Politics
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How legislatures, courts and election boards have reshaped ballot access in those states in the past four years could make a difference. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for S…
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In only a few years, the Wyoming Freedom Caucus went from a handful of loosely affiliated lawmakers to the group now poised to control the statehouse. The transformation came as the group aligned with a national organization. The post The takeover: How Wyoming’s ‘tireless minority’ took control appeared first on WyoFile .
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State law requires local officials to test all voting equipment ahead of each election. The post Early voting opened Friday. Local registrars have been working for weeks to make sure that their voting machines are ready. appeared first on Cardinal News.
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Chatham County DA candidates give answers to same set of questions. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.
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On Monday, Mayor Eric Adams released a video kicking off the final push to enact his City of Yes housing plan, arguing the ambitious proposal — maybe the most important of his administration — is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to undo decades of racist, discriminatory zoning laws. “In the 1950s and 60s, as the Civil Rights Movement…
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On Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, New Yorkers will get a chance to cast their votes for the 47th president of the United States, among other choices on the ballot. Despite the state’s often abysmal voter turnout, the 2020 election was one of the most well-attended in U.S. history nationally — and New York’s turnout was…
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Cline is seeking a fourth term in the strongly Republican district. The post 6th District: Cline, Mitchell, Wells all say federal government is dysfunctional appeared first on Cardinal News.
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In Virginia’s most Republican congressional district, a Democrat is taking on the longtime incumbent. The post 9th District: Griffith says he likes to ferret out government problems; Baker says Griffith is invisible in the district appeared first on Cardinal News.
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Monday’s 6-1 vote makes only minor changes to the zoning amendments passed in March, but it could have an impact on a pending lawsuit against the city. The post Roanoke City Council again votes for zoning changes appeared first on Cardinal News.
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Henry County is embarking on the first rewrite of its comprehensive plan since 1994. The need for housing will be a key component. The post Housing woes serve as guidepost for Henry County’s future plans appeared first on Cardinal News.