State GOP Lawmakers Move To Slice Taxes While Dems Raise Theirs
State Republican lawmakers across the country have introduced and codified laws to cut taxes and facilitate government spending. Since the November election, state Republicans have established reforms that cut income taxes, ease property taxes, and save taxpayers money. In contrast, some blue state Democrats are moving forward with laws that increase property taxes and fees […]
California lawmakers may give inmate firefighters a raise
Firefighters who are housed in California county jails and state prisons earn wages of up to $19 under laws considered by state lawmakers. Congressional Bill 247 It will increase the hourly wages of prison prisoners assigned to work in active fire scenes. “They put themselves on the forefront,” Congress member Isaac G. Bryan (D-Los Angeles), […]
Mayor Karen Bass’ deleted text messages raise eyebrows and questions
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Critics of Mayor Karen Bass form committee to raise money for recall bid
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has set up a fundraiser to pursue a recall campaign against her, according to documents filed with the city’s ethics committee on Monday. The documents were originally submitted to the state last week. The filing comes close to two months after Wildfire destroyed the belt in LA’s Pacific Palisades district, […]
Bills that target immigrant-serving nonprofits raise criticism from faith community • Tennessee Lookout
The bill by Republican lawmakers, punished by charities that serve immigrants and could lead to the arrest of employees, attracts imposed by Tennessee faith leaders as a violation of religious freedom. One invoice (HB322/SB392) “Human smuggling” crimes are transported, encouraged or transported, encouraged, or encouraged by “concealing, embracing, or shielding” to illegally invade or invade […]
MARK HANCOCK: How America Should Raise Strong Men After Boy Scouts Ditches The ‘Boy’
The announcement of the American-named Boys Scout’s change to “Scouting America” ​​was extensively reflected on the cultural significance of the organization and the state of American boyhood. Some view this as a necessary evolution, while others lament what feels like the end of the era. However, this moment provides an opportunity to revisit the vision […]
Uptown parking meters raise $3.3 million over seven years
The City of Sedona received a total of $3,362,779.17 in Uptown parking fees during the program’s first seven years of operation, or $2,585,327.29 adjusted for inflation since 2018. Uptown’s metered parking lot initially consisted of 101 spaces, with additional spaces added along Jordan Road in 2024. The meter system has a tiered fare structure with […]
Country Music Stars Raise Staggering Amount At Concert For Hurricane Helene Relief
At Saturday night’s Concert for Carolina charity event, a variety of country music stars raised an incredible $24.5 million for Hurricane Helen relief. Hurricane Helen hit North Carolina in late September as one of the deadliest storms in the state, killing dozens and destroying a seemingly endless stream of homes and businesses. A month later, […]
D.A. Gascón struggles to raise money as Hochman surges in L.A. race
In 2020, George Gascón unseated Jackie Lacey, ending the most expensive district attorney race in Los Angeles County history. Four years later, money is starting to flow again, but not to Gascon. The city of Gascon raised $13 million in 2020, more than half of which came from a committee formed by wealthy Bay Area […]
Torrance measure asks voters to raise council’s pay by over 2,000%
Torrance’s anti-corruption bill on the Nov. 5 ballot includes provisions that would significantly increase salaries for the mayor and city council members, leading to accusations that city leaders are misleading the public with self-serving proposals. This has led to criticism from local residents. . The proposed TC would amend the City Charter to include new […]
