Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon loses her battle with cancer
BY FREDA MIKLINGOVERNMENTAL REPORTER Cathy Noon, former Centennial mayor, lost her 5 1/2-year battle with pancreatic cancer on the morning of December 11. Elected Mayor of Centennial in November 2009 after working for years to form and organize the city, she held that position until January 2018 when she stepped down due to term limits. […]
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GOP debate moderators will try to push candidates to attack Trump | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Four candidates — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy — are set to take the stage at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday night. So far, not one has made a serious dent in Trump’s seemingly indestructible lead […]
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