What happened on Monday, 06 December 2021
San Francisco County, California
Mental health advocate promotes community engagement and de-escalation training for police in San Francisco.
San Francisco County, California
San Francisco's bike share program plans 35 new stations as ridership steadily increases.
Alpine School District, School Boards, Utah
Board recommends adjustments to district numbers for improved student representation and elections.
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Dr. William Greenfield told the Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee that Arkansas' Maternal Mortality Review found 30 pregnancy-associated deaths in 2018 and assessed that interventions could have prevented about 92% of pregnancy-related deaths; recommendations include extending postpartum coverage, safety bundles and expanded mental-health and substance-use treatment.
San Francisco County, California
Lulu Lafleme and Veronica Fembres advocate for reform and representation on San Francisco's Police Commission.
San Francisco County, California
MTA's updated permit program includes stricter requirements for scooter operators and enhanced safety measures.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
At a Dec. 6 special meeting, the San Francisco Building Inspection Commission unanimously renewed findings authorizing remote meetings under state law, convened a closed session on the director’s appointment and voted not to disclose closed‑session discussions; no public comment was received on the closed session.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Mandelmann supports legislation but seeks clarification before voting.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors discuss scooter sidewalk riding issue and urgent need for protected bike lanes.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Legislators recognize growing attendance at Christmas in the Capitol for foster care support.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Dan Stoddard appointed to authority as holiday road safety reminders are discussed.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown Township Board approves three-year agreement with Teamsters and a balanced 2022 budget.
San Francisco County, California
Officials urge MTA to enforce sidewalk detection technology amid illegal riding concerns.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Gerry Adams and Brian Barnhouse outline ARA's initiatives enhancing Arkansas's research-driven economy.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Virginia's decarbonization plan has been submitted to the Governor for final approval.
San Francisco County, California
City officials discuss bike share station expansion and rising vandalism impacting services.
San Francisco County, California
Yanez highlights experience and commitment to police reform and community trust as a candidate.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Supervisors reflect on achievements and express gratitude as Toste and Strauss depart.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown Township invites community to holiday open house benefiting food pantry with various activities.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors propose amendments for increased safety regulations on electric scooters.
San Francisco County, California
Committee reviews two applicants for three open seats on San Francisco's food security task force
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Governor's new energy plan focuses on nuclear energy and workforce development strategies.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Advocates propose $2M state investment to attract 32 PhD professionals to Arkansas.
San Francisco County, California
Public comments reveal concerns over vague lobbying influence definitions in proposed legislation
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Working group leverages experience to ensure project's sustainability and longevity in Virginia.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Council adopts ordinance for alternative energy systems and approves new police tech spending.
San Francisco County, California
After a two‑hour hearing and extensive public comment, the committee amended and approved a resolution urging SFMTA and permittees to implement sidewalk‑detection technology, strengthen enforcement and report timelines; the committee passed the amendment unanimously and continued the related hearing.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Virginia Tech appoints Harrison O'Campo to steer independent consortium's governance and collaboration efforts.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown Township Board authorizes payments for bills and drainage improvements totaling $1.2M.
San Francisco County, California
The committee adopted sponsor amendments to the Public Works street‑tree ordinance requiring DPW to replace trees removed by the department within 120 days, requiring arborist estimates in tree protection plans, and raising administrative penalties for illegal removals to the replacement value or $10,000 (first violation) and $20,000 or double replacement thereafter.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Arkansas Research Alliance boosts research impact through partnerships with five key universities.
San Francisco County, California
Committee discusses candidate Jesus Yanez's potential to merge public safety and social justice.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Discussion emphasizes economic challenges and manufacturing opportunities in nuclear technology research.
San Francisco County, California
The Land Use & Transportation Committee voted to accept a non‑substantive amendment to a planning‑code ordinance on massage establishments and sent the amended file (No. 210381) to the full Board; the committee also approved duplicating the file so a second, substantive package can be considered and referred to the Planning Commission.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Officials recognize Paula Kearns for her leadership at the Middletown Community Foundation.
San Francisco County, California
Committee prioritizes diversity in police commission by appointing community advocates and lawyers.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Committee holds remote meetings under governor's orders until in-person gatherings are authorized.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Leaders emphasize VNet's potential to enhance Virginia's position in advanced nuclear research.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
ARA evolves with programs boosting strategic researcher recruitment and retention since 2008.
San Francisco County, California
The committee reappointed Jada Curry and forwarded Jennifer Solerino and Julie Roberts Fung to seats on the Children's, Youth and Their Families Oversight and Advisory Committee; the motion passed without objection.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Arkansas leaders discuss the need for research-based policy decisions focusing on economic value.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The committee approved its FY2019-20 and FY2020-21 draft report, agreed to pursue a public-perception survey focused on a parks project, prioritized an independent review of the whistleblower program and scheduled upcoming expenditure/public-integrity audits and public finance placeholders for 2022 issuances.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
The board presented Paula Kearns with a plaque and state and congressional recognitions on Dec. 6 for her role founding and leading the Middletown Community Foundation and for her support of scholarships, the police K‑9 program and community events.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
DOE plans to issue an RFI outlining a funding framework for economically distressed nuclear plants.
