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Gutting public's right to see records would be huge mistake
SACRAMENTO — Given half a chance — any rationale at all — governments invariably will try to restrict the citizenry's access to public information. Especially if it might shine the light on official stupidity or misbehavior. That's...Tags: Darrell Steinberg, Regional Authority, Republican Party, Executive Branch, Public Officials
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Del. Myers: Charter home rule would allow Washington County to take care of day-to-day business
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comDel. LeRoy Myers said that having a charter home-rule form of government would enable Washington County to take care of business day to day instead of relying on a 90-day annual session of the Maryland General Assembly. Myers, R-Washington/Allegany,...Tags: National Government, Maryland General Assembly, U.S. Congress, Voting, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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The greening of Cook County
Counties and cities are constantly searching for ways to attract and retain businesses. Local government should be in the practice of doing what it can to help ignite the regional economy. I know from running the Merchandise Mart, the largest “...Tags: Cook County Board of Commissioners, Toni Preckwinkle, Joseph P. Kennedy, Cook County Government, Energy Saving
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Delray officials bicker over nominations to redevelopment agency
The honeymoon is over. At a Delray Beach City Commission meeting Tuesday, accusations flew after city officials in a 3-2 vote blocked the nomination of former Mayor Woody McDuffie to the Community Redevelopment Agency board. The battle was divided among...Tags: Elections, Local Elections, Delray Beach, Politics, Public Officials
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Sao Paulo, Rio revoke transport fare hikes as protests continue
ReutersSAO PAULO/FORTALEZA, Brazil (Reuters) - Brazil's two biggest cities agreed on Wednesday to revoke an increase in public transportation fares that set off demonstrations that have grown into nationwide protests against poor public services, inflation and...Tags: National Government, Activism, Demonstration, Executive Branch, Vandalism
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Coalition: Let's get real about the beaches
It's about time to move past the "let the rich folks pay for the beaches" mindset, according to Protect Our Beaches Inc., a coalition that sponsored what it characterized as a "wake-up call" Saturday at the Boca Resort & Club. Boca Resort president...Tags: Highland Beach
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Plan B to save the public's right to records
The Times editorializes Wednesday against a portion of the state budget bill that would let cities, counties, school districts and other local government agencies decide for themselves whether to comply with the California Public Records Act. The Times&...
Tags: Freedom of Information Laws, Elections, Voting, Executive Branch, Politics
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States dangle 'megadeals' to lure businesses, report finds
Stateline.orgMichigan has given large tax breaks and subsidies to employers more often than any other state, according to a new report that tallies up state and local "megadeals," or incentive packages worth more than $75 million. Good Jobs First, which tracks...Tags: Employment Opportunities, Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Sears, Executive Branch, Jennifer Granholm
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Michigan law lets municipalities restrict fireworks
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Brian Calley has signed a bill giving local governments in Michigan power to restrict the use of fireworks on the day before, during and after a national holiday. After lawmakers legalized louder, more powerful...
Tags: National Government, Executive Branch, Politics, Rick Snyder, Government
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States scramble to attract suddenly hot cybersecurity firms
Stateline.orgAs data dragnets and information breaches dominate the news, states are scrambling to cash in on a rapidly expanding business sector by offering tax incentives to firms that protect sensitive information from outside attacks. While ordinary Americans...Tags: Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development, Government, Barack Obama, Computing and Information Technology Industry, NASA
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