government

Saturday, June 22, 2024

More warnings of threats to US democracy

  By Alex Gonzalez, producer/reporter, Arizona News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service.   Recently, the Arizona Court of Appeals  dismissed a case to decertify the results of the 2022 general election. It was brought by Republican Arizona attorney general candidate Abraham Hamadeh, Republican Cochise County Supervisor Tom Crosby, and an independent voter. The 2024 presidential election is highly […]
Monday, June 10, 2024

Burbank Library Services Director resigns amid controversy

Burbank Library Services Director Elizabeth Goldman is stepping down. The city announced Goldman’s resignation in a press release last Thursday, June 6. Goldman’s departure comes at a time of major concerns and complaints about the security at the city’s three library branches. In the press release Goldman is given credit for being instrumental in modernizing the city’s library system, improving […]
Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Hovanes Tonoyan announces run for Burbank City Council

NEWS RELEASE   BURBANK, Calif. – (MAY 31, 2024) – Lifelong resident Hovanes Tonoyan today announces his campaign for Burbank City Council. The only Millennial candidate at age 28, Tonoyan eyes transforming Burbank into the next mecca of entrepreneurship and innovation, leveraging the momentum of local grassroots interest groups and private-public partnerships throughout the community. Background: “I’m as true a […]
Friday, May 3, 2024

The popular destination San Gabriel Mountains National Monument is expanding

By Suzanne Potter Reporter/Producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.    Conservation groups, tribes and community organizers are praising President Joe Biden’s decision Thursday to expand two national monuments in California. Together, the monuments will gain about 120,000 acres. The Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument is 90 minutes northwest of Sacramento and the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument lies just east of Los […]
Monday, April 29, 2024

Several major grocery store retailers accused of price gouging

  By Suzanne Potter Reporter/Producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.    Consumer groups are accusing major grocery retailers – like Amazon, Kroger and Walmart – of price gouging, both during and after the pandemic. The allegation of corporate greed comes after a new report from the Federal Trade Commission found profits for grocery chains jumped sharply, at […]
Thursday, April 25, 2024

New federal rules offer passengers more protection from airline mishaps

  By Mike Moen  Reporter/Producer, Wisconsin News Connection , a bureau of Public News Service.     Air travelers could face fewer obstacles in securing a refund if their flight is canceled or changed under new federal rules announced Wednesday. The moves are being praised by watchdog groups. The Department of Transportation said airlines are now required to promptly provide passengers with […]
Tuesday, April 23, 2024

US Supreme Court to decide controversial Starbucks case

  By Eric Tegethoff Reporter/Producer, Washington News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   A case before the U.S. Supreme Court could have implications for the country’s growing labor movement. Justices will hear oral arguments in Starbucks versus McKinney today to determine if the bar should be raised for the National Labor Relations Board when it seeks to impose court-ordered injunctions […]
Monday, April 22, 2024

On Earth Day, climate activists push for state bond measure

  By Suzanne Potter Reporter/Producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Today, in honor of Earth Day, climate advocates are asking California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom to rally around a plan to put a $15 billion bond measure on the November ballot. If passed, the bond measure would fund a range of climate resiliency measures. Sam […]
Saturday, April 20, 2024

New Hollywood Burbank Airport citizen’s advisory committee seeks members

  News Release   BURBANK, CA (April 18, 2024) – The Burbank City Clerk’s Office is accepting applications for the Hollywood Burbank Airport Citizen’s Advisory Committee beginning April 18, 2024, through May 20, 2024. Applications may be submitted online by visiting www.burbankca.gov/bccapplication or you can pick up an application in the City Clerk’s Office located in City Hall at 275 […]