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from48 hills
1 hour ago

Lurie plan uses regressive taxes to 'save' Muni, in the short term - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie launched a parcel tax campaign to generate $150-200 million annually for Muni, preventing service cuts and addressing a $300 million budget deficit.
#san-francisco-charter-reform
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fromABC7 San Francisco
2 hours ago

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie pushes charter reform ballot measures

Mayor Lurie proposes three charter amendments to modernize San Francisco's government structure, expand mayoral authority, streamline contracting, and reduce ballot measure complexity.
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fromsfist.com
8 hours ago

Mayor Lurie, Sup. Mandelman Introduce Ballot Measures Aimed at Reforming City Charter

San Francisco Mayor Lurie and Board President Mandelman propose three charter reforms for November 2026 that would tighten ballot initiatives, expand mayoral authority, and overhaul contracting rules, facing labor opposition over concentrated power concerns.
#california-gubernatorial-race
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago
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CA gov. candidate Eric Swalwell rents a room in a family of three's home to claim he lives in California: report

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fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

StreetSmart 14.2 - The Governor's Race and High Speed Rail - Streetsblog California

Transportation advocates should evaluate gubernatorial candidates based on transit funding commitments, affordability priorities, project delivery reform, and resistance to federal transit attacks.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
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Letters: Voters should reject Mahan and his trail of unfinished jobs

Matt Mahan's mayoral candidacy raises concerns about incomplete terms, special elections, and whether he will abandon his gubernatorial duties if elected, while critics argue underperforming candidates should withdraw to prevent Republican victory in California's jungle primary.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
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Fearing GOP win, California's Democratic leader urges unviable party candidates for governor to drop out

California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks urged struggling candidates to withdraw before Friday's filing deadline to prevent vote-splitting that could result in an all-Republican general election.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

Low, Even For You': California Gov Race Gets Nasty As Swalwell Accuses Opponent of Endangering His Family

Rep. Swalwell accused Tom Steyer of endangering his family by publicly releasing his personal address during California's gubernatorial race.
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fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

CA gov. candidate Eric Swalwell rents a room in a family of three's home to claim he lives in California: report

Democratic candidate Tom Steyer challenges Eric Swalwell's California residency, claiming he rents a single room to meet gubernatorial race requirements while primarily living in Washington D.C.
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fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

StreetSmart 14.2 - The Governor's Race and High Speed Rail - Streetsblog California

Transportation advocates should evaluate gubernatorial candidates based on transit funding commitments, affordability priorities, project delivery reform, and resistance to federal transit attacks.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Letters: Voters should reject Mahan and his trail of unfinished jobs

Matt Mahan's mayoral candidacy raises concerns about incomplete terms, special elections, and whether he will abandon his gubernatorial duties if elected, while critics argue underperforming candidates should withdraw to prevent Republican victory in California's jungle primary.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Fearing GOP win, California's Democratic leader urges unviable party candidates for governor to drop out

California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks urged struggling candidates to withdraw before Friday's filing deadline to prevent vote-splitting that could result in an all-Republican general election.
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Day Around the Bay: Mayor Issues Statement About Potential Iranian Attack

Judge Sylvia Husing noted that Phillips "was violently assaulted" first by the security guard, and while he has a troubling history of not showing up for court for other "repetitive" behavior, she released him pending another hearing on Thursday.
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fromThe Atlantic
14 hours ago

The Republican Party Continues Eating Its Own

Kevin Kiley, a California Republican congressman, switched to independent status to run for reelection in a Democratic-leaning district, exemplifying the GOP's intolerance of dissenting voices and increasing congressional polarization.
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fromSan Francisco Bay Times
8 hours ago

State Democratic Convention: Spring Training for Political Junkies - San Francisco Bay Times

Approximately 3,500 State Delegates attended the California State Democratic Convention in San Francisco February 20-22, with an additional 1,500 attendees participating in events and activities.
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fromMission Local
14 hours ago

