California’s new 2024 laws remove ‘retarded’ and ‘addict’ from official terminology – NBC Bay Area
Two bills signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom this year will remove outdated terminology in state law language for certain classes of people beginning in January. Assembly Bill 248, also known as the Dignity for All Act, removes the words and phrases “mentally retarded persons,” “mentally retarded children,” “retardation” and “handicap” from existing laws to eliminate […]
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Erie City Council set to vote Wednesday to fill vacant seat | #citycouncil
The vacant seat on Erie City Council could soon be filled by current City Councilman Mel Witherspoon. City council will soon vote to appoint a new member to fill the two-year vacant seat, after opening a public application earlier this month. Erie City Council passes 2024 budget There’s now a resolution on Wednesday’s agenda to […]
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Lanigan Sworn In as New Mayor of Rome | News
ROME, NY — A new chapter in Rome politics began Saturday, with the swearing in of new Rome mayor Jeffrey Lanigan, and the Rome common council. The swearing in ceremonies took place at the Rome Capital Theatre. With his wife Melissa, and son Connor at his side, Lanigan was sworn in by Rome City Court […]
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ARKANSAS A-Z: Noted scholar, son of former slaves, grew up in Arkansas | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
William Pickens, who became a nationally known orator, scholar, journalist and essayist, was born in South Carolina but spent his formative years in Arkansas, living in Woodruff County and Argenta (now North Little Rock). Pickens was born near Pendleton in Anderson County, S.C., on Jan. 15, 1881. He was the sixth of 10 children born […]
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Ed Flynn reflects on leading Boston City Council during ‘challenging’ time | #citycouncil
Ed Flynn wraps up his two-year term as Boston City Council president this weekend. (Libby O’Neill/Boston Herald) Outgoing Boston City Council President Ed Flynn said he was forced to make difficult decisions as part of his efforts to provide positive leadership during a tumultuous two-year period for a body tarred by its ethical and legal […]
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Mayor Edmondson looks to 2024 – LaGrange Daily News
Mayor Edmondson looks to 2024 Published 5:09 pm Saturday, December 30, 2023 Mayor Wille Edmondson hosted the inaugural Mayors Christmas Ball on Dec. 9 at the new Oakfuskee Conservation Center. — Alex Amos | Daily News Looking back on a year in LaGrange that wasn’t particularly easy, especially in his first year as mayor, Willie […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls for ‘Tax Revolt’ in California
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican, called for a “tax revolt” in California on Saturday after the state said it will offer free health care to undocumented immigrants in the new year. Starting on Monday, approximately 700,000 undocumented immigrants between the ages of 26 and 49 will qualify for full health coverage under Medi-Cal, […]
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US appeal court allows California to bar guns in most public places
A federal appeal court on Saturday cleared the way for a California law that bans the carrying of guns in most public places to take effect at the start of 2024, as the panel put on hold a judge’s ruling declaring the measure unconstitutional. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals suspended a December 20 […]
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Troy’s new City Council is sworn in and ready to serve – Troy Record | #citycouncil
From left to right: Katie Spain McLaren (3), City Council President Sue Steele and Aaron Vera (4).(Erica Bouska – MediaNews Group) TROY, N.Y. — The Troy City Council is officially sworn in and ready to serve the community. On Thursday and Friday, both parties’ members were sworn in; four Republican representatives, two Democratic representatives and […]
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North Charleston SC Mayor Keith Summey’s lasting legacy | Editorials
As he officially leaves office Tuesday, North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey deserves our region’s appreciation and gratitude for almost three decades of steady leadership that transformed a young, challenged city into a mature, bustling one. His election in 1994 instantly stabilized governance inside a City Hall in upheaval after the tumultuous tenure of Mayor Bobby […]
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