(The Center Square) – For the first time since taking office in January, Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown stood before constituents to deliver her inaugural State of the City Address. Her message centered around the importance of approving a $40 million annual tax levy coming before voters in August. Brown, a veteran politician who served as a state representative, senator and director of the Washington State Department of Commerce, took over as mayor following a contentious campaign...
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – Community members in Josephine County are invited to attend two informational sessions regarding the county’s Animal Shelter and Control levy proposal. According to a media release, Josephine County Public Health Director, Michael Weber and Shelter Supervisor, Laura Janson will be giving presentations on the levy. Information will include how the levy […]
BATON ROUGE — An investigative reporter out of New Orleans sued the Louisiana Department of Public Safety on Monday, alleging it had failed to respond to public records requests.Nick Chrastil, a journalist with nonprofit news outlet The Lens, sued after the agency would not disclose records associated with its hiring of a private law firm, WilmerHale, to provide legal services to the state in connection with consent decrees and the federal government, a statement from the Tulane...
People living in the capital are currently paying £471 towards the Mayoral General Precept, which is an additional charge added to council tax bills to 'support the Mayor's activities'.
HORNELL, N.Y. (WETM) -- The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is giving the Hornell community a chance to learn about a proposed project along state Route 36. NYSDOT engineers will be at the Hornell Senior High School, located at 134 Seneca St., between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. for a public meeting on []
The consolidated amendment addresses training needs for police, fire and other public safety departments across Massachusetts.
Police confirmed that no roads are closed in the area at this time. A spokesperson said police they will endeavour to keep any disruption to a minimum, and work through the operation as quickly as possible. A further update will be provided by police ‘in due course’. See https://www.facebook.com/PoliceDerryCityStrabane
With Los Angeles facing a $469 million budget deficit, Mayor Karen Bass made significant spending cuts in her proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, including to her Inside Safe program.
Monrovia — The Liberia National Police, in collaboration with the Motorcycle and Tricycle Union, signed a memorandum of understanding on road and public safety on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, aiming to enhance public safety and ensure the safety of motorists. By Victoria G. Wesseh Hon. Nelson Freeman, Deputy Police Inspector for Operations, signed the MOU []
The City of Amarillo announced on Friday that its annual modern-day yearbook, which breaks down the different aspects of city spending, is now available online for the public to view.
(The Center Square) – In what was supposed to be a routine tax renewal, the Maintenance and Operations Levy for Spokane County Fire District 9 appears headed toward failure after being in effect for nearly three decades. After the polls closed Tuesday night and ballots were counted, the levy was less than 1% shy of the 60% supermajority required to pass, sitting at 59.07%. In addition to the levy, another property-tax-funded levy fulfills the other 35 percent of...
People gather to watch the solar eclipse outside the Brooklyn Public Library main branch on April 8, 2024. The mayor has restored some of his unpopular cuts but is resisting calls to fully fund libraries and seven-day service at over 200 branches. [ more › ]