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Senate concurs on SSB 6,003, advances resolutions and adjourns sine die On March 12, the Senate concurred in House amendments to substitute Senate Bill 6,003 and passed it unanimously (49‑0), advanced multiple resolutions (including SCR 8,410 and SR 8,701), adopted HCR 4,409 to adjourn sine die, and the Senate formally adjourned the 2026 regular session.

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The Washington State Senate made history by unanimously passing Senate Bill 6,003 and officially adjourning the 2026 regular session, marking a significant milestone in legislative progress.

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House rejects Senate amendments to HB 932 (recodification of Title 30) and sends measure to conference HB 932, a recodification of Title 30 pertaining to the General Assembly and its entities, faced Senate amendments that the House rejected to secure conference. Delegate Simon said the Senate stripped earlier House amendments and added a reenactment clause; the House rejected the Senate amendments to send the bill to conference.

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The House has officially rejected the Senate's amendments to House Bill 932, paving the way for crucial conference negotiations on this significant legislative recodification!

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House appoints conferees for more than 170 bills ahead of conference deadline Clerk announced conferee appointments for hundreds of House and companion Senate bills as deadline day approaches; members were urged to check LIS for assignments and lead conferee responsibilities. The House agreed to multiple Senate requests and insisted on its amendments where the Senate had rejected them.

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The House has officially appointed conferees for over 170 bills just as the conference deadline looms, making crucial decisions that could shape legislation in Virginia.

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Lunenburg election officials outline security and accessibility steps ahead of November Board members reviewed deadlines for the security plan and ADA report, discussed observer and security procedures, noted an Attorney General ruling on a 40-foot exclusion zone for firearms, and explored CISA support for situational-awareness training.

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Lunenburg County election officials are taking crucial steps to enhance security and accessibility for the upcoming November election, including new firearm regulations and ADA-compliant polling locations.

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Citizen Portal News Arizona

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Committee approves earlier mail date for sample ballots in counties without USPS processing centers The Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee gave House Bill 2006 a due‑pass recommendation, requiring counties without a USPS processing and distribution center to mail printed sample ballots at least 14 days before primary and general elections to allow for longer transit times.

Arizona's Senate Committee just greenlit a groundbreaking bill to ensure timely delivery of sample ballots in counties without USPS centers—could this change the way we vote?

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Sumter County Council defers ordinance revising meeting rules, schedules separate workshop Sumter County Council unanimously deferred Ordinance 24-1009, a proposed amendment to the county code on meetings and rules of order, and agreed to schedule a separate workshop to review a redlined draft and related issues including private-road policy.

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Sumter County Council has decided to hit pause on a crucial ordinance change governing meeting protocols, planning a detailed workshop to tackle lingering issues and constituents' concerns.

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Sumter County Council grants first readings to $3.5M bond and two ordinances; budget, easement draw lone dissent At its May 9 meeting, Sumter County Council granted first readings to a bond ordinance (up to $3.5 million), the county budget ordinance for FY2023-24 and a storm-water easement; Councilman Eugene R. Baten voted against the budget and the easement first readings.

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Sumter County Council is making big moves with a $3.5 million bond and a contentious budget, but not everyone is on board!

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Madison County board sends binding tax‑rate referendum to November ballot The Madison County Board voted 25–1 on June 17 to place a binding referendum on the Nov. 3 ballot asking voters whether the county’s maximum general‑fund tax rate should be set at 0.18% (down from 0.20%). Supporters said voters should decide; opponents warned the move could 'handcuff' future boards amid COVID‑19 uncertainty.

Madison County is giving voters the chance to decide if their maximum general-fund tax rate should drop from 0.20% to 0.18%, but some warn this could limit future boards' flexibility during emergencies.

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Lunenburg County electoral board flags vendor support crisis for electronic poll books At its May 7 meeting the board discussed a vendor (Demtech) telling jurisdictions it will not support electronic poll books once contracts lapse, an issue the minutes say affects about 97 Virginia jurisdictions and prompted calls for a temporary state solution.

