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Monday, September 16, 2024

By Public News Service Monday, September 16, 2024

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Many U.S. voters willing to cross party lines on local issues

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. A common narrative suggests that deeply polarized American voters always support their party’s candidates, but a new study suggests otherwise in certain circumstances. Researchers from Sacramento State and San Diego State universities asked more than 900 partisan voters about housing and homelessness and then asked them to choose, […]

Saturday, September 7, 2024

By Public News Service Saturday, September 7, 2024

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Watch out for election scams

Shanteya Hudson, producer/reporter, North Carolina News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Scammers are on the prowl this election season. They target the emotions of voters to steal donations, seek polling information, or gain their financial data. The Better Business Bureau is warning residents about bad actors impersonating campaigns and nonprofit organizations. Meredith Radford, senior communications specialist […]

Thursday, July 4, 2024

By Public News Service Thursday, July 4, 2024

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Recent survey shows majority of voters support US Supreme Court reforms

By Alex Gonzalez, reporter/producer, Nevada News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. A University of Nevada-Las Vegas law professor said the conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court has issued major decisions that have dramatically changed the country’s legal landscape. Roe v. Wade David Orentlicher said the court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and its constitutional right […]

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

By Public News Service Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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It’s Super Tuesday should Biden camp be worried about “uncommitted voters?”

BY Farah Siddiqi, Reporter/Producer Michigan News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Will the “uncommitted” protest in Michigan spread to other states? Political watchers will be looking for signs of that on Super Tuesday. President Joe Biden won Michigan with more than 618,000 votes, last month. However, more than 100,000 Democrats voted “uncommitted” in Michigan’s presidential primary. The […]

Monday, January 13, 2020

Don't Sign Petition/Mailer from January 2020

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 13, 2020

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Confusion and controversy over Burbank petition

Voters are facing a lot of confusion and controversy over a Burbank petition. At the center of the controversy is the proposed La Terra North 777 Front Street project, which the Burbank City Council unanimously approved last month. The petition seeks to put the brakes on the mixed-use Downtown Burbank project through a referendum ballot measure for the upcoming November […]

Saturday, April 13, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 13, 2013

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Final tally for Burbank General Election

The Burbank City Clerk’s Office has released the final numbers for the momentous Burbank General Municipal Election last Tuesday. The numbers changed only slightly from the Election Night results, after a small number of provisional ballots were sent to the Los Angeles County Registrar/Recorder’s Office for verification. City Council (2 seats) David Gordon 5,430 votes Jess Talamantes 5,290 votes Dave […]

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 9, 2013

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Vote! Make your voice heard

Vote! It’s the American way. Today is Election Day in Burbank. Details on drop off centers for the Burbank General Election mail in ballots and see who got my vote here.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 3, 2013

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Eric Garcetti for mayor sign in Burbank

Eric Garcetti is caught up in a tight run-off with Wendy Greuel for mayor of Los Angeles. That’s why it was a little odd to see an “Eric Garcetti for mayor” sign sticking in the lawn of a resident on South Griffith Park near West Verdugo Avenue here in Burbank a few days ago. No, Media City residents cannot vote […]

Thursday, February 28, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, February 28, 2013

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Statement from newly elected Burbank councilman Bob Frutos

The Bob Frutos for City Council campaign emailed me this statement, from the candidate, today. Here it is: Dear Burbank Supporters, I am gratified and humbled beyond words at the outpouring of the support and confidence you have shown me in our primary election. I truly feel I am blessed, not only to live in a wonderful city like Burbank, but […]