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Iowa bill would allow city councils to take charge of local libraries | #citycouncil

A new Iowa house bill would allow city councils to override decisions made by library boards. It would strike current law which requires voter approval before cities can directly make changes to their local library.Currently, local library boards of trustees set policy and oversee what books are in the library’s collection. Boards are appointed by […]

City Council

Rapid City Council eyes water utility rate hike | #citycouncil

The Rapid City Common Council delayed voting on two resolutions that could possibly raise water utility prices to give residents more time to review its content. The proposals, which would amend rates for water and water reclamation utilities, was a big discussion piece at the most recent city council meeting. Eddie Lopez is the project […]

City Council

Council to host meeting on school vendor, athletic trainer issues | #citycouncil

Baltimore City Council to host meeting on vendor, athletic trainer issues in City Schools Updated: 11:20 AM EDT Oct 30, 2023 The Baltimore City Council will host a committee meeting in November to discuss vendors receiving late payments and athletic trainer shortages in Baltimore City Public Schools, 11 News Investigates has learned. | VIDEO ABOVE: […]

Alaska

Biden signs bill to avert government shutdown, aid Ukraine | Politics | #alaska | #politics

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Alaska

Sinema took Wall Street money while killing tax on investors | National Politics | #alaska | #politics

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, the Arizona Democrat who single-handedly thwarted her party’s longtime goal of raising taxes on wealthy investors, received nearly $1 million over the past year from private equity professionals, hedge fund managers and venture capitalists whose taxes would have increased under the plan. For years, Democrats have promised to raise […]

Alabama

Abortion ruling prompts variety of reactions from states | #elections | #alabama

The U.S. Supreme Court on June 24 overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion. The ruling was expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states, although the timing of those laws taking effect varies. Some Republican-led states banned or severely limited abortion immediately, while […]

Alabama

Abortion ruling prompts variety of reactions from states | #elections | #alabama

Alabama

Abortion ruling prompts variety of reactions from states | #elections | #alabama

The U.S. Supreme Court on June 24 overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion. The ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states, although the timing of those laws taking effect varies. Some Republican-led states banned or severely limited abortion immediately, while […]

Alaska

Alaska Legislature passes bill to formally recognize tribes | National Politics | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Legislature has passed a measure to formally recognize tribes in the state. The House on Tuesday voted 37-2 to accept a Senate version of the bill that passed last week. The bill next goes to Gov. Mike Dunleavy. Supporters of the bill say it is an overdue step that […]

Alaska