Author: Ethan Johnson
A crowd of about 100 people gathered Sunday afternoon in the square in front of Gainesville City Hall to hear stories that their children and grandchildren may not be allowed to hear at school.The Banned Book Readings, sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Social Justice Council, will feature 10 selected people reading excerpts from books that have been banned or challenged by the Florida government, or works that have been challenged in the past. and poems were read aloud. Topics included literature that explores African Americans, anti-war themes, the Holocaust, and more. Participants were also given the opportunity to take…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Forget about Red Hot. A new color-coded heat warning system utilizes magenta to alert Americans to… WASHINGTON (AP) — Forget about Red Hot. A new color-coded heat warning system uses magenta to alert Americans to the most dangerous conditions they may encounter this summer. On Monday, Earth Day, the National Weather Service and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched a new online heat risk system that combines meteorological and medical risk factors to create a simplified, color-coded seven-day forecast for a world that's getting worse. announced. heat wave. “For the first time, we will be able…
Vermont Business Magazine Snelling Center for Government has announced the Class of 2024 for the Early Childhood Leadership Institute. Kayla Bop, north springfieldSpringfield Area Parent and Child Center Laura Beatty, putney home study ashley bessette, new havenEvergreen Preschool Meg Bouska, bristolFirst Roots – Wild Roots Tara Brooks, vergennesHeart Works Carla Cialdelli, st johnsburyKingdom East School District Megan Cloutier, morrisvilleClubhouse Kids VT Samantha Collins, hardwickClubhouse Kids VT tessa dearborn, starksboroRed Clover Children's Center Kristen Dunn, bensonMary Johnson Children's Center Brianna Heller, fairhavenMary Johnson Children's Center kim lawler batty, Greenwich, New YorkUnited Children's Services Justin Lee, shelburneMilton Town School District Heather Lytle…
ALBANY, NY, April 22—State Sen. Tom O'Mara (RC, Big Flats), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, today introduced the final New York state budget for 2024-2025 enacted by Governor Kathy Hochul and the Democratic supermajority in the Legislature. He called it “the most bloated and wasteful government budget.” In the United States. “Mr. O'Mara, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, said Mr. Hochul and the state's Democratic-led supermajority have increased spending by at least $8 billion over last year and adopted a record-breaking package of more than $237 billion. He pointed out that The spending plan includes an…
Written by Alexandra ValenciaQUITO (Reuters) – Ecuador's government celebrated “overwhelming” support for its security proposals in a weekend referendum, but said it would need parliamentary agreement to implement some measures. a senior official said on Monday.President Daniel Novoa won support in a referendum on Sunday for policies such as joint police and military patrols, extradition of wanted criminals and longer sentences for terrorism and murder.The changes are aimed at combating a surge in violence that has made international headlines.The government won nine of the 11 questions open to the public in the referendum, according to the National Electoral Commission, which…
Saturday Social Media Platform X (formerly Twitter) said He said he intends to challenge the order. Australian eSafety Commissioner request to the company Deleting certain posts on the platform regarding the recent attack on a Christian bishop in Sydney.According to X's statement, the company: We have been ordered by Australia's eSafety Commissioner to remove related posts from platforms around the world. Failure to do so will result in a fine of AU$785,000 (approximately US$500,000) per day. However, X maintained that the post in question did not violate his X's internal rules and rules regarding violent speech. policy. Although the platform…
Prince Frederick, Maryland – In an effort to enhance access to essential services and supports for residents, Calvert County Government is proud to announce the launch of a new Facebook page dedicated to local resources. This platform is designed to provide residents with a wide range of information and services aimed at improving the quality of life for all county residents. The Community Resources Facebook page is available at www.facebook.com/CalvertCountyCommunityResources. This page allows Calvert County residents to easily find comprehensive information and up-to-date information on available resources, including housing assistance, food assistance programs, veteran resources, family support services, and behavioral…
The 1,150 consumers surveyed in the poll used a rating system ranging from 1 (“not at all responsible”) to 5 (“very responsible”) to identify who is responsible for rising food prices. Government policies and actions were rated as a major factor at 3.86, followed by product manufacturers and suppliers at 3.75. Consumers rated the supermarket retailer a he 3.4, below his 3.42 for wars and global political conflicts.Climate change factors and farmers' ratings were the lowest at 2.85 and 2.78, respectively.“In this politically charged environment, supermarket shoppers believe that government policy is the main influence on supermarket price increases. Product…
The UK government has announced legislation to ban wet wipes containing plastic, in a multi-step initiative starting before the summer. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will introduce legislation in England before the summer holidays, with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales planning to follow suit by the autumn, as part of a co-ordinated approach to bringing the ban into force. ing. Studies have shown that wet wipes containing plastic break down into microplastics over time, which can be harmful to human health and disrupt ecosystems. Recent research shows that an average of 20 wet wipes were found…
The Oak Island Planning Commission and Town Council will meet this week, along with several other local boards. (Port City Daily Report/File) Southeastern North Carolina — Every Monday, Port City Daily highlights upcoming government meetings in the tri-county region. If there are any items of public interest, include them under the listed meetings as well. Monday, April 22nd Oak Island Planning Commission Gather at the council chambers at 9am. The agenda includes amendments to the UDO regarding airport signage and supplemental changes. The meeting can be live streamed here. Tuesday, April 23rd Pender County Commissioners and Planning Commission A joint…