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Alaska

Interior defends public land actions labeled as political moves | #alaska | #politics

The Interior Department is facing tough critiques of its federal land policies and accusations of playing election year politics as it pushes stricter protections for U.S. lands and waters. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is set to return to the Hill on Wednesday to testify to the Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee on the department’s fiscal 2025 […]

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Mayor

Jamestown mayor says community must work together to make projects a reality – Jamestown Sun

JAMESTOWN — Mayor Dwaine Heinrich said Jamestown’s future is brighter than it has ever been and the community must work together to make Bison World and a hydrogen facility that makes fertilizer a reality. “To accomplish this all, we need to continue to work hard and recognize that we are going to have new people […]

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Mayor

Jamestown mayor to deliver State of City address on April 25 – Jamestown Sun

Mayor Dwaine Heinrich will deliver his State of City address on Thursday, April 25, at the North Dakota Farmers Union headquarters. The event, sponsored by Midcontinent Communications, is free and includes lunch. The event runs from noon to 1 p.m. Heinrich will discuss how the city of Jamestown has worked for its citizens through different […]

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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 […]

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City Council

City Council approves not demolishing caboose at Frontier Village – Jamestown Sun | #citycouncil

JAMESTOWN — The Jamestown City Council unanimously approved on Monday, Oct. 2, to not demolish a caboose located at Frontier Village. The City Council placed the topic on the agenda of the Jamestown Civic Center and Promotion Committee meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24. The Civic Center and Promotion Committee recommended approval in September to dispose […]

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Mayor

Former Bismarck Mayor starts water bill petition

BISMARCK, N.D (KXNET) — Have you noticed the price hike in property taxes and water bills locally? If so, you’re not alone: one resident of the city has certainly taken notice, and plans to do something about it. Former Bismarck Mayor Marlan Haakenson (who served in the position from 1986-1990) stopped by KX’s station to […]

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City Council

Kalispell City Council weighs hiring firm for water system engineering services | #citycouncil

Kalispell City Council will consider contracting with engineering firm AE2S to provide the municipality with water system engineering services Monday. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at City Hall, 201 First Ave. E. The meeting can also be attended virtually via Zoom. The city is seeking a company to design, develop and maintain a […]

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Mayor

Someone You Should Know: Bismarck Mayor Mike Schmitz

BISMARCK, N.D. (KXNET)— “There are going to be times you feel you made the wrong choice. But once you’ve made the choice, be dedicated to it and push through those difficult times,” Bismarck Mayor Mike Schmitz said. Schmitz said he knows about making choices and staying dedicated. When he was 10 years old, his family […]

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