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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said Thursday he will not continue sweeps of homeless encampments — which city data shows have not yielded any permanent or supportive-housing referrals in more than a year. Advocates slept outside City Hall on Wednesday night to protest the crackdowns, which Mayor Eric Adams began at the start of his administration. Asked […] The post Mamdani Vows to Sweep Out Crackdowns on Homeless Camps appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.

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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said Thursday he will not continue sweeps of homeless encampments — which city data shows have not yielded any permanent or supportive-housing referrals in more than a year. Advocates slept outside City Hall on Wednesday night to protest the crackdowns, which Mayor Eric Adams began at the start of his administration. Asked […] The post Mamdani Vows to Sweep Out Crackdowns on Homeless Camps appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.

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Louisiana Illuminator
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Louisiana leaders have recently touted a string of major industrial projects with the promise of creating thousands of jobs, but critics say these business negotiations lack transparency and pose great risk to the health and prosperity of the communities where this investment is taking shape.  They also believe state officials have shut them out of […]

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Louisiana leaders have recently touted a string of major industrial projects with the promise of creating thousands of jobs, but critics say these business negotiations lack transparency and pose great risk to the health and prosperity of the communities where this investment is taking shape.  They also believe state officials have shut them out of […]

The European Union plans to add Russia to its list of countries with a high risk of money laundering and terrorist financing, Politico reported this week. Once official, the decision will exacerbate Russia’s international pariah status, jeopardizing investment and trade flows that emerged in response to Western sanctions against Moscow after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Meduza spoke with anti-corruption expert Ilya Shumanov to understand what Russia’s inclusion on the E.U.’s blacklist will mean for the Kremlin, Russian businesses, and ordinary citizens.

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The European Union plans to add Russia to its list of countries with a high risk of money laundering and terrorist financing, Politico reported this week. Once official, the decision will exacerbate Russia’s international pariah status, jeopardizing investment and trade flows that emerged in response to Western sanctions against Moscow after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Meduza spoke with anti-corruption expert Ilya Shumanov to understand what Russia’s inclusion on the E.U.’s blacklist will mean for the Kremlin, Russian businesses, and ordinary citizens.

Steeds meer steden en gemeenten roepen op tot een onmiddellijk staakt-het-vuren in Gaza, ook Stad Lier sluit zich daarbij aan. De stad eist ook een veilige humanitaire toegang en een duurzame politieke oplossing voor het conflict. De resolutie werd door de lokale politieke partij Missie 2500 ingediend en kon rekenen op brede steun. “Symbolisch is het belangrijk dat er in de Lierse gemeenteraad een breed front is voor een duurzame vrede. Voor ons dit een start- en geen eindpunt”, vertelt Gemeenteraadslid Stijn Coenen (Missie 2500).

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Steeds meer steden en gemeenten roepen op tot een onmiddellijk staakt-het-vuren in Gaza, ook Stad Lier sluit zich daarbij aan. De stad eist ook een veilige humanitaire toegang en een duurzame politieke oplossing voor het conflict. De resolutie werd door de lokale politieke partij Missie 2500 ingediend en kon rekenen op brede steun. “Symbolisch is het belangrijk dat er in de Lierse gemeenteraad een breed front is voor een duurzame vrede. Voor ons dit een start- en geen eindpunt”, vertelt Gemeenteraadslid Stijn Coenen (Missie 2500).

Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. A coalition supporting Indianapolis Public Schools is blasting a task force’s proposals to dilute the power of the elected school board, and is also calling for IPS to have the power to authorize charter schools. The coalition’s response on Thursday comes on the heels of recommendations advanced by the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance on Wednesday that would dramatically alter how district and charter schools in the city are governed. The groups in the coalition — the Central Indiana Democratic Socialists of America, the Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Education Association, and the IPS Parent Council — have been critical of the growth of charters. The coalition also shared an alternative proposal, authored by the Central Indiana DSA, for changing how schools are run that would provide the elected IPS school board more power, not less. Kristen Phair of the IPS Parent Council said at a press conference that the alliance’s proposals ignored the wishes of more than 1,000 families who signed a letter calling for an elected school board to serve as the sole authorizer of charter schools. “Parents have consistent serious concerns: the weakening of democratic oversight, the creation of new authorities with unclear accountability over transportation, facilities, and public funds, and a rushed timeline that has allowed only limited and shallow engagement,” Phair said. “There is no evidence that these changes will benefit our kids.” The charter school community, meanwhile, welcomed some aspects of the ILEA’s preferred recommendations while cautioning the alliance not to restrict charter schools’ autonomy. The Mind Trust, an influential Indianapolis nonprofit that has helped start many local charters, applauded the alliance’s work, saying it has recognized “the need for multiple quality charter school authorizers.” The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance advanced two proposals for changing oversight of public schools for further public input on Wednesday. One would create an advisory board made up of appointees from the mayor’s office, IPS, and charters. It would collect and levy taxes, and both charters’ boards and the elected IPS board would report to this board. The other would concentrate more power in the hands of the mayor, who would appoint a new secretary of education and make appointments to a nine-member board. Both models leave open the possibility for more than one charter authorizer. Public pressure is mounting on members of the alliance as they consider recommendations for how to address falling IPS enrollment, long-term fiscal concerns for traditional public schools, and the growth of charters in the city. After gathering more public input, the alliance will vote Dec. 17 on final recommendations to send to state lawmakers. Many Republican legislators have sought to divert money and other resources away from IPS in recent years. Voice and a Choice plan emphasizes IPS authority The Voice and a Choice plan supported by the pro-IPS coalition would keep authority under an elected school board, which would also gain the sole power to open and close charter schools. IPS would continue operating buildings and transportation services for charter and district schools, and an elected school board would set policy that would hold both district and charter schools to the same standard. The coalition’s model differs sharply from the transportation and facilities proposals advanced by the task force, which would strip the district’s authority over those services and instead move it to either an advisory board or an independent authority. “The ILEA’s other proposed options add needless complexity and create further opportunities for wealthy, private actors to personally profit rather than address the real issues: underfunding, systemic racism, and a lack of public accountability,” said Adrea McCloud, an IPS teacher and co-chair of a campaign run by the Central Indiana DSA in support of traditional public schools. In general, shifting control of transportation and buildings away from IPS is something pro-charter advocates have supported. “Even with the best intentions, we can play favorites,” said Sashah Fletcher, a parent affiliated with EmpowerED Families, said at the alliance meeting on Wednesday. “When we talk about sharing assets specific to school transportation, I believe the best path is a transportation and authority that is not housed in any school system.” The proposals the ILEA advanced represent wins for charters in other respects, although the ILEA could change them before putting them to a final vote. The ILEA has discussed a moratorium on new public schools in the city while it undergoes structural changes, but it did not include that in the proposals it advanced this week. Charter leaders have opposed such a moratorium. They also argued against restrictions on the number of charter authorizers, and the ILEA did not move forward with such proposals. “Eliminating independent authorizers concentrates authority in ways that increase political risk,” said Tommy Reddicks, the CEO of Paramount Schools of Excellence, a network of charters. “A ban on charter expansion denies families access to proven models.” Mind Trust CEO Brandon Brown also cautioned the task force against concentrating too much power in a small group of officials. “As the ILEA continues its deliberations, we encourage members to guard against creating a new overarching governance structure that could unintentionally infringe upon school autonomy,” Brown said. Amelia Pak-Harvey covers Indianapolis and Lawrence Township schools for Chalkbeat Indiana. Contact Amelia at apak-harvey@chalkbeat.org.

