Municipal Affairs Minister Rob Flack emphasized the importance of accountability, stating, "We all know and understand what's at stake with this legislation. We know that accountability is not optional, it's essential."
AM radio has long been a trusted source of emergency information, providing real-time updates when other communications platforms fail. Recent disasters like the Los Angeles wildfires and hurricanes in the southeast underscore AM radio's unique role in delivering evacuation orders, emergency alerts and recovery information under the most challenging conditions.
Fetterman expressed frustration over having to be present for a late vote, stating, "Oh my God, I just want to go home. I've already my, I've missed our entire trip to the beach." His comments reflect a larger sentiment that work commitments interfere with personal time.
Some lawmakers have yet to adopt AI chatbots, fearing 'hallucination' risks and the degradation of their own thinking skills. One commented, 'I still like to compose original thoughts.'
Thirteen arts and culture organizations in Oregon are set to receive $8.275 million in funding, with amounts ranging from $150,000 to $2 million for various projects.
Over half a million people, or about 30% of the population, in Alameda County are enrolled in Medi-Cal, while about 10%, or 170,000 people receive benefits through CalFresh.
The Senate passed their version of 'The One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' which limits federal student loans. Americans owe over $1.7 trillion in student loan debt.
House Bill 3167, aimed at curbing ticket scalpers, passed both the House and the Senate and was signed by the governor on June 24. The law, which takes effect Jan. 1, prohibits the use of software to mass-purchase tickets. It also establishes rules against ticket scamming, making it illegal to operate websites that look similar to official ticket-selling or venue websites with the intent to scam consumers.