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Fort Worth zoning commissioners denied an application for a new industrial site but approved a residential rezoning request.

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Fort Worth zoning commissioners denied an application for a new industrial site but approved a residential rezoning request.

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Masure Gallery is the city’s first art space dedicated exclusively to curating exhibitions around local photographers.

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Masure Gallery is the city’s first art space dedicated exclusively to curating exhibitions around local photographers.

(The Center Square) - Citing affordability concerns, Seattle City Councilman Bob Kettle wants to cut Mayor Katie Wilson's plan to raise the Seattle sales tax by 0.15% to pay for more public transit services, such as more frequent bus service. Wilson's proposal would increase the city sales tax that funds public transit by 0.15 percentage points, to 0.3%. Kettle’s amendment to the plan would increase the sales tax “by a more moderate 0.05%.” Kettle insisted that a healthy transit and transportation system is absolutely essential for Seattle during a public hearing on Monday. “However, we must spend our public dollars strategically, rather than raising the sales tax simply because we can,” he said. “Every day, I hear from neighbors about how living in Seattle is becoming less and less affordable.” If Wilson’s plan is ultimately enacted, Seattle would be headed for a combined city, state and county 10.80% sales tax, with a 0.1% bump recently approved for county roads and 0.15% proposed for expanded transit service Wilson’s plan funds transit services for 10 years at a cost of $138 million a year. The plan would start next year. The current levy ends in 2026. Ultimately, voters will decide on the plan, which must be passed by the Seattle Benefit Transport Benefit District by Aug. 4 to qualify for the November ballot. District members are the nine city council members, and so far no other council members have endorsed the Kettle plan. Kettle has sparred with the mayor on a variety of issues, often offering a moderate answer to the progressive mayor’s views. He said Monday that the transit tax, along with utility increases and other taxes, is done in isolation, without regard to the overall impact on taxpayers. “But who looks out at the collective impact? ” he asked. Who looks at the punitive impact?” Kettle’s amendment is one of 23 put out by council members on the plan, which range from adding bus service in select parts of Seattle to providing more security details to protect riders and transit workers. Councilman Rob Saka, who chairs the special transportation committee, praised the thoroughness of each amendment. None of the amendments, other than Kettle’s, reduces the overall tax burden. Wilson has said that her plan would help working families overall. “Transportation is one of the biggest costs for most families, so these investments are essential to make our city more affordable so Seattleites can get to jobs, opportunities, and each other without a car,” Wilson said in early June announcing the renewal of the plan. Hearings on the transit plan are scheduled for July 13 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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(The Center Square) - Citing affordability concerns, Seattle City Councilman Bob Kettle wants to cut Mayor Katie Wilson's plan to raise the Seattle sales tax by 0.15% to pay for more public transit services, such as more frequent bus service. Wilson's proposal would increase the city sales tax that funds public transit by 0.15 percentage points, to 0.3%. Kettle’s amendment to the plan would increase the sales tax “by a more moderate 0.05%.” Kettle insisted that a healthy transit and transportation system is absolutely essential for Seattle during a public hearing on Monday. “However, we must spend our public dollars strategically, rather than raising the sales tax simply because we can,” he said. “Every day, I hear from neighbors about how living in Seattle is becoming less and less affordable.” If Wilson’s plan is ultimately enacted, Seattle would be headed for a combined city, state and county 10.80% sales tax, with a 0.1% bump recently approved for county roads and 0.15% proposed for expanded transit service Wilson’s plan funds transit services for 10 years at a cost of $138 million a year. The plan would start next year. The current levy ends in 2026. Ultimately, voters will decide on the plan, which must be passed by the Seattle Benefit Transport Benefit District by Aug. 4 to qualify for the November ballot. District members are the nine city council members, and so far no other council members have endorsed the Kettle plan. Kettle has sparred with the mayor on a variety of issues, often offering a moderate answer to the progressive mayor’s views. He said Monday that the transit tax, along with utility increases and other taxes, is done in isolation, without regard to the overall impact on taxpayers. “But who looks out at the collective impact? ” he asked. Who looks at the punitive impact?” Kettle’s amendment is one of 23 put out by council members on the plan, which range from adding bus service in select parts of Seattle to providing more security details to protect riders and transit workers. Councilman Rob Saka, who chairs the special transportation committee, praised the thoroughness of each amendment. None of the amendments, other than Kettle’s, reduces the overall tax burden. Wilson has said that her plan would help working families overall. “Transportation is one of the biggest costs for most families, so these investments are essential to make our city more affordable so Seattleites can get to jobs, opportunities, and each other without a car,” Wilson said in early June announcing the renewal of the plan. Hearings on the transit plan are scheduled for July 13 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The new agreements received widespread support from both councilmembers and the public during Tuesday’s meeting. Stockton council approves long-term labor contracts for public safety employees after more than a year of uncertainty is a story from Stocktonia News, a rigorous and factual newsroom covering Greater Stockton, California. Please consider making a charitable contribution to support our journalism.