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Lunenburg County's electoral board is sounding the alarm over a vendor support crisis for electronic poll books that could impact 97 jurisdictions in Virginia just ahead of the June primary!

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Sumter County Council advances $40 million bond authorization; $7.1M earmarked to start Delaine Community Center Sumter County Council granted second reading to an ordinance authorizing up to $40 million in general obligation bonds and bond anticipation notes; County Administrator Gary Mixon said $7.1 million of the first BAN is reserved to begin the Delaine Community Center project.

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Sumter County Council has taken a significant step by advancing a $40 million bond authorization, with $7.1 million already earmarked to kickstart the Delaine Community Center project!

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Benton County commissioners approve broad slate of resolutions, withdraw one after failed tabling motion At their Jan. 22 meeting, Benton County Commissioners approved numerous budget and administrative resolutions, including a lobbying resolution about TVA allocations and appropriations for mental‑health invoices; one wage‑related resolution was withdrawn after a failed motion to table.

Benton County Commissioners made significant strides in their latest meeting, approving a flurry of resolutions while one contentious motion sparked debate and withdrawal.

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Franklin County Fiscal Court approves two zoning changes for Hickman Hill Road parcels after split votes After split initial votes, Franklin County Fiscal Court established findings of fact under KRS 100.213 and approved two zoning map amendments for parcels at 850 Hickman Hill Road on July 10, 2024, each passing by 4-3 votes.

Franklin County's Fiscal Court has shaken things up by narrowly approving zoning changes on Hickman Hill Road, igniting a heated debate among local leaders.

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Whitfield County board approves SPLOST intergovernmental agreement, places $80 million referendum on May ballot The Board approved an intergovernmental SPLOST agreement with four municipalities and voted to put a four-year SPLOST referendum (estimated to raise about $80 million) on the May 21, 2024 primary ballot; the motion cited O.C.G.A. § 48-8-115(b).

Whitfield County is gearing up for a major decision that could bring in $80 million for vital projects—are you ready to make your voice heard?

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Charlotte County board approves solar ordinance revisions, tables Randolph siting agreement after public opposition The Charlotte County Board of Supervisors approved two amendments to its solar ordinance — a revenue-share provision and a 5MW threshold change — but tabled the proposed Randolph Solar siting agreement after public opposition and a closed-session review.

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The Charlotte County Board approved key solar ordinance amendments but hit pause on the controversial Randolph Solar project after community pushback.

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Charlotte County completes court-ordered recount of Virginias 5th Congressional District Republican primary A court-ordered recount of the Republican primary for Virginias 5th Congressional District was held Aug. 1, 2024 in Charlotte County; election materials were returned to the Goochland Circuit Court as directed by the court order, and the transcript does not include vote totals or a winner.

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A tense court-ordered recount in Charlotte County has left the fate of Virginia's 5th Congressional District Republican primary hanging in the balance.

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Washington Senate confirms four nominees to State Women’s Commission The Washington State Senate confirmed four gubernatorial nominees to the Washington State Women’s Commission on March 6: Allison F. Holub (9143) and Christina Kobdish (9163) by 49–0 roll calls, and Yolanda King Lowe (9144) and Malia Mullen (9145) by 30–19 roll calls. Sponsors offered brief remarks on nominees’ backgrounds.

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The Washington State Senate just confirmed four powerful voices for women's issues, but not without some surprising vote splits!

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Planning commission delays vote on comprehensive plan after residents raise notice failures After residents and commenters said email notices and other outreach failed, the Clallam County Planning Commission voted to continue its public hearing on the comprehensive plan so the public can review newly posted material and provide more comment.

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Clallam County residents are demanding more transparency as the Planning Commission delays its vote on the comprehensive plan after admitting to failures in notifying the public.

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St. Mary's County hearing draws opposition to plan to extend building excise tax into Leonardtown; commissioner faces conflict claim At a public hearing on amendments to the St. Mary's County building excise tax ordinance, Realtors, Leonardtown leaders and senior-housing advocates urged the county not to apply the excise tax inside Leonardtown, citing duplication of fees and risks to affordable senior housing; a resident alleged a conflict of interest by Commissioner Mike Hewitt, which Hewitt denied.

