Portsmouth appoints its 4th permanent city manager in as many years – The Virginian-Pilot | #citycouncil
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- March 19, 2024
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PORTSMOUTH — The City Council has selected a new permanent city manager, marking the fourth hire in as many years. Following a closed session Monday, City Council appointed Steven Carter to the position in a 4-3 vote. Mayor Shannon Glover and council members Bill Moody and Mark Hugel voted against Carter’s appointment, saying they each […]
Read MoreCalifornia community ousts conservative school board members
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- March 19, 2024
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Parents in Southern California have voted to remove two conservative school board members after they spearheaded a policy that forcibly outs transgender students to their guardians. Members of the Orange Unified School District board voted 4-0 to enact the policy in September. It was passed at 11:30 p.m., after the three opposed members walked out […]
Read MoreD.C. Council chairman blames budget delay on mayor’s office
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- March 19, 2024
The chair of the D.C. Council on Monday canceled this week’s planned delivery and presentation of Mayor Muriel E. Bowser’s fiscal 2025 budget proposal — an unusual step that he blamed on the mayor’s administration. Typically, Bowser (D) presents her annual budget proposal at a morning meeting, which had been scheduled for Wednesday, and then […]
Read MoreCensus: Northwest Arkansas among the fastest-growing metros in US
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- March 19, 2024
Northwest Arkansas is the 18th fastest-growing metro in America. City leaders and stakeholders are preparing for more growth. ARKANSAS, USA — New Census data shows Northwest Arkansas is the 18th fastest growing metro in America with Benton and Washington counties seeing the largest population increases statewide. The population in Northwest Arkansas increased by 2.3% from 2022 to […]
Read MoreCalifornia EBT card fraud: Is chip technology coming?
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- March 19, 2024
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EBT theft has become a multimillion dollar issue for California. Many benefits recipients and taxpayers are asking when new security measures will be implemented. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Theft involving electronic benefits transfer cards, also known as EBT cards, is a major problem in California. Each month, the state deposits money on these EBT cards for […]
Read MoreMarijuana legalization in California hurting livelihood of growers
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- March 19, 2024
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Sol Spirit Farms sign Tax dollars have always been seen as one of the best parts of marijuana legalization. In a three-county region of Northern California known as the “Emerald Triangle,” the opposite effect has happened as marijuana legalization has spread across the U.S., and it’s threatening the livelihood of thousands of families. Hayfork, California, […]
Read MoreBoston City Council eying charter change to avoid another New Year’s Day inauguration | #citycouncil
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- March 19, 2024
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City Council members are sworn in by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu during a New Year’s Day ceremony at Faneuil Hall. A proposed charter change would prohibit the inauguration from falling on a federal holiday again. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald) Boston city councilors unhappy with having to work this past New Year’s Day are seeking a change […]
Read MoreNonprofit leader announces run for Hawaii County mayor against incumbent Mitch Roth
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- March 19, 2024
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A nonprofit leader plans to challenge Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth in this year’s election. Breeani Kobayashi is the second person to announce a bid against Roth. She’s the chair for the Hawaii Island United Way and vice president of Hui Kahu Malama, a nonprofit organization that addresses the county’s physician shortage. […]
Read MoreSome Arkansas hotels charging 10 times normal rates before eclipse
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- March 19, 2024
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Those looking for a hotel in Arkansas might experience some sticker shock if they plan a trip the first weekend of April. The Natural State is expecting a huge influx of visitors for the eclipse on April 8 and hotels in the path of totality are aiming to capitalize on it. […]
Read MoreLegislature fails to override governor on education mega-bill | #alaska | #politics
The Alaska Legislature, in a joint session on Monday voted 39-20, but it was one vote short of what was needed to override Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of an education bill, Senate Bill 140, that started out as an internet bill for rural Alaska, but turned into the dream of the National Education Association Alaska […]
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