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The new agreements received widespread support from both councilmembers and the public during Tuesday’s meeting. Stockton council approves long-term labor contracts for public safety employees after more than a year of uncertainty is a story from Stocktonia News, a rigorous and factual newsroom covering Greater Stockton, California. Please consider making a charitable contribution to support our journalism.

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Michigan Republicans running for governor are debating in Detroit. Watch here starting at 7:30 p.m.

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Michigan Republicans running for governor are debating in Detroit. Watch here starting at 7:30 p.m.

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Não temos muito para onde correr: de novo, o assunto da vez é o impacto da inteligência artificial (IA) no jornalismo. Na última semana, a colega Magali Moser ofereceu aqui neste mesmo espaço uma reflexão sobre o futuro do jornalismo em tempos de IA; poucos dias depois, o Giro10, parceiro do portal Terra, publicou um mea-culpa sobre um artigo […] O post Terra e Giro10: Fontes falsas de IA acendem debate sobre ética no jornalismo apareceu primeiro em Observatório da Imprensa.

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Não temos muito para onde correr: de novo, o assunto da vez é o impacto da inteligência artificial (IA) no jornalismo. Na última semana, a colega Magali Moser ofereceu aqui neste mesmo espaço uma reflexão sobre o futuro do jornalismo em tempos de IA; poucos dias depois, o Giro10, parceiro do portal Terra, publicou um mea-culpa sobre um artigo […] O post Terra e Giro10: Fontes falsas de IA acendem debate sobre ética no jornalismo apareceu primeiro em Observatório da Imprensa.

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Under state law, any “interested person” can petition state boards to change administrative rules. But South Dakota citizens and organizations don’t qualify as “persons” under that chapter of state law. The existence of that limitation surprised some members of the state Board of Elections on Wednesday during a meeting called for the express purpose of […]

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Under state law, any “interested person” can petition state boards to change administrative rules. But South Dakota citizens and organizations don’t qualify as “persons” under that chapter of state law. The existence of that limitation surprised some members of the state Board of Elections on Wednesday during a meeting called for the express purpose of […]

8 липня президент США Дональд Трамп заявив, що буде обговорюватися надання Україні «права виробляти Patriot»

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8 липня президент США Дональд Трамп заявив, що буде обговорюватися надання Україні «права виробляти Patriot»

The organization found its new leader after a three-month search The post New CEO announced for National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition appeared first on ICT.

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The organization found its new leader after a three-month search The post New CEO announced for National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition appeared first on ICT.

The newly appointed administrator of Ngauro Administrative Area in Eastern Equatoria State has vowed to The post E. Equatoria: Ngauro administrator to improve security, control alcohol appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.

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The newly appointed administrator of Ngauro Administrative Area in Eastern Equatoria State has vowed to The post E. Equatoria: Ngauro administrator to improve security, control alcohol appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.

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O Arquivo Nacional iniciou uma campanha de arrecadação de aparelhos de videocassete para viabilizar a digitalização de um acervo histórico composto por cerca de 10 mil fitas VHS (Video Home System). De acordo com o órgão, além da escassez de equipamentos compatíveis no mercado, entraves jurídicos para a compra de aparelhos usados têm dificultado a […] O post O alerta do Arquivo Nacional sobre a sobrevivência da informação apareceu primeiro em Observatório da Imprensa.

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O Arquivo Nacional iniciou uma campanha de arrecadação de aparelhos de videocassete para viabilizar a digitalização de um acervo histórico composto por cerca de 10 mil fitas VHS (Video Home System). De acordo com o órgão, além da escassez de equipamentos compatíveis no mercado, entraves jurídicos para a compra de aparelhos usados têm dificultado a […] O post O alerta do Arquivo Nacional sobre a sobrevivência da informação apareceu primeiro em Observatório da Imprensa.

As we celebrate the 15th anniversary of our independence, every South Sudanese should ask one The post Opinion: 15 years later: The future is still in our hands appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.

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As we celebrate the 15th anniversary of our independence, every South Sudanese should ask one The post Opinion: 15 years later: The future is still in our hands appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.

Security officials in Northern Bahr el Ghazal and Western Bahr el Ghazal states have heightened The post Northern and Western Bahr el Ghazal tighten security ahead of Independence Day appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.

