As Mariposa Plaza set for makeover, Fresno mayor reveals more plans for downtown
Once the central public square of downtown Fresno, Mariposa Plaza is finally getting a long-awaited makeover. City leaders broke ground Thursday afternoon on an over $4 million project to awaken the plaza on Fulton and Mariposa Streets, just a block from the future high-speed-rail station, as the premiere public space for downtown residents and visitors. […]
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Dunleavy proposal could give Alaska companies tax breaks if they spend money on worker housing and child care | #alaska | #politics
The Alaska State Capitol in downtown Juneau. (Emily Mesner / ADN archives) Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Monday introduced a proposal that would allow Alaska’s private businesses to reduce their state income tax liability in exchange for providing their employees assistance in paying for child care, energy bills, housing and food. The measure could eventually cost […]
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LA City Council approves resources to address vacant, tagged development – NBC Los Angeles | #citycouncil
The Los Angeles City Council on Friday approved a motion aimed at addressing an abandoned luxury skyscraper development in downtown after more than 25 floors were tagged with spray paint. Council members voted 14-0 to instruct city departments to begin an abatement process to secure the site and restore the sidewalks should the property owners […]
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Bill to protect LGBTQ+ people in Alaska moves forward | #alaska | #politics
The Alaska State Capitol in downtown Juneau, photographed on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. (Emily Mesner / ADN) Support from LGBTQ advocates, a famous Alaska musician and at least one Republican propelled a measure to add protections for LGBTQ+ people in Alaska out of the House Labor and Commerce Committee on Monday. Versions of the bill […]
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Alaska Permanent Fund’s board votes to conceal CEO’s performance evaluations from the public | #alaska | #politics
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation offices in downtown Juneau, photographed on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. (Emily Mesner / ADN) JUNEAU — The Alaska Permanent Fund’s board of trustees voted unanimously Wednesday to amend its charter to shield the executive director’s annual performance review from public view. The policy change comes just over two years after […]
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Omaha mayor reacts to fire at homeless encampment
Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert addressed the topic of homelessness after a tent went up in flames in the Old Market. A man barely escaped the fire near 13th and Howard Wednesday night.It’s the same encampment neighbors voiced their concerns about last week.KETV Newswatch 7 caught up with Stothert after her town hall Thursday night. She […]
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Thomasville neighbors concerned with latest city council proposal | #citycouncil
The city is deliberating on whether to use a downtown building, with a 5 year lease, as a temporary office space. Thomasville residents are concerned about where the money to pay for this will come from and taking away commercial real estate from downtown. Check out the video above to find out what residents had […]
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Kalispell City Council reviews downtown banner policy proposal | #citycouncil
Kalispell City Council heard the details of a proposed new downtown banner policy at its Monday work session. The proposed policy would allow banners deemed to promote Kalispell, publicize events sponsored by the city or its business improvement districts and “highlight activities, general messaging or seasonal displays occurring in or around the city of Kalispell.” […]
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Cleveland City Council at odds with Bibb administration | #citycouncil
CLEVELAND — Some Cleveland City Council members said they feel there’s not enough awareness or solutions in action to combat the deadly violence happening in other neighborhoods. Violence in Cleveland is nothing new, but what’s concerning Cleveland Safety Committee Chair, Michael Polensek, is the rate at which it’s happening with record-low officer shortages in the […]
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Reading City Council questions criteria for ARPA funding for small businesses | Berks Regional News | #citycouncil
READING, Pa. – Reading City Council began reviewing its proposed plan on how to distribute $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to small businesses during a strategic planning meeting Monday night. Businesses will have to apply for ARPA funding and submit a business plan to break down how the money is proposed to […]
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