The Mass. Senate has yet to pass a budget plan. But Democratic leaders have already scored millions for causes in their districts. The Massachusetts Senate’s budget plan includes nearly $2.4 million targeting groups and causes in Senate President Karen Spilka’s district before the bill even hits the Senate floor, a Globe analysis ... 05/16/2024 - 10:46 pm | View Link
Former parks vice chair: Fayetteville paid a contractor millions, but projects aren't done Fayetteville has paid millions to Mohammad Construction for work on Mable C. Smith Park and a new tennis center and tennis courts at Mazarick Park. 05/16/2024 - 10:12 pm | View Link
Rodeo Show signs directing duo Him & Her Rodeo Show has signed Him & Her, a directing duo consisting of Kevin Zacher and Christa Renee, for representation in the US market. 05/16/2024 - 9:33 pm | View Link
Utah sends $95M toward 18 trail projects as it begins ambitious statewide network plan The Utah Legislature allocated $45 million in one-time funds last year and set up the framework for the program to receive up to $45 million in ongoing funds every year. Designing for larger projects ... 05/16/2024 - 11:11 am | View Link
Eight Supreme Court Cases To Watch This term, the Court will rule in cases addressing reproductive rights, gun control, social media regulation and more hot-button issues. 05/16/2024 - 5:55 am | View Link
Q: Ira, at least with the Heat’s long playoff run last year we didn’t have to hear about Damian Lillard until July. Now can the Heat do something so we don’t have to hear about Donovan Mitchell for three months? – Gerard.
A: Such is the news cycle, when you’re either playing games or getting churned through the rumor mill.
Here are the top stories for Friday, May 17, 2024. Get the weather forecast for today here.
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Florida city populations swelled along with the rest of the South, Census Bureau says
Closing some Broward schools? Here’s why they could get new life as charter schools
Weekend things to do: Kenny Chesney, Open Studios, Queen tribute band and a sweet new brunch in Delray Beach
Experts say coral reef bleaching near record level globally because of ‘crazy’ ocean heat
New healthcare center fills a gap in underserved Broward County areas
Supporters of Broward judge up for reelection blast opponent’s apparent revenge motive
Ask a real estate pro: How can we facilitate home renovations?
Florida announces record tourism for first quarter of the year
Ask Amy: Parents house violent and irrational son
DeSantis signs bills to add new judges, revise housing law
I write in response to the op-ed by Dale Calhoun, director of the Florida Natural Gas Association, who wrote in praise of Florida House Bill 1645 (“Smart energy policies mean freedom for all Floridians,” May 16).
According to the state summary, the bill “prohibits construction, operation, or expansion of certain wind energy facilities and wind turbines.” It also “repeals the Florida Energy and Climate Protection Act (which includes the Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies Grants Program), Florida Green Government Grants Act, Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program, and Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds provisions.”
It eliminates planning for renewable energy and expansion of energy conservation.
General Daily Insight for May 17, 2024
Focused thought could currently be necessary. When mental Mercury squares disruptive Pluto at 3:44 am EDT, it might become apparent that some of our cherished ideas don’t perform well under the pressure of reality. While the nervous Virgo Moon opposes restrained Saturn, reacting emotionally won’t make our problems go away.