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Senate print 91 55, an amendment to the cannabis law, has been swiftly reported to the Senate floor with minimal debate—what's next for this pivotal measure?

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Committee reports Senate print 91 55, an amendment to the cannabis law, to the Senate floor
A committee moved and seconded a motion to report Senate print 91 55, described as an amendment to the cannabis law introduced by Senator Cruz; the committee reported the bill to the floor for consideration and adjourned. Vote details were not specified in the transcript.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:34 AM
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The Cheektowaga Town Board's recent decision to table a resolution on immigration enforcement has sparked a heated debate about community trust and safety.

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Cheektowaga Town Board tables resolution limiting local cooperation with civil immigration enforcement
After an extended public comment period and board discussion, Cheektowaga Town Board voted to table Resolution 2026-92, which would have affirmed that town resources not be used for civil immigration enforcement except when required by judicial warrant or criminal warrant.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:23 AM
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In a dramatic turn of events, the Federal Way City Council voted 4-3 to remove Martin Moore as council president amidst fierce public debate over his support for a student-led walkout.

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Federal Way council removes Martin Moore as council president after debate over student walkout support; Susan Honda elected 4–3
At a Feb. 10 special meeting called under RCW 42.30.080, the Federal Way City Council voted 4–3 to rescind the vote naming Martin Moore council president after debate over a social media post about a student walkout; the council then elected Susan Honda as the new council president.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:16 AM
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San Diego County supervisors are taking a bold stance against 'tax giveaways for the rich,' aiming to protect essential services while targeting the wealthiest for progressive revenue measures.

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San Diego supervisors adopt a targeted stance against 'tax giveaways' while rejecting a blanket anti‑tax measure
After hours of public comment, the board passed a substitute motion directing the CAO to oppose 'tax giveaways for the rich' and to seek state authority to place progressive, voter‑approved revenue measures targeting wealthy investors and corporations; Supervisor Anderson voted no and Supervisor Desmond abstained.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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February 12, 2026 at 12:58 AM
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The Lake County School Board just voted unanimously to advance a 1-mill school tax proposal to the ballot—what will this mean for local funding?

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Lake County board approves resolution to place 1-mill school tax proposal on ballot
The Lake County School Board voted 5-0 to approve a resolution authorizing placement of a 1-mill school tax proposal on the 2026 ballot, advancing the measure to the County Commission; the board did not provide revenue estimates or a sunset date during the meeting.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:07 PM
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Is defending direct democracy too low on philanthropy’s priority list?

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Funders Who Care About Equity Can’t Ignore the Fight Over Ballot Measures
Is defending direct democracy too low on philanthropy’s priority list?
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February 11, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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A unanimous vote from the House committee has set the stage for a groundbreaking transparency measure, requiring state agencies in Oklahoma to publicly post their guidance documents.

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Panel approves bill to require public posting of agency guidance documents (House Bill 32 81)
House Bill 32 81 would require agencies to publish guidance documents publicly; the committee approved the measure 12-0 after questions about where documents would be posted, staffing impact and the definition of guidance documents.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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Vermont Access Network is urging the legislature for $1.89 million in funding to sustain vital community TV and radio services facing significant revenue challenges.

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Vermont Access Network asks Legislature for $1.89 million to shore up community TV and radio
Vermont Access Network and nine community radio stations petitioned the House Appropriations Committee for $1.89 million in FY2027 base funding—$90,000 of which is designated for community radio—to cover lost cable revenue and rising operating costs; committee members requested detailed spreadsheets to evaluate the request.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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A $100,000 concert planned for June 6, 2026, in Troy is on track, but the clock is ticking for organizers to secure the main act and finalize contracts!

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Committee endorses emergency authorization for June 6, 2026 concert at up to $100,000; funding and concessions still being finalized
The committee unanimously recommended emergency legislation to authorize the director to enter a performance contract for a June 6, 2026 concert at a cost not to exceed $100,000, with staff citing a compressed timeline, pending deposits, possible Miami County Visitor and Convention Bureau support and a planned temporary DORA map expansion.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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Жители Аликовского округа собрали более 1,000 подписей против присоединения местной больницы, обвиняя депутатов в игнорировании их мнения и предупреждая об угрозе доступа к медицинской помощи.

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Жители Аликовского округа на слушаниях: более 1 000 подписей против присоединения местной больницы
На публичных слушаниях жители Аликовского муниципального округа высказались против присоединения Аликовской больницы к Красночитайской и заявили о сборе более 1 000 подписей; участники также обвинили местных депутатов в назначении, а организатор усомнился в подлинности видеозаписи.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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The Maryland Senate has just passed a crucial emergency Voting Rights Act, setting the stage for significant changes in local governance.

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Senate passes emergency Voting Rights Act for counties, municipalities
The Maryland Senate on Feb. 10 passed Senate Bill 255, an emergency Voting Rights Act covering counties and municipal corporations, by a constitutional majority (30 affirmative votes), advancing the bill after third reading.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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The Alaska Senate Finance Committee has taken a bold step to repeal the outdated 90-day session limit, arguing it's time to align legislative expectations with reality.

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Senate committee advances bill to repeal citizen initiative’s 90‑day session limit
The Alaska Senate Finance Committee voted Feb. 3 to report Senate Bill 34 to the full Senate, a measure to repeal a citizen‑initiative 90‑day adjournment requirement. Sponsor Senator Kathy Giesel and staff said the limit is unrealistic; the committee recorded no fiscal impact.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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A shocking tax bill hike from $3,500 to $20,000 has sparked urgent discussions about property assessments in Detroit, revealing the hidden pitfalls of Michigan's uncapping process.

