The Tygert Street bridge is closed to pedestrian traffic due to a 3-foot hole, inset, in the bridge and foundation washing out. The Common Council voted last week Tuesday to award a $262,000 bid to Egbert Excavating for the bridge’s removal and the installation of a trail through Horner Park. Joe Schulz photo Road construction … [Read more…]
The NSW Electoral Commission has issued an “apparent failure to vote” to Ryde’s Labor candidate Lyndal Howison despite her sharing photo evidence online that she cast her ballot. Ms Howison narrowly lost out to Liberal candidate Jordan Lane by a margin of just 0.1 per cent during the 2023 NSW election, with an 8.6 per … [Read more…]
CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS — Christmas lights and a possible new borough garage were discussed by Cambridge Springs Borough Council members during their meeting on Monday. During committee reports, Councilman Randy Gorske reported the Administration and Finance Committee met June 6. Gorske, Councilwoman Marci Dickson and Borough Manager Sandy Pude were present. “We discussed the Christmas lights … [Read more…]
There’s almost no better education on the state of Texas than driving through it — almost. The only thing better would be listening to stories about Texas history on that drive. A GPS-based entertainment app, Autio (currently only available to iPhone users), has Texas road trippers covered thanks to a partnership with the Texas State … [Read more…]
Project blowouts, tough decisions and budget black holes have been flagged for Australia’s biggest state economy, with NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey saying it will be “very, very difficult” for the government to achieve a surplus by 2024-25. Delivering the June Economic Statement, ahead of the official 2023-24 budget in September, the Treasurer said inflation would … [Read more…]
By DAVID A. LIEB and ANDREW DeMILLO – Associated Press More than 1 million people have been dropped from Medicaid in the past couple months as some states moved swiftly to halt health care coverage following the end of the coronavirus pandemic. Most got dropped for not filling out paperwork. Though the eligibility review is … [Read more…]
Lidia Thorpe has hit back after being grilled on whether an organisation her family is closely involved with would help fund the ‘No’ vote for the Voice. Senator Thorpe, holding a press conference alongside fellow “Blak sovereigns” a day after voting against holding a Voice to parliament referendum, would not answer questions put to her … [Read more…]
There’s almost no better education on the state of Texas than driving through it — almost. The only thing better would be listening to stories about Texas history on that drive. A GPS-based entertainment app, Autio (currently only available to iPhone users), has Texas road trippers covered thanks to a partnership with the Texas State … [Read more…]
The Oregon Senate, having ended the longest walkout in state history, will be in a sprint as the Legislature’s 160-day session approaches its closing of June 25. The walkout ended June 15 after 42 days — and after majority Democrats and minority Republicans asserted victory in disputes over bills affecting abortion access and firearms regulation. However, … [Read more…]
Juneteenth is a day dedicated to recognizing justice and freedom for African Americans and Black people in America. It was first celebrated in Texas on June 19th, 1866 to commemorate the end of slavery and enslaved people first learning of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth is recognized in 45 states and The District of Columbia. Although … [Read more…]