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Sep- 2019 -12 September#NNPA BlackPress
New area code proposed for Northwest Florida
FLORIDA COURIER — Amid concerns that the 850 area code will “exhaust” in 2022, state regulators are considering a proposal…
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12 September#NNPA BlackPress
Councilman Koretz not a fan of extended bar hours
WAVE NEWSPAPERS — The bill, SB 58, introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, would create a five-year pilot program…
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9 September#NNPA BlackPress
County Commission makes two moves regarding $15 minimum wage
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Shelby County Commission approved an ordinance requiring them to pay their employees at least $15 an…
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2 September#NNPA BlackPress
Tennis Center gets council OK; priority question raised
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — After some controversy, Memphis City Council members approved a resolution appropriating $3 million of the $19 million…
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1 September#NNPA BlackPress
An Effort to Tighten Ethics Laws
THE AFRO — The fallout from the scandal that engulfed former Mayor Catherine Pugh over the sale of books to various…
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Aug- 2019 -31 August#NNPA BlackPress
Council President Felicia A. Moore Calls for Forensic Audit of Former Chief Financial Officer Activities
ATLANTA DAILY NEWS — Atlanta City Council President Felicia A. Moore is strongly recommending a forensic review regarding specific activities of…
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30 August#NNPA BlackPress
Senator Kamala Harris’ Office Invites Middle School and High School Girls to a Day of Civics
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — Senator Harris’ recently coined a phase “I’m that little girl” referencing her inner-city upbringing and bussing,…
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26 AugustGovernment
Mayor Pushes for Permanent Free Circulator
THE AFRO — With the high cost of living, rising Metro prices and demand for reliable transportation in D.C., Mayor Muriel…
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25 August#NNPA BlackPress
Volusia census campaign seeks volunteers
DAYTONA TIMES — Volusia County Government and community partners will kick off a 2020 Census awareness campaign at 5:30 p.m.…
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17 August#NNPA BlackPress
Birmingham City Council approves $9M for 15 new buses to connect neighborhoods
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — The City Council voted Tuesday on an agreement with the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) to…
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