What happened on Sunday, 17 November 2024
Campton Hills, Kane County, Illinois
New zoning changes allow more barnyard animals on smaller residential lots, raising community concerns.
Campton Hills, Kane County, Illinois
Trustees debate animal limits in proposed zoning ordinance, seeking consensus for next meeting.
GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, School Districts, New Mexico
Teacher's false plagiarism accusations linked to personal animosity, prompting student counseling and district intervention.
Revenue and Fiscal Affairs, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Electric cooperatives warn tax exemption repeal could raise utility bills for 1.5 million Louisianans.
Record voter turnout exceeds 152 million as Trump prepares to govern with GOP Congress.
Campton Hills, Kane County, Illinois
Trustees debate cannabis dispensary regulations, ultimately favoring special use permits in commercial districts.
Campton Hills, Kane County, Illinois
Council limits home-based business employees to one non-family member amid community concerns.
Trump nominates Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel, aligning with evangelical support for the nation.
Virginia Museum of Natural History, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Committee discusses progress on Douglas Avenue clean-up and Sterling Avenue pavilion construction.
Virginia Museum of Natural History, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Committee members said cleanup of the Douglas Avenue space is mostly complete, a construction contract has been signed to start work and a board tour is scheduled to review progress; no formal actions were taken because the meeting lacked a quorum.
GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, School Districts, New Mexico
Gadsden ISD achieves record graduation rate of 87.8%, aiming for 90% in future.
Campton Hills, Kane County, Illinois
Zoning commission debates adjusting maximum buildable coverage and detached structure limits for residential areas.
Russia launches massive missile attack on Ukraine as US permits long-range missile strikes into Russia.
Madison County, Iowa
The board approved a set of routine resolutions and personnel actions, including appointment of an emergency management coordinator, authorization for employee flu clinics, right-of-way/fence reports, and several hiring and administrative motions, all carried by voice vote.
Virginia Museum of Natural History, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Officials discuss integrating mobile education units to boost museum visitor experience.
GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, School Districts, New Mexico
Teachers praised for dining with students during Thanksgiving meal, enhancing community and support.
Cameroonian asylum seeker Gwa Augustine finds safety and family support after harrowing journey to Wisconsin.
GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, School Districts, New Mexico
School calendar development prioritizes student learning while adapting to changing state requirements and community feedback.
Duarte Unified, School Districts, California
Doctor Lawson presents California alternative diploma, offering new opportunities for students with cognitive disabilities.
Virginia Museum of Natural History, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Museum reports significant attendance and outlines upcoming exhibits and community engagement efforts.
Madison County, Iowa
County roads staff reported rot and abutment failure on an 89-year-old wooden bridge on 265th Street and recommended a permanent closure with posts and signage to prevent crossings; board concurred and staff will install barriers and mark the closure.
Rancho Mirage City, Riverside County, California
City Council nominates and swears in Eve Fromberg Edelstein as new council member.
GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, School Districts, New Mexico
District focuses on attendance prevention strategies, emphasizing relationship-building and celebrating student improvements.
Duarte Unified, School Districts, California
Duarte School Board transitions to trustee area elections, addressing budget concerns and community involvement.
Spokane County, Washington
Animal control budget set at $302,000, avoiding layoffs while considering future staffing needs.
San Ysidro Elementary, School Districts, California
Community support enables school improvements and fosters collaboration for future projects and safety initiatives.
GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, School Districts, New Mexico
Parent urges school board to halt unreliable AI software use by teachers amid false accusations.
Revenue and Fiscal Affairs, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Legislators debate $600 million budget shortfall and tax changes impacting oil and gas industries.
Revenue and Fiscal Affairs, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Legislators debate potential budget shortfall despite proposed tax reforms and existing legal challenges.
Virginia Museum of Natural History, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Waynesboro Museum officials praise trailer exhibit that impressed visitors and boosted community interest.
Madison County, Iowa
Hartland Co-op presented a local application to expand anhydrous ammonia storage. Company representatives said the proposed tanks exceed IDALS minimum spacing from roads and residences; the board discussed zoning, permitting and coordination with county staff.
