ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Justice said the Bernalillo County Commission violated state law in its search for the next county manager. In a letter to the commission, the NMDOJ said the commissioners held private deliberations before moving forward with the search which violated the Open Meetings Act. State auditor says $15K flight […]
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California Coastal Commission responds to report it worsens housing crisis: ‘Disgraceful’
The California Coastal Commission Thursday said a soon-to-be-published report alleging it has worsened the affordable housing crisis has “profoundly dishonest and offensive” claims. Circulate San Diego, a Southern California think thank, asserts in a study to be published Friday that the commission has worsened the affordable housing crisis, and “has made the coast the least […]
Oklahoma Corporation Commission increases nonconsensual tow rates by 33%
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission raised nonconsensual tow rates by 33% starting June 1.(Photo by Getty Images) (This photo cannot be republished without a Getty subscription.) OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has increased the rates for nonconsensual tows by 33%. The three-member governing board decided to increase the rates after the Corporation Commission’s transportation […]
Raisin Township Planning Commission hears solar energy facility proposal
RAISIN TWP. — A decision on whether to approve a proposed solar energy facility in the southeastern part of Raisin Township could be made in July. Raisin Township Planning Commission members heard from residents and representatives of the company that has proposed the Beecher Solar project at a public hearing Tuesday. About 50 residents attended, […]
Arkansas Racing Commission votes to proceed with Cherokee Nation proposal for Pope County casino
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – An Arkansas state board has given the green light for one developer to continue in the process of trying to get a license to open a gaming venue in Pope County and told another to fold. The Arkansas Racing Commission on Wednesday voted to proceed with the application from Cherokee Nation […]
Road commission combats summer scourge
Jun. 12—TRAVERSE CITY — The source of a mysterious spill on a U.S. 131 roundabout in Fife Lake a week ago was confirmed as a truck brining roads in Grand Traverse County. The slippery substance, later identified as a non-hazardous calcium choride solution used in brining, closed the highway on the evening of June 5 […]
District 12 candidates, Stutsman County Commission candidates advance
Jun. 11—JAMESTOWN — All District 12 candidates seeking seats in the North Dakota House of Representatives and Senate will advance to the general election in November. In the District 12 Senate race, incumbent Cole Conley, R-Jamestown, received 1,196 votes while Democratic challenger Olivia Schloegel got 389 votes in unofficial results. In the District 12 House […]
County to honor Historical Commission
Jun. 9—Members of the Johnson County Historical Commission will be honored during Monday’s meeting of the Johnson County Commissioners Court. The Texas Historical Commission recently awarded its Distinguished Service Award to the JCHC, an award the commission has won three years running. JCHC members, among other activities, oversee operation of the Johnson County Courthouse Museum, […]
Athens commission creates Kyron Zarco Day in honor of 3-year-old victim of gang violence
Kyron Zarco-Smith was killed when police say gang members shot at his home. The gang-related March shooting death of 3-year-old Kyron Zarco-Smith will be remembered annually in Athens-Clarke County on his birthday, June 18, as part of a resolution adopted this week by the Athens-Clarke County Commission. The resolution also could have long-term effects on […]
New South High charter school plan headed to planning commission
Jun. 7—MORGANTOWN — A reconfigured plan to open a charter school in the former Monongalia County Schools central office building at 13 South High Street will soon be before the Morgantown Planning Commission. Abdul Tarabishy is one three individuals who make up AST Morgantown Properties, the building’s new owner. The group is aiming to open […]
City commission discuss letter of intent, choose bid to upgrade video equipment
The Abilene City Commission met for their first meeting of June last week. The commission approved a bid to upgrade the video equipment for their meetings and the Abilene Community Center and discussed a letter of intent involving the proposed sports complex. Commissioner Amy Meysenburg was not present at the meeting. Special meeting Before the […]
Meet Brian Bingman, candidate for Oklahoma Corporation Commission
OKLAHOMA CITY – With over three decades of experience working in public office and 40 years in the oil and gas industry, Brian Bingman said he is very qualified to serve as Oklahoma’s next corporation commissioner. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor’s of business administration in petroleum land management, Bingman worked […]