Detroit mayor Mike Duggan’s missing financial disclosure form
Illustration: Lindsey Bailey/Axios Mayor Mike Duggan did not file a required conflict-of-interest disclosure form last year, public records show. Why it matters: Duggan is campaigning in support of Prop 1, a Nov. 8 ballot issue that would require state officials to disclose income sources and other financial information. What they’re saying: “Since the beginning of […]
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Philadelphia City Council members move to protect abortion rights | #citycouncil
Photo illustration: Allie Carl/Axios. Photo: BasSlabbers/Getty Images Abortion access protections and affordable housing are among the top priorities of City Council as it regroups today after a summer recess. What’s happening: Councilmembers are kicking off their first legislative session since June with only 13 of its 17 members remaining. Four Democratic legislators resigned in recent […]
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Mayor Frank Cownie says Des Moines may mask back up
Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios Des Moines may reinstate a mask policy if cases continue to escalate, Mayor Frank Cownie warned during a council work session Tuesday. Driving the news: Iowa averaged around 505 new COVID cases per day in the last week, according to The New York Times tracker. That’s more than double the average two […]
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