Arkansas Senate approves seven potential bills to regulate cryptocurrency mines • Arkansas Advocate
The Arkansas Senate cleared the way Thursday for lawmakers to take up several potential amendments to a 2023 law that limited the state’s ability to regulate cryptocurrency mining operations. Act 851 of 2023, or the Arkansas Data Centers Act, was introduced just over a week before the 2023 legislative session ended and passed both chambers […]
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Bakersfield City Council votes in new security measures for public city buildings | #citycouncil
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/FOX58) — The Bakersfield City Council approved new security measures security measures in the council chambers and other public city buildings. RELATED: Five pro-Palestinian protestors released after arrest at city council meeting According to the resolution passed tonight, anyone attending a public meeting or entering a city building will be screened by on-site […]
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Kalispell City Council could address vacancy issue created by election snafu | #citycouncil
Municipal officials have prepared resolutions ahead of Monday’s Kalispell City Council meeting that could see it declare two of its seats vacant and then immediately move to appoint replacements. City Manager Doug Russell stressed in a memo to Council that the resolutions were predicated on further clarification on how to proceed after a Flathead County […]
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5C students march to Claremont City Council meeting; council unanimously votes to support neutrality resolution, bars vote on ceasefire | #citycouncil
On Tuesday, Claremont Students for Justice in Palestine led a march to Claremont City Hall to attend a vote on a ceasefire resolution in Gaza. (Sage Harper • The Student Life) On Tuesday, Feb. 27, Claremont Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) led a march from Honnold Mudd Library to the Claremont City Hall, where […]
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Newport Beach City Council overrides O.C. Airport Land Use Commission for residential projects | #citycouncil
The Newport Beach City Council this week unanimously approved resolutions announcing its intent to override Orange County Airport Land Use Commission determinations for two residential projects. The two projects — Residences at 1400 Bristol Street and Residences at 1401 Quail Street — were approved in December by the city’s Planning Commission. Both projects require demolition […]
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Kalispell City Council to put local government review before voters | #citycouncil
During a short meeting Monday, Kalispell City Council unanimously approved a slate of resolutions, including one putting a possible review of local government before voters this spring. Municipalities must query voters on whether to review local government every 10 years under state law. If residents back the idea at the ballot box during the June […]
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City Council Takes Action To Renovate OR Replace Police Facility | #citycouncil
Agreements to begin work on possible renovation or design and construction of the new Chillicothe Police Facility were presented at Monday’s Chillicothe City Council meeting. If they build, the new facility would be constructed on city-owned property adjacent to the current police facility. The city has budgeted $7.2 million for the project, including an estimated […]
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Somerville City Council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution | #citycouncil
Last night, our ceasefire Resolution was amended and passed overwhelmingly after what I believe was an extraordinary and meaningful City Council meeting. The final language is shown below. I am deeply thankful to all of my colleagues for their graceful & passionate collaboration. https://t.co/r7mCUn8R4V pic.twitter.com/PsmkPjfdp8 — Ben Ewen-Campen (@BenForWard3) January 26, 2024 The resolution stated […]
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Chicago mayor calls for ceasefire ahead of city council vote
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has called for a ceasefire in Gaza ahead of an upcoming city council vote on the issue. Protesters demonstrate in support of Palestinians in Chicago. [Getty] Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has called for a ceasefire in Gaza ahead of an upcoming city council vote on the issue. When asked if he […]
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San Francisco mayor denounces city’s Gaza ceasefire call
Haifa’s mayor described the Board of Supervisors’ ceasefire resolution as one-sided and reportedly asked San Francisco’s mayor to veto it. San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors passed a resolution last week calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza, but not without controversy. [Getty] San Francisco Mayor London Breed has come out strongly against the city’s […]
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