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Congratulations, @apostatealex.bsky.social on bringing about today's excellent exposure! May much-needed action to stop Scientology's well-documented abuses now follow.

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March 23, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Dominican Protestors Now Rally Against Painful Set of Abortion Laws

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Dominican Protestors Now Rally Against Painful Set of Abortion Laws
Learn about the proposed abortion laws in the Dominican Republic and the activists fighting for fundamental human rights.
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July 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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State Senator Dhingra Pushes Bill With Victim-Centered Response To Sexual Assault

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State Senator Dhingra Pushes Bill With Victim-Centered Response To Sexual Assault - IndiaWest Journal News
Photo: senatedemocrats.wa.gov India-West Staff Reporter OLYMPIA, WA — On January 15, State Senator Manka Dhingra, alongside students from Lake Washington High School, introduced a bill aimed at addres...
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January 16, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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It’s time for National legislation that prioritizes the animals. We need mandatory spay/neuter laws to stop the overpopulation crisis at its source, alongside strict federal oversight for all shelters. Our systems should protect life, not just manage it.

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April 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Massachusetts has just passed groundbreaking legislation to secure the future of Turnpike Authority employees by transitioning them to the state retirement system!

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Massachusetts General Court Enacts Retirement System Transition for Turnpike Authority Employees
New legislation transfers Turnpike Authority employees to state retirement system upon dissolution
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October 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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A Colorado committee just voted to eliminate the income tax credit for unsalable alcohol by 2030, leaving many in the industry reeling.

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Legislative Committee approves changes to alcohol tax credit policy
Committee votes to end income tax credit for unsalable alcohol by 2030
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May 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Plaistow's selectmen tackle pressing issues like public safety staffing and a $21K investment in new voting machines that promise to transform election accessibility!

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Selectmen approve $21K purchase of new voting machines for town elections
Selectmen agree to purchase three VotingWorks machines to enhance election accessibility.
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May 21, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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California workers united in a powerful rally, calling for ACA 3 to change their lives and enhance labor rights across the state!

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California workers rally in support of ACA 3 legislation
Multiple UC workers express support for ACA 3 during a collaborative rally.
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April 25, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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Alabama is set to honor Vietnam era veterans with a unique license plate program, but will the certification process create more confusion than recognition?

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Legislation introduces distinctive license tags for Vietnam era veterans
New law mandates certification for Vietnam veterans seeking distinctive license tags effective 2025
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April 23, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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Georgians are rallying for the Reproductive Freedom Act, highlighting the urgent need to repeal restrictive abortion laws that jeopardize the health and autonomy of all pregnant individuals.

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Georgians urge lawmakers to support Reproductive Freedom Act to protect abortion access
Advocates emphasize the need to repeal abortion bans to ensure safe pregnancy decisions.
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June 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Concerns are rising over the FY2027 budget as revenue forecasts dip and new legislative changes complicate millage approvals, leaving commissioners on high alert.

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Commissioners hear warnings on revenue forecasts and new TRIM/millage thresholds
Speakers and staff warned the board of lower CIT/sales‑tax expectations and explained legislative changes to the TRIM process that create super‑majority requirements for approving millage above the rollback; staff said FY25 major revenues are expected around $185 million rather than earlier projections, heightening budget pressure.
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September 17, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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The New Hampshire Department of Transportation is pushing to raise the $1,100 administrative fee for property disposals to potentially $1,800, sparking a debate on whether a legislative change is needed.

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Committee hears DOT case to raise $1,100 administrative fee; CPI indexing suggested
Staff presented a review of administrative-fee waivers and told the committee that DOT believes the $1,100 fee for property disposals may be low; the department estimated an adjusted fee could be "up to $1,800" and committee members discussed whether a CPI index or legislative change would be needed.
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September 16, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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Senate Bill 1 is set to revolutionize Peru's local income tax distribution, potentially impacting millions and demanding urgent planning from the council before 2028.

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Senate Bill 1 could reshape Peru’s local income tax; city faces an opt-in decision by 2028
Baker Tilly advised the council that Senate Bill 1 will change local income tax distribution and that Peru currently receives about $6.8–7.0 million in LIT; the city must coordinate with the county on decisions expected in 2028 (impacts by 2030).
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September 15, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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Firefighter Jay Callister’s courageous advocacy has led to a groundbreaking change in Tennessee law, making assaults on first responders a felony as of July 1, 2026.

