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Oregon Rep. Takes Aim at State Insurance Divisionnew
Oregon Rep. Chip Shields plans to introduce a bill in the coming weeks that would tighten procedures and encourage more public input in the State Insurance Division's rate-approval process.
Willamette Week |
James Pitkin |
02-18-2009 |
Politics
The Sin Indexnew
For whatever reason, sin and vice seem to have made frequent appearances in the news in the last month. Here’s a market analysis of some of the best bits, locally and nationally.
The Inlander |
Joel Smith |
02-18-2009 |
Politics
Could Texas Dems Unite Behind Leticia Van de Putte for Higher Office in 2010?new
Van de Putte has been introduced as someone who "might be the next Democratic candidate for governor" and has hinted that she might be open to a 2010 run for Kay Bailey Hutchison's soon-to-be-vacant U.S. Senate seat.
San Antonio Current |
Gilbert Garcia |
02-18-2009 |
Politics
Karl Rove Sleight of Handnew
In a recent speech, the architect of two Bush election victories uses fear and misdirection to duck responsibility for the mess we're in.
Pasadena Weekly |
Joe Piasecki |
02-13-2009 |
Politics
As Tennessee Gov. Assays the "State of the State," He and Others Look to Move Upnew
As "State of the State" messages go, the one delivered Monday night by Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen, who was awaiting congressional action on stimulus funds for the states, was best described as a holding action.
The Memphis Flyer |
Jackson Baker |
02-13-2009 |
Politics
Adrian Fenty's Millionsnew
How furiously do people write checks to the Fenty cause? Hell, in an eight-day span of December his reelection reeled in checks worth $1,088,129.
Washington City Paper |
Mike DeBonis |
02-12-2009 |
Politics
Vive la Crise: The Left Rises in France
A two-part look at the rise of France's radical new left--and the possibility that economic crisis could lead to communism in western Europe.
Death Row Inmate Wants Seat on Florida State Supreme Courtnew
Who says the electric chair should stand in the way of your dream job? Not Michael Lambrix.
Miami New Times |
Natalie O'Neill |
02-10-2009 |
Politics
Chicago Alderman Joe Moore, Whipping Boy for the 49th Wardnew
To appreciate the politics of Chicago's Rogers Park you have to think of it as a war. As one squabble ends, another one begins. Alderman Joe Moore has been at the center of these battles for almost 20 years.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
02-09-2009 |
Politics
Left-Wing Activists Plan Vancouver Coalitionnew
A group of Vancouver-based activists are taking steps to form a new membership-based coalition that organizers say will offer a progressive voice as an alternative to positions being taken by elected civic officials who have left-wing credentials.
The Georgia Straight |
Carlito Pablo |
02-09-2009 |
Politics
Portland City Hall's Popularity Contest Has Been Shaken Up by the Adams Scandalnew
Portland City Hall is as fraught with popularity anxiety as a Hollywood high school prom. And it seems to be going through a curious reorientation in social pecking order following revelations that our metaphorical football captain, Mayor Sam Adams, kissed 17-year-old Beau Breedlove in the building's second floor restroom.
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
02-05-2009 |
Politics
Diane Cibrian: Active Consensus Builder, or Political Strong-Arm?new
In her two years on the San Antonio City Council, Diane Cibrian has established a reputation for wanting to be involved in every aspect of the municipal government process. Her advocates say that it reflects her zeal to bring about positive change in the community. Her detractors grumble that she has boundary issues.
San Antonio Current |
Gilbert Garcia |
02-04-2009 |
Politics
Tags: San Antonio, Diane Cibrian
Some Portlanders See a Double Standardnew
A city leader loses his job when the public learns embarrassing details of an affair he’d cultivated in his past. Portland Mayor Sam Adams’ current predicament? No. It’s the situation faced in 2006 by then-Police Chief Derrick Foxworth.
Willamette Week |
James Pitkin |
02-04-2009 |
Politics
The Mutual Benefits Fallout for South Florida Politicians Is Still Comingnew
The practice of legislators recommending lobbyists is odious. They are supposed to be agents of the people, not lobbyists for lobbyists.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Bob Norman |
02-03-2009 |
Politics
Madison Common Council Incumbent to Rivals: Bring It Onnew
Brenda Konkel is making the most out of Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz's admitted attempts to recruit candidates to run against her. She portrays it as an emblem of her independence.
Tags: Madison, municipal elections
