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Mar 18 2024
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Possible public-comment overhaul stirs backlash in Fargo
Public comment has long been a staple of local government meetings. But in North Dakota and other parts of the country, this engagement tool faces a future that's a little less certain. This month, the Fargo City Commission has come under scrutiny over possible plans to revamp the public comment portion of its meetings. Some commissioners have proposed breaking up when residents can talk about
Public News ServiceMar 26 2024
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Atlanta Public Schools reassigns positions after top official steps down
Gadson was appointed to the role of deputy superintendent by Battle in September. He previously served as an associate superintendent of high schools in Atlanta Public Schools. Gadson has worked for several school districts across the country. He was awarded an $800,000 settlement in 2019 after filing a discrimination lawsuit against Henry County Schools. The school board made him Henry County
Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionMar 26 2024
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Bat disease that could devastate Colorado’s ecosystem found; public asked to be on the lookout
Wildlife officials are asking the public to be on the lookout for sick or dead bats after a little brown bat, infected with a disease caused by an invasive fungus that has killed millions of bats across North America, was found crawling on a bike path in Longmont. The infected bat, discovered late last month, was only the second bat ever in Colorado to show clinical signs of the deadly bat
The Colorado SunMar 26 2024
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Denver-based Ibotta files to go public in $100 million stock offering
After providing consumers with more than $1.8 billion back in cash offers, Denver-based Ibotta Inc. is pursuing a long-anticipated cash-out from Wall Street, according to the company’s registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday. The consumer rebate platform, one of Colorado’s best-known technology firms, plans to raise $100 million in equity, which
The Denver PostMar 20 2024
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Youngkin vetoes 22 more bills, citing public safety
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that he has taken action on 60 more bills — signing 36, amending two and vetoing 22. In a release sent on Wednesday, March 20, Youngkin said that the bills he vetoed, many of which dealt with court proceedings, police procedure and consequences for certain crimes, would have weakened penalties for criminals and
ABC 8 WRICAug 12 2020
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Public Opinion on Abortion
As of 2019, public support for legal abortion remains as high as it has been in two decades of polling. Currently, 61% say abortion should be legal in all or most cases, while 38% say it should be illegal in all or most cases.
Pew Research CenterMar 23 2024
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Bomb threats target Lancaster Public Library, Pride leader, media
Parts of downtown Lancaster were evacuated Saturday afternoon amid bomb threats referencing a canceled Drag Queen Story Hour event at Lancaster Public Library. The threats also specifically mentioned the home addresses of the library’s executive director, the president of Lancaster Pride, which was supposed to host the event, and an LNP | LancasterOnline reporter. The email was sent at 12:07 p
Lancaster OnlineMar 23 2024
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Local Author Fair to be March 23 at the Royal Oak Public Library
ROYAL OAK, MICH (WXYZ) — Calling all book lovers! The Royal Oak Public Library is thrilled to host its Local Author Fair on Saturday, March 23rd from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This event brings together talented local authors writing for all ages, offering an opportunity to find your next favorite books and meet the creative minds behind them. Nineteen authors have been selected, including
ABC 7 WXYZMar 25 2024
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Harford County Executive violated Public Information Act, state regulators say
BALTIMORE - State regulators say Harford County Executive Bob Cassily violated the Public Information Act by refusing to search for records requested by the sheriff. It's the latest in a long-running and complicated back and forth between Cassily and members of the Harford County government, which goes back to Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler's request for the county provide its "communications with an
CBS News (Online)Mar 20 2024
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CEO Fired By Public Long Island Telecommunications Company Comtech
"Mr. Peterman’s termination was for conduct unrelated to Comtech’s business strategy, financial results or previously filed financial statements," Comtech stated in a news release. Comtech trades on NASDAQ under the ticker CMTL. The company works in terrestrial and wireless networking, 9-1-1 emergency services, satellite and space communications technologies, and cloud native capabilities to
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