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Safety, education and infrastructure among top issues for Henderson Ward 1 candidates
Seven candidates are vying to represent Henderson’s Ward 1 after the seat was left vacant following former Councilwoman Michelle Romero election
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Washoe County public defender resigns, cites family medical issues
Washoe County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously accepted the resignation of Public Defender John Arrascada, taking his recommendation to appoint
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North Las Vegas mayor, city leaders push back on bill to expand city council
A bill seeking to update the guiding document of North Las Vegas and expand the size of the city council exposed deep divides over leaders’ vision
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Gainey lines up tax-exempt challenges, including bid to tax some UPMC-owned properties
Mayor Ed Gainey will challenge the tax-exempt status of 26 Pittsburgh properties, he said Tuesday, as part of a new legal strategy to address a
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Community meetings in the San Fernando Valley, March 27-April 3
A view from the San Fernando Valley: Flooding at Sherman Way and Bakman Avenue in North Hollywood, CA, Friday, March 10, 2023. (Photo by David
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New details show at least three Northern Nevada politicians were investigated by private detectives in 2022
KUNR Public Radio broadcast of this story When running for a seat on the Washoe County Board of Commissioners last year, Mariluz Garcia was
Ethics panel: Reno councilman should have abstained from union contract vote
The Nevada Commission on Ethics Is recommending that Reno City Councilman Devon Reese attend ethics training after a complaint was filed that claimed
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State police investigating after Reno councilwoman backs car into woman after event
The Nevada State Police are investigating after Reno City Councilwoman Jenny Brekhus reportedly backed her car into a woman who appeared to be
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Updated: Allegheny County Board of Health sends bid to tap Clean Air Fund to public comment phase
Update (3/22/23): The Allegheny County Board of Health voted to advance the proposal to tap the Clean Air Fund for more support for the Air Quality
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What’s closed for César Chávez Day, on either March 27 or March 31, in the LA area
A mural of Cesar E. Chavez at Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Park in San Fernando, Monday, March 30, 2020. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily
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Cannabis legalization not a sure bet – how cities perpetuate prohibition
Getty Legalizing cannabis possession and consumption doesn’t always ensure the allowance of cannabis retail, wholesale, delivery, or manufacturing
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Allegheny County Health Department seeks Clean Air Fund dollars amid fiscal turbulence
The Allegheny County Health Department’s Air Quality Program is seeking unprecedented access to the Clean Air Fund, a coffer of nearly $10 million
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What does Hunt’s first Budget mean for Scotland?
After the frenzied Autumn 2022 of UK Budget Statement chaos, we all expected a much calmer outing for the UK Chancellor. However, it wouldn’t be a
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John Weinstein’s ties to judge, staff emerge in lawsuit amid exec race
Executive DecisionThe 2023 election to set Allegheny County’s course John Weinstein, Allegheny County’s treasurer and now a leading candidate
Washoe Commission Chair Hartung resigns, will take job with state
Chair Vaughn Hartung is resigning from his position on the Washoe County Board of Commissioners to take a position on the board of the Nevada