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fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Violent theatre of disappearance': Pols witness aggressive ICE arrests at federal court | amNewYork

Elected officials are rallying to support immigrants against aggressive ICE actions outside of courtrooms.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Missouri Mayor Accuses Local Man of Cyberbullying' Over Online Joke, Gets Sued by Free Speech Nonprofit

Free speech must be protected, including jokes about public officials.
Legal battles may expose more scandals involving Riverview's mayor.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Opinion: Sheriff is desperately trying to save her job

San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus is facing corruption allegations and is compelled to testify before a grand jury investigating her conduct, which includes serious misconduct claims.
SF politics
#political-violence
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Before Minnesota shootings, Florida moved to shield public officials' home addresses

Florida officials face frequent, unreported threats, prompting legislative efforts to protect their personal information after recent violent events.
Legislators seek legislation to ensure the safety of elected officials and their families amid rising threats.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Minnesota shooting suspect arrested. And, takeaways from Trump's military parade

Raymond Standing, a political analyst, noted that "the methodical investigation into Boelter’s background is essential to understand the motives behind such a tragic and violent act. It's alarming to see public officials targeted in this manner."
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: San Mateo County's return to death penalty is wrong

"Gov. Newsom has set the stage to end the death penalty when he declared, Our death penalty system has been, by all measures, a failure."
US politics
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Irate NYC pols rally against recent ICE arrests in Lower Manhattan, blame City Hall for inaction: History will judge us' | amNewYork

Activists criticize Mayor Adams for inaction against ICE arrests targeting immigrants.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

San Jose streamlines social media policy for politicians - San Jose Spotlight

We've tried to draw the line here to create both continuity and clarity and protect public assets, but also respect the unique nature social media represents as a personal identity.
SF politics
NYC politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Jose creates policy to ensure more seamless transition of power

San Jose City Council has established a new policy for smoother transitions between elected officials regarding access to digital resources.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Brooklyn jail construction is making life a sleepless hell, officials say

Residents are suffering due to continuous construction noise from a new jail in Boerum Hill, calling for more consideration from city officials.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Nancy Pelosi Down Millions in Trump Tariffs Market Plunge Report

'Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi suffered significant losses in her stock portfolio due to recent market volatility, illustrating that even seasoned investors are vulnerable to market downturns.'
SF politics
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

California's schools chief has a $200,000 salary and a Bay Area side gig

Thurmond's outside employment is unusual but legal; he claims it is necessary for family support without conflicts affecting his official role.
NYC politics
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago

Stricter term limits for office? Proposal could topple Miami's political dynasties

Miami voters may vote on lifetime term limits for elected officials, capping them at 16 years across their lifetime.
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago

Measure to give power to San Mateo Co. supes to fire Sheriff Christina Corpus heads to March ballot

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has voted to put a charter amendment on the March ballot, which would empower the board to remove an elected sheriff from office.
SF politics
fromIrish Independent
8 months ago

Prison inmate suspected of making hoax bomb threat against Justice Minister Helen McEntee through Samaritans

Detectives have been investigating whether it came from a person in the community claiming to be in jail, but all evidence uncovered so far indicates it came from within the prison system.
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Miami
fromMiami Herald
9 months ago

Miami city commissioners approve lifetime pensions for themselves: 'It's a 24-hour job'

Miami's City Commission approved lifetime pensions for elected officials, reviving a previously frozen program.
The decision sparked debate on ethics and self-dealing among the commissioners.
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