Mentions of Immigration as Top Problem Surpass Record High
Mentions of immigration as the nation's most important problem increased further in July to a new record 27%.| Gallup.com
Mentions of immigration as the nation's most important problem increased further in July to a new record 27%.| Gallup.com
Americans' mentions of immigration as the nation's most important problem have surged to 21%, nearly tying the record high for that issue and edging out the government for the top spot.| Gallup.com
The percentage of Americans citing immigration as the nation's top problem surged to 17% this month, from 5% in June, and the highest since 2006. Immigration now ties dissatisfaction with government as the top perceived U.S. problem.| Gallup.com
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Here's how secession would work| Redlands Daily Facts
Each month, The Michigan Daily publishes a compilation of bills in the Michigan legislature for students at the University of Michigan to know about. The following article explains five bills that have been introduced, passed or signed into law by the Michigan legislature or Gov. Gretchen Whitmer throughout the month of August. 1. Identity theft […] The post Five bills to watch in the Michigan state legislature: August 2025 appeared first on The Michigan Daily.| The Michigan Daily
The city is focusing on programs to bolster its affordable housing inventory, reduce homelessness and poverty and ramp up community development. The post Birmingham Releases 5-Year Plan for Spending Federal Housing, Community Development Dollars appeared first on BirminghamWatch.| BirminghamWatch
The agreement covers replacing the gate, parking sensors and payment system. The post Birmingham Councilors Question $391K Price of Parking Equipment Agreement appeared first on BirminghamWatch.| BirminghamWatch
The move would give the city the power, and the money, to take over dilapidated properties. The post Birmingham Council Presented With Law to Allow Foreclosure on Nuisance Properties appeared first on BirminghamWatch.| BirminghamWatch
Here's how secession would work| Orange County Register
(Hat tip: goose): I always figured the first immivader language on an American police logo would be Spanish. You’re never free from surprises till you’re dead…| Patriactionary
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* We know who we are. We don’t need anyone else to tell us, esp. traitorous TPTB.| Patriactionary
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East Palo Alto homeowner Wesley Yu lives 39 miles away from San Francisco, but he could blow a massive hole in SF’s already precarious budget for affordable housing. Yu is suing in federal court to overturn an East Palo Alto law that requires new housing to include, or at least help pay for, some amount […] The post Could the Supreme Court Kill a Key Funding Source for SF Affordable Housing? appeared first on The Frisc.| The Frisc
This is the final story in a series about the six candidates for East Lansing City Council.| East Lansing Info
This is the fifth story in a series of six introducing candidates for East Lansing City Council.| East Lansing Info
This is the fourth story in a series of six introducing candidates for East Lansing City Council.| East Lansing Info
This is the third story in a series of six introducing candidates for East Lansing City Council.| East Lansing Info
This is the second story in a series of six introducing candidates for East Lansing City Council.| East Lansing Info
This is the first story in a series of six introducing candidates for East Lansing City Council.| East Lansing Info
If the millage passes, property taxes will increase by two mills and the Parks and Recreation Department will be insulated from cuts. If it fails, the implications are less clear.| East Lansing Info
One of the merits of Sandor Agócs’ The troubled origins of the Italian Catholic Labor Movement (1988) is located on the question of Thomism during the rise of a national industrialization and the new centrality of the worker. This is a question that informs the very genesis of modern political thought, so I want to […]| Infrapolitical Reflections
A slim majority of Americans say they would like their senators to vote to convict Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial.| Gallup.com
NEW HANOVER COUNTY — Residents expressed their concerns to the New Hanover County commissioners this week, urging them to hold Novant Health accountable for patient care and safety standards. READ MORE: Former physician asks commissioners to hold Novant accountable to ‘five-star’ rating ALSO: Novant NHRMC gets ‘B’ safety grade per new report About 30 demonstrators […]| Port City Daily
NEW HANOVER COUNTY — Despite bringing down density from its former requests, a familiar development along Carolina Beach Road was denied its rezoning request this week. READ MORE: CB road townhomes, Sheetz mixed-use gain NHC planning board approval New Hanover County commissioners unanimously declined the R-15 low density change to R-5 moderate density, thwarting a 36-unit […]| Port City Daily
