 |  |  |  |  |
  |
  |
|
 |
||||
|
|
 
Newark City Councilwoman spotlightedFri, Mar 30th 2007, 09:14Dana Rone, a Newark, N.J., city councilwoman and one of two openly LGBT African-American elected officials in the state, was recently profiled in the Star-Ledger. http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/jersey/index.ssf?/base/news-6/1172123180202440.xml&coll=1 Staten Island Advance!Thu, Mar 29th 2007, 14:43http://www.gaycitynews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18143019&BRD=2729&PAG=461&dept_id=568864&rfi=6 Dallas Observer: Oakley tied for first in Dallas mayoral raceWed, Apr 4th 2007, 07:48http://www.dallasobserver.com/blogs/?p=2671#more-2671 First openly lesbian legislator in Alabama trying to stay low keyFri, Apr 6th 2007, 09:47http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/news/070405/key.shtml Same-sex marriage, or union?Fri, Apr 6th 2007, 09:51http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/03062007/nhnews-ph-con.gay.marriage06.html NH House passes civil unions with help from LGBT caucusFri, Apr 13th 2007, 11:59http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070405/REPOSITORY/704050342 AP Interview: Alabama's 1st openly gay legislator prefers low-keyMon, Apr 9th 2007, 08:56http://www.jacksonville.com/apnews/stories/040707/D8OBTEM81.shtml Victory Film takes to the youtube airwaysMon, Apr 9th 2007, 08:58http://thecaucusblog.blogspot.com/2007/04/glbt-2.html Roseanne under fire for gays are self centered remarksTue, Apr 10th 2007, 15:07http://www.365gay.com/Newscon07/04/041007roseanne.htm Civil unions will pass Senate, supporters sayWed, Apr 11th 2007, 08:40http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070411/REPOSITORY/704110377/1037/NEWS04 Gay unions hearing packs NH senateWed, Apr 11th 2007, 12:57Same-sex marriage bill passes committeeWed, Apr 11th 2007, 12:59http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/04/10/BAG95P61RD25.DTL&type=gaylesbian Partner benefits ready to signWed, Apr 11th 2007, 13:01http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/story/6459450p-5754102c.html Gay man seeks Oak Park postWed, Apr 11th 2007, 14:54http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=14537 Behind the curve: Activists decry Wisconsin's regression on gay issuesWed, Apr 11th 2007, 14:56http://www.madison.com/tct/mad/topstories/index.php?ntid=128893&ntpid=0 Moved by disclosure, legislative panel OKs gay marriage billFri, Apr 13th 2007, 09:09Gay adoption bill on way to governorFri, Apr 13th 2007, 16:05http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_5655006 Dallas mayoral race could make historyTue, Apr 17th 2007, 09:11http://www.davidmixner.com/2007/04/dallas_mayoral_.html#more Environmentalists say legislative session moderately successfulTue, Apr 17th 2007, 09:12http://www.pbcommercial.com/articles/2007/04/15/ap-state-ar/d8ohh2u03.txt Faulty reasoning stalls minimum wage hikeTue, Apr 17th 2007, 09:13Faulty reasoning stalls minimum wage hikeTue, Apr 17th 2007, 09:13http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/opinion/editorials/070413b.shtml Boseman is hatching a plan to aid oystersTue, Apr 17th 2007, 09:15http://www.wilmingtonstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070415/NEWS/704150410/-1/State County debates Carolina North energy concernsTue, Apr 17th 2007, 09:15West Hollywood swears in mayor and mayor pro temporeTue, Apr 17th 2007, 09:16http://www.advocate.com/news_detail_ektid43292.asp Roseanne Barr riles gaysTue, Apr 17th 2007, 09:19http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Entertainment/2007/04/16/roseanne_barr_riles_gays/ Small Texas city council race features gay GOP candidateMon, Jun 18th 2007, 13:03Chris Moss, an openly gay resident of Frisco, Texas, secured enough votes in the general election to place him in a runoff for a seat on the city council. http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2007/jun/03/frisco-city-council-runoff-features-gay-candidate/?printHIVers vow to mobilize against AIDS cutsFri, Aug 17th 2007, 14:46http://www.ebar.com/news/article.php?sec=news&article=1885 Gay marriage ban defeated in MassachusettsMon, Aug 13th 2007, 08:52Four openly LGBT Massachusetts state lawmakers joined hundreds of colleagues and supporters on the steps of the state house to celebrate the defeat of proposed amendment that would ban gay marriage in the state. With only 50 votes necessary to put the amendment on the ballot, the vote of 45 in favor versus 151 opposed is a clear demonstration of the value of direct representation by LGBT leaders.http://baywindows.