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Walz rolls out sweeping gun-safety package in Minnesota Legislature

Gov. Tim Walz unveiled a gun-violence prevention package in Minnesota, including a ban on military-style assault rifles and high-capacity magazines, mandatory safe storage and reporting of missing or stolen firearms, a firearm and ammunition tax, insurance requirements, expanded resources for schools, and closing the ghost-gun loophole. The plan, announced six months after the Annunciation shooting, emphasizes safety while Walz asserts it won’t infringe on Second Amendment rights; survivor Lydia Kaiser shared her perspective at the press conference.

via kare11.com|

#ghost-guns #gun-control #legislation

local-politics6 days ago•4 min saved

Portland councilor pushes open-carry rule for City Hall after protest disruption

Portland City Councilor Loretta Smith has drafted an ordinance to allow councilors to openly carry firearms while conducting city business, arguing it would deter aggressive disruption after protests interrupted a council meeting. The plan would create an exception to Portland’s generally restricted open carrying rules and is awaiting legal review. Revoke the Permit PDX organizers criticized the proposal, while supporters say it could improve safety for elected officials amid hostile confrontations and threats; no injuries were reported during the latest protest, and the city continues to balance First Amendment rights with security at City Hall.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|

#city-hall #gun-policy #local-politics

local-politics7 days ago•5 min saved

Mamdani Moves Toward Rent Freeze With RGB Turnover

With RGB resignations clearing the way, Mayor Mamdani could appoint six new members to tilt the Rent Guidelines Board toward approving a rent freeze for rent-stabilized NYC apartments; a board vote this spring could pause rents for about a third of NYC’s rental units, building on a campaign promise amid earlier holdovers and ongoing reshuffles.

via THE CITY - NYC News|

#local-politics #mamdani #nyc-housing

local-politics17 days ago•9 min saved

Raman Enters LA Mayor’s Race, Upending Alliance with Bass

LA’s mayoral race takes a dramatic turn as Councilmember Nithya Raman, long allied with Mayor Karen Bass, challenges her bid. Raman’s left-leaning, DSA-backed stance on housing, social services and labor injects a new dynamic, potentially forcing a runoff and reframing debates around governance and budget amid ongoing scrutiny of Bass’s handling of the Palisades fire and related issues.

via latimes.com|

#homelessness #karen-bass #la-politics

local-politics22 days ago•5 min saved

Milwaukee County fires staffer tied to health-benefits contract lapse

A Milwaukee County employee linked to a lapse in the county’s health-care contract was terminated; officials say coverage for employees and retirees never stopped, but supervisors are demanding more information as they review the contract extension with UnitedHealthcare amid scrutiny and a broader push for transparency.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|

#david-crowley #health-care-contract #local-politics

local-politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Redditch votes to pause local elections amid unitary reform push

Redditch Borough Council voted to postpone May local elections as part of Worcestershire’s move toward a unitary authority (one or two councils for the county). The decision prompted about 50 protesters and a brief disruption after a councillor called a member of the public a Nazi; police attended but said no crime occurred. The move is intended to save about £192,000 and aligns with government reorganisation plans, with a January 15 delay-request deadline. Labour supported delaying to avoid distraction from the reform, while Conservatives opposed pausing democracy.

via BBC|

#elections #local-government #local-politics

world1 month ago•5 min saved

Growing Data Centers Face Community Pushback Amid Energy and Water Concerns

Communities across the U.S. are increasingly opposing the construction of large data centers due to environmental, economic, and quality of life concerns, leading to numerous proposals being blocked or delayed despite significant industry investments and support from higher levels of government.

via AP News|

#community-opposition #data-centers #environmental-concerns

local-politics1 month ago•2 min saved

NYC Mayor Mamdani Promises Bold Governance and Housing Reforms

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as NYC's first Muslim mayor and the youngest in over a century, promising to govern expansively as a Democratic socialist. On his first day, he signed executive orders to address the housing crisis, rescinding those from his predecessor, and emphasized a commitment to housing quality and combating antisemitism, while affirming his principles and bold approach to governance.

via Axios|

#democratic-socialist #housing-crisis #inauguration

local-politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Zohran Mamdani Vows Audacious and Expansive Leadership for NYC

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated the city's diverse culinary traditions in his inaugural address, emphasizing food as a symbol of the city's diversity, ambitions, and economic well-being, and proposing initiatives like city-owned supermarkets to improve affordability.

via The New York Times|

#diversity #economy #food

local-politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Zohran Mamdani Sworn In as NYC Mayor, Promising Progressive Change

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's first Muslim and democratic socialist mayor, focusing on affordability, housing, education, and social safety initiatives, with plans to freeze rent increases, expand affordable housing, eliminate bus fares, and raise taxes on the wealthy to fund these programs.

via The Guardian|

#affordability #housing #local-politics

local-politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Zohran Mamdani Sworn In as NYC's 112th Mayor in Unique Ceremony

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the 112th mayor of New York City in an intimate ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station, becoming the city's first Muslim mayor and of South Asian descent. His inauguration included a public celebration in the Canyon of Heroes, and he appointed Mike Flynn as the new Department of Transportation commissioner to focus on improving city transit and streets.

via CBS News|

#inauguration #local-politics #new-york-city

local-politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Zohran Mamdani Sworn in as NYC Mayor in Symbolic Ceremony

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the mayor of New York City in a private midnight ceremony at the old City Hall subway station, emphasizing his commitment to public transit and working-class communities. The event included a diverse group of attendees, a public swearing-in, and a block party, marking a significant political rise for Mamdani, who campaigned on affordability and social programs, and is the first NYC mayor sworn in using a Qur'an.

via The Guardian|

#local-politics #mayor #new-york-city

local-politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Zohran Mamdani Sworn in as New York City Mayor in Symbolic Ceremony

Zohran Mamdani is set to be inaugurated as New York City's first Muslim and first South Asian mayor on January 1, 2026, in a historic ceremony that highlights his groundbreaking leadership and the city's diverse history, with notable figures like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez participating in his inauguration.

via ABC News|

#historic-inauguration #local-politics #muslim-mayor

local-politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Zohran Mamdani Sworn in as New York Mayor in Unique Ceremony

Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City mayor in an unconventional private ceremony at an abandoned subway station beneath city hall, symbolizing a new era for the city. The event highlights NYC's historic transit system and Mamdani's focus on equality and opportunity, with notable attendance and political reactions.

via The Guardian|

#abandoned-subway-station #ceremony #local-politics

local-politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Zohran Mamdani to be sworn in as NYC Mayor with Bernie Sanders and a block party

Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City mayor on January 1 with a two-part ceremony involving Attorney General Letitia James and Senator Bernie Sanders, followed by a citywide block party. The event emphasizes public participation and diversity, amid discussions about the composition of Mamdani's transition advisory committee and concerns raised by the ADL regarding some members' past associations.

via ABC7 New York|

#bernie-sanders #inauguration #letitia-james