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Wayne County panel hears expert on Detroit ‘uncapping’ case and mayor’s push for IAAO 'gold standard' assessments
Wayne County assessment director Scott Vandermergl told commissioners a recent Detroit sale led to a taxable-value 'uncapping' that raised a buyer's tax bill from about $3,500 to roughly $20,000; he explained statutory limits under Proposal A, remedies available to residents, and the mayor's executive order to adopt International Association of Assessing Officers standards.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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In a whirlwind morning session, the Wyoming House introduced key bills that could reshape online rights and child protection, while several proposals fell short of the crucial two-thirds vote.

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Wyoming House introduces a slate of bills in busy morning; several advance to committees, others fail
On Feb. 10, 2026, the Wyoming House opened its second day of the budget session, heard a floor presentation from the Boys & Girls Clubs and voted on numerous first‑readings: several bills were introduced and referred to committees while others failed to reach the two‑thirds threshold required for introduction.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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The Utah Senate just passed a groundbreaking medical cannabis bill aimed at improving patient support and safety, marking a significant step in the evolution of the state's program.

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Senate approves wide-ranging medical cannabis bill to adjust licensing, labeling and patient support
The Utah Senate passed first substitute Senate Bill 121, a package of medical-cannabis program amendments that extends certain licensing review timelines, tightens product labeling, creates a voucher program for low-income patients and changes caregiver screening for incapacitated patients; sponsor and supporters said the changes reflect years of work to refine the voter-approved initiative.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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Tennessee's Senate is in hot water over a contentious bill that could reshape the way commissioners are selected for a rare Article V amending convention—will it pass or be shelved for good?

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Senate Judiciary debates Article V faithful-delegate rewrite; amendment fails, bill rolled for two weeks
Senate Bill 15-67, a proposed rewrite of Tennessee's Article V faithful-delegate statute to prescribe selection, instruction and oversight of commissioners for a possible Article V amending convention, drew extended testimony and questioning. An offered amendment failed on a 3-5 roll call and the sponsor rolled the bill for two weeks for further work.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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Tensions rise in Congress as a heated debate unfolds over whether new federal election standards are a costly takeover or a necessary step for clarity and efficiency.

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Committee Exchange Over Federal Election Standards Centers on Cost and Control
At a House Administration Committee exchange, an unidentified committee member argued past federal legislation amounted to a federal "takeover" of elections while Secretary Gray testified that implementing proof-of-citizenship requirements in Wyoming was "seamless" and low-cost.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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The House narrowly approved a pivotal resolution, setting the stage for critical votes on three significant bills that could reshape federal regulations.

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Votes at a glance: House orders previous question, adopts rule to consider three bills (yeas 216, nays 214)
On Feb. 10, 2026 the House ordered the previous question and advanced H. Res. 1042 by recorded tally (yeas 216, nays 214), clearing the path for floor consideration of HR 21 89, HR 261 and HR 36 17 under the terms of the rule.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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Gilroy is considering a significant increase to its transient-occupancy tax, possibly reaching a ceiling of 13%, which could reshape funding for local priorities!

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Gilroy council directs staff to pursue a general‑purpose TOT ballot measure with a 13% not‑to‑exceed ceiling
Council gave staff majority direction to pursue a general‑purpose transient-occupancy tax measure for the November ballot, endorsed a not‑to‑exceed 13% ceiling (current TOT 9%), and declined a formal community survey; council reserves the right to set the exact rate by future resolution if voters approve a capped measure.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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Over 500 passionate students took to the streets of Cerritos, demanding their city become a sanctuary for residents impacted by immigration enforcement.

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Students Tell Cerritos Council They Want Sanctuary‑City Protections; Council Staff Describe Limits on Local Authority
Student organizers told the council that more than 500 students walked out to protest ICE activity and asked the city to declare Cerritos a sanctuary city and adopt supportive policies; Deputy City Manager Ryan Carey and Councilmembers described limits on local authority and thanked students for civic engagement.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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Delighted to share that our founder Tracey-Jane Cassidy received the Engaged Teaching and Learning Award at Trinity College Dublin’s Civic Engagement Awards l

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February 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Williamson County commissioners are taking a stand for local representation on the Nashville Electric Service board after storm outages left residents in the dark.

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Commission asks state to ensure Williamson County has representation on NES governance after storm outages
Following widespread outage complaints, the commission passed a late-filed resolution asking the Tennessee General Assembly to pursue options that give Williamson County NES customers appropriate representation in Nashville Electric Service governance; the resolution passed unanimously.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:35 AM
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The Washington House Appropriations Committee has taken significant steps by advancing key bills on child care, housing, and healthcare, setting the stage for impactful changes ahead!

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Appropriations Committee advances first batch of bills, reporting several with do-pass recommendations
The House Appropriations Committee briefed and then reported the first 20 agenda items out of committee, advancing bills on child care, housing, health-care finance and utilities. Several items passed on roll-call votes; a small number drew sustained debate before being reported.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:42 AM
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Superintendent Aguirre clarifies that new guidance on student protests prioritizes safety while ensuring that student voices are heard and respected.

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Superintendent: district guidance aims to protect student protest safety, not silence student voice
Superintendent Aguirre told the board the guidance on student protests does not curb expression but directs schools to work with student leaders to identify appropriate spaces and requests prior notification for excused absences.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:29 AM