16th and Mission: A Bermuda triangle of vice that eludes zoning

San Francisco's 16th and Mission intersection struggles with persistent drug dealing and illegal vending despite mayoral enforcement efforts, complicated by grandfathered zoning exemptions and vulnerable resident populations including children and school students.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Environmental groups sue to stop Trump's water diversions in California

Trump's executive order diverts more federal water to Central Valley farmers, bypassing state officials and environmental protections, prompting lawsuits from environmental groups claiming violations of the Endangered Species Act.
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fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

California is investigating apparent San Francisco voter petition fraud - as Republicans demand action

California authorities are investigating voter petition fraud after a video showed individuals paying $5 for signatures and directing people to sign fake names in San Francisco.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Federal oversight protects student borrowers. Some of it has stopped, watchdog says

The U.S. Department of Education ceased oversight of federal student loan servicers in February 2025, eliminating record accuracy reviews and call monitoring, creating risks of billing errors and misinformation for borrowers.
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fromFast Company
1 day ago

The TSA staff shortage is dragging on at U.S. airports. Some experts say privatization is the solution

Private security contractors at some U.S. airports maintain continuous operations during government shutdowns because their federal contracts ensure uninterrupted funding, unlike TSA-staffed airports that face disruptions.
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Sunset Dunes supporters face a District 4 election with no clear candidate

A lot of them seemed focused on getting back to what they had, rather than working with the reality we have right now. The minority that voted for the park is a big and motivated voting bloc, and it feels like all the candidates are just very casually ignoring that.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

Virginia's starting to question whether its giant tax breaks for data centers are such a good idea | Fortune

Virginia senators voted to end a $1.6 billion annual tax break for data centers, requiring the industry to resume paying minimum sales tax amid national pushback against data center expansion.
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fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Audit Says 2024 Mark Farrell Campaign Complied With Law Despite Violations, Probe Ongoing

San Francisco's Ethics Commission found Mark Farrell's 2024 mayoral campaign failed to report certain payments, misreported spending, and improperly documented donations, though it substantially complied with the law overall.
fromTruthout
1 day ago

EPA Chief Met With Bayer CEO Before Trump Moved to Push Company's Case to SCOTUS

The June 17 meeting, between officials at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Bayer CEO Bill Anderson and two other top Bayer executives, came as Germany-based Bayer was working to quash costly U.S. litigation brought by tens of thousands of people who allege they developed cancer from their use of the company's glyphosate-based herbicides, such as Roundup.
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fromTruthout
1 day ago

Trump's DHS Nominee Made Profitable Stock Purchases Days Before US Military Strikes

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Trump's pick for DHS head, purchased stocks in defense and oil companies days before U.S. military strikes in Venezuela and Iran, raising insider trading concerns.
#san-francisco-politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
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Lawyer For Man Accused In Altercation With Bodyguard Says Mayor Lurie's Street Outreach Is 'Performative'

fromsfist.com
5 days ago
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Mayor Lurie and Supervisor Mandelman Introduce Ballot Measures to (Of Course) Give Lurie More Power

fromsfist.com
6 days ago
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Kristi Noem, on the Way Out the Door, Claims to Have Been In Frequent Contact With Mayor Daniel Lurie

fromsfist.com
1 day ago
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Lawyer For Man Accused In Altercation With Bodyguard Says Mayor Lurie's Street Outreach Is 'Performative'

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fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Mayor Lurie and Supervisor Mandelman Introduce Ballot Measures to (Of Course) Give Lurie More Power

Mayor Daniel Lurie proposes charter reform measures that consolidate power in the mayor's office at the expense of the Board of Supervisors and City Hall commissions.
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fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Kristi Noem, on the Way Out the Door, Claims to Have Been In Frequent Contact With Mayor Daniel Lurie

Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem revealed that San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has been cooperating extensively with the Trump administration, suggesting a coordinated relationship between local and federal leadership.
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fromMission Local
2 days ago

Meet the District 2 Candidates: Should S.F. loosen rules for planting and removing trees?

