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Alabama

Alabama Supreme Court frozen embryos decision may imperil IVF | #elections | #alabama

The IVF community is reeling from a new Alabama court decision that embryos created during the in-vitro fertilization process are “extrauterine children” and legally protected like any other child. IVF advocates say the ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court could have far-reaching consequences for millions of Americans struggling to get pregnant, especially those living in […]

Mayor

Buckeye Lake mayor accused of aiding lawsuit against village police

BUCKEYE LAKE − Embattled Buckeye Lake Mayor Jeryne Peterson, facing a recall election Feb. 27, has come under additional criticism for communications with a Union Township man suing the village and accused of harassing village employees. Jimmy Hudson, who filed a lawsuit against the village over a speeding ticket and various alleged violations of his […]

Mayor

Rome’s first female mayor Jacqueline Izzo recounts her time in office

Jacqueline M. Izzo, the first female Mayor of Rome, completed her final term Dec. 31. She proved to be a powerful source during a crucial period in the city’s resurgence, with housing, economic development and rebuilding reserves on the docket. Izzo reflected on her experience in an exclusive interview with the Observer-Dispatch. “I’ve forged a […]

City Council

City council could refine parts of sanctuary city for unborn ordinance | #citycouncil

This Thursday, Abilene’s City Council will hear a report, host a discussion and subsequently take action regarding terminology within its current ordinance as a “sanctuary” city for the unborn. The council will hear recommendations specifically from the Sanctuary City for the Unborn Ordinance Amendment Committee. This will be the first related ordinance after Abilene passed […]

Mayor

Rochester mayor covets fairgrounds amid city’s legal battle with RAMA

ROCHESTER — Mayor Paul Callaghan said he would like to see the city and the owners of the Granite State fairgrounds find a way to work together to integrate the 68-acre property as part of the city’s downtown revitalization efforts. “I think the fairgrounds could enhance our downtown and the city,” Callaghan said in a […]

Alabama

Kyrsten Sinema, Mark Kelly trying to end military promotions blockade | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Arizona’s U.S. senators have been writing legislation, talking with colleagues and speaking on the Senate floor in attempts to end Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s monthslong blockade of nearly 400 military promotions in protest of the Pentagon’s abortion policy. The blockade has been in effect for nine months. Yet, with the introduction of a resolution, […]