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Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. A coalition supporting Indianapolis Public Schools is blasting a task force’s proposals to dilute the power of the elected school board, and is also calling for IPS to have the power to authorize charter schools. The coalition’s response on Thursday comes on the heels of recommendations advanced by the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance on Wednesday that would dramatically alter how district and charter schools in the city are governed. The groups in the coalition — the Central Indiana Democratic Socialists of America, the Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Education Association, and the IPS Parent Council — have been critical of the growth of charters. The coalition also shared an alternative proposal, authored by the Central Indiana DSA, for changing how schools are run that would provide the elected IPS school board more power, not less. Kristen Phair of the IPS Parent Council said at a press conference that the alliance’s proposals ignored the wishes of more than 1,000 families who signed a letter calling for an elected school board to serve as the sole authorizer of charter schools. “Parents have consistent serious concerns: the weakening of democratic oversight, the creation of new authorities with unclear accountability over transportation, facilities, and public funds, and a rushed timeline that has allowed only limited and shallow engagement,” Phair said. “There is no evidence that these changes will benefit our kids.” The charter school community, meanwhile, welcomed some aspects of the ILEA’s preferred recommendations while cautioning the alliance not to restrict charter schools’ autonomy. The Mind Trust, an influential Indianapolis nonprofit that has helped start many local charters, applauded the alliance’s work, saying it has recognized “the need for multiple quality charter school authorizers.” The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance advanced two proposals for changing oversight of public schools for further public input on Wednesday. One would create an advisory board made up of appointees from the mayor’s office, IPS, and charters. It would collect and levy taxes, and both charters’ boards and the elected IPS board would report to this board. The other would concentrate more power in the hands of the mayor, who would appoint a new secretary of education and make appointments to a nine-member board. Both models leave open the possibility for more than one charter authorizer. Public pressure is mounting on members of the alliance as they consider recommendations for how to address falling IPS enrollment, long-term fiscal concerns for traditional public schools, and the growth of charters in the city. After gathering more public input, the alliance will vote Dec. 17 on final recommendations to send to state lawmakers. Many Republican legislators have sought to divert money and other resources away from IPS in recent years. Voice and a Choice plan emphasizes IPS authority The Voice and a Choice plan supported by the pro-IPS coalition would keep authority under an elected school board, which would also gain the sole power to open and close charter schools. IPS would continue operating buildings and transportation services for charter and district schools, and an elected school board would set policy that would hold both district and charter schools to the same standard. The coalition’s model differs sharply from the transportation and facilities proposals advanced by the task force, which would strip the district’s authority over those services and instead move it to either an advisory board or an independent authority. “The ILEA’s other proposed options add needless complexity and create further opportunities for wealthy, private actors to personally profit rather than address the real issues: underfunding, systemic racism, and a lack of public accountability,” said Adrea McCloud, an IPS teacher and co-chair of a campaign run by the Central Indiana DSA in support of traditional public schools. In general, shifting control of transportation and buildings away from IPS is something pro-charter advocates have supported. “Even with the best intentions, we can play favorites,” said Sashah Fletcher, a parent affiliated with EmpowerED Families, said at the alliance meeting on Wednesday. “When we talk about sharing assets specific to school transportation, I believe the best path is a transportation and authority that is not housed in any school system.” The proposals the ILEA advanced represent wins for charters in other respects, although the ILEA could change them before putting them to a final vote. The ILEA has discussed a moratorium on new public schools in the city while it undergoes structural changes, but it did not include that in the proposals it advanced this week. Charter leaders have opposed such a moratorium. They also argued against restrictions on the number of charter authorizers, and the ILEA did not move forward with such proposals. “Eliminating independent authorizers concentrates authority in ways that increase political risk,” said Tommy Reddicks, the CEO of Paramount Schools of Excellence, a network of charters. “A ban on charter expansion denies families access to proven models.” Mind Trust CEO Brandon Brown also cautioned the task force against concentrating too much power in a small group of officials. “As the ILEA continues its deliberations, we encourage members to guard against creating a new overarching governance structure that could unintentionally infringe upon school autonomy,” Brown said. Amelia Pak-Harvey covers Indianapolis and Lawrence Township schools for Chalkbeat Indiana. Contact Amelia at apak-harvey@chalkbeat.org.

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Idaho Capital Sun
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Idaho is seeing more money, and more out-of-state money in lobbying than it likely ever has.  Secretary of State Phil McGrane told attendees at the Annual Associated Taxpayers of Idaho Conference Wednesday that more than $2.5 million was spent on lobbying in 2025.  McGrane highlighted new data visualization tools available online at voteidaho.gov, including to […]

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Idaho is seeing more money, and more out-of-state money in lobbying than it likely ever has.  Secretary of State Phil McGrane told attendees at the Annual Associated Taxpayers of Idaho Conference Wednesday that more than $2.5 million was spent on lobbying in 2025.  McGrane highlighted new data visualization tools available online at voteidaho.gov, including to […]

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Outlier Media
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“Code blue is when the temperature is 20 degrees or lower, and if people sleep outside, they will die.” Outlier Media · Briana Rice · Where to find overnight shelters in Detroit during extreme cold

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“Code blue is when the temperature is 20 degrees or lower, and if people sleep outside, they will die.” Outlier Media · Briana Rice · Where to find overnight shelters in Detroit during extreme cold

Two vigils Wednesday evening memorialized the lives lost to violent crime in San Joaquin County, including the four victims of a mass shooting. Annual vigil honoring victims of violence coincides with Stockton shooting prayer service 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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Two vigils Wednesday evening memorialized the lives lost to violent crime in San Joaquin County, including the four victims of a mass shooting. Annual vigil honoring victims of violence coincides with Stockton shooting prayer service 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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Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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Join VIA Community Development Corp. for its annual gathering; visit Fruition MKE for a holiday market; attend La Familia De Arte’s open house; and more. The post 5 things to know and do the weekend of Dec. 6 appeared first on Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.

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Join VIA Community Development Corp. for its annual gathering; visit Fruition MKE for a holiday market; attend La Familia De Arte’s open house; and more. The post 5 things to know and do the weekend of Dec. 6 appeared first on Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.

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Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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The longtime associate of Shapiro will bring broad experience in public finance to the agency, which manages nearly $80 billion in investments for the pensions of more than 500,000 teachers, school staff and retirees, PSERS said in a statement.

