Judge tentatively sides with California AG on gender ID ballot initiative
A California judge has tentatively sided with state Attorney General Rob Bonta in a dispute over the title of a proposed ballot measure that would require school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change gender identification at schools.A group backing the measure sued Bonta over the language he released, arguing it was […]
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Tesla notifies thousands in Texas and California of impending layoffs
‘Varney & Co.’ host Stuart Varney discusses whether Elon Musk’s latest technological gamble will pay off for investors. Tesla let thousands of employees in two states know it will be axing their jobs during upcoming layoffs. The notifications in California and Texas, where the electric vehicle (EV) maker has large presences, came in the form […]
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California may ban Clear from its airports with new bill – Deseret News
A new proposed bill could ban the security screening company Clear from operating at California airports. The bill, SB1372, would require Clear and other third-party vendors to “get their own dedicated security lane, separate from the one used by general travelers,” per USA Today. It would “apply to new agreements between public airports and third-party […]
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Orange City Council passes strict regulations for massage parlors | #citycouncil
This comes after a series of January raids at seven massage parlors in Orange, Bridge City and Vidor as part of investigations into human and sex trafficking. ORANGE, Texas — The Orange City Council passed an ordinance aimed at cutting down on potential human trafficking operations, that pose as massage businesses. The city council met […]
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Mayor Breed seeks to jumpstart fundraising for S.F. panda enclosure
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But first, she needs to get the Board of Supervisors to temporarily lift restrictions on City Hall officials seeking private donations. Breed announced Tuesday that she was introducing legislation to do just that, a move her office described as a pivotal step in delivering on the panda agreement she secured during her trip to China last […]
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Alabama House passes bill protecting workers’ right to secret ballot in union elections | #elections | #alabama
On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation to prohibit businesses from receiving economic development incentives if union elections are not held through a secret ballot. The bill is sponsored by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and carried in the House by House Majority Leader Brett Stadthagen (R-Hartselle). “SB231 gives the employees the opportunity […]
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Can you use online signatures to register to vote in Arkansas?
State election commissioners met today to decide whether signatures marked on a tablet or computer can be used for voter registration. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to use e-signature for pretty much everything in our daily lives, but it may no longer be an option for voter registration and ballot petition signing. […]
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California Film Commission touts $1.1 billion in economic impact from new projects
California Film Commission touts $1.1 billion in economic impact from new projects Updated: 3:12 PM PDT Apr 23, 2024 MELANIE, THANKS SO MUCH FOR THAT LIVE REPORT. A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION. 12 PRODUCTIONS ARE PROJECTED TO BRING IN MORE THAN $1.1 BILLION FOR CALIFORNIA’S ECONOMY AND EMPLOY 4500 CAST AND CREW […]
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Davenport to vote on interim city administrator agreement | #citycouncil
The Davenport City Council will consider a new agreement on Wednesday to keep Mallory Merritt as the city’s interim city administrator, while the search continues for a permanent city administrator. At-Large Ald. Jazmin Newton announced a week ago the council had come to a tentative agreement with Merritt and is expected to vote on the agreement at […]
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Mayor’s race: 7 City Council members endorse Scott’s campaign
Seven members of the Baltimore City Council have endorsed Mayor Brandon Scott in his reelection bid, including Council Vice President Sharon Green Middleton, a signal that some City Hall members will work their networks for the incumbent in the last few weeks of a competitive mayoral primary. Danielle McCray, Kristerfer Burnett, John Bullock, Ryan Dorsey, […]
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