Lawsuit seeks to change Alaska legislative policy on vetoes, but the plaintiff is offering a deal | #alaska | #politics
Speaker of the House Cathy Tilton, R-Wasilla, speaks Thursday, April 27, 2023, at a news conference in Juneau. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon) For the past five months, Alaska political writer Jeff Landfield has been quietly pursuing a lawsuit against Speaker of the House Cathy Tilton that could permanently change the way the Alaska Legislature […]
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Disneyland Gets Approval for Major California Expansion
Disneyland has finally received approval from the Anaheim City Council to go ahead with a major expansion plan. A plan to rezone the land owned by Disney, allowing it to build attractions where it could previously only develop hotels and parking lots, was approved by the council on Tuesday with a unanimous vote. Disney’s Anaheim-based […]
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Murkowski says she remains a Republican after drawing attention for anti-Trump stance | #alaska | #politics
Sen. Lisa Murkowski spoke with news media in her Anchorage office on Dec. 22, 2023. (Marc Lester / ADN) Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski made headlines over the weekend with comments on her unwillingness to vote for former president Donald Trump, which put her in an ever-shrinking group of GOP members opposing the party’s […]
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Lawsuit seeks to change Alaska legislative policy on vetoes, but the plaintiff is offering a deal • Alaska Beacon | #alaska | #politics
For the past five months, Alaska political writer Jeff Landfield has been quietly pursuing a lawsuit against Speaker of the House Cathy Tilton that could permanently change the way the Alaska Legislature handles vetoes by governors. The suit, filed in January, asks a state judge to confirm that the Alaska Legislature must vote on whether […]
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World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing on Track to Open by Early 2026
Published: May 07, 2024 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing outside Los Angeles is anticipated to open by early 2026, providing a safe and sustainable passage for mountain lions and other animals over Highway 101. LOS ANGELES – The world’s largest wildlife crossing is getting closer to becoming a reality. Governor Gavin […]
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Disney receives key approval to expand Southern California theme parks
FILE – Visitors pass through Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on April 30, 2021. Disney has received a key approval to expand its Southern California theme parks in its first push to make major changes to its iconic Disneyland in decades. The Anaheim City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, May 7, 2024, to approve the plan to […]
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Should I enroll my child in Transitional Kindergarten?
Good morning. It’s Tuesday, May 7. This is Jenny Gold. I cover early childhood education for The Times. Here’s what you need to know to start your day. Newsletter You’re reading the Essential California newsletter Our reporters guide you through our biggest news, features and recommendations every morning Enter email address Sign Me Up You […]
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Cambridge City Council Passes Resolution Supporting Pro-Palestine Protesters at Harvard, MIT | News | #citycouncil
The Cambridge City Council passed a resolution urging Harvard, MIT, and the Cambridge Police Department to respect the right of pro-Palestine students to protest during a Monday meeting. At Harvard, where a pro-Palestine encampment is entering its third week, protests have remained peaceful and CPD has not gotten involved — although CPD officers were present […]
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3 Battery Stock Picks to Capitalize on California’s Battery Surge
Battery stocks may be resurgent, even as flagging electric vehicle (EV) sales and similar skepticism have suppressed the wider sector. Increased regulatory refinement and the still-emergent GreenTech revolution increase battery stock picks in the coming months. March 20, the Environmental Protection Agency issued new rules granting U.S. automakers additional time to reduce vehicle CO2 emissions. […]
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Pasadena City Council approves sewer rate increases – Pasadena Star News | #citycouncil
Pasadena City Hall under cloudy skies, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Despite facing some public opposition, the Pasadena City Council on Monday voted to approve a proposed new sewer rate structure that would double the average monthly bill for a single-family household as early as July. The approved […]
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