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Haverhill Schools, Mayor Come Closer on $128 Million Budget; Debt Vote Could Help Finance It

To submit school announcements, click on image. The Haverhill School Committee last night held firm on its $128 million spending plan—and won a level of support from the mayor—after school administrators presented facts and figures on how that money would be used to improve education. At the last meeting, Committee members learned the city would […]

Alabama

The World and Everything in It: May 23, 2023 | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

PREROLL: The World and Everything in It is made possible by listeners like us. Hi. My name is David Ladwig, and I live in beautiful Pella, Iowa where I’m a compliance manager for a local manufacturing company. I’m also blessed to be a husband, father, and opa. I hope you enjoy today’s program. MARY REICHARD, HOST: Good […]

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Amesbury Mayor Gove Becomes Chair of MeVa Transit Public Bus Advisory Board

Amesbury Mayor Kassandra Gove is taking the place of one of her former subordinates as chair of the Merrimack Valley Transit Advisory Board. Gove was unanimously elected last week to serve the quasi-government bus company now known as MeVa, but formerly as the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority, based in Haverhill. She succeeds Angela Cleveland, […]

Alabama

Virginia is latest state to quit bipartisan program aimed at sharing data to ensure accurate voter rolls | #elections | #alabama

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Election officials in Virginia have announced plans to withdraw the state from a bipartisan effort designed to ensure accurate voter lists and combat fraud — but that also has been caught up in conspiracy theories spread since the 2020 presidential election. When Virginia formally withdraws later this year, it will become […]

Alabama

Wisconsin election officials aim to resurrect inspector-general office to rebuild confidence in democratic process | #elections | #alabama

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Election officials in battleground Wisconsin hope to revive a bipartisan plan they say is critical to rebuilding confidence in elections but that was killed last week by Republicans without debate. The state’s chief elections official said a new division designed to handle voters’ concerns and deal with an onslaught of records […]

City Council

City Council Hears Plans Tonight for Distributing Haverhill Youth Activities and Mental Health Grants | #citycouncil

Haverhill city councilors tonight hear plans for distributing $750,000 to various groups to help address, what is being called, “the educational, social, physical well-being, substance abuse and mental needs of Haverhill’s youth that have been impacted by the pandemic.” Councilors recently requested details on what will be the second year the city has offered grants […]

Alabama

5 women, immense power: Can they keep US from fiscal brink? | National and World News | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

WASHINGTON (AP) — They are now among the most powerful women in Congress. But when they were first elected in the 1990s, they were often overlooked, or even talked down to. Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, remembers that men would avoid asking her questions, addressing other men in the room instead. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., says […]

Alaska

Bogus commitment order prompts internal Alaska investigation | Q Check Politics | #alaska | #politics

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s statewide law enforcement agency is investigating after two troopers escorted one of Alaska’s top school principals to a hospital for a mental health assessment based upon a bogus court order. A person called 911 claiming they had an order signed by a judge to commit Mary Fulp, who is a […]

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Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce Offers Annual Mayors and Managers Breakfast Forum

To submit Business Bulletin announcements, click on image. The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Merrimack Valley Mayors and Managers Breakfast Forum. It takes place Monday, Jan. 23, from 7:15-9:15 a.m., at the DoubleTree by Hilton Boston-Andover, 123 Old River Road, Andover. A hot breakfast buffet will be served at 7:30 a.m. […]

Alaska

Alaska lawmaker with Oath Keepers ties eligible for office | National | #alaska | #politics

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska judge has ruled that a state lawmaker with ties to the far-right Oath Keepers group is eligible to hold office. Superior Court Judge Jack McKenna issued the ruling Friday after overseeing a trial this month in the case against Republican state Rep. David Eastman. The decision can be appealed. […]