In adding Peltola, Congress has full U.S. Indigenous representation | #alaska | #politics
Last month, Mary Peltola made history when she became first Native Alaskan and woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for the Last Frontier State. When Peltola was sworn in last week, Congress reached a milestone: for the first time in more than two centuries, the House has full U.S. Indigenous representation, according to Rep. Kaiali’i Kahele of Hawaii. […]
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Italians vote in election that may bring far-right to power | #alaska | #politics
ROME (AP) — Italians voted Sunday in an election that could move the country’s politics sharply toward the right during a critical time for Europe, with war in Ukraine fueling skyrocketing energy bills and testing the West’s resolve to stand united a ROME (AP) — Italians voted Sunday in an election that could move the […]
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Trenton City Council to meet Monday evening | #citycouncil
Meetings Monday night at Trenton City Hall involve the Trenton Building and Nuisance board at 6 pm and the Trenton City Council at 7 pm. Both are open to the public but also will be available on Zoom. There are separate identifiers for the two meetings. The Building and Nuisance Board will hold four public […]
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Sen. Sullivan signs letter with other Republicans denouncing proposed federal protections for transgender athletes | #alaska | #politics
In this May 7, 2020, file photo, Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, testifies during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Al Drago/Pool via AP, File) WASHINGTON — In a recent letter to the U.S. Department of Education, Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan joined Republican colleagues in calling to restrict transgender students’ participation in sports. Sullivan is […]
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Why California’s wildfire year is running below average
CNN — Wildfire activity in California has been notably low this year, experts tell CNN, particularly compared to 2020 and 2021 when devastating wildfires erupted across the state and burned millions of acres by the time summer ended. California has had several severe fires this year, including the Mosquito Fire, which continues to burn east […]
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Six candidates are seeking three seats on Melbourne City Council | #citycouncil
Support local journalism. Unlock unlimited digital access to floridatoday.com Click here and subscribe today. Six candidates are vying for three seats on the Melbourne City Council on the Nov. 8 ballot, with hopes of helping guide governmental operations of one of the Space Coast’s dominant economic communities. The seven-member City Council will have three contested […]
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Italians vote in election that could take far-right to power | #alaska | #politics
ROME (AP) — Italians were voting on Sunday in an election that could move the country’s politics sharply toward the right during a critical time for Europe, with war in Ukraine fueling skyrocketing energy bills and testing the West’s resolve to stand ROME (AP) — Italians were voting on Sunday in an election that could […]
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Tropical Storm Kay bears down on California with rain and 100mph winds | California
A tropical storm surging up the California coast brought fierce winds on Friday that threatened to fuel ferocious wildfires already burning across the state. After days of record-breaking heat that tested California’s energy capacity, baked moisture out of the drought-stricken landscapes and spurred the spread of deadly fires , the arrival of Tropical Storm Kay […]
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Fear mongering: From Anchorage leftists to Hillary Clinton and Vlad Putin, a trend of calling your opponent a ‘Nazi’ | #alaska | #politics
In Alaska and across America, calling someone who is conservative a “Nazi” is now par for the course for the Left. It’s the main toxic dish they serve when trying to discredit or destroy people who have an opposing point of view. Must Read Alaska, which defends civil discourse, has even been the target of […]
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Hillsboro City Council committees continue DORA proposal considerations; survey for public input released | #citycouncil
Hillsboro City Council members continued discussing a proposal to a submit a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) application for the city during a joint meeting of the street/safety and community enhancement committees Thursday, Sept. 22, with the group ultimately deciding to survey more citizens and business owners before moving forward. Those in attendance at Thursday’s […]
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