Opponents of the proposed building excise tax in Leonardtown fear it could raise housing costs and jeopardize affordable senior living options, sparking heated debate at a recent public hearing.

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Kentucky Senate approves bill sending large property-tax increases to voters The Kentucky Senate passed Senate Bill 41, requiring a public ballot when a property-taxing entity raises its rate by more than 4%; the measure passed 26–9 after sponsor debate about rising property-tax burdens.

The Kentucky Senate just passed a groundbreaking bill that puts the power back in voters' hands by requiring a ballot for any property tax hike over 4%!

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Provisional‑ballot measure to cover same‑day registrants laid over after split vote A proposal to require provisional ballots for same‑day registrants drew divided reaction: supporters said it safeguards voters and aligns with federal best practices, while the Secretary of State warned of training, tracking and timing problems; the committee deadlocked 6–6 and laid the bill over.

A contentious proposal in Minnesota to require provisional ballots for same-day registrants has sparked a fierce debate over voter access and election integrity.

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Spokane council approves appointments, amends rules and names Riverkeeper sole-source for cleanups Council President Betsy Wilkerson said the Spokane City Council approved appointments to two commissions, adopted amendments to council rules of procedure and approved Spokane Riverkeeper as the sole-source organizer for river shoreline and park cleanup events; the council also held a hearing on street-vacation ordinances for Astor and Sharp.

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The Spokane City Council is making waves with new appointments, rule changes, and a commitment to cleaning up the Spokane River!

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Hanford reviews draft environmental justice element; consultants identify seven census tracts as focus Consultants from Mintier Harnish presented an 84-page draft environmental justice element to Hanford City Council, reporting seven census tracts that meet state disadvantaged-community criteria and outlining outreach, data sources (CalEnviroScreen, EJScreen, ACS) and proposed goals and policies to comply with SB 1,000. Council pressed for local ground‑truthing of mapped areas.

Hanford City Council is taking bold steps to tackle environmental justice by identifying seven census tracts in need of focused attention, paving the way for crucial policy changes.

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Council creates African American Advisory Board after unanimous vote, adds voting community seats The Albuquerque City Council approved O26‑11 to establish an African American Advisory Board, adopting floor amendments to expand voting membership, require bylaws and policies, and set quorum rules. The measure passed unanimously after extensive public comment and debate over permanent seats.

Albuquerque City Council has taken a historic step towards equity by unanimously establishing an African American Advisory Board, ensuring community voices are heard in shaping vital policies.

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DiUniTo - Dipartimento di Informatica - Università di Torino

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#rassegnastampa Da DigitalePopolare: "Democrazia digitale e Beni Comuni: il Progetto BePART e la nuova frontiera della sussidiarietà" con il caso “Amici di Piazza Paravia” nato dal progetto europeo Co-City
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Students and parents ask Western Placer Unified to add PSAT NMSQT access and reintroduce ethnic-studies-style course Parents asked the board to expand access to the PSAT NMSQT for juniors; multiple students urged the board to place a cultural/ethnic-studies course back on the agenda so students can learn comprehensive histories and civic participation skills.

Parents and students are rallying for expanded academic opportunities at Western Placer Unified, demanding access to the PSAT NMSQT and the return of an ethnic studies course to enrich their education.

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Rules Committee circles a large set of bills for the calendar and approves the motion unanimously After members exercised two 'picks' each for priority consideration, the chair circled a package of bills (including items returned from the previous day) and a motion to approve the list carried unanimously; the committee recessed for lunch and adjourned.

The Georgia Rules Committee has just taken a significant step by circling a package of bills for priority consideration, all approved unanimously!

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Senators pay tribute to fallen service member, invite public to ISHA event; Senate recesses until workforce committee ends Senators observed a moment of silence for four service members reported killed overseas, including Sgt. Declan Cody of West Des Moines; colleagues invited members to an Iowa Speech-Language-Hearing Association event, and the Senate recessed until the workforce committee concluded after a voice vote.

Senators honored the sacrifice of four service members, including Sgt. Declan Cody, while inviting the public to support vital communication services in Iowa.

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