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City Council

Baltimore City Council adopts resolution on BGE rate hikes | #citycouncil

The Baltimore City Council on Monday adopted a resolution to oppose rate hikes for Baltimore Gas and Electric.City Councilman Zeke Cohen, D-District 1, introduced the resolution and called on the Maryland Public Service Commission to reject the utility’s proposed multiyear rate plan.”It’s important to note that the regulatory body that regulates BGE is the Public […]

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Mayor

London Mayor Sadiq Khan Says Greece and the U.K. Should ‘Share’ Parthenon Marbles + Other Stories

Art Industry News is a daily digest of the most consequential developments coming out of the art world and art market. Here’s what you need to know on this Tuesday, July 4.  NEED TO READ Right-Wing Protest of LGBTQ Art Show in Istanbul – The new arts venue ArtIstanbul Feshane, which opened to the public […]

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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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Arkansas

Governor Sanders activates Arkansas National Guard in response of protest

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Sarah Huckabee Sanders has authorized the Arkansas National Guard to keep major highways operational and safe according to a tweet. On Friday night, protesters shut down the I-55 bridge at the Memphis-Arkansas border in protest of the death of Tyre Nichols. “We are praying for Tyre Nichols’ family and all […]

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Mayor

Tyre Nichols’ death breaks public trust in justice

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Saying the family of the man whose death has led to murder charges against five former Memphis police officers deserves justice, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway urged peaceful protests. In a statement released a couple hours before the anticipated release of video of what happened between Tyre Nichols and the officers, the Madison […]

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Alabama

AZ Legislature Was Warned That Ban on Filming Cops Within 8 Feet Was Unconstitutional | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed a bill into law on July 6 that makes it a crime to get within eight feet of police officers and film them. Earlier this year, attorneys for the Arizona Legislature warned lawmakers that the bill could be unconstitutional, previously unreleased audio uncovered by Phoenix New Times reveals. The measure […]

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Alabama

Auburn residents hold protest against overturning of Roe v. Wade | #elections | #alabama

AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) – Many people will gather tonight to celebrate the 4th of July, but at least one other gathering was held in protest of a recent Supreme Court decision. It’s been more than a week since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, but today’s holiday provided a platform for at least […]

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Mayor

Mayor puts Trussville pickleball courts project on pause following opposition

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) — Trussville city leaders are looking for a place to build some new pickleball courts after their original plans caused controversy. Originally, they planned to build them on the green space in front of the Trussville Senior Activity Center off Cherokee Drive near the Trussville Sports Complex. The mayor made the decision […]

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