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California oil tax push would direct new funds to schools
The Sacramento BeeJust months after California voters passed Proposition 30 to stave off education cuts, a push is under way to ensure that the next stream of higher education funding flows out of the ground. The idea of an oil severance tax has been bubbling for years,...Tags: Conservation, Students, Government, Energy Resources, Taxation
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Tamarac commissioner responds to recall petition
There is no evidence of improper conduct to justify a recall, embattled City Commissioner Patte Atkins-Grad argued in writing Monday. Atkins-Grad filed her formal response to the recall petition with the city. The short defense — required by...
Tags: Elections, Politics, Voting, Justice System, Trials
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San Bernardino city clerk asked to recuse self from recall efforts
San Bernardino County Sun, Calif.After delivering the legally required notice that he intended to start a recall petition against the city clerk, Rey Dandy Lachica got a letter saying the notice had been rejected -- by the City Clerk's Office. After Lachica went to the county Registrar...Tags: Politics, Local Elections
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We'll learn more if we let folks vote
The Spokesman-ReviewAs the city amasses legal rationalizations for denying citizens a vote, there has been a refrain from those who object to these pesky citizens' initiatives. It runs something like this: No one wants to deny citizens a vote. No one relishes the burden of...Tags: Elections, Politics, Government, Voting, Local Government
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IRS asked about Wisconsin recall, Texas tea party group says
Milwaukee Journal SentinelA Texas tea party group is saying the Internal Revenue Service questioned its leaders about whether they participated in verifying recall signatures in Wisconsin last year. The news comes as the IRS' interim director and commissioner for tax-exempt...Tags: Elections, Politics, Internal Revenue Service, Tea Party Movement, Taxation
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Patte Atkins-Grad receives certified recall petition
Embattled Commissioner Patte Atkins-Grad was formally served paperwork by the city Wednesday afternoon, which included a certified copy of the petition calling for her recall. She was asked to sign a receipt. Atkins-Grad was found not guilty of eight...
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Amnesty program won't be expanded, Ventura Council decides
Ventura County StarTo Ventura Mayor Mike Tracy, why amnesty for illegal construction is wrong is pretty straightforward. The way he sees it, a homeowner renovates or converts their property without proper permits, even though they likely knew city approvals were required....Tags: Elections, Politics, Voting, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice
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San Bernardino city clerk target of recall
San Bernardino County Sun, Calif.City Clerk Gigi Hanna was served this morning with notice of an intent to circulate a recall petition against her, bringing to 10 the number of San Bernardino elected officials targeted by recalls. The notice is signed by resident Rey Dandy Lachica, who...Tags: Politics, Personal Data Collection, Interior Policy
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Griggs County Courthouse plans spark backlash
Grand Forks HeraldCOOPERSTOWN, N.D. -- A group of Griggs County residents will begin circulating petitions this week for the recall of all five Griggs County Commissioners. They are protesting the County Board's decision to build a $3.5 million courthouse and emergency...Tags: Law Enforcement, Judges, Lawyers, Human Interest, Bonds
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Effort to recall Madore, Mielke afoot
The Columbian, Vancouver, Wash.Former Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard advocated for recall of David Madore and Tom Mielke at a packed Clark County commissioners meeting earlier this week. It wasn't an idle threat. He and others will meet Saturday to consider how to direct their outrage...Tags: Government, Prosecution, Public Officials, International Association of Fire Fighters, Elections
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Byron selectman survives recall attempt by one vote
Sun Journal, Lewiston, MaineBy a margin of one vote, residents voted Wednesday for Selectman Anne Simmons-Edmunds to remain in office. According to resident Sarah Paquette, and confirmed by Town Clerk Allison Freeman, the tally was 32-31 in favor of Simmons-Edmunds remaining in...Tags: Elections, Politics, Voting, Newspaper and Magazine, Firearms
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Troy voters keep moderate in office after recall of Janice Daniels
Detroit Free PressIn a special election Tuesday in Troy, residents chose to keep the interim mayor, Dane Slater, in what pundits viewed as approval of the city's moderate turn since the recall of Troy's former tea party mayor, Janice Daniels. Slater won with 6,393 votes,...Tags: Government, U.S. House of Representatives, Libertarian Party, Freedom of the Press, Elections
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