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Congress leaves with a whimper, as the GOP braces for midterm pain
WASHINGTON — They tried and failed to bring up a bill that would limit, but not ban, congressional stock trading.
Proposition NN: Colorado TABOR refunds would be diverted to K-12 education
The measure, placed on the ballot by Democrats in the legislature, would eliminate refunds owed under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights to help schools manage class sizes, expand career and technical education, retain teachers and increase their pay.
Solicitan a la Cámara de Representantes investigar hedores objetables en comunidades de Coamo
Conocer la procedencia de hedores objetables en varias comunidades de Coamo es el fin de la Resolución de la Cámara 827. La medida solicita la intervención de la Comisión de Recursos Naturales cameral ante la falta de acciones concretas por parte del personal del Departamento de…
Amendment 85: Colorado voters will decide whether ballot measures must be understandable to an 8th grader
The measure was brought by Advance Colorado, a conservative political nonprofit that doesn’t disclose its donors, but has picked up support from other organizations and people, including some that are liberal
Amendment 84: Colorado voters would be forced to put Social Security, driver’s license numbers on their ballots
It’s not clear who is pushing for the measure, which is financially backed by out-of-state groups that have spent millions of dollars on advertising and collecting signatures to get it on the ballot
GENERAL ELECTION PREVIEW: Barrus and Wellman seek seat on Greenville City Council
Seven years of experience on the Greenville City Council is being weighed against the perspective of a newcomer as voters decide who will fill a seat in the Nov. 3 general election. Incumbent Jim Barrus, 57, is seeking another term, while Lesa Wellman, 51, is challenging him for…
GENERAL ELECTION PREVIEW: Belding City Council candidates outline priorities
Two incumbents, two former officials and one newcomer are all vying for three seats on the Belding City Council. Current council members Linda Curtis and Shelley Gladding-Visser are running for re-election, along with former council members Bruce Meyers and Jorel Davis, who are…
GENERAL ELECTION PREVIEW: Stanton voters to choose among Basom, Holloway, Kuhn and VanHolstyn for City Commission
Three incumbents and one challenger are seeking three seats on the Stanton City Commission in the Nov. 3 general election, with experience, community involvement and the future of the city's amenities among the issues raised by candidates. Incumbents Jane Basom, Ray Holloway and…
GENERAL ELECTION PREVIEW: 3 seek 2 seats on Vestaburg school board
Two longtime members of the Vestaburg Community School Board of Education are seeking another term, while a local business owner and youth coach is hoping to bring a new perspective to the board. Incumbents Renae Caudill and Brian Zinn are seeking re-election, while Dustin Cook…
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Published October 03State Sen. Jon Bramnick calls for statewide e-bike task force to assist NJ law enforcement
TRENTON, N.J. — State Sen. Jon Bramnick is calling on the New Jersey attorney general to establish a statewide e-bike task force to help local law enforcement agencies enforce the …
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Published October 03NJ home energy assistance program accepting applications for 2026-27 season
TRENTON, N.J. — Applications are now open for a state-administered program that helps eligible New Jersey households pay home heating and medically necessary cooling costs, the Department of Community Affairs …
St. Petersburg drivers could face steeper parking fines
Council unanimously advanced the increases Thursday, setting a public hearing and final vote for Oct. 15.