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Security officials in Northern Bahr el Ghazal and Western Bahr el Ghazal states have heightened The post Northern and Western Bahr el Ghazal tighten security ahead of Independence Day appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.

The newly appointed administrator of the Kidepo Valley Administrative Area in Eastern Equatoria State, Onyang The post New Kidepo Valley administrator promises peace, security appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.

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The newly appointed administrator of the Kidepo Valley Administrative Area in Eastern Equatoria State, Onyang The post New Kidepo Valley administrator promises peace, security appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.

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Marli Gonçalves, a editora do site Chumbo Gordo, criado em 2015 por Carlos Brickmann, já falecido, talvez tenha sido quem deu o berro mais alto ao chamar Paulo Figueiredo, neto do ditador João Figueiredo, de “um imbecil, geneticamente transtornado”. Por quê? Por ter defendido num áudio, nos EUA onde está foragido, e distribuído pelas redes […] O post apareceu primeiro em Observatório da Imprensa.

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Marli Gonçalves, a editora do site Chumbo Gordo, criado em 2015 por Carlos Brickmann, já falecido, talvez tenha sido quem deu o berro mais alto ao chamar Paulo Figueiredo, neto do ditador João Figueiredo, de “um imbecil, geneticamente transtornado”. Por quê? Por ter defendido num áudio, nos EUA onde está foragido, e distribuído pelas redes […] O post apareceu primeiro em Observatório da Imprensa.

Más allá de la competición deportiva, el Mundial de la FIFA 2026 también impulsa nuevas formas de interacción en las redes sociales. La viralización del “reto del beso” y fenómenos como los “Passport Bros…

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Más allá de la competición deportiva, el Mundial de la FIFA 2026 también impulsa nuevas formas de interacción en las redes sociales. La viralización del “reto del beso” y fenómenos como los “Passport Bros…

Озодликда халқаро хабарлар тафсилоти билан танишинг.

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Озодликда халқаро хабарлар тафсилоти билан танишинг.

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El mapa de la confianza de los venezolanos muestra el claro liderazgo de la sociedad civil. En primer lugar, los médicos, el personal sanitario, los bomberos y las empresas del sector privado. Pero también las ONG, las fundaciones y las entidades religiosas gozan de la confianza de los ciudadanos,

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El mapa de la confianza de los venezolanos muestra el claro liderazgo de la sociedad civil. En primer lugar, los médicos, el personal sanitario, los bomberos y las empresas del sector privado. Pero también las ONG, las fundaciones y las entidades religiosas gozan de la confianza de los ciudadanos,

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(The Center Square) - While a formal proposal has yet to reach the city council, Spokane is looking at doubling the $20 “car tab” fee that residents pay, and one official says it's not a matter of if, but when. Last month, a Facebook page called “Shame on Spokane” said that the council voted on June 23 to double the city’s vehicle registration fees from $20 to $40. Some residents corrected the page, since the city’s transportation commission hadn't issued a recommendation and there isn’t an official proposal yet. Councilmember Michael Cathcart told The Center Square that voters should have the final say on this. “I've been told essentially that it's going to happen,” Cathcart said on Tuesday, “The question is when.”​ The conservative said the council majority would likely adopt it before Mayor Lisa Brown proposes her next biennial budget this fall. The council implemented the fee in 2011 to fund the city’s transportation benefit district, but the value of the resulting revenue has eroded due to inflation over the last decade. When The Center Square requested an interview, Jon Snyder, the city’s director of transportation and sustainability and the commission's secretary, responded via email that the council has better insight. “The topic of increasing car tab fees has been discussed by the Transportation Commission, but there is no current proposal to do so. I recommend you reach out to the City Council, as they would be the body to bring forward a proposal if there was one,” Snyder responded in a Monday email to The Center Square.​ On June 17, the commission expressed support for increasing the car tab fee after the topic came up in council committee meetings on April 13 and June 8. City staff said $20 in 2011 is worth roughly $30 in 2026, but due to inflation, the actual purchasing power of that revenue from the $20 fee is closer to $15. Synder told the commission during the June 17 meeting that the council could replace the fee with a sales tax increase. He ultimately directed staff to tell the council during a committee meeting later this month that the transportation commission is interested in increasing the city’s vehicle registration fee. “What could be done with the doubling of that money? Perhaps there's a larger list [of maintenance and preservation projects] that you're looking at to expand next time,” Abigail Martin, the city council’s manager of neighborhood connectivity initiatives, said during the commission’s meeting on June 17. Car tabs currently generate about $3 million annually for Spokane, but revenue has declined as fewer people register their vehicles, even as the population grows. The issue isn’t unique to Spokane either; CARFAX ranked Washington among the states with the most expired registrations at the start of 2025. State lawmakers considered proposals earlier this year that would’ve allowed officers to ticket parked cars for expired car tabs and expanded state law to subject more vehicles to transportation benefit district fees. Both proposals stalled before reaching either chamber floor for a vote, but lawmakers could bring them back in 2027.​ Voters have approved three statewide ballot initiatives seeking to cap annual car tab fees at $30, but the courts have stepped in each time. Under state law, the Spokane council can double the fee to $40 without voter approval, and once it’s in effect for at least two years, the council can increase it again to $50.​ “We shouldn't be increasing it at all when we know for a fact that our taxpayers, ratepayers, citizens are all maxed out, and there are big asks coming, both on the public safety front, on the libraries, on transit, all these things that people are being asked to fund and/or continue funding,” Cathcart told The Center Square. “I don't think it's the appropriate time to do that, but if we are going to do it, it should go to a vote.”

