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packerswire.usatoday.com > story > news > local > 09/15/2026 > recall-petition-of-wisconsin-rapids-alderman-michael-timm-fails-to-get-required-signatures > 91775068007

Recall petition of WI Rapids alderman fails to get required signatures

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (253+ words) WISCONSIN RAPIDS – A submitted recall petition against a sitting alderperson failed to gather sufficient signatures. Petitioners who submitted a recall petition against District 7 Alderperson Michael Timm failed to gather sufficient signatures to initiate a recall election, Jennifer Gossick, city clerk,…...


cobbcountycourier.com > 2026 > 09 > hearing-set-for-stacey-humphreys

Hearing set for Stacey Humphreys

5+ hour, 36+ min ago   (25+ words) The Georgia Supreme Court has set a Dec. 8 hearing for oral arguments on whether convicted double-killer Stacey Humphreys should be spared the death chamber....


thezebra.org > 09/19/2026 > alexandria-city-council-public-comment-rules-september-22-2026

Alexandria Council to Weigh New Public-Comment and Meeting Rules Tuesday

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (461+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria City Council will consider a detailed new set of rules Tuesday governing how people speak, display signs and react during Council meetings. The proposal is an individual action item on the final Sept. 22 Council docket, meaning it…...


federalwaymirror.com > 09/18/2026 > to-read-or-not-to-read-federal-way-city-council-debates-use-of-written-statements

To read or not to read? Federal Way City Council debates use of written statements

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (611+ words) Published 4:00 pm Friday, September 18, 2026 The Federal Way City Council debated whether or not to allow prepared written statements during council meetings. City attorney Ryan Call said the rules of procedure are not meant to control what is said, but to…...


fladeathpenalty.substack.com > p > thompson-warrant-all-writs-petition

THOMPSON WARRANT: All Writs petition dismissed

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (271+ words) William Thompson’s execution is scheduled for October 13. This afternoon, the Florida Supreme Court dismissed Thompson’s all writs petition, in which he requested immediate medical care due to his several severe medical conditions. In the Order, the Court held that it…...


kedm.org > louisiana-news > 2026-09-18 > state-accepting-public-comments-on-2020-2021-disaster-events-substantial-action-plan-amendment-8

State accepting public comments on 2020-2021 disaster events substantial action plan amendment 8

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (130+ words) “The Restore ROOF Program is about helping Louisiana families make their homes stronger and better prepared before the next storm arrives,” said Gina Campo, executive director of the Louisiana Office of Community Development. “Investing in resilience today can help protect…...


aljazeera.com > amp > news > 2026 > 9 > 19 > us-court-blocks-trump-plan-to-deport-migrants-to-third-countries

US court blocks Trump plan to deport migrants to third countries

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (458+ words) US judges affirm migrants must have opportunities to voice safety concerns before deportation to unfamiliar nations. A US federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration’s policy of rapidly deporting migrants to countries other than their own – a ruling that…...


lowellsun.com > 09/18/2026 > we-cant-afford-to-finance-our-town-clerks-personal-vendetta

'We can’t afford to finance our Town Clerk’s personal vendetta"

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (505+ words) TOWNSEND — As Townsend faces two lawsuits led by its own town clerk, a resident is collecting signatures from voters in town to bring two warrant articles to a special Town Meeting this fall that would dock the legal costs incurred…...


theoutdoorwire.com > releases > 2026 > 09 > fwp-announces-public-comment-opportunities-for-the-week-of-september-14

FWP Announces Public Comment Opportunities for the Week of September 14

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (383+ words) Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on the following environmental assessments (EA) and proposals. For more information, including how to submit comments, click on the link provided or visit fwp.mt.gov/public-notices. FWP is releasing the proposed…...