Mayor Lurie and Supervisor Wong propose legislation eliminating residents' right to appeal tree removals and allowing developers to pay $2,590 fees instead of planting trees, while Supervisor Sherrill supports the measure despite community opposition.
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fromSacramento Bee
2 days ago

Union proposes 100% remote work as California state workers resume negotiations

California state worker unions are negotiating with labor officials over Gov. Newsom's July return-to-office mandate requiring four days weekly in-office work, with unions demanding full telework options and free parking.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Sorry, don't buy Senate brief: "The facts: The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act" won't work unless amended

Localism and NIMBYism create barriers to affordable housing production, requiring state-level zoning preemption rather than local control to address the nation's housing shortage of 4-7 million homes.
fromRadio Catskill
2 days ago

Sullivan County Tourism Agency Pitches Digital Overhaul to Draw Visitors From Farther Away

The underlying logic is simple: the further away a visitor comes from, the longer they tend to stay - and longer stays mean more money flowing into the local economy through lodging taxes, restaurant bills, and retail spending.
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fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Senate confirms Josh Rudd to lead NSA and Cyber Command

The country needs an NSA director with experience in U.S. signals intelligence activities around the world. General Rudd does not have that experience. This statement from Sen. Ron Wyden expressed his primary concern about the nominee's qualifications for the position.
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#congressional-redistricting
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fromsfist.com
2 days ago

California Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley Switches to Independent, Hoping to Save His Job In New Democratic District

California Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley switched to Independent status to compete in a newly redrawn, Democratic-leaning district, despite maintaining a conservative voting record.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Candidates scramble, one quits, after redistricting shakes up California's congressional races

California's mid-decade congressional redistricting has reshaped districts, potentially sending gay Democrat Robert Garcia to represent conservative Huntington Beach, a city that previously voted to ban Pride flags from public property.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Rep. Kevin Kiley opts against challenging fellow Republican Tom McClintock

Rep. Kevin Kiley declines to challenge Republican Tom McClintock and instead runs in a Democratic-leaning Sacramento district against former state Sen. Richard Pan after redistricting eliminated his current district.
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fromsfist.com
2 days ago

California Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley Switches to Independent, Hoping to Save His Job In New Democratic District

California Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley switched to Independent status to compete in a newly redrawn, Democratic-leaning district, despite maintaining a conservative voting record.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Candidates scramble, one quits, after redistricting shakes up California's congressional races

California's mid-decade congressional redistricting has reshaped districts, potentially sending gay Democrat Robert Garcia to represent conservative Huntington Beach, a city that previously voted to ban Pride flags from public property.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Rep. Kevin Kiley opts against challenging fellow Republican Tom McClintock

Rep. Kevin Kiley declines to challenge Republican Tom McClintock and instead runs in a Democratic-leaning Sacramento district against former state Sen. Richard Pan after redistricting eliminated his current district.
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fromFortune
2 days ago

Alabama Gov. opts not to execute a man who didn't kill anyone | Fortune

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey commuted a death sentence to life imprisonment for an inmate not present during the murder, citing unjust disparity with the actual shooter who received a lesser sentence.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

She was arrested for holding a protest sign in small-town California: This is a testing ground'

A former preschool teacher was convicted and jailed for silently protesting at a county board meeting, reflecting broader political polarization and free speech restrictions in conservative areas.
#california-gas-tax
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fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Sacramento Snapshot: Could California pause the gas tax or start charging drivers fees based on mileage? A look at dueling proposals in the statehouse

California Republicans are pushing to suspend the state gas tax for one year, citing a convergence of factors including affordability crisis, Middle East tensions, and refinery closures that may increase legislative support.
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fromwww.ocregister.com
3 days ago

Sacramento Snapshot: Could California pause the gas tax or start charging drivers fees based on mileage? A look at dueling proposals in the statehouse

California Republicans are pushing to suspend the state gas tax for one year, citing a perfect storm of affordability crisis, Middle East tensions, and refinery closures that may increase legislative support.
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fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Sacramento Snapshot: Could California pause the gas tax or start charging drivers fees based on mileage? A look at dueling proposals in the statehouse

