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Vote No on Prop. 1
5+ hour, 34+ min ago (163+ words) Haines voters deserve a clearly written tax proposal. Proposition 1 would create a severance tax on mining, but the language raises important questions about exactly who would be taxed. The ordinance defines “persons” broadly, potentially including individuals, partnerships, corporations, joint ventures,…...
Why Democracy Is About Daily Governance—Not Just Elections
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (1678+ words) Nigeria and United States flags together According to Freedom House’s report in 2026, Nigeria is considered “Partly Free” and faces problems such as insecurity, electoral irregularities, corruption, and intimidation of journalists which impede political freedom and civil liberties. Such a scenario…...
How to Read a Bill in the California Legislature – California Globe
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (833+ words) The following is a structured approach to reading a bill or statute effectively By Chris Micheli, September 23, 2026 2:00 pm This article is intended to provide one pathway to follow in reading a bill in the California Legislature. There are naturally several…...
State officials, child welfare plaintiffs strike deal reaching into next governor's term
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (747+ words) In a few short months, New Mexico will have a new governor — and with it, a new team leading its child welfare system. And one of the biggest concerns for everyone involved in a landmark settlement agreement designed to reform…...
Nonpartisan Audit Contradicts Josh Kaul's Crime Lab Claims As AG Struggles To Explain Delays
4+ hour, 42+ min ago (432+ words) “Analyst vacancies more than tripled and DNA results slowed on Kaul’s watch” – DA Eric Toney A nonpartisan audit contradicts a claim that Attorney General Josh Kaul made to a Milwaukee television station about the severely challenged state crime lab, which…...
Assemblywoman Celeste Rodriguez and Others Urge Governor to Sign AB 2066
4+ hour, 18+ min ago (433+ words) Sponsored by UNAC/UHCP and a priority for the California Legislative Women’s Caucus, AB 2066 would recognize pregnancy as a qualifying life event, allowing pregnant individuals to obtain or change their health coverage outside standard enrollment periods. Expanding coverage opportunities during…...
Former Montana Governor's Mansion will be torn down
6+ hour, 22+ min ago (503+ words) The former Governor’s Residence at 2 Carson Street in Helena will soon change from vacant building, to vacant lot. The former Governor’s Residence at 2 Carson Street in Helena will soon change from a vacant building to a vacant lot. But members…...
Missouri redistricting fight returns to U.S. Supreme Court for 3rd time
12+ hour, 17+ min ago (232+ words) The Joplin Globe - Download the Globe app to my phone or tablet Hundreds of people fill the Missouri Capitol rotunda and the balconies in September 2025 for a rally by Democrats opposing redistricting and changes to the Missouri initiative petition process....
As Healey backs starter home building rules initiative, municipal association opposed
6+ hour, 43+ min ago (633+ words) This week, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey threw her support behind a November ballot question that would override local zoning ordinances to allow homes to be built on small lots across the Commonwealth. The Democrat says the initiative — backed by the…...
Wicks battles challenger Rendón in upcoming District 14 race
8+ hour, 26+ min ago (628+ words) Voters in California’s 14th Assembly District are set to choose in November between incumbent Democrat Assemblymember Buffy Wicks or progressive Green Party challenger Mark Rendón. In the June primary election, Wicks received 81% of the vote to Rendón’s 10%. Borgar Solnordal, the race’s…...