Tag: Local budgets
GOP ramps up misleading attack on Democrats’ policing policy
DES MOINES, Iowa — When Minnesota Republican Tyler Kistner announced his candidacy for the U.S. House in April, he asked voters to ponder two...
Cost for California recall that could oust Newsom: $215M
LOS ANGELES — It will cost California counties an estimated $215 million to stage an expected recall election this year that could oust Democratic...
Homicides are up, but GOP misleads with claims about blame
WASHINGTON — “SKYROCKETING MURDER RATES,” claimed the National Fraternal Order of Police. “An explosion of violent crime," said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. “Democrat-run...
Mayor of Ecuador’s capital is dismissed, faces graft probe
QUITO, Ecuador — The mayor of Ecuador’s capital was removed from office on Thursday following multiple allegations of wrongdoing and the opening of a...
Arizona sheriff’s immigration patrols to cost public $200M
PHOENIX — The costs to taxpayers from a racial profiling lawsuit stemming from former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s immigration patrols in metro Phoenix a decade...
Shooting highlights lack of body cams among Portland police
PORTLAND, Ore. — Two police officers raised their weapons while sheltering behind a tree in a Portland park. They yelled at a homeless man...
Portland leaders to re-establish anti-gun violence unit
The mayor of Portland, Oregon, and city commissioners have reached a deal on proposals intended to stem a spike in gun violence over the...
Portland mayor seeks $2 million to stem rampant gun violence
PORTLAND, Ore. — The mayor of Portland, Oregon, announced Thursday he would seek $2 million in one-time funding for police, other agencies and outreach...
San Francisco paying $16.1 million for homeless tent camps
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco is paying $16.1 million to feed and house people in tent villages as the city struggles with a swelling...