California Republicans are pushing to suspend the state gas tax for one year, citing a convergence of factors including affordability crisis, Middle East tensions, and refinery closures that may increase legislative support.
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fromwww.ocregister.com
3 days ago

Sacramento Snapshot: Could California pause the gas tax or start charging drivers fees based on mileage? A look at dueling proposals in the statehouse

California Republicans are pushing to suspend the state gas tax for one year, citing a perfect storm of affordability crisis, Middle East tensions, and refinery closures that may increase legislative support.
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fromKqed
6 days ago

California Farm Town Caught Up in Prop 50 Redistricting | KQED

Proposition 50 redrew California's congressional districts, moving Coalinga from District 13 to District 18, changing its representation from Congressman Adam Gray to a representative covering a 100-mile stretch including San Jose and Salinas.
fromAxios
3 days ago

Republican Rep. Kiley leaves GOP, tightening Johnson's margins

Since gerrymandering seeks to elevate partisanship above everything else in our politics ... the best way to counter gerrymandering and its insidious impacts on democracy is simply to take partisanship out of the equation.
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fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Much of the government's technology isn't accessible, internal report finds

Less than 40% of federal government's most-viewed public webpages meet accessibility standards nearly 30 years after legal requirements were established.
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fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Mike Johnson loses another Republican as California congressman bolts from GOP

California Rep. Kevin Kiley leaves the Republican Party to run as an independent, further narrowing Speaker Johnson's already razor-thin House majority of 218-214.
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fromMission Local
3 days ago

On the eve of Iran war, the 'Secretary of War' fought with the Boy Scouts. He didn't win.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced military pressure on Scouting America to eliminate DEI policies and modify merit badges on the eve of military operations against Iran.
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

The next redistricting battle might be who is counted in state legislative districts

As the Framers of the Constitution and the Fourteenth Amendment comprehended, representatives serve all residents, not just those eligible or registered to vote. Such a change would likely lead to a transfer of political influence away from urban areas that are younger and more racially diverse, and toward rural areas that are older and whiter.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Why Kenya's 'massive' State House budget raises eyebrows

Kenya's State House budget nearly doubled to Sh16.9 billion, sparking debate about spending priorities, though comparisons with other countries overlook structural differences in how presidential costs are allocated across government agencies.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Stephen A. Smith Tells Hannity He Won't Run for President in 2028 And Why

Stephen A. Smith told Sean Hannity he will not run for president in 2028 because he refuses to give up his lucrative media contracts worth over $136 million.
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Sunol Water Temple educational center remains unopened after 17 years of planning and millions spent

Built in 1910, the Sunol Water Temple is a Beaux Arts-style pergola inspired by the Temple of Vesta in Tivoli, Italy, serving as a memorial to the confluence of the Bay Area's major watersheds. Underneath the temple's Corinthian columns, three subterranean pipelines from Arroyo de la Laguna, Alameda Creek and Pleasanton supplied half of San Francisco's water supply during the early 20th century.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

WATCH: SNL Cold Open Rips Kristi Noem, Pete Hegseth

Saturday Night Live mocked Kristi Noem's departure from the Department of Homeland Security through sketches targeting her dog shooting incident and alleged affair with Corey Lewandowski.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Crowded race: 10 candidates official running to be your next governor of California

California's gubernatorial primary features ten candidates, the most competitive field in years, with no clear frontrunner and potential for multiple Democrats to advance to the general election.
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fromAxios
5 days ago

Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley files to run for reelection as an independent

Rep. Kiley filed for reelection as independent to combat partisan gridlock, creating uncertainty about his continued GOP conference membership.
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fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Gas prices soaring, Trump administration sets stage to OK controversial offshore oil plan

The Department of Justice issued a legal opinion stating President Trump can use the Defense Production Act to override California laws blocking Sable Offshore's oil operations near Santa Barbara County.
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fromTruthout
5 days ago

