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Mayor Karen Bass urges business, philanthropic leaders to help fund homeless housing

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass used her State of the City address to announce a fundraising campaign to bring homeless Angelenos indoors, calling on business leaders, charitable organizations and wealthy individuals to contribute to the effort. Bass told an audience gathered at City Hall on Monday evening that her administration has already made crucial strides […]

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Federal judge seeks audit of L.A. homelessness programs

A federal judge wants an independent accounting of homelessness programs in Los Angeles — including Mayor Karen Bass’ signature Inside Safe initiative. U.S. District Court Judge David O. Carter made his remarks during oral arguments on a motion filed by lawyers for the L.A. Alliance for Human Rights, which has accused the city of failing […]

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Oakland A’s news: Mayor’s office: A’s “won’t be missed”

Happy Friday, Athletics Nation! Mick Akers at the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported on statements made to the paper this week by Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s chief of staff, Leigh Hanson. The Review-Journal inquired on whether or not any discussions have taken place between the city and the A’s on extending the lease at the Coliseum. […]

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SF Mayor London Breed was on Maui when wildfires broke out

Breed was on a “personal trip,” her office said, and she has since relocated to the island of Oahu. “The Governor of Hawaii issued an order encouraging all visitors to depart the island,” Breed’s office wrote in a statement. “[Breed] has left the island and is now on Oahu. The Mayor was never in danger. This […]

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Arkansas

Former White House press secretary Sanders takes oath to become first female governor of Arkansas

Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was sworn in as Arkansas governor Tuesday, becoming the first woman to hold the office in the state and portraying herself as part of a new generation of leaders. Sanders took the oath of office as the state’s 47th governor in the state House chamber before a […]

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Arkansas

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s official portrait unveiled

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s official portrait has been unveiled as he prepares to leave office and considers a run for president. Hutchinson and First Lady Susan Hutchinson looked on as their daughter and granddaughter unveiled the portrait Tuesday, Jan. 3 at the state Capitol. The portrait will be displayed in […]

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Alabama

Absentee voting for general election is open, but follow these rules for your vote to count  | News | #elections | #alabama

Absentee voting for the Nov. 8 election is open in Alabama, but there are rules you must follow for your vote to count, according to Dallas County Circuit Clerk Lynnethia Robinson Bennett.   “If you would like to vote absentee, the first thing you do is fill out an absentee ballot application. You can get the […]

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Departing Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt shows toll of loss in exit interview

Sir Tim Shadbolt is out of a job after failing to both retain his mayoralty or gain a council seat. Video / Otago Daily Times Outgoing Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt has reflected on his long tenure in office in a brief interview in which the 75-year-old showed signs of the physical and mental toll […]

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City Council

Omaha City Council leader will push for climate action plan funding | Politics & Government | #citycouncil

Frustrated by the city’s lack of progress in developing a climate action plan, the president of Omaha’s City Council said he intends to introduce a proposal aimed at speeding up the process.  Other U.S. cities already have climate action plans, and City Council President Pete Festersen hopes that his proposal to secure funding for such […]

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Alabama

Best Bets | News | dothaneagle.com | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

What’s happening in and around Enterprise. Hoobler Music and the Enterprise Music Club presents “Beautiful Noise, The Album” concert on Friday, Aug. 12, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. at Hoobler Music. The four-piece band features local musicians. The concert includes other music of Neil Diamond as well. It is free […]

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