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Dennis Kucinich portrait hung up

CLEVELAND — Dennis Kucinich, who served as Cleveland’s mayor from 1977 to 1979, now has his portrait hung up at City Hall. What You Need To Know Dennis Kucinich was Mayor of Cleveland from 1977 to 1979 Cleveland City Hall hung up his portrait 44 years later Kucinich’s portrait is on display for the public […]

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Albany Co. Dem. chair on early mayoral primary announcement

We are talking about the impact of local elections across upstate New York, ahead of the 2024 presidential election cycle this weekend on In Focus. JoDee Kenney sat down with Albany County Democratic Committee Chair Jake Crawford, who weighed in on 2023’s results as a potential predictor for the year to come. Looking back to […]

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Mayor-elect Pierce on priorities for city of Watertown

This weekend on In Focus, we’re unpacking the impact of local election results across upstate New York. JoDee Kenney was joined by Watertown Mayor-elect Sarah Compo Pierce, the first woman to be elected to that role in the city’s history. Compo Pierce said her priorities will be increasing fiscal responsibility and accountability in city government […]

City Council

Palestinians pack Cleveland city council for fifth time | #citycouncil

CLEVELAND — Supporters of the Palestinian community have packed the past five consecutive city council meetings in Cleveland, seeking declarations of sympathy for their community and for leaders to support an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. What You Need To Know City leaders are now considering tighter rules on public comment, which could prevent […]

Alabama

Next month’s 4th GOP presidential debate will be in Alabama | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

A fourth Republican presidential debate has been set for next month, with heightened polling requirements that could make the stage less crowded than before. In a memo sent to campaigns on Friday and obtained by The Associated Press, Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel said the fourth debate would take place Dec. 6 in Tuscaloosa, […]

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St. Pete mayor honors two local veterans for Veterans Day

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch honored two veterans Saturday for the 10th Annual Veterans Day ceremony at Williams Park. What You Need To Know Mayor Welch honored two veterans today for the 10th Annual Veterans Day ceremony at Williams Park Louis Williams and Colonel Marie Stagg accepted awards for their service protecting […]

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St. Pete mayor honors two local veterans for Veterans Day

City Council

Palestinian residents pack Cleveland City Council meeting | #citycouncil

CLEVELAND — In Cleveland’s city council meetings last week and Monday night, residents have used the public comment period to speak out against city leaders who have released statements in support of Israel without extending that same compassion to Palestinian constituents. What You Need To Know For the past two weeks, residents have used Cleveland […]

Alabama

Who are the Republicans vying to be speaker of the House? | #elections | #alabama

After Kevin McCarthy’s ouster and two of the party’s most visible House members failed bids for the speakership, seven Republicans are applying to fill the three-week-old vacancy. But few, if any, are nationally known figures. What You Need To Know Nine House Republicans have announced their intention to run for Speaker of the House; two, Pennsylvania […]

Alabama

Who are the 9 Republicans vying to be speaker of the House? | #elections | #alabama

After Kevin McCarthy’s ouster and two of the party’s most visible House members failed bids for the speakership, nine Republicans have decided to apply to fill the 20-day old vacancy. But few, if any, are nationally known figures. What You Need To Know Nine House Republicans have announced their intention to run for Speaker of […]