New Extremist "Freedom Caucuses" Are Pushing State Governments Right Across US

The State Freedom Caucus Network has expanded to at least 15 state affiliates, providing organizational support and policy guidance to advance ultra-right-wing agendas across state legislatures.
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fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Senator Who Cost Kristi Noem Her Job

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was fired after testifying that Trump approved an expensive DHS marketing campaign, angering the president when Senator Kennedy revealed this during a hearing.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago

Video: Opinion | The Pentagon's Attack on Anthropic Is Political

The U.S. government threatens to destroy Anthropic to prevent AI systems from operating independently of government control and to establish precedent for other AI companies.
#dhs-leadership
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago
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Mullin's appointment to lead DHS raises questions about future of CISA

Trump appointed Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin as DHS Secretary after firing Kristi Noem, amid CISA's significant workforce reductions and leadership instability.
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago
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Is Markwayne Mullin an Improvement Over Kristi Noem?

Markwayne Mullin, Trump's DHS nominee, benefits from low expectations following Kristi Noem's failed tenure, though his qualifications beyond Trump's favor remain unclear.
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fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

Mullin's appointment to lead DHS raises questions about future of CISA

Trump appointed Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin as DHS Secretary after firing Kristi Noem, amid CISA's significant workforce reductions and leadership instability.
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fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Is Markwayne Mullin an Improvement Over Kristi Noem?

Markwayne Mullin, Trump's DHS nominee, benefits from low expectations following Kristi Noem's failed tenure, though his qualifications beyond Trump's favor remain unclear.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

No Remorse': Colorado Anchor Breaks Down Just How Exceptional Trump-Ally Pardon Would Be

Governor Polis considers commuting Tina Peters' sentence despite her showing no remorse, which would contradict his established clemency criteria and set a dangerous precedent for incarcerated individuals.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Democrats fear being locked out of the November governor's race. Could it lead to changes in California's top-two primary system?

California's top-two primary system risks shutting out Democrats from the gubernatorial general election if the party vote splits among eight candidates, potentially allowing two Republicans to advance.
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fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Airbnb Settles $120 Million Lawsuit Against SF For Exactly $0

Judge Gonzalez Rogers rejected Sheng Thao's motion to suppress FBI raid evidence, indicating trial will proceed as planned.
#trump-administration
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Gavin Newsom Calls Kristi Noem a Scapegoat' for Stephen Miller: The Dark Heart' of the Trump Admin

Governor Newsom claims Stephen Miller, not Kristi Noem, is the true architect of Trump's deportation policies and should face accountability for the administration's hardline immigration agenda.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Kristi Noem praises SF mayor's cooperation with DHS, says they 'talk quite often'

President Trump fired Kristi Noem as DHS secretary, and she praised San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's cooperation with federal law enforcement during her final weeks in office.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Gavin Newsom Calls Kristi Noem a Scapegoat' for Stephen Miller: The Dark Heart' of the Trump Admin

Governor Newsom claims Stephen Miller, not Kristi Noem, is the true architect of Trump's deportation policies and should face accountability for the administration's hardline immigration agenda.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Kristi Noem praises SF mayor's cooperation with DHS, says they 'talk quite often'

President Trump fired Kristi Noem as DHS secretary, and she praised San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's cooperation with federal law enforcement during her final weeks in office.
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fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Veteran Rep. Darrell Issa decides not to seek reelection in new Democratic-leaning district, sources say

Veteran Republican congressman Darrell Issa is retiring after 23 years representing San Diego-area districts due to redistricting that shifted his district from Republican to Democratic advantage.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Teamsters Boss Who Nearly Came to Blows With Markwayne Mullin Endorses His DHS Nomination

Teamsters president Sean O'Brien endorsed Senator Markwayne Mullin's nomination as Homeland Security secretary, despite their heated confrontation during a 2023 Senate hearing.
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fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas ends reelection bid after admitting to affair with aide

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales withdrew from his reelection race after admitting an affair with a deceased former staff member, following pressure from GOP leadership and a House Ethics Committee investigation.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Segregation': Multimillion-dollar crime wall causes uproar in S Africa

Cape Town's proposed N2 highway wall to combat crime highlights inequality, as residents lack basic services while authorities fund security infrastructure instead of housing and sanitation improvements.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Tony Gonzales Drops Reelection Bid

Rep. Tony Gonzales withdrew from his reelection bid after pressure from fellow Republicans following revelations of an affair with a staffer whose death by self-immolation occurred in September.
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fromMission Local
1 week ago

Meet the District 4 Candidates: Do you support a tax to fund Muni?

