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Clarksdale Drops Libel Suit Against Local Newspaper

The city of Clarksdale, Mississippi, dropped its lawsuit against the Clarksdale Press Register on February 27, after initially suing the paper for libel on February 13 over an editorial critical of the city council's handling of a new tax, which included accusations of secrecy and deception. A tempo...

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Labour's WhatsApp Scandal Exposes Pension Fund Power Struggle

A WhatsApp scandal involving sexist and racist comments from Labour MPs and councillors has exposed a power struggle over the £30 billion Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF), jeopardizing Chancellor Rachel Reeves's plans to pool pension assets for government investment projects and potentially im...

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Council Tax Hikes Hit 90% of English Councils

Most English councils plan to raise council tax by 4.99% from April, with six exceptions exceeding this due to financial hardship; this disproportionately affects low-income households.

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France Simplification Initiative Addresses 400 Administrative Issues

French Public Service Minister Laurent Marcangeli announced that the "France Simplification" initiative has resolved nearly 400 administrative issues, including extending burial delays and simplifying alcohol licensing, directly impacting citizens and local governments.

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Scotland Councils Face £392 Million Budget Shortfall, Propose Tax Hikes

Scotland's 32 councils face a combined £392 million budget shortfall, potentially rising to £780 million next year, leading many to propose council tax increases of up to 10% to offset rising costs and increased service demands.

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Scottish Borders Council Announces 10% Council Tax Hike

The Scottish Borders Council announced a 10% council tax increase for 2025/26, raising an additional £7m for vital services despite receiving £19m in extra government funding, which is largely allocated to the Real Living Wage and free school meals.

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Melbourne's First Fast-Tracked Apartment Project Rejected, Raising Housing Crisis Concerns

Banyule City Council rejected a 17-unit apartment building in Rosanna, Melbourne, despite state government approval under the Future Homes program, raising concerns about the program's efficacy and highlighting conflicts between state and local planning processes. The developer spent $130,000 and no...

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Dutch Municipalities Contest Faber's Asylum Distribution Plan

Facing resistance from dozens of Dutch municipalities, Minister Faber's plan to distribute 96,000 asylum seeker spots by June 30th, 2024, is challenged for disregarding prior local agreements and imposing quotas exceeding municipalities' capacities, potentially delaying asylum processing and straini...

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Delayed GEMA Fee Takeover for Thuringian Vereine

Thuringian Vereine must wait for the state government to approve the 2025 budget before a new contract with GEMA can be signed to cover their event fees; the previous contract expired at the end of 2024, affecting many current carnival events; up to €500,000 is available annually.

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Stockton Switches Power Providers, Promising 5% Bill Savings

The cities of Stockton and Lathrop, San Joaquin County, are switching to Ava Energy as their power provider in April, impacting 120,000 accounts and potentially saving residents and businesses 5% on their monthly bills, due to lower renewable energy costs and local control.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Baden-Württemberg Expands Refugee Shelter Capacity Amidst Local Opposition

Facing local opposition, Baden-Württemberg is launching an information campaign to promote new refugee shelters, aiming to increase initial reception capacity from 6,000 to 15,000 places by building new facilities in several cities, despite a recent decrease in arrivals.

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Hofheim Approves €17 Million Bridge Design

Hofheim, Germany is building a €17 million, 263-meter pedestrian and cyclist bridge designed by Ney & Partners, starting construction in late 2027 (if funding is approved) and lasting three years; the bridge's design preserves existing trees and is contingent upon €60\% government funding and coordi...

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