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NYC Police Union Files Pay Delay Grievance
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (456+ words) By Charlie Mc Carthy "|" Thursday, 02 July 2026 12: 51 PM EDT New York City police union leaders filed a grievance this week after being told officers'"July Fourth holiday pay would be delayed. The Patrolmen's Benevolent Association said the delayed payments violate the…...
Mass raids across oil boomtown where council clings to power despite furious uprising
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (724+ words) A sweeping series of law enforcement raids hit the Central California city of Avenal on Wednesday as investigators searched City Hall, a community center and multiple homes linked to the town's embattled leadership. The move dramatically escalates a months-long political…...
Rock Springs Council Cleared Of Allegation City Favored Cronies On Contract Bids
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (963+ words) The Sweetwater County Attorney's Office found no evidence the Rock Springs City Council illegally favored contract bids for a company. "'Corrupt as hell" " that's the accusation that got thrown around about our city," said the mayor about the allegation. Rock…...
Democrat Prosecutor Caught on Tape in FBI Hotel Bribery Sting Resigns After Guilty Plea
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (427+ words) Hinds County, Mississippi, District Attorney Jody Owens pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of conspiracy to commit bribery in federal court. The plea comes after an undercover FBI investigation into a scheme that involved the building of a convention…...
NYC budget will not include proposed increase in police officers
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (256+ words) New York City's adopted fiscal year 2027 budget does not include a previously proposed increase of 580 New York City Police Department officers, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani citing cost savings. Asked why the budget did not increase NYPD headcount, Mamdani said he…...
Bid to put noncitizen voting on LA's November ballot killed after major pushback
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (626+ words) Los Angeles" controversial push to let non-U. S. citizens vote in city elections will not appear on ballots in November after the City Council unanimously concluded the proposal wasn"t ready to be actioned. The City Council unanimously slammed the brakes…...
Lipscomb officials claim major progress during mayor's self-imposed 45-day absence
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (746+ words) When Lipscomb Mayor Robin Sims returned from his leave of absence this month, he stepped back into a city government that officials say looks much different than the one he left behind. According to an ALdotcom report, Sims" return to…...
Lake County joins fight against deep injection well. Are there alternatives?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (541+ words) Lake County has joined other Central/North Central Florida governments in escalating a formal opposition to a controversial proposal by the Heart of Florida Landfill in Lake Panasoffkee, Sumter County, to construct and operate a Class I deep injection well....
Sumter officials split 3-2 on conservation ordinance after outpouring of opposition
1+ week, 2+ day ago (126+ words) After an outpouring of opposition by area residents, a proposed rural development under Sumter County's new conservation subdivision ordinance was rejected by commissioners Tuesday night on a 3-2 vote....
Montgomery council rejects Marche Johnson's months-long claims to residency, declares seat vacant
1+ week, 2+ day ago (350+ words) On Tuesday night, Montgomery City Council declared Montgomery District 3 Councilwoman Marche Johnson's seat vacant, ending weeks of confusion over whether she still lives in the district she was twice elected to serve. A September 1, 2026 special election will be held to…...