PENDER COUNTY — Spurred by calls for open dialogue on recent decisions, the Pender County Board of Commissioners is bringing its most pressing debates to the public in a series of town hall meetings. READ MORE: Dirtbike noise ordinance delayed in Pender County, community meeting planned ALSO: Pender commissioners vote on EMS and Fire merger, […]| Port City Daily
WILMINGTON — A transportation sales tax across New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties is in the early stages of research at the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, though elected leaders are looking for constituent feedback before moving forward. READ MORE: WMPO subcommittee: Funding CFM Bridge could come with tri-county bond referendum On Aug. 26, […]| Port City Daily
PENDER COUNTY — A developer’s second attempt at a Topsail Township project proved successful, as a scaled-back plan for a mixed-use community won approval in Pender County. READ MORE: D.R. Horton development denied subdivision of 191 lots in Burgaw The board of commissioners approved a conditional rezoning request for Hilltop Landing on Aug. 18, a […]| Port City Daily
WILMINGTON — The City of Wilmington has its biennial community survey live and wants to hear back from residents on how they'd rate the quality of life in town and the city's varied departments. READ MORE: ‘No one government, no one entity’ can tackle homelessness alone: City, CoC press on without county buy-in The goal of […]| Port City Daily
WILMINGTON — On Friday the Wilmington Police Department held a press conference updating the public on their investigation into a former GOP elections leader charged with allegedly drugging two teenagers. ALSO: GOP elections board chair resigns after arrest for allegedly putting MDMA, cocaine in kids’ ice cream READ MORE: Man arrested for allegedly drugging granddaughters’ Dairy […]| Port City Daily
The OBBBA has introduced stricter requirements and tax policy changes, but that's led to mixed results, including potentially more fraud.| Thomson Reuters Institute
Mexico’s 2025 judicial elections marked a historic shift toward justice, but the true transformation now depends on those elected to lead it.| Thomson Reuters Institute
Cooperative purchasing is helping government agencies buy faster & smarter by shortening solicitation timelines & standardizing contracts.| Thomson Reuters Institute
CI-FIRST represents a shift in financial crime prevention, establishing collaboration between federal agencies and financial institutions.| Thomson Reuters Institute
Foreign judges working in Hong Kong – including a Kiwi – are 'whitewashing an increasingly repressive and compromised legal system', says foundation| Newsroom
I know this ruling will be appealed, but if the final ruling (after many more months and many more appeals) was that Trump’s L.A. troop deployment was illegal, what repercussions would this have? He sent all those troops to Southern California in June, so the damage has already been done. What would change if, months from now, the final ruling is that he acted illegally?| Recent Questions - Politics Stack Exchange
Are you ready to organize your first event on behalf of the planet? Here are some ideas and tips on how to make it successful.| Yale Climate Connections
Council members have raised concerns about how the center would pay for annual operating expenses once the building renovation is completed. The post Funding concerns prompt review of proposed mental health and addiction crisis center in Cuyahoga County appeared first on The Land.| The Land
Because of the way its current districts were enacted, the state constitution requires Republican-led Ohio to adopt new House maps before the 2026 elections. The post What Ohio, other states are doing in the battle for partisan advantage in US House redistricting maps appeared first on The Land.| The Land
The Ohio Supreme Court granted the city’s motion for reconsideration after it closed a suit seeking to remove some races from the November general election ballot.| Athens County Independent
TSMC is the world's largest contract maker of chips that are used in everything from smartphones to missiles.| Digital Journal
I wasn’t going to go anywhere near this because it is too close to actual politics for my taste, but Ben Thompson’s take on the U.S. government’s 10% stake in Intel is a great read.| Tao of Mac
URAC has joined nearly 350 leading health care stakeholders in signing a joint letter urging Congress to extend Medicare telehealth flexibilities, currently scheduled to expire on September 30, 2025 to…| URAC
President Donald Trump said he won't spend $4.9 billion in foreign aid, effectively cutting the budget without the legislative branch.| Maryland Daily Record
President Donald Trump said he will direct federal law enforcement intervention to combat crime in Baltimore and Chicago. The post Trump to order federal intervention in Baltimore, Chicago despite local opposition appeared first on Maryland Daily Record.| Maryland Daily Record
