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Apr 26 2023
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Local Governments Hoping for a Voice in Legal Marijuana Plan
(KNSI) — Adult use of recreational marijuana is one step closer to becoming legal in Minnesota after the House passed it Tuesday. The Senate is expected to do the same on Friday, but those advocating for local governments hope a final version addresses the needs of municipal leaders, especially in rural areas. Alex Hassel, with the League of Minnesota Cities, says they don’t have a stance on
KNSI Radio
Apr 25 2023
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MN Local Government: Give Us a Voice in Marijuana Plan
This week, the Minnesota House began the floor-vote process for a bill that would legalize and regulate recreational marijuana for adults. Lawmakers are being asked to help smaller governments transition to any mandates. With Democrats holding majorities this session, political analysts say it appears likely a legalization bill for Minnesota will clear all the hurdles. Alex Hassel,
Public News Service
Mar 22 2023
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Kristi Noem bars local governments from working with 'evil foreign governments,' including China and Russia
Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) signed a bill into law on Wednesday that bars state and local governments from contracting with "evil foreign governments." The law codifies an existing executive order from Noem, which prohibited state agencies from executing contracts with a list of foreign entities. SB 189 bans state and local governments from working with "foreign parent entit[ies]" from China, Cuba
Washington Examiner
Mar 15 2023
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Bill to end affirmative action programs in state, local governments in Arkansas tabled
The bill to end affirmative action programs in state and local governments in Arkansas was tabled in a House committee Monday. Senate Bill 71, which cleared the Senate by one vote last week, would bar state and local governments from giving preferential treatment based on race or sex when it comes to employment, education or procurement. Under the bill state agencies would be given two years
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Jun 08 2023
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Pet Adoption In The Fairfield Area: See New Local Dogs, Cats
Do you want to add a new member to your family? Look no further than these Fairfield animal shelters for a pet available for adoption. Many shelters in Fairfield and environs are still working to find forever homes for dozens of cats, dogs and other adorable critters coming through. There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home in Connecticut — and many of them
Patch.com
Jun 07 2023
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Wilderness Trail Fire update: Beaches, railroad and local roads reopened by Tuesday
Gladwin County Record & Beaverton Clarion
May 29 2023
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Three teen suspects arrested in alleged kidnapping of local man
Hot Springs police have arrested three suspects, including two 18-year-olds and a juvenile, in connection with the alleged kidnapping of a local man who has been missing since May 17 and has still not been located, Hot Springs police said in a release Monday. Nathaniel Allen Speed, 18, who lists a Centerview Street address, Alexia Tamaara Chambers, 18, who is reportedly homeless, and the
Hot Springs Sentinel-Record
Jun 05 2023
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California is investigating a mysterious government flight that dropped migrants in Sacramento
Sixteen illegal aliens were taken from Texas to New Mexico, then flown by private chartered jet to California. They were dropped off on the doorstep of a local church in Sacramento. The church had no advance notice of their arrival. An investigation has been opened by the governor and attorney general to determine who is behind this action. Allegedly they had documentation “purporting to be
HotAir
Jun 01 2023
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Adopt From Danbury Area Shelters: See New Local Pets
If you’re wanting to add a fuzzy ball of love and affection to your life, look no further than these Danbury area animal shelters for a pet who needs a home. There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home across Connecticut — many of whom are located within driving distance. For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin your search for a lovable new four-
Patch.com
Jun 06 2023
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N.J. primary election 2023: See live results for state, county and local races
Voters from around the state cast their ballots Tuesday to choose the Democratic and Republican nominees for the state Senate and Assembly as well as contested county and local races. For the third year in a row, voters had three ways to vote — either in person during early voting which began on June 2 and concluded June 4, by sending in a mail-in ballot or putting it in a dropbox, or by
nj.com