NYC Council Passes Measure Allowing Noncitizens to Vote in Municipal Elections

Voters fill out ballots during early voting in Brooklyn, New York, October 27, 2020. (Mike Segar/Reuters) The New York City Council on Thursday passed a bill that would allow an estimated 800,000 noncitizens to vote in municipal elections. The measure

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Portland City Council Votes to Increase Police Funding, Crack Down on Homeless Camping

The Portland City Council approved a $44 million spending plan on Wednesday to bolster the city’s police budget and address the homeless population. The plan allocates $7 million toward recruiting new police officers and unarmed public safety officers, hiring 25

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