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 […]
Florida Panthers Raise Their Stanley Cup Banner, And The Championship Glory Is Straight Up Aura
Palm trees and championships! (Even a Category 5 hurricane!) The party has been going on all summer, and the moment has finally arrived. The Florida Panthers are now protect Stanley Cup Champion. After a great offseason that featured celebrations and easily reintroduced one of the National Hockey League’s best rosters, the Cardiac Cats begin their […]
Pete Buttigieg Goes To Bat For Union That’s Shutting Down America’s Ports Over 77% Pay Raise
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday defended the wage demands of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) as the strike that shut down dozens of ports on the East Coast and Gulf Coast continues. The ILA went on strike late Tuesday night after failing to agree to a new contract with the United States Maritime Alliance […]
Maricopa County Sheriff candidates’ past incidents raise voter concerns
Phoenix (AZ Family)— Maricopa County Sheriff Russ Skinner lost his primary election this week, paving the way for a matchup between two candidates with extensive law enforcement backgrounds. They also have a lot to explain about past controversies. Jerry Sheridan (left) and Tyler Kump (right) are both Maricopa County sheriff candidates.(As Family) Jerry Sheridan (R) […]
Backers of Prop. 479 raise $3M for transportation tax
Maricopa County voters will decide in November whether to extend a half-cent sales tax for transportation projects, and a nonpartisan campaign is spending $3 million urging voters to vote “yes.” The campaign Connect Maricopa, which launched earlier this year, has mobilized significant funding and support from groups across the political spectrum to ensure the passage […]