Plano Daily News - Politics

Hartford Land Bank seeking new leader as Arulampalam becomes mayor

Hartford Land Bank is seeking a new executive director in anticipation of Arunan Arulampalam's resignation to become mayor of the city. more

Stephen Underwood (via Hartford Courant - Politics) | 12/6/23

A narrowing Republican presidential field will debate with just six weeks before the Iowa caucuses

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — The shrinking field of Republican presidential hopefuls will gather on a debate stage Wednesday for the fourth time this year, running... more

Carolina Borges (via WSVN 7News) | 12/6/23

Special election to be held to replace former Rep. George Santos in Congress

NEW YORK (PIX11) – A special election is now set in New York to replace former Rep. George Santos, who was expelled Friday, in Congress. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the special election will be … more

Kiran Dhillon (via PIX11) | 12/6/23

Boris Johnson interrupted by protests as he says he is ‘deeply sorry’ for suffering experienced during pandemic – UK Covid inquiry live

Covid inquiry chair Lady Hallett asks protester to sit down as former prime minister begins his evidenceHugo Keith KC is questioning Johnson.He asks if Johnson’s approach has been to give all … more

Andrew Sparrow (via Guardian) | 12/6/23

Oroville chooses new logo

After several meetings considering a new city logo, leaving City Councilors and citizens repeatedly dissatisfied, the city’s creative committee unanimously approved the logo Nov. 29 and it was … more

Michael Weber (via Chico Enterprise-Record) | 12/6/23

Tuberville drops hold on all promotions except those for four-star generals

Michel Martin (via WNYC) | 12/6/23

Howie Carr: MassGOP rising from the grave

Jim Lyons’ state committee incumbents are not even waiting to be crushed by the forces of normalcy -- you know, Republicans who actually want to win elections. more

Howie Carr (via Boston Herald - Massachusetts News) | 12/6/23

Texas high school sends Black student back to in-school suspension over his locs hairstyle

By Cheyanne Mumphrey | The Associated Press (AP) – A Texas high school sent a Black student back to in-school suspension Tuesday for refusing to change his hairstyle, renewing a monthslong … more

Associated Press (via The Sacramento Observer) | 12/6/23

President Biden Names Silicon Valley Woman to White House African Diaspora Council

By McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media (CBM) – African Diaspora Network (ADN) founder and executive director Almaz Negash has uplifted and championed investment in businesspersons, … more

CBM Newswire (via The Sacramento Observer) | 12/6/23

Lawmakers Push Bill to Allow Virtual Public Meetings in Ohio

After the COVID-19 pandemic moved nearly all public government meetings online, Ohio lawmakers believe allowing public bodies to meet virtually will increase public participation. Rep. Jim Hoops, … more

The Center Square (via Tennessee Star) | 12/6/23

Court filing gives rare look inside FBI seizure in 2020 election probe

Texts and emails sent by Rep. Scott Perry of Pennsylvania have emerged publicly in a court filing that hints at how Perry worked to keep Donald Trump in office after his 2020 election loss more

Via ABC News USA | 12/6/23

A narrowing Republican presidential field will debate with just six weeks before the Iowa caucuses

The shrinking field of Republican presidential hopefuls will gather on a debate stage Wednesday for the fourth time this year, running out of time to shake up a race that’s been dominated by former … more

The Associated Press (via The Denver Post) | 12/6/23

Longmont City Council sworn in Tuesday

The newly elected Longmont City Council was sworn into office Tuesday night, roughly one month after the Nov. 7 election. more

Matthew Bennett (via Boulder Daily Camera) | 12/5/23

Concern rises among Chicago universities, students about antisemitism, Islamophobia

Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine rallies have been seen at universities across the Chicago area. more

Charlie De Mar (via CBS Chicago - latest) | 12/5/23

Large crowd packs San Francisco City Hall to support resolution calling for Gaza cease-fire

Thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters packed into San Francisco City Hall to show their support for a resolution introduced by Sup. Dean Preston calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. more

Kelsi Thorud (via CBS San Francisco) | 12/5/23

Hundreds protest outside President Biden's Boston fundraiser

Pro-Palestinian protesters rallied outside President Biden's fundraiser in Boston. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports. more

CBS Boston (via CBS Boston) | 12/5/23

Newsom cancels public capitol Christmas tree lighting, opting for virtual event amid planned protests

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has canceled the public capitol's annual Christmas tree lighting, instead opting to host a virtual event amid planned pro-Palestinian protests, according to a … more

Fox Wilmington (via Fox Wilmington WSFX-TV) | 12/5/23

Trump blasts Kerry’s climate activism for ‘destroying our country’ in Iowa town hall: ‘He has to be stopped’

Former President Donald Trump blasted U.S. Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry in a Fox News town hall event for his climate activism and told the audience that the former Democratic presidential … more

Fox Wilmington (via Fox Wilmington WSFX-TV) | 12/5/23

DFLer Bianca Virnig wins special election for vacant Dakota County House seat

Virnig, a member of the Rosemount-Apple Valley Eagan School Board, will represent Dakota County’s House District 52B in the upcoming legislative session. more

Alex Derosier (via Twin Cities) | 12/5/23

Sen. Chuck Schumer plans to introduce bill that bans assault rifles to the Senate floor

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Tuesday that he will ask the Senate to pass an assault weapons ban as early as Wednesday. It's been almost 20 years since the United States … more

Jonathan Rizk (via PIX11) | 12/5/23