Twenty-six cutting-edge projects that aim to improve passenger experience on the railway have launched as part of Innovate UK's First of a Kind Twenty-six cutting-edge projects that aim to improve passenger experience on the railway have launched as part of Innovate UK's First of a Kind competition. The projects are being supported by a multimillion funding package by the Department for Transport (DfT).| RailBusinessDaily
Sorry I’ve been away: time flies when you are not having fun. But now I’m back. Moore’s Law, which began with a random observation by the late Intel co-founder Gordon Moore that transistor densities on silicon substrates were doubling every 18 months, has over the intervening 60+ years been both borne-out yet also changed from a lithography technical feature to an economic law. It’s getting harder to etch ever-thinner lines, so we’ve taken as a culture to emphasizing the cost part o...| I, Cringely
InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips There’s an old Wall Street saying: “Don’t fight the Fed.” What it means is simple. When the Federal Reserve is cutting rates and flooding the system with liquidity, you want to be long. When they’re hiking rates and tightening, you don’t want to be the one standing in front of that freight train. The Fed… The post From Washington’s Wallet to Wall Street Wins: Why KRMN Could Be the Next Triple-Digit Trade appeared f...| | InvestorPlace
STATEHOUSE – 95 Indiana family farms were recently honored with Hoosier Homestead awards for being in operation for over 100, 150, and 200 years. State... The post Honoring Hoosier Farm Families appeared first on WBIW.| WBIW
BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington City Council will host an open discussion on housing September 10 as the city moves forward with updates to its Unified... The post Bloomington Council to hold public discussion on housing needs September 10 appeared first on WBIW.| WBIW
BEDFORD — Bedford residents are reminded that the city’s Fall Clean Sweep Week is scheduled to begin Sept. 22. The annual event, which runs through...| WBIW
The federal government has formally warned the State of Kansas that continuing to refuse to comply with data requests will result in funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) being withheld. On August 20, 2025, the United States Department of Education gave Governor Laura Kelly’s administration and the Kansas Department for Children and Families 30 […] The post Kansas could lose $10.4 million in SNAP funding per quarter if it fails to turn over enrollment data to f...| The Sentinel
Explaining it away as a “perfect storm” of “staff turnovers,” Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Janet Stanek on August 26, told members of the legislative budget committee the federal government would be “clawing back” some $11 million in overpaid Medicaid funds. The state reimburses schools for the cost of providing Medicaid services to […] The post State overpaid Medicaid reimbursements to school districts by $11 million since 2016 appeared first on The Sen...| The Sentinel
Eighteen states, mostly in the Northeast, have deregulated their electric grid to some degree — meaning consumers can choose where they buy their power, rather than being forced to purchase from a monopoly such as Evergy. This is particularly relevant as Evergy Kansas — the largest investor-owned utility in the state — was granted a […] The post Electric deregulation like at least 18 states have done, would reduce residential and commercial rates appeared first on The Sentinel.| The Sentinel
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for all Americans,” which aims to eliminate so-called “debanking,” where individuals are targeted to lose banking services based on vague factors such as “reputational risk.” In a July white paper, think tank America First Policy Institute noted that the practice began in 2011. […] The post Executive order prohibiting debanking signed by President Trump appeared first on The ...| The Sentinel
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has moved to block Kansas Governor Laura Kelly from joining a lawsuit against the Trump administration. According to a release from Kelly’s office, “Kansas joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and governors for the commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Kentucky in suing the Trump Administration over its unprecedented and unlawful […] The post Attorney General Kobach says Kelly has no authority to join lawsuit against President Trump appeared first o...| The Sentinel
Truth in Taxation hearings in Johnson County start on August 20.| The Sentinel
David Y. Yang.Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer Nation & World When global trade is about more than money Economist’s new tool looks at how China is more effective than U.S. in exerting political power through import, export controls Christy DeSmith Harvard Staff Writer August 27, 2025 6 min read International trade can yield far more than imports and exports. According to David Y. Yang, Yvonne P. L. Lui Professor of Economics, trade can be used to wield political power. Yang watched ...| Harvard Gazette
