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May 07 2024
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Bill to put timelines in public records law gets final approval
A bill to address a weakness in the Alabama’s public records law received final passage in the Legislature on Tuesday. The law says citizens have a right to inspect and obtain copies of public records but is silent on when state agencies are required to respond to requests for records. The Senate gave final passage to SB270 by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, to put some timelines in the law. The
AL.comMay 07 2024
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Milwaukee Public Museum has groundbreaking ceremony. But donations are falling short
Milwaukee Public Museum's future home had its groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, with construction to begin in June. The ceremony was moved from the construction site, at West McKinley Avenue and North Sixth Street, to The Trade hotel, 420 W. Juneau Ave., because of rain. Mayor Cavalier Johnson and others praised the $240 million project. Johnson told the crowd the museum "will be a major driver
Milwaukee Journal SentinelMay 10 2024
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Opponents shout ‘shame!’ as lawmakers move to weaken N.J. public records law
To boos, shouts of “shame” and people angrily walking out of a hearing room at the Statehouse, a state Senate committee on Thursday approved the newest version of a fast-tracked bill opponents say would allow government in New Jersey to provide fewer public records to citizens and the media. The measure (S2930) would overhaul the state’s Open Public Records Act for the first time in the more
nj.comMay 14 2024
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Giants' Jung Hoo Lee has structural damage in injured left shoulder, will seek second opinion
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee sustained structural damage in his dislocated left shoulder when he crashed into the wall Sunday and now will seek a second opinion to determine his next steps. Lee was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday and met with team doctors. An MRI exam revealed the issues in his shoulder and he will now be seen by Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Thursday in Los
Associated PressMay 14 2024
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Dr. Wilma Wooten, San Diego County's public health director, wins statewide award
Dr. Wilma J. Wooten, public health officer for the County of San Diego, speaks during a COVID-19 news conference in 2020. Citing her 23 years of service as San Diego County’s public health director, the California Department of Public Health gave Dr. Wilma Wooten its highest honor last week during an awards ceremony in Sacramento. In a statement, Susan Fanelli, chief deputy director of the
San Diego Union-TribuneMay 12 2024
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Man fatally shot in Red Bird, police ask for public’s help identifying subject
A man was fatally shot early Sunday morning in Red Bird, and officials are asking for help identifying the suspect. At about 2:05 a.m., police responded to a shooting in the 5100 block of South Hampton Road. They determined that Oliver Bradley, 34, had been shot and died from his injuries. Police believe the pictured individual shot Bradley and are asking for help identifying that person.
The Dallas Morning NewsApr 16 2024
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Former Denver Public Schools communications director accuses superintendent of keeping information from public
Former Denver Public Schools Executive Director of Communications Will Jones claims the district's superintendent is trying to keep information from the public. Jones left DPS in February after nine years with the district. He served under several superintendents during his time with the district. Jones said DPS Superintendent Alex Marrero should not be instituting policies that shield
CBS News (Online)May 14 2024
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For first time in decade, public state colleges including Worcester State see enrollment increase
After a decade of declining enrollment, public higher education in Massachusetts finally saw the first increase in first-year undergraduate enrollment last fall, fueled by a nearly 8% increase in community college admissions. However, at the University of Massachusetts and state university systems, the other two segments of public higher education, enrollments continued to decline, although at
Yahoo NewsMay 14 2024
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Trans Golfer's Pursuit of U.S. Women's Open Qualification Sparks Outrage from Players and Public
The attempt by transgender golfer Hailey Davidson to be the first trans player to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open has sparked outrage from athletes and fans alike. Davidson ended up in third place in the qualifying rounds and was named the first alternate on Monday, according to Fox News. Several LPGA pros were not pleased with the addition of a male-born player to women’s pro golf. Pro Dana
Breitbart NewsMay 12 2024
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Multiple Oklahoma City Public Schools board members are Latino. Why that's important
During the Oklahoma City Board of Education meeting, new member Jessica Cifuentes takes the oath of office, which was administered by OKCPS Board Clerk Craig Cates. About two-thirds of the students attending Oklahoma City Public Schools are of Latino descent — a percentage that’s steadily grown over the years — but the composition of the district’s school board hasn’t necessarily reflected
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