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Power spoils when it sits in one place too long. Term limits keep it from going stale. How long should one person hold the same seat? #termlimits #termlimitCongress #politics #governmentreform
The image features three apples in a row, each increasingly more deteriorated. Text above says, "Everything has a shelf life. Including time in Congress." Below, it states, "Term limits help keep power from spoiling." A logo for U.S. Term Limits and the website URL termlimits.com are included.
September 28, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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Aurora's City Manager is proposing a major overhaul of policy committees, aiming to streamline operations but sparking debate over workload concerns among council members.

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Aurora City officials weigh cutting policy committees to streamline council work
City Manager Batchelder presented two consolidation plans — one to reduce nine policy committees to six aligned with strategic outcomes, another to compress them to five along organizational lines — and the council directed staff to return with a refined breakdown at the next meeting.
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September 27, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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Waterloo City Council's decision to table a controversial ordinance for a city manager position has sparked intense debate over the future of local governance.

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Council tables ordinance to create city manager after heated debate
The Waterloo City Council debated an ordinance to create a city manager role that would shift many day-to-day administrative duties from the elected mayor to an appointed manager. Facing questions about scope, cost and public process, the council voted to table the measure for 30 days and form an ad hoc committee.
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September 27, 2026 at 1:43 AM
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County leaders are contemplating a new MUST committee to explore local income tax options, but one council member is firmly against it—what could this mean for Starke County?

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Council discusses forming MUST group to study local income tax; at least one member opposes LIT
Councilors discussed creating a MUST committee — a study group of stakeholders — to evaluate local income tax options after state rollback changes; one council member said he would not support a local income tax and declined to participate in the committee.
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September 23, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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'Protesters are violent and crazed people!'

This was said after a #DHS officer shot someone in the face for literally no reason than just being there. Fuck this.
#BlackLivesMatter
#GovernmentReform
#SueDHS
#FuckDHS
#VoteRedOut
#YourVoteMatters
September 22, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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I repeat, our government is killing us.
#RestoreSNAP
#RestoreDueProcess
#WeNeedCleanWater
#OurFoodIsUnsafe
#WeThePeople
#WeAreSuffering
#SaveUs
#GovernmentReform
#tRumpIsKillingUs
#VoteNow
#YourVoteMatters
#VoteRedOut
moonflower74.bsky.social Gin they/them #BOYCOTTDEVSISTERS 🍉 @moonflower74.bsky.social · 7d
They're taking away our social security and disability benefits
They're taking away SNAP benefits
They're taking away our right to clean water
They're taking away our right to eat safely
They're taking away the ecosystem that's the reason we're alive.
#TheGovernmentIsKillingUs
#They'reKillingUs
September 22, 2026 at 4:54 AM
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Warren County's bold move to create a Department of Finance has sparked fierce debate, with residents warning of potential fiscal pitfalls and questioning the motives behind the change.

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Warren County approves local law creating Department of Finance amid public outcry
The Warren County Board of Supervisors adopted Local Law No. 7 of 2026 to create a Department of Finance and a commissioner of finance while preserving the statutory authority of the treasurer. Public commenters warned the move could curtail the treasurer's duties and prompt litigation.
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September 22, 2026 at 4:19 AM
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Also #BlueButterflyZones in #Dilley anyone? ICE rapes kids and almost no one is bringing that up enough. We are #NotAngryEnough .
#BreakTheSystem
#VoteNow
#YourVoteMatters
#VoteICEOut
#VoteRedOut
#GovernmentReform
September 21, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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Erie County is shaking things up as a council member proposes transferring the Human Relations Commission's operations directly to the county administration—what does this mean for its future?

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Erie County committee moves to transfer Human Relations Commission operations to county administration
A council member moved to amend the finance committee agenda to add an ordinance transferring operations of the Erie County Human Relations Commission to the county executive’s administration; members said advisory and enforcement roles would remain but bylaws and codes will need revision.
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September 21, 2026 at 6:12 AM
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Local officials are urging CalPERS to align Yolo County with Sacramento to avoid skyrocketing health premiums that could cost employees hundreds monthly.

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West Sacramento and other local officials press CalPERS to place Yolo County in Sacramento health region
City and county officials urged CalPERS to align Yolo County with Sacramento County in the 2028 health-region realignment, saying residents receive care in Sacramento and that the Region 3 proposal could raise premiums by an estimated $80200 per employee per month.
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September 19, 2026 at 4:12 AM
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St. Louis is shaking things up as the Board of Estimate and Apportionment approves new staffing positions in the law department to tackle vacancies head-on!

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Board advances law-department staffing changes tied to Grama settlement fund
The board approved for first reading additions to the law department's litigation division funded through the Grama settlement vacancy reduction fund, a move praised by President Green as equipping the department to address vacancies quickly.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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A bold proposal to extend elected terms in Cowlitz County could reshape local governance and boost revenue from timber and trust lands—are you ready to see how this unfolds?

