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Alabama

Tuberville lifts holds on almost all military promotions | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville on Tuesday lifted his holds on more than 400 senior military promotions, paving the way for their confirmation after a 10-month logjam that infuriated military leaders and lawmakers alike. Tuberville’s move allowed the Senate to quickly confirm roughly 440 nominees that had been in limbo. A further 11 nominees, all four-star officers, […]

City Council

Several Missoula City Council members push for higher pay | #citycouncil

Martin Kidston (Missoual Current) Over the past two weeks, several members of the Missoula City Council have suggested they’re not paid enough for the work they’re asked to do as an elected official, and the question isn’t likely to fade any time soon. Last week, council member Daniel Carlino sought to amend the city’s new […]

City Council

City council’s approval of NAH proposal deemed ‘short-sighted’ | #citycouncil

It is difficult to understand how our members of city council could approve the NAH proposal. This seems short-sighted and narrow-minded. This billion dollar project does not come even close to meeting the city’s plan for carbon neutrality by 2030. Token mentions of some solar panels, a few charging stations for EVs and no LEED […]

City Council

City council called on to put funds toward bike safety | #citycouncil

Gift this article Share this article paywall-free. An open letter to the mayor, vice mayor and Council: Thank you for your unanimous direction to city staff to prioritize funding for a few basic bike projects, namely: the (complete) construction of the Butler Pilot elevation, and the construction of two (dangerous) protected intersections — (Butler/Beaver and […]

Alabama

Florida Parents Vow Legal Fight After GOP Passes ‘Dangerous’ Attack on Gender-Affirming Care | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Florida Republicans on Thursday approved a draconian bill that, among other things, would enable the state to take trans children away from their parents if they are receiving gender-affirming healthcare, even though such care is consistent with the guidance of every major medical organization in the United States. In addition to trying to authorize kidnapping, […]

Alabama

Lee wants close healthcare look | #elections | #alabama

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) – Rep. Paul Lee has emerged as one of the most influential members of the Alabama House after the 2022 elections and leadership shuffle. He is only one of two lawmakers remaining from the 2010 takeover that gave Republicans control of the House for the first time. Rep. Terri Collins is the […]

Arkansas

Arkansas governor announces ARHOME expansion for rural health services

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) – Those in rural Arkansas communities may get better access to healthcare, thanks to a new expansion. On Tuesday, Nov. 1, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced that a request to amend the state’s Medicaid program, Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me (ARHOME), to include the Life360 HOMEs service had been approved by […]

Arkansas

Arkansas, Missouri to receive $1.3 million to improve healthcare facilities

LEBANON, Nh. (KAIT) – Four healthcare facilities between Arkansas and Missouri are looking to get some much-needed support, thanks to the federal government. On Wednesday, Oct. 12, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced the USDA is awarding $110 million in grants to improve healthcare facilities in rural towns across the nation. Officials said […]

City Council

Pamplin Media Group – Q&A: Hillsboro City Council candidates on the issues | #citycouncil

In their own words, candidates’ thoughts on water rates, zoning changes, community development and more. Hillsboro voters will have a lot of choices to make on their ballots due Tuesday, Nov. 8. Ten people have filed for Hillsboro City Council seats. Two are running in Ward 1, including incumbent Beach Pace, and two are running […]

Alaska

The fighting Genevieve Mina | News | #alaska | #politics

Depending on the November election outcome, Genevieve Mina could be part of the new generation of young legislators in Juneau. Mina and several other new candidates, like Löki Tobin running for the state Senate, will bring new talent to replace experienced, retiring legislators. Lawmakers like Reps. Chris Tuck and Ivy Spohnholz in the state House, and […]