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At first, it was signs for ‘deaf child area’ or ‘blind child area’; now it’s ‘autistic child area’. I don’t need a sign telling me to take extra care, because I already am being careful in residential neighbourhoods due to kids being dumb and some doing dumb stuff like running into the road chasing a […]| Patriactionary
Di Vishal Wilde. Originale pubblicato il primo luglio 2025 con il titolo Undemocratic Assumption of Long(er)-Duration Sovereign Debt. Tradotto in italiano da Enrico Sanna. Una caratteristica peculiare inerente il sistema finanziario internazionale nel ventunesimo secolo è l’apparente necessità di servirsi delle infrastrutture necessarie al debito pubblico (o strumenti simili), come i mercati del credito e...| Center for a Stateless Society
On the other side of Denver's city budget savings are laid-off workers who now face their own budget crises. “I can’t afford to be without a job,” Mikhail Vafeades told The Denver Post.| The Denver Post
Boy Scout Troop 1571 touring the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) in 2018, docked at Naval Base Kitsap–Bremerton, Washington State. Photo courtesy of the author.| Journal of Political Risk
Bill Daley and Ray LaHood discussed their renewed remap effort on the latest episode of the Capitol Cast podcast. The post Daley, LaHood discuss rebooted ‘fair maps’ campaign in Illinois by Peter Hancock appeared first on Capitol News Illinois - A service of the Illinois Press Foundation| Capitol News Illinois
Illinois Democrats condemn Trump’s executive order limiting funding to Illinois because of its pretrial detention law. The post Trump threatens Illinois’ federal funding for eliminating cash bail by Ben Szalinski appeared first on Capitol News Illinois - A service of the Illinois Press Foundation| Capitol News Illinois
President Donald Trump’s desire to deploy the military in Chicago raises legal questions for Illinois leaders. The post In response to military deployment, Pritzker tells Trump: ‘Do not come to Chicago’ by Ben Szalinski appeared first on Capitol News Illinois - A service of the Illinois Press Foundation| Capitol News Illinois
In response to uproar over a Proud Boys message displayed on a billboard near Central Community High School, the United Methodist Church purchased the space. The post United Methodist Church buys billboard space that hosted Proud Boys sign by Molly Parker appeared first on Capitol News Illinois - A service of the Illinois Press Foundation| Capitol News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker signed the final two bills from the spring session Friday, giving his approval to more than 430| Capitol News Illinois
The affluent coastal enclave has remained closed to the public since the devastating January wildfire, months after other fire-damaged neighborhoods reopened.| Los Angeles Times
Less than 48 hours before the planned reopening, the state said it remains "in the dark" regarding the city of Los Angeles' plans for providing security to the fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades.| Los Angeles Times
So, the US has claimed victory against the UK. Regular readers may recall that in February the UK’s Home Office secretly asked Apple to put a backdoor in the Advanced Data Protection encryption it offers as a feature for iCloud users. In March, Apple challenged the order. The US objected to the requirement that the … Continue reading "Email to Ofgem" The post Email to Ofgem appeared first on net.wars.| net.wars
At 404 Media, Matthew Gault was first to spot a press release from the UK's National Drought Group offering a list of things we can do to save water. The meetin| net.wars
"...Smith provides a thematic overview of the period between 1800 and 1860. His book is somewhat unique in that whereas many debates concern the religious character of the Founding or the Founders, Smith is concerned with the period afterwards."| The Russell Kirk Center
WASHINGTON – The U.S Transportation Department on Friday canceled $11.25 million in federal funding for gateway upgrades for access, resiliency and development at the Port of Davisville that was approved in November. The cancellation was part of a total $679 million in federal funding for offshore wind projects in 11 states was rescinded in the […]| Providence Business News
WARWICK – The R.I. Cannabis Control Commission on Friday began accepting applications to become certified for one of the six retail Social Equity Licenses that are available under state law. The portal will be available until Sept. 29. Once certified, successful applicants will still need to apply for an adult-use cannabis retail license. In July, […]| Providence Business News
The summer tourism season in Rhode Island is in the homestretch and anecdotal evidence from business and tourism leaders suggest it has gone reasonably well. On Aug. 24, ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held in North Kingstown, Richmond and East Providence to celebrate Danish artist Thomas Dambo’s latest editions to the Rhode Island Troll Trail. The giant […]| Providence Business News