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CFM lobbyist proposes county outreach on six‑year terms, timber revenue and trust‑land strategy
Katie Whittier of CFM Advocates pitched a biennial, 'full‑service' Olympia lobbying contract to pursue a county‑level bill extending elected terms, capital budget opportunities, and a coalition to press for timber and trust‑land revenue restoration; commissioners asked for time to vet scope and costs.
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September 17, 2026 at 5:17 AM
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A Paris resident has raised serious concerns about the qualifications of the city's new manager, claiming discrepancies in the resume and a proposal to overhaul local governance.

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Resident says city manager did not meet advertised qualifications, urges governance change
A Paris resident told the council she obtained the new city manager's resume and contract by public records and said the hire did not meet advertised minimum qualifications; she proposed abolishing the city manager post for a mayor‑administrator system.
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September 15, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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A new charter commission could reshape Barnstable County's government—do you know how it will impact your vote?

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Committee urges clear voter education on proposed charter commission’s sweeping powers
The committee recommended the full assembly publish concise, factual materials explaining that an elected charter commission could fundamentally change Barnstable County government, plus practical details about ballot layout and voting mechanics.
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September 15, 2026 at 5:55 AM
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Lincoln's city council is shaking up the political landscape with two competing term limit proposals for voters to decide this November!

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Term‑limit petitions and city alternative will go to voters; council records unanimous votes
Petitioners sought two-term (2x4-year) limits beginning 2027 while the city's alternative proposed three 4‑year terms; the council placed both the petition and the city's alternative on the November ballot, voting 7–0 for each.
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September 15, 2026 at 3:44 AM
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South Gate is set for a major transformation as city leaders introduce a comprehensive overhaul of purchasing rules to modernize procurement practices and establish a clear emergency ladder!

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Council introduces overhaul of purchasing rules, adds emergency procurement ladder
The council introduced a first-reading ordinance rewiring chapter 1.54 of the municipal code to modernize thresholds, add contracting methods and establish a clear emergency procurement ladder; second reading is set for Sept. 22.
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September 14, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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Wait, they can just fire them? A new rule opens the door for mass firings across the federal workforce. Here's what it actually says: youtu.be/CVhWB-h39Ww #FederalEmployees #PoliticsExplained #GovernmentReform
The Unbelievable New Rule That Lets the President Fire Thousands of Federal Employees!
President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14410 to change how the federal civil service operates. The new rule implements an employment classification called Schedule Policy/Career for government…
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September 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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For an organization known for refusing to give comment on literally every single bad thing that happens under their supervision, #DHS sure likes to say 'FALSE' to everything.
#VoteThemOut
#TheMatriarchyWouldNever
#ShutDownDHS
#GovernmentReform
#BlueButterflyZones
#Dilley
#ICEIsRapingKids
September 13, 2026 at 1:16 AM
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Connecticut's Paid Leave Authority is shaking up its finance policies with proposed revisions that promise to boost recovery expectations and streamline invoicing—are you ready to see the changes?

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Paid Leave Authority to post finance, accounting policy edits reflecting improved collection expectations
The board authorized posting two edits to finance and accounting policies—standardized invoice IDs and reduced reserve assumptions—to reflect stronger collections and comptroller guidance; staff said changes affect accrual accounting, not cash reporting.
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September 11, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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BHEUU To Seek Official Stand From Parties On Proposed Political Funding Bill – Azalina #PoliticalFunding #MalaysiaPolitics #Legislation #PoliticalParties #GovernmentReform
BHEUU To Seek Official Stand From Parties On Proposed Political Funding Bill – Azalina
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) — The Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister’s Department (BHEUU) has been directed to seek the official stand of registered political parties on the proposed Political Funding Bill before it is tabled to the Cabinet. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman …
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September 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Ellis County just adopted a $113 million budget, adding new administrative positions without raising taxes, but the decision sparked heated debates among commissioners and residents alike.

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Ellis County adopts FY2027 budget, funds county administrator and budget officer after public debate
Ellis County Commissioners Court adopted the FY2027 budget 3–2, including new county administrator and budget officer positions funded by reallocations; commissioners agreed to remove reliance on a tax anticipation note and to adjust a DA seizure fund balance as part of the motion.
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September 3, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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North Brookfield has officially transformed its fire department leadership, moving from a board of fire engineers to an appointed fire chief under the selectmen's direction!

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North Brookfield votes to place fire department under selectmen with appointed chief
Article 15 passed to accept Mass. Gen. Laws ch.48 §42A, shifting oversight from a board of fire engineers to the board of selectmen with an appointed fire chief; Select Board member Peter Orsi explained the rationale to a resident's question.
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September 2, 2026 at 7:32 AM