
Austin’s warnings about ice storms, power outages will improve, mayor says
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has promised to revamp the city’s emergency communications after officials fumbled warnings about this week’s ice storm and the subsequent power outages that will last days for many residents. […]
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City council ponders a ban on electric surfboards | News | #citycouncil
A group of Springfield city council members are looking to foil the hydrofoil. The hydrofoil in question is owned by Matt Scherer, an entrepreneur who wants to offer electric surfboard lessons on Lake Springfield. Scherer said he took out a $27,000 loan from the city of Springfield to start the business but now the city’s […]
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Baltimore mayor unveils state legislative priorities for 2023
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- January 5, 2023
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott on Thursday unveiled his team’s plan for the upcoming legislative session in Annapolis.Backed by members of his administration and the Baltimore City delegation, the mayor went through the wish list he’s taking to the State House next week.Scott said his top three priorities are public safety, the environment and infrastructure and […]
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Kalispell City Council work session to focus on drinking water standards | #citycouncil
Kalispell City Council will discuss emerging issues regarding drinking water standards, and how the city may need to change policies to comply with new federal and state standards, during a work session Monday. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the City Hall, 201 First Avenue East. It can also be attended virtually via Zoom. […]
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Alabama redistricting on docket ahead as Supreme Court welcomes the public again, and a new justice | News | #elections | #alabama
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- October 4, 2022
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court began its new term Monday with a new justice on the bench, the public back in the courtroom and a spirited debate in a case that pits environmental protections against property rights. This term’s significant cases include a struggle over whether Alabama must draw an additional Black majority congressional […]
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Second annual Mayor’s Autumnal Green Fair to kick off in downtown Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR – Join more than 40 nonprofits and exhibitors on Friday, Oct. 7 to celebrate all things sustainable in Tree Town. Starting at 6 p.m. on Main Street, the Mayor’s Green Fair will focus on several themes including plant-based foods, clean water, solar technologies and green transportation. Attendees can join a parade (costumes encouraged!), […]
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Houston mayor: Chemicals in soil in Fifth Ward will change cleanup plans
Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said a plan submitted to Texas environmental regulators to remediate legacy rail yard contamination in a north Houston neighborhood won’t be sufficient after the city’s health department found toxic chemicals in […]
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Surprise Senate vote would overturn Biden environmental rule | #alaska | #politics
WASHINGTON – In a surprise victory for Republicans, the Senate on Thursday voted to overturn a Biden administration rule requiring rigorous environmental review of major infrastructure projects such as highways, pipelines and oil wells — a victory enabled in part by Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia. Manchin, a key player on energy and […]
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Round Rock City Council passes resolution to protect, conserve native pollinators | #citycouncil
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- July 18, 2022
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ROUND ROCK, Texas – Round Rock City Council has passed a resolution on becoming a pollinator-friendly community through the Bee City USA initiative. Bee City USA provides community affiliates and campuses with a framework to conserve native pollinators by providing a heathy habitat that is rich in various native plants, provides nest sites and is […]
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