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=008EC9FBCFF24AD18614290016BE1303&nm=Current+Issue&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=7F1ECA9954CE4D5BAD1ACF0ED9BB0F4B John Laird: Water conservation is answer for futureFri, Aug 17th 2007, 14:48In the wake of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's recent statewide tour to push his water plan, there is a key fact all Californians should consider: The city of Los Angeles has grown by nearly 1 million people in the last 25 years, and current water use is virtually the same as a quarter-century ago. Why? Water conservation. Throughout urban Southern California, water conservation has reduced per-capita use by 39 gallons per day through replacement of inefficient water-using fixtures and improved landscape watering. http://www.sacbee.com/110/story/323532.htmlCommissioner Góngora to Push for Traffic SynchronizationThu, Sep 6th 2007, 17:05Miami Beach August 2007 - Miami Beach Commissioner Michael Góngora announced that he is calling on County and State officials to initiate a traffic synchronization pilot project on Miami Beach . "Few things cause greater stress in our daily lives than dealing with bumper-to-bumper traffic," Góngora said. "Properly synchronized traffic signals can reduce congestion on arterial roads during peak travel times. It is a measure well within our reach and our current resources. Rather than reinventing the wheel, let's begin in our own backyard to ensure that those things within our control are functioning optimally." http://www.citydebate.com/florida/miamibeach/template.php?url=0108260706.htmMarriage victory in CA State SenateMon, Oct 8th 2007, 09:19A bill authored by openly gay State Senator Mark Leno eliminating gender specific language from the marriage laws now moves to the governor.http://www.bgay.com/bnews/news70907_ca_lawmakers_pass_gay_marriage_bill.htm Daytime's New Decider: An Interview with Gay Judge David YoungMon, Sep 10th 2007, 10:28Andy Towle interviews David Young whose new daytime court show premieres this week. http://www.towleroad.com/2007/09/ive-watched-jud.htmlTim Schofield running strong in BostonMon, Oct 1st 2007, 17:19As the Sept. 25 primary draws closer, Tim Schofield remains a top contender for election to the Boston City Council.http://baywindows.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=008EC9FBCFF24AD18614290016BE1303&nm=Current+Issue&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&AudID=0813BC739F2044E5A03DCF2DE3FDF7C9&tier=4&id=D56947E80ED7464AB13D4B Gay Activists Hopeful on Job Bias BanMon, Sep 17th 2007, 09:26WASHINGTON (AP) -- Gay rights advocates expect Congress will soon move closer to approving a federal ban on job discrimination against gay, lesbian and transgender workers. Rep. Barney Frank, a leading proponent, predicts the ban will win House approval in coming weeks. A bipartisan bill was introduced in April by Reps. Frank; Christopher Shays, R-Conn.; Deborah Pryce, R-Ohio; and Tammy Baldwin, a Wisconsin Democrat who is openly gay. There are 167 co-sponsors, including a handful of Republicans. http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/us/AP-Congress-Gay-Rights.html?_r=1&oref=slogin Laird named to statewide water issuesWed, Sep 19th 2007, 12:59Assembly Speaker Núñez has named Assemblymember John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) to lead the Assembly working group focused on the special session on statewide water issues. The special session was called for by the governor. In his role in the working group, Assemblymember Laird is expected to lead discussions between the governor, the Senate and the Assembly as they craft legislation to address various water issues facing California. http://thecalifornian.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070918/NEWS01/70918010/1002Nations, Collins seek AG's opinion on state's new immigration lawWed, Sep 19th 2007, 13:26Published: September 15, 2007 12:00 am OKLAHOMA CITY -- Five state lawmakers, including two from
Cleveland County, have asked for an attorney general's opinion on
whether the state's new immigration law is enforceable. Gay marriage backedWed, Sep 19th 2007, 17:01September 19, 2007 The struggle over same-sex marriage has landed in San Diego, where the City Council agreed yesterday to signal its support for the concept, only to have Mayor Jerry Sanders pledge to veto the action. Sanders' decision could result in an override of his veto, which requires a simple majority vote of the eight-member council. Councilwoman Toni Atkins said she expects “the votes will hold” to set aside the veto. http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20070919-9999-1m19marriage.htmlGovernor appoints Colorado's first openly gay district judgeTue, Sep 25th 2007, 10:49September 18, 2007 David Brett Woods will become Colorado's first openly gay district court judge. Though one liberal-leaning blog, coloradopols.com, reported that Woods is the first openly gay district court judge and views his accomplishment as an important milestone, Woods said Monday his sexual orientation shouldn't matter, and it won't influence his decisions on the bench. "To me, it's not particularly news," Woods said. "It's never been an issue before. It's not going to be an issue. I follow the law." http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/government/article/0,2777,DRMN_23906_5700609,00.html'Green' building may become the lawTue, Sep 25th 2007, 13:39
In
their high-profile campaign against climate change, California
