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Baxter City Council expects to vote on $8 million South Forestview project March 19 – Brainerd Dispatch | #citycouncil

BAXTER — After years of planning, the South Forestview project to extend city water, sewer and update streets, lights and trail options is on the verge of a vote. The Baxter City Council is expected to vote on the project, which could then begin construction this spring, at the Tuesday, March 19, meeting. The project’s […]

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Worthington City Council discusses $10 million contribution toward new ice arena – The Globe | #citycouncil

WORTHINGTON — After engaging with Worthington ISD 518 for several months regarding collaboration on funding for a proposed new ice arena, the Worthington City Council on Monday night discussed possible funding sources and just how much they’re willing to contribute. “I think we should commit to the project,” said Councilwoman Amy Ernst. “We’ve talked about […]

Alabama

Senate supplemental receives frosty reception from some members | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

A bill that would unlock tens of billions of dollars in national security supplemental funding and overhaul U.S. immigration policy at the southern border received a frosty reception from lawmakers in both chambers and across the political spectrum on Monday, casting doubts over the legislation’s future. The $118.3 billion package would direct some of the […]

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Candidate announces bid for Rochester City Council Ward 6 seat, Molly Dennis responds | News | #citycouncil

ROCHESTER, Minn. – Former Rochester School Board member, Mark Schleusner, made the campaign announcement two days after Molly Dennis’s lawsuit against the city of Rochester, Mayor Kim Norton, and 1st Ward City Council Member Patrick Keane became public. Dennis says the censure placed on her in March of 2023 and concluding at the end of […]

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St. Paul Makes History With All-Female City Council | #citycouncil

When St. Paul City Council President Mitra Jalali looked out at her fellow council members at their initial meeting this week, she saw all the members’ seats were occupied by women—a first for Minnesota’s capital city. Experts who track women in politics said St. Paul, with a population of about 300,000 people, is the […]

Arkansas

Arkansas groups want full federal appeals court to revisit ruling limiting scope of the Voting Rights Act

LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Progressive advocacy groups in Arkansas on Monday asked a full federal appeals court to reconsider a three-judge panel’s ruling that private groups can’t sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act. The Arkansas Public Policy Panel and the Arkansas State Conference NAACP asked for the case to go […]

Mayor

Kim Norton invites students to join Mayor for a Day contest | News

ROCHESTER, Minn. – 4th, 5th, and 6th grade are invited to participate in the League of Minnesota Cities’ annual Mayor for a Day Essay Contest. “This is a wonderful opportunity for our local youth to share their ideas and thoughts on local government. I encourage our fourth, fifth and sixth grade student to submit an […]

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Voters guide for Hopkins City Council | Free | #citycouncil

4 candidates seek 2 council seats, mayor running unopposed for reelection Hopkins Mayor Patrick Hanlon is running unopposed for reelection as four candidates seek election to the Hopkins City Council. Incumbent City Council members Alan Beck and Brian Hunke are running against residents Ben Goodlund and Aaron Kuznia for the two seats. × This […]

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Worthington City Council tables ordinance regarding public cannabis use – The Globe | #citycouncil

WORTHINGTON — The Worthington City Council tabled any action on a proposed city ordinance prohibiting public cannabis use during its meeting Monday. Though the new state law allowing individuals to legally possess and use cannabis took effect Aug. 1, a state statute authorizes local governments to adopt ordinances regarding its use in public settings. The […]

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Lyft and Uber say they will leave Minneapolis if the mayor signs a minimum wage bill for drivers

New York CNN — Lyft and Uber threatened to stop doing business in Minneapolis after the city council adopted a new rule Thursday that would set a minimum wage for rideshare drivers. In a 7-5 vote, the Minneapolis City Council passed an ordinance that includes a number of rideshare worker protections, including a minimum wage […]