Calumet City aldermen propose taking back mayor’s credit card
Thousands of dollars in charges made on Calumet City’s municipal credit card that aldermen say could not be fully explained by Mayor Thaddeus Jones led aldermen Tuesday to recommend policy changes, including taking away Jones’ access to the card. Aldermen in April asked Jones to provide more information about a series of charges that showed […]
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Will California Voters Decide Tax Limits in November? It’s Up to the Supreme Court | Lost Coast Outpost
The California Supreme Court will decide in the coming weeks whether to remove a sweeping anti-tax measure from the November ballot, blocking an effort to increase the requirements for implementing taxes, fees and other government charges in the state before voters have a chance to weigh in. Gov. Gavin Newsom, the Legislature and others sued […]
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After bipartisan education bill passes Senate, Gov. Dunleavy says it ‘falls far short’ | #alaska | #politics
Sen. Shelley Hughes gives comments Monday. The Alaska Senate approved a bipartisan education bill on an 18-1 vote on February 26, 2024, in Juneau. (Marc Lester/ADN) JUNEAU — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy cast doubt on an education package that overwhelmingly passed through the Legislature on Monday, issuing a statement on social media that said the […]
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Will limit measure make the ballot?
In summary The California Supreme Court will decide in the coming weeks whether to kick a measure off the November ballot that would make it more difficult to raise taxes. The case pits Democratic leaders and unions against business and taxpayer groups. The California Supreme Court will decide in the coming weeks whether to remove […]
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Johnny Cash, civil rights leader Daisy Bates to replace Arkansas statues at the US Capitol
CNN — The US Capitol will soon officially welcome two new, iconic figures. A statue of Daisy Bates, a civil rights journalist and activist who is perhaps best known for her role as a mentor to the Little Rock Nine – a group of Black students who were the first to desegregate schools and break […]
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California’s Cap-and-Trade Program Funds $28 Billion in Climate Investments Over Last Decade
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California’s cap-and-trade program has funded $28 billion in climate investments – delivering more than half a million projects across the state, supporting 30,000 jobs and cutting millions of tons of carbon emissions. SACRAMENTO – In just 10 years, California’s climate investments have wiped out emissions equivalent to taking 80% of […]
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Tyler City Council approves $3.2M for asphalt improvements | #citycouncil
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Tyler City Council voted on Wednesday to approve more than $3.2 million to contract improvements for asphalt and street pavement. Downtown Longview roads to close for parking garage construction According to the City of Tyler, the contract with Reynolds and Kay LTD totaling $3,203,701 is a part of their 2024 […]
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Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown proposes delay for Community Safety Levy
According to the mayor’s office, for a median priced home in Spokane, this would equate to an increase of $30 every month. SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown and the City Council proposed their intent to extend the deadline for the proposed Community Safety Levy. In a press release, Brown said the decision came […]
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SG Homecare Acquires Western Drug Medical Supply, Creating Southern California’s Home Care Powerhouse
TUSTIN, Calif., May 08, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SG Homecare, Inc., a leading provider of in-home medical equipment and supplies, announced today the acquisition of Western Drug Medical Supply. This strategic move unites two industry leaders, creating a platform to dramatically scale a leading force in Southern California’s homecare market. The combined entity boasts: Over $150 million in […]
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Arkansas cannot prevent 2 teachers from discussing critical race theory in classroom, judge rules
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A federal judge has ruled Arkansas cannot prevent two high school teachers from discussing critical race theory in the classroom, but he stopped short of more broadly blocking the state from enforcing its ban on “indoctrination” in public schools. U.S. District Judge Lee Rudofsky issued a narrow preliminary injunction Tuesday evening […]
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