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Crossville honors firefighter Jay Callister; city leaders note new state law raising assault on first responders to a felony
Mayor RJ Crawford recognized firefighter and advanced EMT Jay (Jade) Callister for helping lead a legislative change that made assault against first responders a felony in Tennessee effective July 1, 2026; Callister described the attack that spurred the effort.
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September 11, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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Idaho school trustees are pushing for a significant change that could double the duration of supplemental levies from two to four years, promising stability for local education funding!

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Board cosponsors ISBA resolution backing longer supplemental levy terms; trustees seek legislative change
Trustees voted to cosponsor an ISBA resolution to change Idaho law to allow supplemental levies up to four years (currently two), arguing multi‑year levies improve stability for staffing and programming; board discussion acknowledged state political headwinds.
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September 9, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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Hamilton County's property-tax landscape is shifting dramatically with this year's unexpected 6% maximum levy factor, as experts warn of potential legislative changes ahead.

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Consultant: statewide changes could reshape county property-tax revenue; Hamilton faces a 6% levy factor this year
Mike Reuter told the council a return to the uncapped 6-year personal income factor produced a 6% maximum levy this year, changing property-tax dynamics and creating uncertainty until legislative action clarifies future caps and local-option income-tax shifts.
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September 3, 2026 at 3:26 AM
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DeKalb County commissioners are wrestling with a proposed charter change that could dramatically shift the balance of power—will it require a costly voter referendum?

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Commissioners debate charter change that could shift finance powers; county attorney says referendum likely required
The committee debated proposed charter language giving the governing authority power to change departmental responsibilities by resolution; the county attorney said changes that alter the balance of power generally require a voter referendum, prompting discussion about timing and election costs.
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August 20, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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Hannah Oppresto transformed her painful past into legislative change, fighting against gaps in the law that once silenced her voice.

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Survivor who helped draft the law says passage is like 'time travel'
Hannah Oppresto, who said a high-school band teacher groomed and sexually assaulted her, told lawmakers she drafted the proposal that became House File 3489 after county prosecutors declined charges. Oppresto credited law enforcement and bipartisan lawmakers for passage.
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August 1, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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Three courageous survivors shared their harrowing experiences at the State House, revealing how a new law finally recognizes the injustice faced by minors abused by authority figures.

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Survivors describe harm that pushed lawmakers to change the law
Three survivors spoke at the State House signing, describing grooming and assault and saying the new law recognizes that minors abused by authority figures were wrongly treated as consenting. Their testimony was repeatedly cited by legislators as a driving force for the change.
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July 26, 2026 at 8:16 AM
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Iowa's new zoning laws are shaking up how variances will be assessed, potentially changing the landscape of local development!

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Staff reads new Iowa Code variance standard as council updates local ordinance
Staff read legislative changes to Iowa Code sections 335.14 and 414.12 that alter variance standards for area, dimensional and numerical zoning limits; the city council is working to incorporate that language into the local zoning ordinance.
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July 25, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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McLeod County is facing a publishing crisis as the Chronicle cuts back to just two print issues a month, sparking a push for legislative change to ensure public notices remain accessible.

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County officials raise alarm after local paper reduces print schedule; seek statutory fix for public notices
McLeod County officials discussed changes to the McLeod County Chronicle's print schedule (moving to two print issues per month) and said they will ask legislators to amend statute so posting on the county website can serve as official public notice if needed.
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July 24, 2026 at 3:28 AM
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Riley County's appraiser reveals that a staggering $4 billion in tax exemptions is unfairly shifting the property tax burden onto homeowners, highlighting the urgent need for legislative reform.

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Riley County appraiser: $4 billion in exemptions shifting tax burden to homeowners
Appraiser Anna Buren told commissioners that roughly $4 billion of Riley County's $10 billion appraised value is exempt, pushing homeowners to shoulder about 71–75% of the property-tax burden and underscoring the need for legislative changes to exemption statutes.
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July 3, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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Local officials in Tequesta are grappling with urgent new laws that could reshape everything from hurricane recovery to the future of artificial turf in the community.

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Florida Legislature Passes Bills on Artificial Turf and Electric Vehicle Charging Regulations
New laws limit local control over artificial turf and electric vehicle charging station regulations.
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August 7, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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Tallahassee's future hangs in the balance as urgent discussions on CRA projects reveal potential legislative roadblocks that could halt new developments!

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City Council Discusses Urgent Future of CRA Amid Legislative Changes
Council members express concerns over potential CRA project limitations after legislative discussions.
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July 31, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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Ormond Beach officials are sounding the alarm over new Senate Bills that could strip away local control of development and disaster response.

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Ormond Beach Officials Voice Concerns Over Senate Bills Impacting Local Development Control
Commissioners express worries about Senate Bills 180 and 74 limiting local authority on development.
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July 25, 2025 at 2:58 AM