Oakland Museum of California workers announce plans to unionize
By AFSCME Council 57 · Friday, February 23, 2024 OAKLAND, Calif. – Workers at the Oakland Museum of California launched their campaign to unionize their workplace on Wednesday. A group of museum workers are organizing as Oakland Museum of California Workers United (OMCAWU) and seek to unite through AFSCME Council […]
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Trussville City Council passes resolution that aims to increase school funding | #citycouncil
By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville City Council unanimously approved a resolution during Thursday’s meeting that paves the way for a potential millage rate increase, with voter approval, to fund school projects. Trussville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Patrick Martin proposed the 12.9 millage rate increase during his State of the Schools address […]
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Opinion | Does blame for crime belong with the D.C. Council?
It’s true that no D.C. Council member has been successfully recalled in 50 years of home rule. But that ought to be small comfort to Charles Allen (D-Ward 6) and Brianne K. Nadeau (D-Ward 1), who are facing efforts to remove them. D.C. voters have ousted elected officials before. A successful recall occurred in 2012 […]
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Trump calls on Alabama to protect IVF treatment after court ruling | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
By Lisa Lambert BBC News, Washington 23 February 2024, 20:55 GMT Updated 1 hour ago Image caption, The former president, 77, called on Alabama lawmakers to “act quickly” to protect IVF Donald Trump has said he supports the availability of IVF treatment, joining a growing number of Republicans who are seeking to distance themselves from […]
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ADH shares health safety concerns during solar eclipse
ARKANSAS, USA — In a report sent out by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, doctors across the state are asked to be aware of issues stemming from the massive influx of travelers coming to the Natural State to witness the Great American Solar Eclipse. On April 8, 2024, the […]
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New bill to end daylight saving time switch in California differs from previous efforts in one key way
One of the best modern functions of a clock is the elimination of the “tick-tock” sound, which has haunted insomniacs for centuries. (FOX40.com) — At least two lawmakers in the California State Legislature are making another effort to end the annual Daylight Saving Time switch 6 years after voters in the state approved Proposition 7, […]
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Why do we elect local judges?- CalMatters
In summary Of all the races on your ballot, the least information is often available on local judges. Here are some ways to find out more about these candidates. When you’re voting for a state legislator or a state officer like the governor, you can evaluate them based on their voting record, policy positions and […]
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City Council votes 5-2 to part ways with city manager | #citycouncil
MOUNT DORA — The Mount Dora City Council voted 5-2 during its Feb. 20 meeting to accept the resignation of City Manager Patrick Comiskey. Council members John Cataldo and Dennis Dawson casted the dissenting votes. Lawyers from both sides negotiated the “voluntary agreement” between the manager and the city, which was signed beforehand by Comiskey. […]
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Senior Philly officials to return to full time in-office work – NBC10 Philadelphia
Senior city officials will return to working in the office full time starting next month, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Friday. In a memo obtained by NBC10, Parker said it was part of the plan for the city’s entire workforce to return to “full-time in-office presence.” “In alignment with the City’s organizational goals and priorities, […]
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Trump comes out against Alabama IVF ruling as national Republicans scramble for distance | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Former President Donald Trump called on Alabama lawmakers Friday to “find an immediate solution” to remedy a state Supreme Court ruling that threatened the availability of in vitro fertilization, and national Republicans running for Congress sought to distance themselves from the Alabama decision as well. In a post to his social media site, Truth Social, Trump said […]
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