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State's ex-budget chief draws fine for work with LI lobbyist
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (533+ words) Sandra Beattie was the state's acting budget director in 2023. Credit: AP/Hans Pennink ALBANY — The state’s former acting budget director admitted she violated state ethics laws and agreed to pay a $5,000 fine after an investigation found she took actions that…...
Hastings sues 3M over ‘forever chemicals’ in city’s water wells
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (574+ words) The city of Hastings recently filed a lawsuit against one of Minnesota’s largest employers for allegedly contaminating the city’s water supply. In a lawsuit filed Aug. 26 in Dakota County District Court, the city alleges that 3M Co. is responsible for “forever…...
Anchorage city leaders prepare for ‘tough choices’ during upcoming budget cycle
1+ week, 1+ day ago (780+ words) Although it’s too soon to know the size of the municipality’s budget deficit for 2027, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance said she expects to face “difficult decisions.” The Municipality of Anchorage’s preliminary budget projections for 2027 show relatively stable revenues for the coming year....
Rebecca King wants receipts: How her law background shaped her push for accountability
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1062+ words) Rebecca King barely knew her neighbors in Coronado the first time she found herself addressing a room of them. “I’m sorry,” she said, standing up in the middle of a town hall meeting and addressing the city’s director of golf…...
New York Legislator Introduces DIDMCA Opt-Out Bill—But Action Will Have to Wait Until 2027
1+ week, 6+ day ago (572+ words) A state senator in New York introduced a bill that, if adopted, would exercise New York’s right under Section 525 of the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980 (“DIDMCA”) to opt-out of DIDMCA preemption. However, there is virtually no…...
Constitution River backed to put???complete mess??? of York behind him at Leopardstown
1+ week, 6+ day ago (27+ words) Constitution River backed to put ‘complete mess’ of York behind him at Leopardstown Racing TV Oh no! It looks like JavaScript is not enabled in your browser....
Doula coverage expanded to some NYC employees starting 2027
2+ week, 6+ day ago (91+ words) Aug 24, 2026, 12:51 PM Access to care before, during and after childbirth is expanding for people in New York City. Mayor Mamdani says MetroPlusHealth will be introducing Doula coverage for city employees with gold plan memberships starting in January. The move is…...
Why are political insiders so afraid of giving voters more choices?
3+ week, 2+ day ago (345+ words) by Jennifer Nassour, CommonWealth Beacon August 21, 2026 MASSACHUSETTS POLITICIANS LOVE talking about democracy. They love reminding voters how sacred the process is, how important participation is, and how deeply they value every voice. Then a reform comes along that might give…...
Albany Common Council grapples with dismal budget projection
3+ week, 3+ day ago (941+ words) Officials in Albany already knew the city’s finances were in a rough spot, but a recent midyear budget report from the mayor's office is painting an even more dismal picture. City lawmakers are now asking the mayor’s financial team for…...
Churchill: Albany's fiscal crisis appears worse than ever
3+ week, 3+ day ago (773+ words) Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs recently claimed that the city’s budget gap had been reduced to $7 million. The number was wildly off. ALBANY — Dorcey Applyrs got several things right in an essay published by this newspaper a month ago. The Albany…...