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(The Center Square) - While a formal proposal has yet to reach the city council, Spokane is looking at doubling the $20 “car tab” fee that residents pay, and one official says it's not a matter of if, but when. Last month, a Facebook page called “Shame on Spokane” said that the council voted on June 23 to double the city’s vehicle registration fees from $20 to $40. Some residents corrected the page, since the city’s transportation commission hadn't issued a recommendation and there isn’t an official proposal yet. Councilmember Michael Cathcart told The Center Square that voters should have the final say on this. “I've been told essentially that it's going to happen,” Cathcart said on Tuesday, “The question is when.”​ The conservative said the council majority would likely adopt it before Mayor Lisa Brown proposes her next biennial budget this fall. The council implemented the fee in 2011 to fund the city’s transportation benefit district, but the value of the resulting revenue has eroded due to inflation over the last decade. When The Center Square requested an interview, Jon Snyder, the city’s director of transportation and sustainability and the commission's secretary, responded via email that the council has better insight. “The topic of increasing car tab fees has been discussed by the Transportation Commission, but there is no current proposal to do so. I recommend you reach out to the City Council, as they would be the body to bring forward a proposal if there was one,” Snyder responded in a Monday email to The Center Square.​ On June 17, the commission expressed support for increasing the car tab fee after the topic came up in council committee meetings on April 13 and June 8. City staff said $20 in 2011 is worth roughly $30 in 2026, but due to inflation, the actual purchasing power of that revenue from the $20 fee is closer to $15. Synder told the commission during the June 17 meeting that the council could replace the fee with a sales tax increase. He ultimately directed staff to tell the council during a committee meeting later this month that the transportation commission is interested in increasing the city’s vehicle registration fee. “What could be done with the doubling of that money? Perhaps there's a larger list [of maintenance and preservation projects] that you're looking at to expand next time,” Abigail Martin, the city council’s manager of neighborhood connectivity initiatives, said during the commission’s meeting on June 17. Car tabs currently generate about $3 million annually for Spokane, but revenue has declined as fewer people register their vehicles, even as the population grows. The issue isn’t unique to Spokane either; CARFAX ranked Washington among the states with the most expired registrations at the start of 2025. State lawmakers considered proposals earlier this year that would’ve allowed officers to ticket parked cars for expired car tabs and expanded state law to subject more vehicles to transportation benefit district fees. Both proposals stalled before reaching either chamber floor for a vote, but lawmakers could bring them back in 2027.​ Voters have approved three statewide ballot initiatives seeking to cap annual car tab fees at $30, but the courts have stepped in each time. Under state law, the Spokane council can double the fee to $40 without voter approval, and once it’s in effect for at least two years, the council can increase it again to $50.​ “We shouldn't be increasing it at all when we know for a fact that our taxpayers, ratepayers, citizens are all maxed out, and there are big asks coming, both on the public safety front, on the libraries, on transit, all these things that people are being asked to fund and/or continue funding,” Cathcart told The Center Square. “I don't think it's the appropriate time to do that, but if we are going to do it, it should go to a vote.”

Desde una perspectiva criminológica, el auge de conductas delictivas tras un desastre como los terremotos de Venezuela no se explica necesariamente por una “epidemia súbita de maldad”, sino por una alteración drástica del entorno.

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Desde una perspectiva criminológica, el auge de conductas delictivas tras un desastre como los terremotos de Venezuela no se explica necesariamente por una “epidemia súbita de maldad”, sino por una alteración drástica del entorno.