Is It Time for an Essential California Energy Code to Get A Climate Edit?
That’s because utilities worry courts will interpret the obligation to serve to mean that they must offer both gas and electricity. Stanford legal scholars wrote, “Precedent in California has not precisely outlined whether and how utilities can substitute electricity service for natural gas service.” “[The obligation to serve] is a major impediment to electrification, or […]
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Davenport City Council meeting ended early after outbursts | #citycouncil
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Disruptions at Wednesday night’s Davenport City Council meeting delayed voting on the appointment of interim City Attorney Brian Heyer and a proposed pay raise. The meeting ended early when outbursts rang out, which prompted Mayor Mike Matson to kick people out of the meeting, along with ending the public livestream. People were […]
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Mayor Henry’s city photographer reflects on capturing special moments over the years
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – In Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry’s more than 16 years in office, he attended hundreds if not thousands of events and appearances. For the last seven years, John Felts was there too, behind a camera, documenting the moments. “From groundbreakings to ribbon cuttings to visits to Coney Island, the mayor […]
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Alabama Republican lawmakers condemn World Health Organization in COVID origin debate | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
An Alabama House resolution condemning the World Health Organization (WHO) passed Thursday after it was initially delayed on a 64-28 vote. House Joint Resolution No. 113, sponsored by Rep. Mack Butler, R-Rainbow City, encourages the federal government to cease funding and supporting WHO and to reject any international health regulation regarding pandemic preparedness. “This is […]
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Biden plans to expand two national monuments in California
David McNew/Getty Images The San Gabriel Mountains National Monument is one of two monuments the Biden administration intends to expand, people familiar with the plan told CNN. CNN — President Joe Biden plans to expand two national monuments in California – one, a mountainous wilderness area east of Los Angeles, and another with tree-covered rolling […]
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Arkansas fiscal session: Advocates call for budget that ‘puts people first’
Arkansas lawmakers gathering in Little Rock for the fiscal session should seek to increase the state’s investments in areas like preschool and disability services, advocates said Thursday morning during a news conference at the state Capitol. “As the fiscal session kicks off, as our legislators convene here to engage in the work of making vital […]
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California lawmakers vote to reduce deficit by $17 billion – NBC Bay Area
California lawmakers don’t know for sure how big their budget deficit is, but on Thursday they decided it’s big enough to go ahead and reduce spending by about $17 billion. The vote represents a preemptive strike from Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is trying to get ahead of a stubborn shortfall that has been increasing […]
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Los Angeles Chargers to Hold NFL Draft “Pub Crawl” Across Southern California
Current players & Legends set to visit local establishments hosting Chargers NFL Draft watch parties from El Segundo to Ocean Beach and everywhere in between. The Los Angeles Chargers “Pub Crawl” is set for Day 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25 and spans more than 120 miles across Southern California. Featuring […]
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New York City Council Approves $780 Million Stadium For NYCFC | #citycouncil
Topline New York City Football Club will eventually have its own venue to call home after the New York City Council approved a Queens-based development project that will provide the soccer team with a 25,000-seat soccer stadium. Yankee Stadium is one of the stadiums NYCFC has played its home games in.(Photo by Ira L. Black […]
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Plattsburgh Mayor Chris Rosenquest explains why he’s running for the city’s Ward 3 seat
TWO MONTHS AGO… PLATTSBURGH MAYOR CHRIS ROSENQUEST ANNOUNCED HE WASN’T SEEKING A 2-ND TERM AS MAYOR. WANTING TO SPEND MORE TIME WITH THIS FAMILY. ROSENQUEST HAS NOW CONFIRMED TO US…THAT HE WANTS TO CONTINUE SERVING IN CITY POLITICS. ON THE CITY’S COMMON COUNCIL. NBC5’S BENNY NEZAJ JOINS US LIVE TO TELL US WHAT HIS PLANS […]
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