In a noteworthy development for Orange County local politics, Supervisors Doug Chaffee and Vicente Sarmiento have publicly announced their intention to donate the entirety of their recently approved $50,000 salary increases. This decision emerges amidst significant public scrutiny following the Orange County Board of Supervisors’ contentious vote to implement these […]
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Mayor says he’ll resign to take job in Lebanon
Mayor Andrew J. Hosmer of Laconia has publicly declared his intention to resign from his mayoral post before the upcoming November election, signaling a significant shift in the leadership landscape for the city and marking a pivotal moment in New Hampshire’s local politics. This unexpected resignation paves the way for […]
Will Sutton: Sen. Royce Duplessis is in the New Orleans mayoral race. Why? I think I know.
In the unpredictable arena of local politics, the recent declaration by Senator Royce Duplessis to enter the New Orleans mayoral race has sent immediate and significant ripples across the city’s political landscape. This unexpected move, coming from a prominent sitting senator, has ignited considerable speculation among political observers and constituents […]
San Diego dispensaries allowed to stay open longer as city needs more tax money
San Diego’s cannabis dispensaries are set to experience a significant operational shift, as the city council has officially lifted the long-standing 9 p.m. closing curfew, aligning their hours with those of neighboring municipalities. This policy adjustment marks an end to a distinct disadvantage San Diego businesses faced, allowing them to […]