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NYC mayor issues emergency order suspending parts of new solitary confinement law

New York City’s mayor issued an emergency order Saturday suspending parts of a new law intended to ban solitary confinement in local jails a day before it was to take effect, citing concerns for the safety of staff and detainees. Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency and signed an order that suspended parts […]

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NYC mayor issues emergency order suspending parts of new solitary confinement law

New York City’s mayor has issued an emergency order suspending parts of a new law intended to ban solitary confinement in local jails, citing concerns for the safety of staff and detainees By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press July 27, 2024, 6:53 PM ET • 4 min read New York City’s mayor issued an emergency order […]

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DC Mayor Bowser shares thoughts on modifying the Youth Rehabilitation Act

WASHINGTON (7News) — Carjacking is down 48% compared to this time last year, according to data from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), and most perpetrators are teenagers. The data shows 48 arrests so far this year were of kids ages 12 to 17, which equates to 61% of arrests, while 63 arrests were for people […]

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City Council

Dalton City Council expected to vote on school resource officers agreement | Local News | #citycouncil

Dalton City Council members are scheduled to vote Monday on whether to renew the city’s agreement with Dalton Public Schools for the city to provide school resource officers. The council members meet at 6 p.m. in City Hall. The meeting will be livestreamed on the city’s YouTube channel. The contract calls for the police department […]

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Alabama

Senate Republicans block bill on women’s right to IVF | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans blocked legislation that would make it a right nationwide for women to access in vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer forced a vote on the matter Thursday in an effort to drive an election-year contrast on reproductive care. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a military veteran […]

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City Council

Bridgeport (West Virginia) City Council approved concrete street paving | Harrison News | #citycouncil

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Arkansas

New Arkansas Law Allows Concealed Guns in Stadiums

However, critics say allowing people to carry concealed weapons in athletic events is a terrible idea. On Wednesday, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson (R) signed into law an expanded concealed carry bill that increases the number of places where people with concealed-carry licenses can bring a concealed gun. Under HB 1249, residents who get an additional […]

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Alabama

Alabama legislature approves measure to include President Biden on state ballot | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Alabama officials on Thursday approved legislation to ensure President Joe Biden will appear on the state’s November ballot, mirroring accommodations the state made four years ago for then-President Donald Trump.The House of Representatives voted 93-0 for the legislation. Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed the bill into law the same day, a spokeswoman said.“This is a […]

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City Council

Missoula City Council meets Tuesday | #citycouncil

Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission Where: Jack Reidy Conference Room, 140 W. Pine St. or via TEAMS. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Where: Mayor’s Conference Room 410 Ryman St. or via TEAMS. City Council Where: Virtual: bit.ly/3JVyNJ9; Cable TV Channel 190. YouTube Live and On Demand: bit.ly/3JTikoU. Meetings are conducted via Zoom webinar. Register for the live webinar to attend […]

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City Council

Killeen Council, mayor respond to Herald’s questions on the Featherline Road area rezoning | Local News | #citycouncil

The rezoning of approximately 195 acres in the area near Featherline Road from agricultural to single-family residential is an issue which has resulted in a lot of opposition from residents of Killeen. It appears that overwhelmingly, people tend to be against the rezoning. On the other hand, some on the Killeen City Council appeared to […]

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