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Lawmakers are raising alarms over USPS's controversial decision to implement cluster mailboxes in predominantly Black neighborhoods, sparking a fierce debate on equity in mail delivery.

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Lawmakers demand answers on cluster box mail delivery in predominantly black neighborhoods
Concerns rise over USPS cluster box placements in predominantly Black neighborhoods lacking apartment complexes.
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December 31, 2024 at 6:27 PM
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Walsh County commissioners have approved $100K for the Carnegie Regional Library, but can this funding truly meet the community's growing demands for extended hours?

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Walsh County Board Approves $100K Funding for Carnegie Regional Library Amid Budget Debates
Commissioners agree to fully fund library despite concerns over hours and budget constraints.
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September 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Broomfield County is on the brink of a major transportation transformation with plans for new rail services connecting Longmont to Denver, but will funding hurdles derail the project?

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Colorado Council Reviews Joint Rail Service Plans for Northwest Corridor
Council discusses updates on collaborative rail services between Denver and Longmont by 2029.
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September 20, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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The Upper Occoquan Service Authority is proposing changes that could save Manassas Park from a staggering $200 million wastewater treatment expansion!

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Regional wastewater authority details cost‑allocation changes and rerating study that could avoid a $200M expansion
Upper Occoquan Service Authority staff told the Manassas Park council the authority’s cost‑allocation study recommends separating septic charges, smoothing reserve maintenance costs, and implementing a capacity‑loaning system; a rerating study identified $50–60 million of projects to recover latent nutrient‑removal capacity instead of a full $200 million expansion.
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December 14, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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Massachusetts is on the brink of redefining "veteran" to honor the crucial contributions of Public Health Service and NOAA officers, ensuring they receive the benefits they deserve.

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Joint Committee Reviews Massachusetts Bills to Define Veteran Status for Public Health Service Officers
Committee hears testimonies on bills seeking to recognize Public Health Service officers as veterans.
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October 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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This #MemorialDay, we honor those who gave their lives in service and reflect on the long, unfinished fight for equity in the military.

We stand with Black, AAPI, Latino, and Indigenous veterans in the ongoing push for justice and equal recognition for all who serve. #EquityInService #CivilRights
May 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Cache County is grappling with how to fairly distribute fire service costs, raising questions about who will pay more and who will pay less in the quest for equity.

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Hiram Fire District discusses equitable service contracts and equipment costs
Hiram officials explore fire district service disparities and equipment funding challenges
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May 29, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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A groundbreaking bill in Minnesota could revolutionize disability services by allowing remote assessments, but will it compromise the quality of care for those in need?

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Minnesota bill allows remote reassessments for disability waiver services
Legislature amends laws to facilitate remote reassessments for disability services in Minnesota
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March 17, 2025 at 9:29 AM