lawmakers have set goals for curbing carbon emissions from cars,
factories and power plants -- and now they are taking aim at homes and
offices. Adam Dondro, legislative aide to Assemblyman John Laird, D-Santa Cruz, said: "It's a huge piece that needs to be addressed." Laird and Lieu co-wrote legislation this year to establish statewide
building regulations that would help create new tracts of
energy-efficient homes, beginning in 2013. The legislation, Assembly
Bill 1058, would direct the state Department of Housing and Community
Development to write new building codes that require efficient homes. Water Legislation Beginning to Boil in California Special SessionFri, Sep 28th 2007, 15:29The California State Senate will begin hearings next Thursday, October 4 at 9:30 a.m. on the water special session when the Natural Resources & Water Committee meets. The panel will consider competing water supply reliability bonds and bills proposing expenditures of previously authorized water bond funds. Assemblymember John Laird, who is the lead Assembly Democrat on the water special session, introduced a package of three bills Wednesday that Assembly Democrats are advancing during the special legislative session on water. http://www.californiaprogressreport.com/2007/09/water_legislati.htmlPrairie Fest to be held SaturdayFri, Sep 28th 2007, 16:29On Saturday, Debra Shore, environmental activist and commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, kicks off the fourth annual Prairie Fest with a keynote address titled "Treating Water Like a Resource, Not as Waste."http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=44880&src=5 Feeding The HungryFri, Sep 28th 2007, 16:38Rep. Kathy Webb of Little Rock has taken the lead in forming a
bipartisan caucus to propose hunger-fighting legislation in the next
session beginning in January 2009. Her House Republican co-chairman
will be Rick Green. NEIGHBORHOOD PLANS: Mayor wants city hall to do most planning workTue, Oct 2nd 2007, 08:38Monday, October 01, 2007 By Rebekah SchilperoortBallard and Crown Hill have done better than most communities at keeping track and implementation of its neighborhood plan, according to assistant city auditor Mary Denzel. Nearly 900 residents were surveyed for an audit ordered by Seattle City Council member Sally Clark to review the mid-life progress of the 20-year plans. It included people who had helped craft the plans in the late 1990s and some who did not.http://www.ballardnewstribune.com/articles/2007/10/01/news/local_news/news03.txt Council: All displaced renters must be told of aidTue, Oct 2nd 2007, 08:40Monday, October 01, 2007 To recognize the effect of condominium conversions on displaced renters, the city council unanimously passed an ordinance last week that penalizes developers and property owners who fail to notify eligible renters of tenant relocation assistance.Tenants who earn at least 80 percent of median income are supposed to receive notice they are due $500 in assistance and the new ordinance just "puts teeth into that requirement," said Tom Rasmussen, chair of the council's housing committee and sponsor of the bill.http://www.ballardnewstribune.com/articles/2007/10/01/news/local_news/news02.txt Removal of transgender protection from ENDA angers gay rights groupsTue, Oct 2nd 2007, 08:58The San Francisco Chronicle reports that several gay rights groups have withdrawn their support from the End Non-Discrimination Act after Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Barney Frank pulled language from the bill protecting transgendered individuals. A statement from Pelosi said that House Democratic leaders have decided to postpone a vote on the bill in order to "allow proponents of the legislation to continue their discussions with members in the interest of passing the broadest possible bill."http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/10/02/MN6QSHRA6.DTL&tsp=1 Gay man named planning chiefTue, Oct 2nd 2007, 09:44As Upper Market, the Castro District and other parts of San Francisco face big changes, the city is getting a new planning director. John Rahaim, who is openly gay, has been Seattle's planning director for four years. He will start his new job in January at a salary of $196,000. http://www.ebar.com/news/article.php?sec=news&article=2234A People Person: Adam Ebbin is emphasizing constituent work in his reelection campaign.Tue, Oct 2nd 2007, 13:41 By David Schultz For Adam Ebbin, being a Delegate in the
Virginia General Assembly is simple: your first priority is to work for
the people you represent. Global Warming Commission holds first meetingWed, Oct 3rd 2007, 09:14 Wednesday, Oct 3, 2007
