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Baltimore Mayor Praised For His Response To Question About Rebuilding Key Bridge

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is receiving accolades online for his compassionate response to a question about the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Maryland. At around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, a container ship crashed into the bridge on Interstate 695, causing numerous vehicles and the majority of the structure to plummet into the icy Patapsco River below. […]

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Arkansas

Gov. Dunleavy to attend State of Union address as Arkansas senator’s guest

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks on the fiscal year 2023 budget during a press conference in the Robert B. Atwood Building in downtown Anchorage on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. (Emily Mesner / ADN) JUNEAU — Gov. Mike Dunleavy is set to attend this year’s State of the Union address as a guest of U.S. Sen. John […]

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Mayor

Mayor’s Office issues memorandum to revamp regulations on homelessness

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Mayor Dave Bronson has submitted an ordinance to update Anchorage’s municipal code surrounding the abatement of homeless camps. He said it’s a step toward better balancing the need for caring for the unhoused and maintaining public health and safety. “This ordinance permits Anchorage Police Department’s [Community Action Policing] team, in concurrence […]

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Pueblo mayor reflects on his time in office as he prepares to leave

PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) – The City of Pueblo is preparing to say goodbye to their first mayor in over 80 years. Nick Gradisar will be leaving office Thursday as Mayor Elect Heather Graham is sworn in. Gradisar lost to Graham in the runoff race last week by 24% margin. Votes will also be certified on […]

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Arkansas

Gov. Lee looks at Arkansas program to create Tennessee’s private school voucher proposal

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Gov. Bill Lee was joined by Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders as Tennessee proposed a statewide school voucher program in Tennessee. Arkansas families were already using tax dollars for private schooling. “The voucher program is something we’ve been fighting for a long, long time,” Arkansas Education Association president April Reisma said. […]

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East Cleveland councilman, clerk arraigned on criminal mischief charges filed by mayor

EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – An East Cleveland City Council member and the clerk of council will be arraigned Thursday on criminal charges filed by Mayor Brandon King. Councilman Lateek Shabazz, 69, and Clerk of Council Eric Brewer, 70, are charged with one count of criminal mischief and one count of obstructing official business, both […]

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City Council

Baltimoreans suing BGE over new equipment; city council holds hearing | #citycouncil

Baltimoreans set to sue BGE over new equipment; city council plans hearing on issue Updated: 6:32 AM EDT Jun 26, 2023 The protesters arrested in Federal Hill live on 11 News are now suing BGE. The class action suit comes as Baltimore City Council aims to address the issue.”We never thought it would go this […]

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