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The longtime associate of Shapiro will bring broad experience in public finance to the agency, which manages nearly $80 billion in investments for the pensions of more than 500,000 teachers, school staff and retirees, PSERS said in a statement.

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Oklahoma Voice
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OKLAHOMA CITY — For the first time in Epic Charter School’s history, its next superintendent will be a newcomer hired from outside the virtual charter school. Epic’s governing board, with four of its five members present, unanimously voted Thursday to hire Shaun Ross from Oklahoma City Public Schools, where he is senior executive director of […]

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OKLAHOMA CITY — For the first time in Epic Charter School’s history, its next superintendent will be a newcomer hired from outside the virtual charter school. Epic’s governing board, with four of its five members present, unanimously voted Thursday to hire Shaun Ross from Oklahoma City Public Schools, where he is senior executive director of […]

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Arizona Mirror
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, a longtime champion of creating legal status for immigrants brought into the country as children who will retire next year, re-introduced his trademark immigration bill for the last time Thursday.  Durbin, an Illinois Democrat, first introduced the measure now known as the Dream Act in 2001 with Utah Republican […]

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, a longtime champion of creating legal status for immigrants brought into the country as children who will retire next year, re-introduced his trademark immigration bill for the last time Thursday.  Durbin, an Illinois Democrat, first introduced the measure now known as the Dream Act in 2001 with Utah Republican […]

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West Virginia Watch
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, a longtime champion of creating legal status for immigrants brought into the country as children who will retire next year, re-introduced his trademark immigration bill for the last time Thursday.  Durbin, an Illinois Democrat, first introduced the measure now known as the Dream Act in 2001 with Utah Republican […]

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, a longtime champion of creating legal status for immigrants brought into the country as children who will retire next year, re-introduced his trademark immigration bill for the last time Thursday.  Durbin, an Illinois Democrat, first introduced the measure now known as the Dream Act in 2001 with Utah Republican […]

For the signatories of the unity statement, the struggle is not just about defunding an agency but also about reclaiming public resources for genuine social services and protecting democratic rights. The post Groups renew call to abolish NTF-ELCAC, junk confidential funds appeared first on Bulatlat.

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For the signatories of the unity statement, the struggle is not just about defunding an agency but also about reclaiming public resources for genuine social services and protecting democratic rights. The post Groups renew call to abolish NTF-ELCAC, junk confidential funds appeared first on Bulatlat.

Anti-abortion activists have the right to hand leaflets to women in the driveway of a Clearwater abortion clinic, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday. In a 2-to-1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit tossed a trial judge’s decision preventing the Florida Preborn Rescue organization from entering within five feet of the […]

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Anti-abortion activists have the right to hand leaflets to women in the driveway of a Clearwater abortion clinic, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday. In a 2-to-1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit tossed a trial judge’s decision preventing the Florida Preborn Rescue organization from entering within five feet of the […]

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Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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La Causa is a community service agency that includes a K-8 school, an early education center and a social services division. The post La Causa: Empowering the community for over 50 years  appeared first on Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.

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La Causa is a community service agency that includes a K-8 school, an early education center and a social services division. The post La Causa: Empowering the community for over 50 years  appeared first on Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.

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Wisconsin Examiner
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WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court Thursday paused a lower court’s order to remove the National Guard from the streets of Washington, D.C., eight days after two members were attacked in broad daylight in the district. The three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit granted the Trump administration’s request that […]

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WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court Thursday paused a lower court’s order to remove the National Guard from the streets of Washington, D.C., eight days after two members were attacked in broad daylight in the district. The three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit granted the Trump administration’s request that […]

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ComEd launches discount program for low-income customers, as required by the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act.

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ComEd launches discount program for low-income customers, as required by the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced Thursday the chamber will vote next week to extend enhanced tax credits for three years for people who purchase their health insurance from the Affordable Care Act marketplace, though the plan seems unlikely to get the bipartisan support needed to advance.  While it would typically be […]

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced Thursday the chamber will vote next week to extend enhanced tax credits for three years for people who purchase their health insurance from the Affordable Care Act marketplace, though the plan seems unlikely to get the bipartisan support needed to advance.  While it would typically be […]

The U.S. Senate confirmed four of President Donald Trump’s nominees to North Carolina federal courts this week, twice as many as in his entire first term. Senators voted to approve Lindsey Freeman and David Bragdon to serve the Middle District of North Carolina on Tuesday, and Matthew Orso and Susan Courtwright Rodriguez to serve the […]

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The U.S. Senate confirmed four of President Donald Trump’s nominees to North Carolina federal courts this week, twice as many as in his entire first term. Senators voted to approve Lindsey Freeman and David Bragdon to serve the Middle District of North Carolina on Tuesday, and Matthew Orso and Susan Courtwright Rodriguez to serve the […]