On Tuesday, the panel elected the House sponsor, state Rep. Kathy Webb, D-Little Rock, co-chairman of the commission, along with Pearlie Reed of Marion, former chief conservationist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. http://www.arkansasnews.com/archive/2007/10/03/News/343531.htmlHouse speaker creates task force to study povertyWed, Oct 3rd 2007, 09:30Posted by The Associated Press October 02, 2007 12:40 PMMONTGOMERY -- A task force formed by House Speaker Seth Hammett to study poverty in Alabama will hold its first meeting next week. "We want to look at policies that adversely impact those in poverty and look at new policies that could lift people out of poverty," said Rep. Patricia Todd, D-Birmingham, chair of the task force. http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2007/10/house_speaker_creates_task_for.htmlState budget: Revenues fall -- projected deficit soarsWed, Oct 10th 2007, 15:06Assemblyman John Laird, who chairs the Assembly Budget Committee, said projections in the last three budget years have been worse than reality. "You always have to be a little nervous, but it's too early to tell," Laird said. http://www.sacbee.com/111/story/424058.htmlPanel to Fight Poverty in AlabamaWed, Oct 10th 2007, 15:18"I hope we can walk away with something we can use to help people," said Rep. Patricia Todd, D-Birmingham, chairwoman of the panel and sponsor of the resolution that set up the committee.http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/10/09/ap4203140.html AEP-PSO case before regulators: The Oklahoma Corporation Commission is expected to approve a final order that could affect electricity rates for more than half a million utility customersWed, Oct 10th 2007, 15:22"This state is hungry for energy efficiency, and this commission is taking the step . . . to require a utility to begin that journey," Commissioner Jim Roth said in August, following final deliberations in the case. http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/article.aspx?articleID=071009_5_E1_spanc88676 Commissioner Michael Góngora Pushing Green InitiativesWed, Oct 10th 2007, 15:32Miami Beach October 2007 - Commissioner Góngora issued a proclamation marking September 27, 2007 as: “DadePaper Greensafe & Innovations Expo Day.” DadePaper was founded in 1939 by current Chairman Irving Genet and his father Harry Genet in Miami, FL. The company remains family owned and operated. It was the first annual expo and its mission was to showcase a variety of products and services- both “green” and innovative in order to educate customers on the latest options in foodservice disposables and janitorial supplies.http://www.citydebate.com/florida/miamibeach/template.php?url=0110080705.htm New law to keep drug dealers farther from kidsWed, Oct 10th 2007, 16:26Sen. Julia Boseman helped propose legislation that will expand safe zones around schools and parks from three hundred feet to one thousand feet. That means if you sell drugs within those areas, you can be charged with a class-E felony.http://www.wwaytv3.com/new_law_to_keep_drug_dealers_farther_from_kids/10/2007 Improve Seattle CouncilWed, Oct 10th 2007, 16:34In Position 9, Sally Clark is endorsed to retain the council seat she has held since January 2006, when she replaced Jim Compton. Her past experience as a legislative aide and department staffer and her current work as a council member place her far ahead of newcomer Judy Fenton. Clark has earned a full four-year term.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/editorialsopinion/2003928186_counciled07.html SAVE Dade endorses Beach candidates and responds to offensive flyerThu, Oct 11th 2007, 12:04Among the candidates for Group VI, is Frank Kruszewski, a long time community activist and an openly gay candidate who is a board member of SAVE. In responding to the flyer, Frank Kruszewski stated "It is clear that three specific candidates in the Group VI race are being targeted in this mailer. It is ethnically bigoted, homophobic and sexist." Commissioner Michael Gongora, currently running for re-election in Group V, stated "I have seen the piece and I am very offended by the content and do not believe the residents of the City of Miami Beach deserve or want this type of politicking in our community. Although, this piece is not a consequence of the Group V race, it is important that all candidates in all the races this year denounce this type of campaigning as wrong and not what the voters of Miami Beach want to hear. http://miamiherald.typepad.com/gaysouthflorida/2007/10/save-dade-endor.htmlBaldwin fights for trans-inclusive ENDAFri, Oct 12th 2007, 10:42Representative Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), one of two openly gay members of Congress who are leading efforts to pass pro-LGBT legislation, broke her public silence on the controversy this week.http://www.ebar.com/news/article.php?sec=news&article=2304 Houston City Council: The Chronicle recommends Lovell, Noriega, Jones, Adams and WilliamsMon, Oct 15th 2007, 13:21• At Large Position 2, Sue Lovell — After decades of community involvement, this longtime Montrose resident was elected to her first term on council two years ago and has shown both independence and the ability to build consensus. Lovell is a strong advocate for providing more after-school programs and park space in densely developed parts of the city.http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/5211158.html Okla.: Utilities' Rate Increase DeniedMon, Oct 15th 2007, 14:45Commissioner Chairman Jeff Cloud and Commissioner Jim Roth signed two separate orders rejecting the request of Public Service Company of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. PSO is a subsidiary of American Electric Power Co.http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/apwire/0a229e7c61966c73612c99b4bdd1be86.htm A December Primary in New Hampshire? It's His Call.Mon, Oct 15th 2007, 17:16One person who may know what Gardner is thinking is Jim Splaine, who was along for the ride to Keene and back. Splaine, 60, is a Democratic state legislator who wrote the 1975 law giving the secretary of state power to set the primary date. Splaine also wrote subsequent amendments extending that power.