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City Council

Portsmouth appoints its 4th permanent city manager in as many years – The Virginian-Pilot | #citycouncil

PORTSMOUTH — The City Council has selected a new permanent city manager, marking the fourth hire in as many years. Following a closed session Monday, City Council appointed Steven Carter to the position in a 4-3 vote. Mayor Shannon Glover and council members Bill Moody and Mark Hugel voted against Carter’s appointment, saying they each […]

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California

Marijuana legalization in California hurting livelihood of growers

Sol Spirit Farms sign Tax dollars have always been seen as one of the best parts of marijuana legalization. In a three-county region of Northern California known as the “Emerald Triangle,” the opposite effect has happened as marijuana legalization has spread across the U.S., and it’s threatening the livelihood of thousands of families. Hayfork, California, […]

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Alaska

Legislature fails to override governor on education mega-bill | #alaska | #politics

The Alaska Legislature, in a joint session on Monday voted 39-20, but it was one vote short of what was needed to override Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of an education bill, Senate Bill 140, that started out as an internet bill for rural Alaska, but turned into the dream of the National Education Association Alaska […]

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California

Proposition 1 opponents revive campaign- CalMatters

In summary Opponents of Proposition 1 withdraw their concession as Gov. Gavin Newsom’s mental health ballot measure barely leads. The foes are launching a campaign, similar to one by Newsom’s political action committee, to find and fix rejected ballots. On March 12 — a week after primary day — opponents of Proposition 1 waved the […]

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City Council

Lincoln City Council votes on Michon Morrow as chief of LPD | #citycouncil

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln City Council is voting on Michon Morrow to be the permanent police chief on Monday. On Feb. 27, Mayor Leirion Gaylor Barid announced her nomination of Morrow, who has been a member of the Lincoln Police Department since 1995. Morrow was appointed acting chief of police in July after Teresa […]

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California

California lawmakers propose plan to slash $73 billion budget deficit using Newsom’s ‘rainy day funds’

California Democratic lawmakers have reportedly announced a proposal to help close the state’s $78 billion budget deficit, which includes Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) plan to dip into reserves. Last month, the state’s Legislative Analyst’s Office released a report revealing that Newsom’s projected $38 billion budget deficit was actually $73 billion. This led to conflicting budget […]

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California

University of California leader Theresa Maldonado elected president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Maldonado joined the University of California Office of the President in 2020, after a rich  career spanning industry (AT&T Bell Laboratories), the federal government (National Science Foundation), and academia (faculty and university administration) She now oversees one of the world’s largest research and innovation enterprises, encompassing UC’s 10 campuses, three UC-managed Department of Energy national […]

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City Council

Brett Hill runs for Burlington City Council – The Burlington Record | #citycouncil

Brett Hill Brett Hill wasn’t born in Burlington, but since moving here with his parents from Ness City, Kan., at the age of 4, he has called it home. He’s been a Burlington resident for the last 31 years, and during that time, Hill said he has seen the community band together many times when […]

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California

NV5 Awarded $27 Million by the California Department of Transportation District 6 for Not at Risk Construction Management Services

NV5 Global, Inc. HOLLYWOOD, Fla., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NV5 Global, Inc. (the “Company” or “NV5”) (Nasdaq: NVEE), a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions, announced today that it has been awarded a three-year, $27 million contract by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 6 to provide construction management for […]

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California

Can California slash emissions by 2030? Expect delays, report says

Good morning. It’s Monday, March 18. Here’s what you need to know to start your day. Newsletter Start your day right Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. Enter email address Sign Me Up You may occasionally receive promotional […]

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