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May will now be declared “Poppy Month” in the City of Long Beach, announcing the dedication before the main agenda began at the April 16 City Council meeting.
Long Beach embraces 'Poppy Month' to honor heroes
Join Long Beach's Girl Scout Troop 2178 in honoring veterans with their 'Poppy Power Project'—May is now 'Poppy Month' in the city. more
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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, last month to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. A version of this measure was included in the finalized state budget that was approved this weekend by Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers.
State budget includes $90 million local media tax credit
New York unveils groundbreaking payroll tax credit for local news outlets, boosting journalism sustainability and democracy. more
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The possibility of closing East Elementary School, which has been one of the focuses of budget discussions, was shelved at Tuesday’s meeting.
Long Beach School District reveals 2024-25 second budget draft
Long Beach School District's $155.9 million second budget draft for 2024-25 addresses funding challenges while prioritizing student needs. Learn about community input and efforts to ensure educational excellence. more
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Angela Skudin at last year’s inaugural volleyball event benefiting the 343 Fund.
First responder support fund launched in memory of Long Beach native
After tragedy strikes, Angela Skudin creates the Casey Skudin 343 Fund, supporting first responders' mental health with holistic treatments more
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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. The measure — currently included in the senate’s One House budget — would provide tax credits to local news outlets, so they can keep local reporters on the ground and covering communities.
Lawmakers, publishers rally in Albany to save local news
An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause. more
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A gold-plated hydrant for a pet’s Valentine’s Day?
As Valentine’s Day approaches, I’m obsessing about how to impress, and basically ingratiate myself to, my domestic partner. more
Local news is good for business
It’s no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. A bipartisan bill, the Community News & Small Business Support Act, which has been introduced in Congress, would offer relief to both newspapers and local businesses. more
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We all deserve a chance to pursue our dreams
The federal minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 an hour for 14 years — a time period during which mere adjustments for inflation would now have it over $10. more
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