Tag: Local Government
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Chicago to Probe Federal Immigration Agents for Misconduct
Chicago Takes a Stand: Local Oversight of Federal Immigration Officers In a bold move that underscores the city’s willingness to scrutinize federal enforcement actions within its borders, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order directing city police to investigate and document alleged misconduct by federal immigration officers. The order signals a shift in how…
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Thousands Rally in Denver as ICE Out Protests Resume Across Colorado
Demonstrations Return to Denver as ICE Out Movement Expands Denver joined a nationwide wave of protests Friday as thousands gathered across the city to demand changes to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policy. The demonstrations, part of the broader ICE Out movement, drew attendees from diverse communities and sparked a day of organized actions,…
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Hochul Pushes NY Police Bar on ICE Non-Criminal Aid
New Direction in New York Immigrant Policy New York Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a plan on Friday to bar police departments across the state from partnering with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on non-criminal issues. The proposal marks a continuation of a broader push by Democratic leaders to restrict immigration enforcement collaboration and to solidify…
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Limerick Council Faces Multi-Million Overspend Crisis Amid Rising Tensions
Overview of the Row and the Overspend The long-running tensions between Limerick’s Mayor and the council’s director general resurfaced this week as a financial report uncovered a multi-million euro overspend within the local authority. The revelation has intensified scrutiny of how funds are managed, prompting questions about budgeting, accountability, and governance at Limerick City and…
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Limerick Council Overspend Sparks Heated Meeting in Ireland
Overview: A Council in Turmoil Over Overspend The usual cadence of Limerick City and County Council meetings was upended this week as a financial report exposed a multi-million euro overspend within the local authority. The revelation has triggered a fresh clash between Mayor John Moran and council director general Dr Pat Daly, escalating concerns about…
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Major row erupts amid multi-million euro overspend at Limerick council
Overview: Overspend reveals strain at Limerick council A financial report presented at Limerick City and County Council has revealed a multi-million euro overspend, triggering a heated exchange between the council’s mayor and the chief executive. The disclosure comes amid growing scrutiny of how funds are allocated and spent within the local authority, and it has…
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Forecasts Warn England’s Most Deprived Areas Face Worsening Crime and Unemployment
Overview: A Warning from Whitehall A report commissioned by Downing Street warns that England’s most deprived neighbourhoods are likely to deteriorate further in terms of crime and unemployment by the end of the current parliament. Drafted for the Prime Minister and senior ministers, the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods (Icon) project highlights widening gaps between the…
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Donegal Leads in 2025 Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Applications
Donegal Tops 2025 National List for Property Refurbishment Donegal has once again established its position at the forefront of property renewal, leading the country in Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant applications for 2025. With a total of 1,430 applications to date, the county accounts for a sizable share of the national uptake, underscoring the drive to…
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Land Ownership Row Delays Manitoba Daycare Open, Despite $5.5M in Provincial Funding
Overview: A HOPEFUL START FALTERS INTO A HOLD A 74-space daycare in the rural municipality of East St. Paul, just outside Winnipeg, has not welcomed a single child despite receiving $5.5 million in provincial funds. The project’s delay stems from a legal and administrative snag: the government cannot determine who owns the land on which…
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Mamdani Slams Federal Immigration Enforcement in Minneapolis as Violence Sparks Debate
Context: A Growing Controversy Over Federal Immigration Enforcement New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called the ongoing federal immigration enforcement efforts in Minneapolis “horrific,” as the city faces renewed scrutiny in the wake of a fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by a federal agent deployed to the area. The incident occurred just days after…