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May 15 2024
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Incumbents re-elected to Select Board, School Committee in Southwick vote
SOUTHWICK — While Select Board member Doug Moglin easily overcame a write-in campaign by David “Butch” LaBombard on Tuesday, incumbent School Committee member Robert Stevenson prevailed by just 81 votes over his opponent Kim Perron.
“I am honored to have been overwhelmingly re-elected to the Southwick Select Board,” Moglin said in an email statement.
MassLive.comMay 07 2024
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Anaheim city council voting on Disneyland expansion
The Anaheim City Council is in session where a vote could be coming down any moment that could change the face of Disneyland for generations to come. Anaheim Disneyland Forward is a $1.9 billion proposal that would guide where and how future developments would happen for the next 40 years. It is expected to bring more attractions, hotels, restaurants and shops on the westside of Disneyland
NBC Los AngelesMay 15 2024
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Haley Takes Votes From Trump in Md., W.Va, Neb.
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who hasn't been a candidate for the GOP presidential nomination since she dropped out in March, brought in significant shares of the Republican primary votes in three states Tuesday. Haley netted 20% of the vote in Maryland, compared to 80% for former President Donald Trump, reports The Hill. She also got 18% of the vote in Nebraska, with 80.1% going to
Newsmax (News)May 15 2024
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Austin City Council could take a major vote to encourage density
The Austin City Council will vote Thursday on the second phase of the HOME Initiative — a rule change that would reduce minimum lot sizes for single-family homes. Why it matters: It's the latest effort by city leaders to address Austin's high cost of housing, although the plan has received pushback from some neighborhood groups. State of play: The city's Land Development Code currently
AxiosMay 15 2024
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As South Africa votes, Zimbabwean migrants, smugglers anxious about future
Many undocumented Zimbabweans worry there could be unfavourable changes to South Africa’s immigration policy after the May 29 polls. Gwanda, Zimbabwe – A Toyota Hilux with South African plates parks on the roadside in Nkwana village in Zimbabwe’s Matabeleland South province and honks its horn. An elderly woman makes her way to the car where the driver hands her parcels containing groceries, a
Al JazeeraMay 15 2024
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Democrats rage at GOP over "tough vote" on Israel arms sales
House Democrats are venting fury at Republicans for holding a vote to force President Biden to unpause weapons shipments to Israel. Why it matters: Some centrist Democrats — particularly Jewish ones — are sick of being forced to choose between their party and their support for Israel on what they see as little more than partisan messaging bills. Zoom in: "I'll vote for it, but they should pull
AxiosMar 19 2024
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Cherokee election officials urge residents to apply for absentee ballots soon due to mail delays
Cherokee County officials are asking voters to apply for their absentee ballots as soon as possible due to recent mail delays. Officials with the Cherokee Office of Elections and Voter Registration say they want to have as much time as they can to process any requests for absentee ballots before the upcoming general primary. "We have always strived to process absentee applications and absentee
Fox 5 AtlantaMay 10 2024
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Virginia school board votes to restore Confederate names
A Virginia school board has approved a motion for two schools to revert to their Confederate names following a debate that bitterly divided a town.
The Shenandoah County School Board voted 5-1 to reinstate the names of Stonewall Jackson High and Ashby-Lee Elementary in Quicksburg.
Community members had been pushing for a reversal, arguing the 2020 name change was unpopular.
BBC NewsMay 15 2024
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Liverpool player of the season vote: Make your choice for 2023-24
When James Milner left, I was worried the Reds would be without a real utility man in the side. Then up stepped Joe Gomez. He has been brilliant almost every time he has been called upon - whether it be at right-back, centre-back, left-back or even as a deep-lying midfielder. The Premier League signing of the summer at just £35m and perhaps Liverpool's most consistent performer over the course
BBC NewsMay 15 2024
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Burnley player of the season vote: Make your choice for 2023-24
Sander came in at the start of the season and, despite a slow start getting used to his new role and team-mates, was easily the most consistent player throughout the course of our season. Since Esteve has come in he has definitely improved us at the back. I am delighted he will be with us in the Championship next season as he will be a literal brick wall in that league. He has been excellent
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