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In the campaign for Pittsfield’s mayor, John Krol and Peter Marchetti are leading in the donations race | Central Berkshires

PITTSFIELD — Nearly $60,000 has poured into the accounts of Pittsfield’s three mayoral candidates as the campaigns prepare for the test of the preliminary election on Sept. 19. Leading the dollars and cents race is John Krol. Donations to the former city council vice president account for just over half of all contributions to the […]

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St. Paul Mayor proposes wiping millions in medical debt

St. Paul Mayor proposes wiping millions in medical debt – CBS Minnesota Watch CBS News St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter just proposed using leftover COVID-19 money to wipe away more than $100 million in medical bills. WCCO’s Caroline Cummings explains the impact on families. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, […]

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Mendenhall widens fundraising lead over Anderson

First-term Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall has widened her fundraising lead over former Mayor Rocky Anderson in the faceoff that will determine who will take the helm of City Hall next year. Campaign finance reports released this month show Mendenhall raised more than twice as much as her chief political rival, snaring roughly $212,000 […]

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Arkansas

LIHEAP payments: Arkansas benefits for energy costs arrive in six days

Eligible residents in Arkansas can expect assistance payments from the Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program beginning in just six days. The benefits are scheduled to be sent for July in 19 counties on July 10 to those who completed applications and were approved, per the Central Arkansas Development Council. CALIFORNIA REPARATIONS: HOW LIKELY ARE […]

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Arkansas

Arkansas gains jobs for the eighth consecutive month

(The Center Square) – Arkansas saw its eighth straight month of employment gains in May, as its unemployment rate dropped slightly. The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services reported the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped from 2.8% in April to 2.7% in May. That’s the lowest Arkansas’ unemployment rate has ever been, according to Zoe […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Arkansas

Stimulus update: Arkansas capital offering $10,000 bonus to out-of-state residents who move to the city

The capital of Arkansas is offering anyone living out of state a $10,000 bonus if they move to Little Rock, thanks to a program introduced this month. The program, introduced by the Little Rock Regional Chamber, is offering both former and new residents a personalized job match opportunity as well as a $10,000 bonus for those […]

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City Council

Flint City Council hosts special meeting to discuss ARPA funding | #citycouncil

FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) – Starting Jan. 23, over $15 million in American Rescue Plan funding will be available for some Flint organizations. The funding is a portion of the $94.7 million Flint was awarded under the federal aid program designed to help the nation recover from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible organizations […]

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Arkansas

Arkansas sees tax revenue jump by 6.4%

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) – Despite higher prices, Arkansas businesses and consumers have been thriving. In the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration’s December report, fiscal year-to-date Arkansas tax revenue totaled $4.15 billion, up 6.4% compared with the same period in 2021, and 3.3% above the projected forecast. Individual income tax revenue in the first […]

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