Horse Industry Drives Huge Economic Gains Across California
Edited Press Release As California grapples with a budget deficit in the tens of billions of dollars, the horse industry has grown financially for the state over the last five years; responsible for billions of dollars in economic impact and tens of thousands of jobs, according to a report released by the American Horse Council. […]
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Board Approves New Ag Education Lab Building
Arkansas Tech University will move forward with plans to construct a new agricultural education laboratory building on its Russellville campus following approval by the ATU Board of Trustees during its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 15. According to a memorandum presented to the board by Laury Fiorello, ATU vice president for administration and finance, the new […]
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Allstate hikes auto insurance premiums 30% in California
Allstate customers in the Golden State will have to pay more to insure their vehicles with the company. Company officials announced that California drivers would have to pay 30% more for vehicle insurance coverage, on average. The rate hike was approved in December, officials said during an earnings call. “This auto insurance rate approval allows […]
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Virginia Beach City Council should consider rent control to keep workers in the city – The Virginian-Pilot | #citycouncil
Rent control In its discussions on affordable housing, I’m urging the Virginia Beach City Council to take renters into account. It seems that (outside of measures that would fight homelessness, which we do desperately need) much of their priorities are focused on potential homebuyers. But how can we save up to buy a home if […]
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Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan won’t seek fourth term
Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan’s spokesperson confirms to NewsChannel 13 she is not running for reelection. Sheehan is in her third term as Albany’s 75th mayor. She’s worked to lead with a commitment to equity, and wanted to create a city of opportunity, she said. Before being mayor, she served as Albany’s treasurer. During her four-year […]
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Sample ballots for the March 5, 2024 primary election | #elections | #alabama
(WHNT) — In less than a month, voters in Alabama and all across the United States will return to the polls and participate in the 2024 primary elections. The primary and constitutional amendment election will be held on Tuesday, March 5. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. News 19 is Your […]
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Southern California mansions on cliff’s edge after landslide deemed safe to occupy
By Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times Updated: 4 hours ago Published: 4 hours ago Cliff-top houses along Scenic Drive sit close to a landslide in Dana Point, Calif., on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. The three homes affected by the recent deluge of rain across Orange County are being monitored but don’t appear to be in […]
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Arkansas Board of Corrections approves Wallace as secretary
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Thursday, the Arkansas Board of Corrections approved Lindsay Wallace to serve as the secretary for the Department of Corrections. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the selection of Wallace on Feb. 8 and credited her experience as a significant reason for the nomination. “I have a responsibility as Governor to ensure […]
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Around the District: Central Valley, California
As a community-engaged bank, the SF Fed seeks out real-time information on economic conditions by engaging with and learning from businesses, community organizations, and local leaders. These conversations are one of the many inputs into the decisions and policymaking at the Federal Reserve as we pursue our mission. Here’s a snapshot of a recent outreach visit to California’s […]
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Austin City Council begins steps to revive Blues on the Green | #citycouncil
Blues on the Green 2023 (KXAN Photo/Andy Way) AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin is moving forward with plans to try and develop a co-sponsorship process for live music events in the city, following Austin City Limits Radio’s cancellation of its 2024 Blues on the Green event. When announcing the cancellation in January, ACL […]
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