Arkansas groups want full federal appeals court to revisit ruling limiting scope of the Voting Rights Act
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LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Progressive advocacy groups in Arkansas on Monday asked a full federal appeals court to reconsider a three-judge panel’s ruling that private groups can’t sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act. The Arkansas Public Policy Panel and the Arkansas State Conference NAACP asked for the case to go […]
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Youth city council empowers Rapid City area youth civic change and engagement | #citycouncil
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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – The Rapid City Youth City Council was hard at work Tuesday night, both learning how certain sections of the city work and finding ways the youth around the city can be more involved in their community and have their voices heard. The YCC’s goal is for Rapid City area youth […]
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Rapid City councilman shares why he’s running for mayor
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – Earlier this year, Ward 1 Councilman Ron Weifenbach announced his plans to run for mayor of Rapid City in 2023. While on the council, Weifenbach says he helped secure water rights from Pactola and Rapid Creek, built a new water treatment plant, and voted for various Vision Fund projects that […]
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When marijuana is on the ballot, it wins | #alaska | #politics
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CNN — Marijuana, at times, seems to be a third rail in American politics. While most Democrats are ardent defenders of abortion rights and gay rights, many party lawmakers are less vocal about decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana. It was only Thursday when President Joe Biden decided to pardon all people convicted of federal marijuana possession. […]
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