politics

California

Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Dollars Are at Work Across California

For Immediate Release: May 8, 2024 Charging and refueling stations for zero-emission cars, trucks and buses are rapidly coming online throughout California.  SACRAMENTO — Ahead of National Infrastructure Week, the California Energy Commission (CEC) is highlighting work happening across the state to build a bigger, better network of charging and refueling infrastructure for zero-emission cars, trucks […]

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City Council

Proposed Mega Shelter Owner Courts City Council | #citycouncil

The real estate and hospitality guru who sparked Mayor Todd Gloria’s plan to turn a Middletown warehouse into a massive homeless shelter wants to talk to city councilmembers about revised deal points.  A lobbyist representing Douglas Hamm, who owns the warehouse at Kettner Boulevard and Vine Street, emailed City Council offices Tuesday to request meetings […]

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Alaska

After bipartisan education bill passes Senate, Gov. Dunleavy says it ‘falls far short’ | #alaska | #politics

Sen. Shelley Hughes gives comments Monday. The Alaska Senate approved a bipartisan education bill on an 18-1 vote on February 26, 2024, in Juneau. (Marc Lester/ADN) JUNEAU — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy cast doubt on an education package that overwhelmingly passed through the Legislature on Monday, issuing a statement on social media that said the […]

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California

SG Homecare Acquires Western Drug Medical Supply, Creating Southern California’s Home Care Powerhouse

TUSTIN, Calif., May 08, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SG Homecare, Inc., a leading provider of in-home medical equipment and supplies, announced today the acquisition of Western Drug Medical Supply. This strategic move unites two industry leaders, creating a platform to dramatically scale a leading force in Southern California’s homecare market. The combined entity boasts: Over $150 million in […]

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Arkansas

Arkansas cannot prevent 2 teachers from discussing critical race theory in classroom, judge rules

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A federal judge has ruled Arkansas cannot prevent two high school teachers from discussing critical race theory in the classroom, but he stopped short of more broadly blocking the state from enforcing its ban on “indoctrination” in public schools. U.S. District Judge Lee Rudofsky issued a narrow preliminary injunction Tuesday evening […]

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Alaska

Lawsuit seeks to change Alaska legislative policy on vetoes, but the plaintiff is offering a deal | #alaska | #politics

Speaker of the House Cathy Tilton, R-Wasilla, speaks Thursday, April 27, 2023, at a news conference in Juneau. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon) For the past five months, Alaska political writer Jeff Landfield has been quietly pursuing a lawsuit against Speaker of the House Cathy Tilton that could permanently change the way the Alaska Legislature […]

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California

Disney receives approval to expand theme parks in Southern California – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim City Council voted to approve Disneyland Forward. >> Read more trending news Disneyland Forward is an expansion plan for Disney’s theme parks in Anaheim, California, KNBC reported. It’s a $1.9 billion proposal guide designed with the where and how of future developments for the next 40 years. “For nearly seven […]

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California

Disneyland Gets Approval for Major California Expansion

Disneyland has finally received approval from the Anaheim City Council to go ahead with a major expansion plan. A plan to rezone the land owned by Disney, allowing it to build attractions where it could previously only develop hotels and parking lots, was approved by the council on Tuesday with a unanimous vote. Disney’s Anaheim-based […]

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Alaska

Murkowski says she remains a Republican after drawing attention for anti-Trump stance | #alaska | #politics

Sen. Lisa Murkowski spoke with news media in her Anchorage office on Dec. 22, 2023. (Marc Lester / ADN) Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski made headlines over the weekend with comments on her unwillingness to vote for former president Donald Trump, which put her in an ever-shrinking group of GOP members opposing the party’s […]

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California

Tavana to head out on California tour with single about Lahaina | News, Sports, Jobs

Tavana will bring the aloha and memories that come from a pre-fire Lahaina to cities in California. Courtesy poster art KAHULUI–North Shore Creative Agency, Aloha Growers, is excited to announce the new partnership with Oahu’s multi-instrumentalist, Tavana. AG Presents has the honor of hosting Tavana at Mulligans On The Blue and is thrilled to be […]

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