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Nov 07 2023
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New Jersey elections: Assembly remains blue in Democratic clean sweep
Democrats held onto the New Jersey General Assembly early Wednesday morning, sealing a clean sweep of both chambers after fending off a spirited Republican challenge. New Jersey's Democratic Party capitalized on the topic of abortion access to combat motivating issues for Republicans, such as the economy and parental rights. As of 12.40 a.m., Democrats held at least 45 of the 80 seats,
Washington ExaminerNov 07 2023
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Tate Reeves Has Commanding Lead in Mississippi Re-Election Bid
Incumbent Gov. Tate Reeves appeared on track late Tuesday to turn back a challenge from Democrat Brandon Presley that had raised hopes for a potential upset in one of the nation's most deeply Republican states. Reeves led Presley by 7 percentage points with 86% of the vote in. Final results were delayed by voting snafus in Hinds County, a Democratic stronghold that encompasses Jackson, the
The MessengerNov 07 2023
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Issue 22: Cincinnati votes to sell the Cincinnati Southern Railway
CINCINNATI — Cincinnatians have spoken and the city is officially selling the Cincinnati Southern Railway, according to Building Cincinnati's Future. The sale means Cincinnati will receive $1.6 billion to be put into a trust fund and used for improving existing infrastructure in Cincinnati. Currently, the city makes roughly $25 million annually from leasing the railway. Supporters of the sale
WCPO 9Nov 07 2023
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A diverse new St. Paul City Council to be seated in January
St. Paul voters headed to the polls Tuesday to elect what stands to be the most racially diverse city council in city history, one likely to be led by a progressive female majority and immigrant and ethnic voices indicative of the capital city’s changing demographics. In all, 30 candidates filed for seven seats on the non-partisan council, which with four open seats will turn over a majority
Pioneer PressNov 07 2023
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What WeWork Can Teach Every Business About Launching New Ventures
It was the dazzling unicorn of the last decade’s venture capital boom, capturing the zeitgeist of a new way of working and riding it to a $47 billion valuation. But WeWork never came close to actually working. Now, the flexible workspace provider has filed for bankruptcy, sealing its journey from tech darling to poster child for overhyped startups. The company’s fate isn’t just a cautionary
ForbesNov 07 2023
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New Edition is launching a Vegas residency and superfan Sherri Shepherd cannot wait
Can you stand the rain? Because it’s heading to Las Vegas in February. The R&B legends of New Edition are launching their first-ever Sin City residency, “New Edition: Live in Las Vegas,” at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. The six-show stint kicks off Feb. 28 and runs through March 9. “Fulfilling a career-long dream to solidify ourselves with a residency performance in the
Los Angeles TimesNov 14 2023
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Biden Mulls Approval of Fresh $10 Billion for Iran
The Biden administration may approve a sanctions waiver on Tuesday that will allow Iran to access at least $10 billion in previously frozen funds held in Iraq, a closely watched decision that comes just a month after the Tehran-backed terror group Hamas launched an attack on Israel that left 1,200 dead.
The waiver would extend the multibillion-dollar sanctions relief first issued in
Washington Free BeaconNov 07 2023
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Why is Richmond voting (again) on whether to allow a casino in the city
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Voters in Virginia's capital city are deciding Tuesday whether developers can move forward with a proposed $562 million resort casino along Interstate 95. A ballot measure on whether to allow the gambling and entertainment complex is before Richmond voters for a second time, after the city narrowly rejected the proposal two years ago. The developers returned with a
WTVR 6Nov 08 2023
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'Truly, we're in a crisis': Santa Fe voters add momentum to 'mansion taxes' by approving levy on home sales over $1 million to fund affordable housing
Voters have approved a tax on mansions to pay for affordable housing initiatives in New Mexico’s capital city of Santa Fe. Uncertified election results on Wednesday show that nearly three-fourths of ballots were cast in favor of the new tax on home sales of over $1 million, in a city prized for its high-desert vistas, vibrant arts scene and stucco architecture. The ballot measure was pitched
FortuneOct 13 2023
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With Scalise out, all eyes on Jim Jordan in House speaker race
House Republicans are gathering Friday morning as they look for a path forward in a speakership battle riddled with chaos and uncertainty -- with Rep. Jim Jordan working to get enough votes to secure the top spot just hours after Rep. Steve Scalise backed out of the race. Just over a week after Rep. Kevin McCarthy was ousted from the speakership, Scalise -- whom the conference nominated in a
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