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Quiet Hours, Big Debate: Marco Island’s New Noise Rules

May 21, 2026

Marco Island is facing a heated discussion over a new noise ordinance that would set quiet hours at 8 p. m. The proposal, backed by Councilor Gray, aims to curb disturbances but critics argue it unfairly targets normal family activities. They say children laughing in pools or families gathering on l

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School Protest Rules Reworked: New Plan Focuses on Student Safety

May 21, 2026

The city council is moving forward with a revised bill that tightens police planning around protests near schools, while keeping colleges and hospitals out of the scope. The change came after Council Speaker Julie Menin decided to address concerns instead of pushing a veto‑override, hoping for broad

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Bronx Police Reorganize to Fight Rising Gun Violence

May 21, 2026

The Bronx has split its police operations into two commands, North and South, a move aimed at handling the borough’s record 911 call volume. The change follows last year’s data, showing nearly one million emergency calls in the Bronx—more than any other borough. Police chief said the single co

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Mayor pushes back juvenile curfew law

May 20, 2026

The city’s mayor has asked the council to quickly re‑enact a law that keeps teenagers out of town after dark. She said the current pause on this rule is making crime higher and people feel less safe in Washington. The new bill would undo a sunset clause that let the curfew end earlier this yea

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Threats Against Norwich Mayor Spark State‑Wide Rejection

May 20, 2026

In late December, a new face stepped into Norwich’s mayoral office. Swarnjit Singh, the city’s first Sikh leader, promised to focus on jobs and community growth. His background as a real‑estate entrepreneur and long‑time city council member made his election feel like a milestone for diversity in Co

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A Billionaire’s Big‑City Plan: Fast Fixes or Hidden Control?

May 20, 2026

Chris Larsen, the man who turned a crypto startup into a multi‑billion dollar fortune, has made San Francisco his personal laboratory for rapid change. He does not sit in a boardroom and wait for policy to trickle through; he throws money at problems, then watches the results. His first big move

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'AI Races Ahead: The Public Wants Rules, Congress Must Listen'

May 20, 2026

The Vermont senator said that most people are worried about how fast AI is growing. A recent survey found that 70 percent of Americans think it’s moving too quickly and that many fear whole jobs could disappear. The same poll said 97 percent want rules to keep AI safe. Senator Sanders told the nati

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Portland’s Big Building Dilemma

May 20, 2026

The city is rethinking a plan that would have turned the school district’s office into a family shelter. The proposal, which would cost about $14 million to renovate, was dropped by the finance committee last week. The building on Cumberland Avenue is 56 000 square feet and currently houses the d

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Los Angeles delays higher wages for hotel and airport workers—what does this mean for the city?

May 20, 2026

The plan to raise Los Angeles’ minimum wage to $30 for hotel and airport employees just hit a major speed bump. City leaders agreed to delay the increase after business groups threatened to scrap a key city tax if the wage hike went through too soon. The original timeline would have brought workers

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Billionaire Money Tries to Shake a Local Democrat’s Campaign

May 19, 2026

The race for California’s 12th Assembly seat is heating up. A new ad shows a woman named Jackie Elward, who has served twice on the Rohnert Park City Council. She is running as a Democrat for state office, and she has strong backing from workers’ unions. The spot is only 30 seconds long. I