State Sen. Tonya Anderson (D – Lithonia) says help is on the way for people who have misdemeanors on their records to be discharged and gain employment and housing opportunities. Anderson told the Rockdale Democratic Party at its Aug. 29 meeting that her authored bill, Senate Bill 288, would require that an individual’s criminal history […]

San Antonio’s District 4 distributes personal protective supplies to small business owners SAN ANTONIO – Face masks, thermometers and hand sanitizer filled dozens of safety supply kits given to small business owners on Friday morning. District 4 Councilwoman Adriana Rocha Garcia said the idea to have the giveaway at Trader’s Village came from a Facebook message […]

Rep. Toohil co-sponsors bill to protect student borrowers July 21, 2020 By Bill O’Boyle boboyle@timesleader.com   WILKES-BARRE — State Rep. Tarah Toohil Tuesday said Pennsylvania has more student loan debt per resident — $36,000 — than any other state in the nation. To address that, Toohil, R-Butler Township, has co-sponsored legislation that would establish a […]

Governor Carney Announces Hall of Fame of Delaware Women Inductees for 2020 and 2021 Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 23, 2020   WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Thursday that eight women were selected for induction into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame for 2020 and 2021. The Delaware Women’s […]

Furthering efforts to provide relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 shutdown, the governor signed a law on Friday that caps the fees charged by food delivery apps, such as Grubhub,  DoorDash and Seamless. The law caps service fees from delivery companies at 20% of the total bill. However, on orders delivered by the restaurant’s own delivery […]

By Briseida Holguin Updated: Jun. 22, 2020 at 6:09 PM CDT MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Monday State Representative Karen Camper and State Senator Raumesh Akbari announced a new campaign called Mask Up and Live Memphis. “Mask Up and Live Memphis plans to distribute at least 20,000 masks as we continue to bring on more partners,” said Raumesh […]

Posted: Jun 23, 2020 / 09:56 PM CDT / Updated: Jun 24, 2020 / 04:31 PM CDT Update, 6/24/20, 4:07 p.m.: This story has been corrected to reflect that Lisa Olson and Carrie Evans are the first female duo to serve as Vice President and President in the council’s history. History was also made at Tuesday’s Minot City Council meeting. […]

Virginia Beach councilwoman hosts virtual “business recovery” series By: Erin Miller Posted at 1:49 PM, Jun 20, 2020 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – A lot of people and local businesses have been hit hard by COVID-19, and trying to navigate how to get back on your feet can be tough. That’s why Virginia Beach Councilwoman Sabrina Wooten […]

April 14, 1950 (The San Diego Union) By MERRIE MONTEAGUDO APRIL 20, 2020 1:10 PM On April 18, 1950 Cora Swingle was inducted onto the Escondido City Council. She was the first woman to take a seat on the council since the city was incorporated in 1888. Swingle defeated seven other candidates—all men—and topped the April […]

(SUBMITTED PHOTO) Sen. Kate Brophy McGee on left, with Phoenix Councilwoman Debra Stark. The two teamed up to provide meals to first rseponders and healthcare workers. Posted Tuesday, April 21, 2020 5:05 pm Independent Newsmedia To show appreciation for first responders and front-line healthcare workers impacted by COVID-19, Senator Kate Brophy McGee and Phoenix City Councilwoman Debra Stark […]