City council cuts ties with paint company that uses prison labor | #citycouncil
The paint travelers and airport workers see on the airfield at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport will no longer come from a company that uses prison labor. ALSO READ: Charlotte City Council approves paint purchase from company that uses prison labor Channel 9 government reporter Joe Bruno first brought viewers the story back in 2021, when Mayor […]
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Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf to run for state treasurer
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 21: Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf stands in her office inside city hall on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Oakland, Calif. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group) Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has announced she’s running for California treasurer in 2026. Schaaf, who served as mayor from 2015 to 2023, aims to replace […]
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Why Visa Reforms Benefit Not Just California’s Tech Sector but the Economy Overall – GV Wire
In Summary The H-1B visa program is well-intended but flawed in its current form, largely favoring tech giants such as Meta. Without reforms, the intense demand for math, science and technology workers is hindering smaller companies and limiting competition. Apart for our first names, I don’t have much in common with GOP presidential candidate […]
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University of California considers S.F. for expansion
UC College of the Law San Francisco recently built its student housing development Academe at 198. The University of California is considering expanding its presence in San Francisco after Mayor London Breed reached out to persuade the university system to grow its footprint in the city. Lea Suzuki/The Chronicle 2023 The University of California is […]
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Saline Makes Appointments to 2024 Boards and Commissions | #citycouncil
On Monday, January 8, 2024, during its first meeting of the year, the Saline City Council appointed staff, council, and citizen representatives to serve its various positions, boards, and committees. Larry Sirls, Saline’s Director of Public Works, was officially appointed Street Administrator. As is any incorporated city or village that receives funds from the Michigan […]
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Mayor’s sloppy one-man budget dance falls flat
As City Hall trumpets the restoration of some of the mid-year budget cuts the mayor announced in November, I’ll repeat what I wrote at the time: “Almost nothing Eric Adams is doing now feels right, and none of it can be taken at face value.” The mayor insisted two months ago that he had no […]
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California takes unprecedented step forward with shipping method of the future: ‘It’s a brand-new technology’
California recently took another major leap to help reduce planet-warming pollution by pushing forward a ban on new registrations of diesel-powered trucks at its ports. The ban was to go into effect on Jan. 1, but as of early January, the California Air Resources Board was delaying enforcement of the ban pending approval of the […]
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California takes unprecedented step forward with shipping method of the future: ‘It’s a brand-new technology’
California recently took another major leap to help reduce planet-warming pollution by pushing forward a ban on new registrations of diesel-powered trucks at its ports. The ban was to go into effect on Jan. 1, but as of early January, the California Air Resources Board was delaying enforcement of the ban pending approval of the […]
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Conservative SCOTUS to Rule on Homelessness Case, With Gavin Newsom’s Support
Angle down iconAn icon in the shape of an angle pointing down. A homeless encampment sits in front of a city water and power building in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama/Getty Images The Supreme Court will weigh in on a case that could upend homelessness policy across the US. At issue is whether cities can […]
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Severe thunderstorm on Friday leaves destruction all across Hampton, Arkansas
HAMPTON, Ark. (KATV) — At about 5 a.m. Friday morning, a severe thunderstorm hit the city of Hampton, resulting in multiple homes being destroyed, power lines down, roof damage, elementary school roof damage, and the destruction of local businesses. According to Hampton city officials, there have been no reports of any injuries or causalities from […]
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