Coalition proposes sweeping education overhaul in Arkansas
There’s a new push to have Arkansas voters decide on a constitutional amendment to overhaul education across the state.A coalition named For AR Kids is advocating for an Arkansas constitutional amendment to revamp education statewide, leaving the decision to Arkansas voters.On Thursday, coalition members submitted their ballot initiative to the attorney general. The proposal encompasses […]
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Sacramento city council members propose daytime camping ban | #citycouncil
Two city council members have submitted a proposal that could ban day camping across Sacramento. The proposal from council members Eric Guerra and Rick Jennings would ban camping during the daytime city-wide. It also says those people would be given a place to store their belongings.Mark Merin is an attorney and civil rights advocate who […]
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu proposes capping rent increases in city
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu wants to bring rent control back to the city.The mayor’s plan that was presented to the rent stabilization advisory committee Tuesday night would limit rent increases to 6% higher than the federal Consumer Price Index.New apartment buildings would be exempt for the first 15 years. Triple-deckers and small owner-occupied rents would […]
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Chief reviews pair of proposed rules at City Council work session | Features | #citycouncil
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City Hall renovation ‘in limbo;’ awaits new administration | News | #citycouncil
The planned $9 million renovation of Georgetown’s City Hall will be among the issues facing newly elected mayor-elect Burney Jenkins and city council in 2023. For much of 2022, Mayor Tom Prather and the current city council have been reviewing plans and scheduled to renovate the 133-year old historic building. In May, council meetings were […]
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Mayor looks to resubmit Parks Department, NYS plans by late November | Local News
NEWBURYPORT — The mayor announced he would like to submit new plans for the Parks Department and Newburyport Youth Services to the City Council by late November. Mayor Sean Reardon pulled his plan to roll the Parks Department into the Department of Public Services before the council was to vote on the proposal Sept. 27. […]
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Salem mayor presents abortion, transgender rights protections | News
SALEM — A new proposal from the mayor’s office would help shield those traveling to the area for reproductive health care like abortions and gender-affirming services from prosecutorial efforts in their home states where it may be illegal now. This measure is similar to Salem’s “Sanctuary for Peace” ordinance of 2017 that formalized a commitment […]
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City Council to consider replacement for council position | News | #citycouncil
As a result of the resignation of City Council Member Brenda Miller, the Bryant City Council plans to consider a nomination to replace her at its upcoming meeting Tuesday. “I have been honored to serve Ward 4 since 2010,” Miller said during a recent special council meeting where she read her resignation. She recommended the […]
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Newburyport mayor’s parks plan sent to first public hearing | Local News
NEWBURYPORT — The mayor’s plan to move the Parks Department into the Department of Public Services began making its way through the public approval process Monday night when the City Council voted unanimously to move the proposal to its first public hearing later this month. Mayor Sean Reardon proposed rolling the Parks Department into DPS […]
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Muskogee City Council, Redevelopment Authority — Agendas | News | #citycouncil
WHAT: Muskogee City Council regular meeting. WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Monday. WHERE: City Council Chambers, third floor, Muskogee Municipal Building, 229 W. Okmulgee Ave. ON TV: Broadcast live on Suddenlink Channel 14. INFORMATION: Those who would like to address councilors during the meeting must sign in at least 15 minutes before the meeting begins. CONSENT AGENDA […]
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