Mayor Lurie proposes a November parcel tax generating $150 million annually for Muni, with rates from $129-$799 yearly depending on property type, exempting seniors over 65.
#immigration-enforcement
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fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Trump's CISA nominee said he left Coast Guard to address GOP hold

Sean Plankey left the Coast Guard to address concerns about shipbuilding ties that prompted Senator Rick Scott to place a hold on his CISA nomination.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

Social Security is making big changes-including one this weekend. Here's the good and bad news for benefits recipients

The Social Security Administration is restructuring disability payment processing and centralizing customer service operations following workforce reductions, aiming to reduce claim backlogs and accelerate benefit determinations.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Five candidates in the race to replace Sen. Aisha Wahab

Multiple Bay Area politicians compete for California State Senate District 10 seat, with candidates prioritizing housing affordability, education funding, and healthcare.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

Meet Markwayne Mullin, the new multimillionaire head of DHS, who owns a cattle ranch in Oklahoma | Fortune

President Trump replaced Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma amid ICE immigration crackdown disputes.
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fromAxios
1 week ago

Senate GOP cheers Trump's decision to dump Noem

Trump replaced DHS Secretary Noem with Mullin after anger over her $200 million media campaign, with Senate Republicans preparing for fast confirmation despite tensions with Rand Paul.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox's Chad Pergram Reminds Viewers of That Time Markwayne Mullin Almost Came to Blows With a Witness

President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and replaced her with Senator Markwayne Mullin, who faces Senate confirmation as a known colleague likely to be confirmable despite uncertain qualifications.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Karl Rove Declares Democrat James Talarico Could Pull Off Wild Upset in Texas

Karl Rove warns that Democrat James Talarico could upset Texas's 2026 Senate race if Republicans nominate Ken Paxton instead of John Cornyn, citing Paxton's baggage and Talarico's appeal to Republicans.
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fromHuffPost
1 week ago

Watch Kristi Noem's Face When Asked About Her Affair Rumors

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem declined to directly answer a congressman's question about alleged affair rumors with aide Corey Lewandowski during a House Judiciary Committee hearing.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Compromise Indiana housing reform law trims local zoning power

House Bill 1001's final version broadens by-right approval for certain housing types and reduces some local zoning, design and fee authority. However, it permits communities to opt out of key provisions and introduces new rules for impact fees, residential tax-increment financing and state housing infrastructure financing.
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fromMission Local
1 week ago

S.F. supervisor to 'explore' ballot measure to speed up housing

San Francisco takes 280 days to approve housing permits, one of the longest waits in the country, prompting officials to pursue a ballot measure to streamline the five-department approval process.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Colorado governor likely to grant clemency to election denier Tina Peters, lawyer says

A lawyer for Tina Peters, a Colorado county clerk convicted of election equipment crimes, expects Governor Jared Polis to commute her nine-year prison sentence.
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fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Day Around the Bay: State's Top Democrat Tells Too-Large Plethora of Governor Candidates to Drop Out of Race

The Bay Area receives $8.8 million in state transit funding ahead of World Cup games at Levi's Stadium, while Democratic primary candidates face pressure to withdraw to prevent vote splitting.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

Nationwide voter revolt over property taxes collides with reality that every other revenue source has been slashed already | Fortune

Multiple states are pursuing property tax cuts during election years, facing resistance over impacts on local government and school funding, reminiscent of California's 1978 Proposition 13.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Apartheid State': Gavin Newsom Turns on Israel in Stunning Moment

Governor Newsom called Israel an apartheid state and suggested the U.S. should reconsider military support for Israel under Netanyahu's leadership.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

