AUSTIN (KXAN) — With several weather threats possible over the next few days, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Sunday that he had directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to increase its readiness levels at the Texas State Operations Center. The center’s readiness level is now listed as a Level II escalated response, according to the […]
Dec. 31—There’s no shortage of challenging questions facing Alaska state officials in the coming year, like how to keep critical offices fully staffed, how to fill a looming shortfall in natural gas supply to large parts of the state, or how to pay for critical services while contending with dwindling oil revenue. But election years […]
Dec. 29—Wildfire smoke is lowering life expectancy in Spokane and across Washington , according to a new report by the Washington Department of Ecology. Focusing on air pollution of all kinds, the report highlights 16 communities across the state that are “overburdened” by air pollution and have a higher death rate as a result. Using […]
Dec. 26—GOSHEN — The Indiana County Commissioner has announced that Elkhart County Highway Engineer Charlie McKenzie was selected to receive the ICC’s “2023 Outstanding County Highway Engineer of the Year” Achievement Award. The award is in recognition of his contributions made to county government throughout his years of public service, a news release stated. The […]
EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA — Conservation efforts in the EUP have been recognized with a prestigious statewide award. The Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District (CLMCD) was recently awarded the 2023 Conservation District of the Year award from the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts at the 2023 MACD Annual Convention at Shanty Creek Resort. CLMCD is responsible […]
(BCN) — The California Faculty Association will hold a week-long strike Jan 22-26 across all 23 California State University campuses. The association, which represents about 29,000 professors and lecturers, has been fighting for a 12% general salary increase for this year. However, labor negotiations with the chancellor’s office have been stalled for months. The university […]
The California Faculty Association, which represents 29,000 California State University professors and instructors, will hold a weeklong strike across the system’s campuses in January, including at Cal Poly, the union said in a news release. Barring any new action or agreement, the strike would likely shut down classes at 23 university campuses in the third […]