Another direct award as tax authority pushes on with modernisation efforts| The Stack
I'm working on various projects involving nations ruled by non-physical god-like entities (e.g. hiveminds, psionic presences, etc.) that are not confirmed to be gods, either being ambiguous in nature or explicitly below the status of divinity Is there a word for a government ruled a god-like being that does not state that the ruler is divine? Example Sentence:- "The Great Forest State is a ________"| Recent Questions - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
“In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.” –Benjamin Franklin. “In this world death is certain for everyone, but taxation is far from certain for those allowed to […]| Columns Archives – The Independent
ICE arrested six people at San Francisco immigration court on Thursday morning, and another seven people at an apartment complex in SoMa. S.F. immigration judge ordered a woman into court. Then ICE took her.| Mission Local
On Sept. 12 of last year, Sheryl Davis received a call from a reporter. Since then, her life forever changed. Sheryl Davis calls herself S.F.’s ‘failed bureaucrat.’ Now she’s facing a criminal investigation.| Mission Local
After month-long delay, S.F. Dems deadlock on endorsement vote — well after recall ballots have been sent out. In stunner, S.F. Democratic Party takes no position on Engardio recall| Mission Local
Dealing with complex problems, General Stanley McChrystal argues, requires a team of teams. That became the playbook for San Francisco. S.F.’s new streets effort took page from retired general’s manifesto| Mission Local
The Sunset supervisor's legislative record didn’t spur his recall drive. But it certainly won’t save him from it. Besides closing the Great Highway, what else has Joel Engardio done?| Mission Local
Different songs go through my head when I'm out on 16th Street: Billy Joel’s Goodnight Saigon and today, Where have all the Flowers Gone. Day 166 at the 16th St. Plaza: Mumblz, Mugzy and Richie| Mission Local
The Dept. of Justice has purportedly fired the San Francisco immigration judge with the 2nd highest rate of granting asylum. Trump admin. fires S.F. immigration judge with high asylum rate| Mission Local
Thailand grants at least 80,000 Myanmar refugees work rights, easing labor shortages, boosting economy, and supporting humanitarian needs after decades in camps.| Laotian Times
Jonathan Parker is development director at framework provider Pagabo This year’s fiscal events and ongoing policy updates highlight that the government is pushing for the progression of development, which is a welcome move. However, issues surrounding regeneration and how to effectively deliver on development goals… The post Beyond fast-track planning: the real barriers to the 1.5 million housing push appeared first on Construction News.| Construction News
The Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA) has said it indends to procure a new four-year framework covering public building construction, refurbishment, and associated civil infrastructure works across Wales. The framework, known as PB4, will be established by the LHC Procurement Group on behalf of WPA and… The post Welsh Procurement Alliance plans four-year public buildings framework appeared first on Construction News.| Construction News
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has put aside £1.1bn of contracts to restart stalled projects in its prison building programme – including two major ex-ISG jobs. The cash is meant to get 14 construction work packages up and running at 32 prisons and courts across… The post £1.1bn justice reboot includes ex-ISG prison schemes appeared first on Construction News.| Construction News
The decision leaves the seat open on the liberal majority court. Liberal Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor is already running. Conservative Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley won’t run for re-election in 2026 is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.| Wisconsin Watch
Outagamie County Judge Mark McGinnis acknowledged through an attorney that he could have handled the matter differently Wisconsin judge will resign, won’t face criminal charges for jailing cement contractor is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.| Wisconsin Watch
The budget diverts an estimated $2.2 million annually for the district attorney’s office that’s supposed to go to a fund for Milwaukee schools. Wisconsin’s budget shifts money from schools to Milwaukee prosecutors. That may violate the state constitution. is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.| Wisconsin Watch
The federal government has extended its lease for at least one year at a downtown field office used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Federal government extends lease at downtown Milwaukee building used by ICE is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.| Wisconsin Watch
The county is spending $62,000 to install filter equipment and water bottle filling stations to filter PFAS from the water at Gray’s Creek Elementary and Alderman Road Elementary| CityView NC