North Carolina Rep. Valerie Foushee holds narrow lead over challenger Nida Allam

North Carolina is a purple state that often gets labeled red, but we're not a red state. We are a state of working-class folks who just want their elected officials to champion the issues that are impacting them.
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fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

New Draft CA High-Speed Rail Business Plan is LESS Costly than the 2022 Plan - Streetsblog California

California's High-Speed Rail Authority released a 2026 Business Plan emphasizing strategic sequencing, revenue diversification, and phased implementation to deliver functioning rail service sooner while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Rift between Javier Milei and his vice president deepens with accusations of coup-mongering and corruption

In his opening address of the parliamentary year, while insulting and mocking opposition legislators, Milei alluded to an alleged conspiracy involving members of his government to try to overthrow him and with a rather unsubtle gesture, he seemed to point to Villarruel, seated behind him.
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fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Virginia skill games regulation bill advances House

Virginia House approved SB661 to regulate and tax skill game machines through licensing, monthly fees, and betting limits, with oversight by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority.
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fromIndependent
1 week ago

Former state agency CEO told gardai he was being 'blackmailed' by sitting senator

Former Inland Fisheries Ireland CEO claims a sitting senator blackmailed him to reinstate a suspended employee, leading to legal complaints under unfair dismissal and whistleblower protection laws.
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fromMission Local
1 week ago

Meet the District 2 Candidates: Should S.F. take over PG&E?

San Francisco politicians propose public acquisition of PG&E's electrical infrastructure following major power outages, citing potential for lower rates and improved service under public ownership rather than shareholder-driven priorities.
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fromMission Local
1 week ago

Mayor Lurie tells S.F. public health department to cut another $40M

San Francisco's mayor demands $40 million in additional public health budget cuts over two years, including $20 million from staff reductions and $20 million from community-based organizations, risking service reductions.
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fromMission Local
1 week ago

Chinese seniors are using AI translation to flex their political muscle in S.F.

AI translation tools are enabling Cantonese-speaking seniors in San Francisco to communicate directly with city officials, reducing their dependence on bilingual intermediaries and increasing their political influence.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

SF Mayor Lurie reportedly orders 500 city job cuts amid budget crisis

The city can't afford to sustain current spending on personnel costs. Meeting this target requires eliminating filled positions.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Kristi Noem Grilled in Senate Hearing Over DHS Giving Former Associates Massive Government Contract

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced Senate scrutiny over a $220 million DHS ad campaign contract awarded to companies with ties to her former associates and political operatives.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Mayor Lurie Says He's Laying Off 500 SF City Hall Employees, Which Will Not Endear Him to the Labor Unions

Lurie says he will have to eliminate at least 500 San Francisco City Hall jobs. The Chronicle cites an email from Lurie's budget director Sophia Kittler in which she tells various City Hall departments that SF 'cannot afford to sustain current spending on personnel costs' and that 'meeting this target requires eliminating filled positions.'
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fromAxios
1 week ago

Centrist Democrats push for softer constraints on Trump's war powers in Iran

Centrist Democrats introduced an alternative war powers resolution giving the administration 30 days to end Iran hostilities while maintaining regional troop presence for defense, contrasting with the immediate withdrawal requirement of the Khanna-Massie measure.
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fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Dail to vote on designating building projects as 'critical' before they are fast tracked through planning process

The Dáil will vote on designating building projects as 'critical' before the Government fast-tracks them through the planning process.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna propose bill to impose wealth tax on billionaires

Sanders and Khanna introduced a 5% annual wealth tax on billionaires expected to raise $4.4 trillion over a decade for direct payments, Medicare expansion, and affordable housing.
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Troubling allegations were raised about Stephen Sherrill's appointment. Do voters care?

Stephen Sherrill! It's Rod Blagojevic, and your Uncle Mike in New York asked me to send you this message. In the six years he's been a free man, Blagojevic has developed this side hustle recording individualized messages full of personality, Chicago references, and just the right amount of political flair for everything from bachelor parties to new moms.
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