Virginia Museum of Natural History, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Committee members said a congressional directed spending request of about $640,000 prepared with two senators' offices was not approved; the museum has a state capital request for $2 million under consideration and discussed phasing, local matching campaigns and planning steps to strengthen future requests.
Spokane County, Washington
Commissioners discuss extending funding for pretrial services amid budget challenges and staffing vacancies.
Rancho Mirage City, Riverside County, California
Council emphasizes positive campaigning and seeks new, energetic leaders for Rancho Mirage's future.
Virginia Museum of Natural History, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Board and foundation members discussed strategic planning and space needs, heard updates on AAM reaccreditation and curatorial work, and recessed to tour the Douglas Avenue collections facility. Advancement reported the endowment passed $1 million and several capital funding requests are pending.
Rancho Mirage City, Riverside County, California
City leader nominates Eve Fromberg to inspire future growth and collaboration in Rancho Mirage.
Madison County, Iowa
County legal counsel advised the board on the rules after the sitting county attorney resigned before the election; supervisors agreed to publish application dates and aim to interview candidates in mid-November, with a formal appointment required within 40 days if the vacancy becomes official.
Virginia Museum of Natural History, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Museum promotes doctors Cal Ivanov and Jackson Means, expanding research on invertebrates and archaeology.
Virginia Museum of Natural History, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Committee members said concrete pours, structural and electrical work at the Starling Avenue pavilion are largely complete; rail exhibits will be installed in phases, the tree-ring display may come later, and window UV film (high blockage) is scheduled to improve visibility.
Virginia Museum of Natural History, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Foundation advancement told the board memberships and partnerships are up, donations increased and the foundation endowment surpassed $1 million. Board members were told the Young Explorer Center seeks $640,000 federal and $2,000,000 state funding and $100,000 is planned for mobile trailer upgrades.
Board of Psychology, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
California halts two-part exam plans, seeks equitable assessment methods for psychological practitioners.
Revenue and Fiscal Affairs, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Representative Wright's lengthy sales‑tax rewrite would make some temporary levies permanent, align state and local bases and remove many exemptions; retailers sought to retain vendor compensation, blood centers and co‑ops warned of nonprofit and rural ratepayer impacts, and car‑rental firms urged preserving the rental vehicle purchase exemption.
Revenue and Fiscal Affairs, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
HB 7 would rewrite Article 7 to move the revenue stabilization fund into statute, free up a $2 billion payment to reduce teachers’ pension UAL and provide resources for permanent teacher pay raises while eliminating local sales tax on prescription drugs; members asked for clearer plans to backfill local revenue and early‑childhood funding.
Virginia Museum of Natural History, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Curatorial staff updated the board on promotions and research: Dr. Cal Ivanov was promoted to full curator; Jackson Means joined permanent collection staff as a myriapodologist; fieldwork includes Madagascar specimen collection and an upcoming public talk on millipedes.
Virginia Museum of Natural History, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Committee members said they have a bit over $100,000 allocated to upgrade the mobile science trailer with priority on hydraulics, electrical and HVAC work; they will confirm the trailer's VIN/ID and solicit contractor scopes, and the trailer will likely be moved off-site for the work.
Board of Psychology, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
ASPPB faces scrutiny over financial practices and potential cost increases for psychology licensure exams.
Revenue and Fiscal Affairs, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Film and historic rehabilitation tax credits drew large public turnout; film industry leaders and local officials warned that sunsetting or abrupt changes would threaten jobs, private investment and projects in the pipeline, while some legislators pressed for fiscal and equity scrutiny.
Revenue and Fiscal Affairs, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Sponsors presented a three-bill tax package (HB1–3) seeking to compress personal and corporate tax brackets, repeal the corporate franchise tax and sunset many tax credits while promising to honor approved applications; LED and Revenue secretaries defended the plan as competitiveness reform, but senators pressed on local impacts and program backstops.
Revenue and Fiscal Affairs, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Rep. Brass told the Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee HB 8 would modernize sales-tax law to explicitly tax digital goods and services and help offset personal-income tax cuts; Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson said business-to-business exemptions remain a focus of upcoming amendments.