San Francisco County, California
The committee forwarded Meredith Terrell and DeJear Maurice (listed on the agenda as the second nominee) for seats on the Food Security Task Force; the motion passed without objection.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Liz Lee earns recognition from Commissioner Key for her work and recent publication.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Public Works program manager Joe Chin told the oversight committee the 2016 Public Health and Safety bond is fully funded at $350 million, with $272 million allocated to Department of Public Health projects; he warned of COVID-related delays, supply-chain issues, and premium bid pricing (16%--40% on some packages). Members pressed on permitting timelines, seismic retrofit costs and coordination with Prop C funding.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Township public‑works director unveiled Phase 1 and 1A improvements including replacing 27‑year‑old underground fuel tanks with above‑ground tanks and consolidating winter operations; the board authorized advertising bids for the fuel‑tank replacement.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Leaders emphasize the need for more research funding opportunities in Virginia.
San Francisco County, California
Four applicants for a vacancy on the San Francisco Police Commission presented varied qualifications; the committee heard extensive public support for two candidates and agreed to continue the appointment to Dec. 13 to seek a path for accommodating multiple endorsed candidates.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Arkansas researchers secure millions in funding for innovations in cancer diagnosis and agriculture.
San Francisco County, California
The Rules Committee voted to send an amended ordinance to the full Board that broadens the city's definition of "interested parties" and bars soliciting behested payments from parties with financial interests, while carving out narrowly defined exceptions and placing one substantive change in a duplicated file for later consideration.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
At its Dec. 6 meeting the board approved a $39 million 2022 budget with no tax increase, a three‑year tentative Teamsters contract, an alternative energy ordinance and several capital purchases and contracts (Cellebrite unit, in‑car devices, cameras, auditing contract); most votes were unanimous.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Katie demands resolution on key issue before leaving for Christmas.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Arkansas discusses workforce integration and funding needs for advanced scientific initiatives.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The committee approved a Ramaytush Ohlone land-acknowledgement resolution and several members urged concrete follow-up beyond symbolic language, suggesting park naming, educational or services-oriented steps to materially support descendants of the native peoples.
San Francisco County, California
Legislation amends public works code to enhance tree protection and increase fines for violations.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Panel addresses nuclear energy safety and environmental issues affecting Virginia communities.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
The board granted preliminary/final land‑development approval to Greek Development for 900 Wheeler Way, allowing demolition of an aging 180,000 sq ft building and construction of a modern addition; the applicant secured waivers for sidewalk frontage (fee‑in‑lieu) and parking setback with safety mitigations.
San Francisco County, California
Scoot reveals new sidewalk detection technology to improve rider accountability and safety.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Citizens General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee voted unanimously to adopt the AB361 resolution, finding the city and state remain in a COVID-19 state of emergency and allowing the committee to meet remotely for the next 30 days under California Government Code section 54953(e).
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Arkansas plans to retain 32 international scientists to boost innovation and economic growth.
San Francisco County, California
Haney introduces amendments to prohibit officials from soliciting funds in exchange for contracts.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
A public commenter urged stronger monitoring and criticized nuclear promotion as 'clean energy', citing local algal blooms, elevated wastewater temperatures and specific radionuclide sample results reported in monitoring documents.
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Department of Human Services staff told the Senate committee that the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit referred credible allegations concerning Empower; the Medicaid Inspector General imposed a partial suspension that allows claim payments and beneficiary services to continue while restricting administrative expenditures and new beneficiary assignments and requiring enhanced oversight.
San Francisco County, California
Nolte expresses concerns over tree removals in District 6 by city departments and contractors
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Arkansas receives $1.3 million yearly to fund strategic research areas in partnership programs.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors approve Terrell and Reis for food security task force in San Francisco.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
Speaker 6 reported the state's decarbonization plan has been forwarded to the governor’s office for approval and reiterated the plan’s modeling assumptions under the Clean Economy Act, including baseline treatment of existing nuclear generation and target years for Dominion and APCO.
San Francisco County, California
San Francisco Department of Public Health reports rise in e-scooter injuries since 2018.
Virginia Department of Energy, Executive Agencies, Executive, Virginia
April updated the authority on a proposed virtual hub to link universities and industry for research, workforce and supply‑chain work. Members urged an executive director, pushed for reporting lines to avoid duplication with existing state entities, and agreed to circulate a draft proposal for comment.
San Francisco County, California
Council acts to adopt legislation ahead of potential Ethics Commission ballot measure.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Governor calls for increased state funding to enhance Arkansas's applied research programs.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners unanimously vote to enter closed session for director appointment discussion
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Jim Hudson of the Department of Commerce told the Senate committee that Arkansas’ unemployment rate is about 3.7%, initial claims have returned to near-normal levels after pandemic peaks, adjudication backlogs have dropped after clearing roughly 102,000 claims, and the state invoked Act 153 authority to waive pandemic charges that would otherwise affect employer rates.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Arkansas Research Alliance highlights key research initiatives and leadership changes at recent meeting.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors endorse legislation restricting fundraising from interested parties and lobbyists.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Arkansas develops a platform to connect researchers with high-end instrumentation and services.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
ARA fosters connections and secures funding for Arkansas research organizations and initiatives.
San Francisco County, California
Charles Head commends supervisors for advancing ethics legislation alongside Larry Bush at the commission.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
ARA introduces multiple programs to attract and retain top-tier researchers at universities.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Representatives of the Arkansas Research Alliance told the Senate Education Committee the group's scholar, fellow and impact-grant programs help recruit research talent and have, the group said, turned a $1 million pilot into $13 million in federal follow-on funding while pursuing larger NSF, Army and FDA-supported projects.