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transportation6 days ago•4 min saved

Illinois Tollway proposes record-rate hike to fund 15-year expansion

The Illinois Tollway unveiled its largest rate hike in state history as part of a 15-year, $26.5 billion Driving Connections program (2027-2042) to fund major roadwork, including a new I-490 tollway. If approved, passenger-vehicle rates with I-Pass would rise 45 cents and non-I-Pass users 90 cents, commercial-vehicle rates would increase about 30%, with CPI-based adjustments every two years. Rates would take effect January 1, 2027, and the Tollway will hold public hearings July 13-24 with a comment deadline of August 3, 2026; the plan also involves nearby corridor improvements and ongoing maintenance funding.

via NBC 5 Chicago|

#driving-connections #i-pass #illinois-tollway

local1 month ago•4 min saved

Minneapolis to weigh lifting bathhouse ban through new regulations

Minneapolis officials will hold two hearings this week to consider repealing the 1988 ban on adult bathhouses and creating a regulatory framework for potential sex venues. The discussions cover licensing, design standards, and health/sanitation rules; the move would not immediately legalize venues but would lay groundwork for future regulation. Advocates argue lifting the ban could reduce stigma and improve access to sexual-health resources, while some council members warn against expanding the adult-entertainment ordinance. A vote is expected by the end of June, with the June 23 meeting set to shape next steps.

via MPR News|

#bathhouses #city-council #lgbtq

local-government1 month ago•12 min saved

Mamdani Forms Charter-Review Panel to Streamline NYC Government

Mayor Mamdani announced the launch of the Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE), a Charter Revision panel led by Patrick Gaspard to review the New York City Charter, remove outdated barriers, and modernize government to speed up infrastructure, services and budgeting; the panel will hold 10 public hearings across the five boroughs and propose charter amendments for the November ballot, with Ann Cheng named as proposed executive director.

via NYC.gov|

#charter-revision #government-efficiency #local-government

politics5 months ago•17 min saved

Clintons press for public hearings as Comer doubles down on deposition terms

The Clintons push for open hearings on Capitol Hill as a deposition dispute with Oversight Chair James Comer intensifies; emails show they agreed to transcribed depositions behind closed doors, but they want public testimony while Comer argues subpoenas require compliance and contempt threats loom. The morning's updates also outline GOP clashes over Nazi-linked bank probes, Lindsey Graham's bid to expand lawsuits against the DOJ, and ongoing DHS funding talks that could trigger a shutdown ahead of Munich diplomacy.

via Politico|

#clintons #comer #epstein

local-government6 months ago•1 min saved

Mamdani Launches Borough-Wide Rental Ripoff Hearings and Appoints New Housing Leader

Mayor Zohran Mamdani of NYC appointed Dina Levy as the head of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and announced plans to hold public hearings for renters to voice concerns about poor living conditions, emphasizing his focus on housing issues.

via The New York Times|

#dina-levy #housing #local-government

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

DC Council Nears Agreement with Commanders on RFK Stadium Development

The D.C. Council is close to approving an adjusted stadium deal with the Washington Commanders, with a vote expected soon after public hearings in late July, aiming for the stadium to open by 2030, potentially without the team being pressured to change its name.

via NBC Sports|

#dc-council #public-hearings #sports

transportation2 years ago•2 min saved

"NYC's Final Steps Towards Congestion Pricing Implementation"

The MTA is holding final public hearings on the congestion pricing plan for Manhattan south of Central Park, with the plan set to take effect in mid-June. Most private car drivers would pay a congestion fee of at least $15, with exemptions for emergency vehicles and discounts for low-income residents. The plan has faced criticism from the FDNY, but MTA Chairman Janno Lieber stated that they are committed to the vision while considering feedback. Two hearings are scheduled for Monday, with options to attend in person, watch via livestream, or submit written comments until March 11.

via WABC-TV|

#congestion-pricing #mta #new-york-city

transportation2 years ago•7 min saved

"NYC Residents React to $15 Congestion Pricing as MTA Holds Public Hearings"

New Yorkers are set to voice their opinions on the proposed $15 congestion toll to enter Midtown Manhattan, with public hearings beginning soon. Essential workers, including an FDNY paramedic and an NYPD officer, are calling for toll exemptions, citing the financial burden and inflexible shift patterns. Meanwhile, a Staten Island teacher expresses concerns about potential traffic overflow due to the toll, while some subway commuters approve of the toll's potential to fund subway improvements.

