ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – There is something special about giving back to your community. But what about when your community returns the favor? You may remember Sydney Weinkauf, a local teen who took it upon herself to mow yards for Big Country residents. Not long ago, we shared about her need for a trailer to […]
President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden praised Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s “Disagree Better” initiative during a meeting between the president and 42 governors as part of the annual meeting of the National Governors Association at the White House Friday. Biden also took the opportunity to ask the governors to help get the border […]
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s Republican-led Legislature is trying to thwart a proposed ballot initiative that would enable voters to protect abortion rights in the state constitution. The initiative’s leader says the GOP efforts threaten the state’s tradition of direct democracy. Supporters need about 35,000 valid signatures submitted by May 7 to qualify for […]
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan was joined by mayors from cities across the county Sunday in an effort to encourage the public and boost signature gathering to place the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act on the November ballot. DA Stephan says the measure would make communities, […]
Feb. 16—The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has announce an initiative to increase accessibility in the outdoors for all Texans. Working with WT Group, an engineering consulting group, the agency engaged in a comprehensive accessibility evaluation resulting in an Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan that will substantially improve access and communication efforts. Throughout the […]
Feb. 14—CHEYENNE — A citizen-led ballot initiative designed to cut property tax bills in half for Wyoming homeowners won’t appear on this year’s general election ballot. A spokesperson with the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office confirmed Wednesday that the ballot initiative, “People’s Initiative to Limit Property Tax in Wyoming through a Homeowner’s Property Exemption,” was […]
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Senate Democrats spent hours Tuesday blocking Republicans from voting on legislation to make it harder for voters to change the state’s constitution. The resolution up for debate would increase the threshold needed to approve a referendum. The initiative petition process is how recreational and medical marijuana became legal. Democrats filibustered for […]
KSNF/KODE — Missouri senator Jill Carter says initiative petition reform is about making sure everyone has a say in potential changes to the state’s founding document. An initiative petition is a method used to make a change to the Missouri Constitution without going through the legislature. These changes can be put on the ballot by […]
Maiharriese Wooden is the founder and president of the Stark Blessing Box Initiative in Canton. She is also the community engagement director at First Christian Church in Canton. Wooden is 1988 graduate of McKinley Senior High School and has attended Columbus State Community College for medical assisting technology and earned an associate degree in technical […]
Feb. 9—WILLMAR — The city of Willmar on Friday, Feb. 9 released its new branding initiative. “We are thrilled to unveil this new brand for the city of Willmar,” said Mayor Doug Reese in a news release announcing the initiative. “We believe that this updated brand identity truly captures the essence of our city and […]
Feb. 8—WILLMAR — The Willmar City Council on Monday in a split 5-2 vote approved the city’s rebranding initiative. Councilors Audrey Nelsen and Rick Fagerlie voted against the initiative; Councilor Mike O’Brien was absent from the meeting. There was no information in the public packet of meeting materials regarding what the new brand would be, […]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Volunteers gathered in Kansas City Tuesday night to kick off the drive to end Missouri’s total abortion ban. They’re working to get an amendment on the ballot for voters. The coalition “Missouri for Constitutional Freedom” hosted the event at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Center. FOX4 newsletters: Get the latest news […]