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NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ plan to boost Big Apple economy passes Council — with some changes

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Mayor Eric Adams' plan to boost New York City business and job growth passed the City Council Thursday – with some changes.

UArts closure will be the subject of Philadelphia City Council hearings, as a Temple merger moves one step closer

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“There’s a lot of confusion and makes you really want to look into it deeper: What happened, and did they exhaust all options?” City Councilmember Mark Squilla said.

San Juan Capistrano’s City Council chambers get a facelift

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Improvements include accessibility upgrades, enhanced audio-visual features and renovations of the restrooms and conference room.

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Democrat town council refuses to fly 'racist' Thin Blue Line flag for slain cop and instead flies LGBT rainbow banner

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A Connecticut town council refused to fly the Thin Blue Line flag to commemorate a slain Trooper.

Belfast councillor tells us why the council should move to plant-based catering

Cllr Anthony Flynn was behind a motion on the proposal and a report is now being drawn up

Black Corporate Execs Rate DEI Commitment In Executive Leadership Council’s Recent Survey

The Executive Leadership led the charge in surveying Black executives on corporate commitment to DEI

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Ex-Osun council chair, others sentenced to four-year imprisonment

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Tribune Online; Ex-Osun council chair, others sentenced to four-year imprisonment

Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia get seats on the UN Security Council

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Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia got seats on the U.N. Security Council on Thursday.

Jacksonville City Council hopes to limit Jaguars' international home games

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The Jaguars typically play one regular-season home game per year in London.

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Bus lanes branded ‘money-spinners’ for councils as they rake in gigantic amount of fines

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Bus lanes were dubbed a "huge money-spinner" as figures show councils have raked in £80million from the scheme.

Destruction: Ex-council chair, octogenarian, others bag four year jail term

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The convicts were also said to have destroyed 400 palm trees and other economic trees valued at N10 million and burnt the farm.

5 countries elected to serve term on UN Security Council

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Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia were all elected in uncontested slates to serve a two-year term on the United Nations Security Council.

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Boston City Council sides with Mayor Wu, approves property tax proposal

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Mayor Michelle Wu wants the power to temporarily increase the commercial property tax rate in order to help residential property owners. The proposal still requires approval from state lawmakers.

Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia get seats on the UN Security Council

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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia got seats on the U.N. Security Council in a secret…

Council members say their low pay only allows the rich to hold power in San Antonio

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During a Wednesday debate on proposed changes to San Antonio's charter, three City Council members argued that the low pay for their positions all but ensures only the rich can hold office here. The comments came as council weighed…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of the European Council Charles Michel

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of the European Council Charles Michel

RMAFC advocates full autonomy for local government councils

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The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has advocated the full autonomy for local government councils in the country just as it backs the federal government in its ongoing …

NUC, Ex-FUTA VC Bemoan Politicisation Of Governing Council Of Universities

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The National University Commission (NUC) and former Vice Chancellor have faulted the politicization of the appointment of chairman and members of the Governing Council of Nigeria universities. The Deputy Executive Secretary of the NUC, Dr…

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UK politics: IFS attacks Tory pledge not to reform ‘absurd’ council tax system – as it happened

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Thinktank says at least half of houses are in the ‘wrong band’ with those in the north of England and Midlands paying too much

UN General Assembly elects new non-permanent Security Council members for 2025-2026

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Unlike votes on resolutions that display how each country votes on a big screen, elections of non-permanent Security Council members are done by secret ballot