With a vote of the House and Senate Wednesday afternoon, the Massachusetts Legislature effectively kicked off a year-and-a-half-long ballot campaign around the proposed constitutional amendment to increase taxes on the
With a vote of the House and Senate Wednesday afternoon, the Massachusetts Legislature effectively kicked off a year-and-a-half-long ballot campaign around the proposed constitutional amendment to increase taxes on the wealthy and move away from the state's flat income tax rate structure.
In nearby Montgomery County, Council Member Will Jawando introduced a bill the same day that would require officers to complete a training course on racial equity, social justice and de-escalation tactics.
A few days prior, officials in Prince William County, Virginia, greenlighted additional funds for a police department pilot program in which officers and behavioral health clinicians co-respond to certain 911 calls.
The changes are part of ongoing efforts to reshape the role of policing.
The District’s six-month pilot program begins in June and is one of the 90 recommendations included in the city’s police reform commission report titled “Decentering Police to Improve Public Safety.”
Commentary: Boosted by California’s huge budget surplus, Newsom plays Santa Claus to California voters
By George Skelton, Los Angeles Times
It’s Christmas in May and California Gov. Gavin Newsom is playing Santa Claus. The tree where all his gift-wrapped packages are piled is the state vault.
The vault is overflowing like never before.
Santa is flying around California promising expensive presents to voters who very likely will be deciding in a fall recall election whether to keep or toss him.
“It’s easier being Santa Claus than the Grim Reaper,” notes Democratic consultant Steve Maviglio, who was Gov. Gray Davis’ communications director when he was recalled in 2003 and replaced with Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger.
George Skelton
It s Christmas in May and California Gov. Gavin Newsom is playing Santa Claus. The tree where all his gift-wrapped packages are piled is the state vault.
The vault is overflowing like never before.
Santa is flying around California promising expensive presents to voters who very likely will be deciding in a fall recall election whether to keep or toss him.
Support local news coverage and the people who report it by subscribing to the Napa Valley Register. Special offer: $1 for your first six months! It s easier being Santa Claus than the Grim Reaper, notes Democratic consultant Steve Maviglio, who was Gov. Gray Davis communications director when he was recalled in 2003 and replaced with Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger.