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Johnstown mayor and community react to Intel’s delay

JOHNSTOWN, Ohio – A big economic boom is coming Ohio’s way, but news of Intel’s delay spread quickly across Licking County. What You Need To Know Intel announced a delay in the construction of its $20 Billion semiconductor plant in Licking County Despite the delay, small businesses in Johnstown have already experienced some changes from […]

Mayor

Dennis Kucinich portrait hung up

CLEVELAND — Dennis Kucinich, who served as Cleveland’s mayor from 1977 to 1979, now has his portrait hung up at City Hall. What You Need To Know Dennis Kucinich was Mayor of Cleveland from 1977 to 1979 Cleveland City Hall hung up his portrait 44 years later Kucinich’s portrait is on display for the public […]

City Council

Palestinians pack Cleveland city council for fifth time | #citycouncil

CLEVELAND — Supporters of the Palestinian community have packed the past five consecutive city council meetings in Cleveland, seeking declarations of sympathy for their community and for leaders to support an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. What You Need To Know City leaders are now considering tighter rules on public comment, which could prevent […]

City Council

Palestinian residents pack Cleveland City Council meeting | #citycouncil

CLEVELAND — In Cleveland’s city council meetings last week and Monday night, residents have used the public comment period to speak out against city leaders who have released statements in support of Israel without extending that same compassion to Palestinian constituents. What You Need To Know For the past two weeks, residents have used Cleveland […]

City Council

City council calls on Mayor Bibb for talk about gun violence | #citycouncil

CLEVELAND — Recent shootings in Cleveland have brought city leaders to a tipping point. What You Need To Know Recent shootings in Cleveland have sparked conversations about preventing gun violence Some city council members expressed frustration with the Bibb administration for a lack of communication about a plan Bibb said he is doing everything he […]

Alaska

Feds disburse $207M in grants to modernize power grid | #alaska | #politics

The triple-digit heat baking Texas is pushing demand for electricity to record levels, and to keep the power flowing during extreme weather, the Biden administration is providing tens of millions of dollars to the state — part of a $207 million total grant across nine states and three tribal nations — to improve the resiliency of […]

Alabama

Civil rights groups encouraged after redistricting decision | #elections | #alabama

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority has chiseled away at federal protections aimed at restricting racial bias in political mapmaking for years, which is why it was such a surprise earlier this month when justices ruled in favor of Black voters who challenged Alabama’s legislative lines. That case could have major implications across the […]

City Council

City Council member calls for transparency from ACS | #citycouncil

City Council member Diana Ayala, chair of the City Council’s General Welfare Committee, said Friday that the committee is demanding more transparency from the Administration for Children’s Services. The call comes one month after NY1 ran an investigative series looking into the deaths of children under the care of the administration. One of the cases […]

Alaska

Biden to sign bipartisan marriage rights bill into law | #alaska | #politics

President Joe Biden is expected to sign legislation Tuesday protecting marriage for LGBTQ+ and interracial couples, a historic move that gained support from lawmakers across the aisle and which was spurred by the Supreme Court’s decision over the summer to overturn federal abortion protections. What You Need To Know President Joe Biden is expected to […]

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Tampa mayor, Hillsborough Co. leaders discuss Ian preps

TAMPA — Hillsborough County leaders on Sunday discussed their plans for Ian, with their main message to residents: Be prepared. “We know from history that things can change on a moments notice,” Mayor Jane Castor said about the uncertain forecast. “So we are prepared here in the city of Tampa.” “We are working on every […]