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/11/AR2007101102109.html?hpid=topnews Dallas County sheriff vows to crack down on warrantsFri, Oct 19th 2007, 11:56Dallas County constables have started helping the Sheriff's Department serve felony and other high-level criminal warrants, giving the county a total of 100 full-time warrant deputies – a force unrivaled by any other county in Texas. "If you have a warrant out in Dallas County, someone is going to be knocking on your door," Sheriff Valdez said. http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/101607dnmetwarrants.30d1adb.htmlOklahoma’s first openly gay legislator visits DallasMon, Oct 22nd 2007, 08:12From one “blue” region to another, gay Oklahoma Rep. Al McAffrey is
coming to share his experiences with Dallas’ political activists. Washington Post Endorses Adam EbbinThu, Oct 25th 2007, 10:04District 49: Democratic incumbent Adam P. Ebbin faces only nominal opposition from James Ronald Fisher, an Independent Green Party member. Mr. Ebbin, the only openly gay member of the General Assembly, has the rare courage in Richmond to speak out against the political scapegoating of illegal immigrants, religious minorities, homosexuals and other easily exploited groups.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/24/AR2007102402341.html Governor Schwarzenegger Approves DPA Legislation to Expand Clean Syringe AccessThu, Oct 25th 2007, 13:55California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently signed Assembly Bill 110, authored by Assemblymember John Laird (D – Santa Cruz), which allows local governments to use state HIV prevention funds to purchase clean syringes. http://www.drugpolicy.org/news/102307ab110.cfm Novice challenges city council incumbent ClarkThu, Oct 25th 2007, 14:10Judy Fenton, who wants to retrofit the Alaskan Way Viaduct and remove statues at the Olympic Sculpture Park, is running for Position 9 against incumbent Sally Clark, who wants to continue the work she's done for the city's neighborhoods. "I'm a geek for Seattle's neighborhoods," Clark said. "I want to figure out how to both retain the character that we like about them and see them grow in ways that allow new people to move in." http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003946792_elexseacouncilnine13m.htmlProposed mortgage rules face hurdlesMon, Oct 29th 2007, 16:37Democrats' bill would tighten loan standards. Lenders warn of costs.
WASHINGTON -- Democrats introduced legislation Monday that would
tighten an array of mortgage lending standards and require U.S.
regulators to issue new rules ensuring that loans be made only to
borrowers who can afford to repay them.The bill, by Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and two North Carolina colleagues, could set the baseline for the emerging debate over how to prevent a repeat of the mortgage meltdown. But its passage is by no means assured, and elements of the bill are likely to draw intense opposition from the lending industry.http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-mortgage23oct23,1,6715773.story?coll=la-headlines-frontpage&ctrack=1&cset=true Riverdale City Council overrides mayor's TAD vetoWed, Oct 31st 2007, 08:36By Joel Hall "To me, [Graham] slapped the voters in the face when she did this," said Councilmember Bruce. "[The Town Center] creates jobs for our citizens, it creates tax base ... [the voters] wanted this and this hurts the taxpayers in the city." http://www.news-daily.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=22460&SectionID=2&SubSectionID=2&S=1Despite mayor's veto, Riverdale to proceed with projectWed, Oct 31st 2007, 08:39 Despite
some last-minute political wrangling, Riverdale will move forward with
plans to break ground on a new town center early next year. Voters approved the downtown redevelopment project — part of a tax allocation district — during a special election in September. "It's not only a town center," Council member Michelle Bruce said. "This will create jobs and a sense of unity that we never did have in this city. It will bring everybody together and give kids something to do." http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/clayton/stories/2007/10/29/riverdaleplan_1030_web.html |
News SmartBrief Headlines
» Stay smart about LGBT news. Sign up for fresh headlines from SmartBrief delivered to your inbox. |