via New York Post |

#congestion-pricing #mta #new-york

finance2 years ago•2 min saved

"Florida Insurers Push for Over 50% Premium Increases"

Two private insurance companies in Florida, Castle Key Insurance and Amica Mutual Insurance Company, are seeking approval for average rate increases of over 53% for specific types of policies, such as condo owner and dwelling fire policies. The companies attribute the proposed hikes to severe storm losses, increased rebuilding costs, and inflation. Despite recent property insurance reforms, Florida continues to have the highest home insurance rates in the US. Public hearings will be held to review the rate increase requests.

via WJXT News4JAX |

#finance #florida #insurance

legalcrime2 years ago•3 min saved

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Trio in High-End Brothel Case, Hearings to be Public

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that hearings for dozens of individuals accused of purchasing sex in a high-end brothel ring bust will be open to the public, promoting transparency and accountability. More than two dozen suspects are accused of buying sex at brothels in Cambridge and Watertown. The decision comes after a clerk magistrate ruled that the hearings should be open to the media. The case involves alleged customers from various professions who paid for membership and high rates for prostitution services. The hearing dates have not been set, and the case began when federal investigators arrested three people accused of running the brothels out of a network of apartments in the Boston area and Virginia.

via WCVB Boston|

#brothel #legalcrime #massachusetts

transportation2 years ago•10 min saved

NJ Transit Proposes 15% Fare Hike to Address Budget Deficits

NJ Transit is proposing a 15% fare hike, the first in nine years, with 3% annual increases thereafter, to address a looming fiscal deficit. The proposal aims to maintain current service levels for the next fiscal year and includes $44 million in internal cost reductions and $52 million in revenue enhancements. State aid is expected to remain unchanged, and the fare hike could generate about $106.6 million in revenue. Public hearings will be held to gather feedback, and the proposal will go before NJ Transit’s board for a vote after the comment period ends on March 8.

via NorthJersey.com|

#fare-hike #fiscal-deficit #nj-transit

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

"Legal Battle Ensues Over Privacy of Alleged Brothel Clients' Hearings in Massachusetts"

Attorneys for alleged clients of a Greater Boston brothel network are arguing against public access to their initial hearings, stating that it would subject the accused to humiliation and potential career and personal repercussions. They assert that the accused are entitled to privacy at this early stage in the proceedings and that public hearings should remain the exception rather than the rule. The Supreme Judicial Court has delayed the initial hearings and requested the clerk-magistrate to justify her decision to open the hearings to the public.

via Boston.com|

#alleged-brothel-clients #crime #legal-proceedings

international-law3 years ago•1 min saved

"International Court of Justice Holds Third Day of Hearings in Ukraine v. Russia Case"

The International Court of Justice is holding public hearings on the case of Ukraine v. Russia, focusing on Russia's violation of conventions on financing terrorism and racial discrimination. Ukraine will speak on June 12, and Russia on June 14. The charges against Russia include providing weapons to illegal armed groups, shooting down MH-17, shelling residential areas, and discrimination against Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar communities. The Court's decision is expected in about 6 months.

via Ukrinform|

#conventions #international-court-of-justice #international-law

society3 years ago•4 min saved

The Complexities of Reparations in California

Emotions ran high during a public hearing on California's reparations task force, with some attendees expressing the depths of their emotions about how slavery has impacted them generations later. While some have tried to go beyond the allotted two minutes to speak, others have talked over others, and some have broken the rules and spoken in person and then called in to speak a second time. The task force will present its recommendations for reparations in the state by July 1.

via NBC News|

#california #emotional-testimonies #public-hearings

business3 years ago•2 min saved

NYC Rent Board Considers 16% Increase for Rent-Stabilized Apartments

The New York City Rent Guidelines Board is considering a 15.75% rent increase for two-year leases in nearly one million rent-stabilized apartments, which would be the largest increase in decades. The board will hold public hearings before setting the maximum allowed rent increase on new leases for the coming year. While this increase only applies to rent-stabilized housing, it's unclear how it will affect unstabilized rental apartments. Several groups representing renters spoke out against the potential sharp increase, while the Rent Stabilization Association cited inflation and rising costs for landlords as factors.

via WABC-TV|

#business #nyc #public-hearings