Install
Petitions, Initiatives & Comments
Citizen petitions, ballot initiatives, and rulemaking comments.
- 4 Tracked terms
- Last 30 days Feed window
What this topic collects on
An article joins this feed when it matches these terms. Each one is also a search of its own.
Related topics
Latest in Petitions, Initiatives & Comments
San Diego County Sets Three-Item Limit for Public Comment
7+ hour ago (344+ words) The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to limit each person’s public comment to three agenda items per meeting. The new cap limits the number of subjects a speaker may address; it is separate from the county’s earlier…...
Federal judge blocks Trump rule behind million-dollar fines against immigrants
9+ hour, 46+ min ago (1238+ words) A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration regulation used to impose massive immigration fines, granting relief in a lawsuit brought by two women, including a South Florida resident, who were hit with a $1.82 million penalty while pursuing a…...
Public records supporters ready to sue if lawmakers replace voter-approved law
12+ hour, 15+ min ago (39+ words) The Business Journals State Auditor Diana DiZoglio and Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance say they would consider litigation if lawmakers pass a narrower bill after voters approve the ballot measure....
Long Beach City Council Votes to Limit Public Comment Despite Resident Concerns
21+ hour, 41+ min ago (211+ words) Connecting the community in Long Beach California The Long Beach City Council voted Tuesday, Oct. 6, to move forward with controversial changes that would limit when residents can speak at City Council meetings. Councilmembers Cindy Allen (2nd District), Kristina Duggan (3rd) and Megan…...
Long Beach Council Cuts Public Comment Time Despite Resident Opposition
3+ week, 2+ day ago (295+ words) Connecting the community in Long Beach California The Long Beach City Council voted Tuesday to change how residents speak during council meetings, despite strong opposition from the public. Residents told the council they believe the changes make it harder for…...
Gunnedah petition calls for 24-hour police station
20+ hour, 7+ min ago (422+ words) A new petition demanding a 24-hour police presence at Gunnedah Police Station is headed for NSW Parliament. But Councillor Kate McGrath from Gunnedah Shire Council says Gunnedah already has round-the-clock policing, and a staffed station is a different thing. Member…...
Despite raucous opposition, City Council will limit when the public can speak at meetings
20+ hour, 13+ min ago (756+ words) Despite a fusillade of public criticism, the Long Beach City Council on Tuesday passed a more restrictive comment policy that consolidates most public feedback to the start of the weekly council meeting. The final vote was 6-3, with Councilmembers Kristina Duggan,…...
Public comment dominates Demorest meeting
23+ hour, 56+ min ago (328+ words) The Northeast Georgian Public comment dominates Demorest meeting The Demorest City Council had a lot on its agenda Tuesday night, including the first public hearing on potential millage rates, but most of the time and discussion came to one topic…...
Board of Elections hears request for recall information for Americus City Council
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (189+ words) Americus Times-Recorder Board of Elections hears request for recall information for Americus City Council Published 5:54 pm Tuesday, October 6, 2026 The Board of Elections heard a request for information about recalling the Americus City Council during its monthly meeting from Kirk Lyman-Barner....
Petition Demands 24-hour Policing For Gunnedah
1+ day, 34+ min ago (214+ words) The push for 24-hour policing for Gunnedah is continuing with a petition ready to the lodged in the NSW Parliament. Nationals Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson will be taking the voice of the Gunnedah community to the parliament via an…...