Newsom won’t sign proposed ban on tackle football for kids under 12 – NBC Bay Area
California will not ban tackle football for children under 12 after Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom publicly promised he would not sign the bill if it were to reach his desk, blocking a proposal that had become a proxy for parental rights in a presidential election year. “I will not sign legislation that bans youth tackle […]
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If Sanders knows how much school vouchers will cost taxpayers, she’s not telling
All journalist Roby Brock wants is the year-three budget amount on those Education Freedom Accounts, arguably the most controversial part of the Arkansas LEARNS Act. “Education Freedom Account” is just another name for a voucher toward private, church or home school expenses, and starting in the 2025-2026 school year, every Arkansas student will be eligible […]
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Ban on youth tackle football in California not moving forward
FRESNO, Calif. — A bill proposed by California lawmakers that would have banned tackle football for kids under 12 will not be moving forward. The video above is from an earlier story and will be updated. The bill’s author, Sacramento Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, confirmed the bill will no longer be moving forward in California legislature. […]
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Billionaire backers of new California city reveal map and details of proposed development
“We think Solano County has the potential to be an amazing success story in California at a time when California badly needs a win, to stick it to all of the other states,” said Sramek, who was born in the Czech Republic and now lives in Solano County. Get Trendlines A business newsletter from Globe […]
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Heber City Council to host annual retreat, discuss priorities for 2024 | #citycouncil
Heber City Council will hold two meetings to discuss government priorities and budget goals for 2024. They will meet Thursday evening, Jan. 18 and Saturday, Jan. 20 through mid-afternoon. On Thursday evening, city leaders will finalize the 2024 budget and discuss policy priorities. Those include the city’s short term rental policy and the Heber Valley […]
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Crystal Springs water tanks dangerously low, mayor calling on residents to conserve water
Crystal Springs water tanks dangerously low, mayor calling on residents to conserve water Updated: 4:51 PM CST Jan 17, 2024 The mayor of Crystal Springs is calling on all of her residents to conserve water as much as they can due to dangerously low levels in their water tank. Mayor Sally Garland said city crews […]
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ACHI President Pens Column on the Future of Health Care in Arkansas
We are only beginning to see the potential of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual care to transform health care in our state, ACHI President and CEO Dr. Joe Thompson writes in his latest column for the Healthcare Journal of Arkansas. Reflecting on two symposia ACHI hosted late last year, Thompson shares three […]
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New species of lamprey fish documented in California
This article has been reviewed according to Science X’s editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content’s credibility: fact-checked trusted source proofread Ok! A Pacific lamprey rests in a river. Credit: Jeremy Monroe, Fresh Waters Illustrated × close A Pacific lamprey rests in a river. Credit: Jeremy Monroe, Fresh Waters […]
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California governor appoints new data and innovation director
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday appointed Jeff Marino, who most recently served as deputy director for strategy at the California Office of Data and Innovation, as the young office’s newest director. Marino replaces Jared Johnson, who’d been serving as interim director after the departure of the agency’s previous director, Nolwenn Godard. Marino has also worked […]
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Mike Mannino makes low-budget Clearwater City Council contest a more expensive prospect | #citycouncil
Mike Mannino, a candidate for Clearwater City Council, Seat 3, is flipping the script on hyperlocal politicking. These races are typically sleepy endeavors that attract limited cash. But Mannino has raked in more than $22,000 for his campaign. It doesn’t sound like much during an election cycle where finance reports often enter six figures quickly, […]
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