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Bill would require full public comment periods at municipal, school board meetings in New Jersey
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (238+ words) TRENTON, N. J. " A proposed state bill would require municipal governing bodies and boards of education to allow enough time at public meetings for all residents who wish to speak, under legislation introduced for the 2026 session. Assembly Bill No. 2953, sponsored by Assemblyman…...
Petition launched to show support to Aspinwall Council's censuring, resignation request of mayor
20+ hour, 29+ min ago (921+ words) An Aspinwall resident has launched a petition campaign seeking signatures in support of borough council's recent censuring request of Mayor Scott Zimmermann, and the calls for his resignation. It purported to have had a little more than 130 signatures as of…...
Lawrence city commissioners might move general public comments to earlier in their meetings
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (447+ words) Apr 9, 2026 - 12: 08pm Members of the public line up to share public comment during the Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023 Lawrence City Commission meeting. When Lawrence gets a new city manager, it could also get a new look for its City Commission meetings " one with…...
Frisco City Council pauses 'politicized' public comment changes
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (227+ words) The Frisco City Council has postponed a vote on proposed public comment changes that would decrease speaker time from five minutes to three. Deciding to wait until after the city's election on May 2, the council said the incoming mayor and…...
SC directs House to comment on petition vs. VP impeachment
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (138+ words) The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the House of Representatives Committee on Justice, the Senate, and other respondents to comment on the petition challenging the proceedings in relation to the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. In its en…...
Fort Wayne Council Reviews Public Comment Rules After Confusion
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (183+ words) FORT WAYNE, IND. (WOWO) Fort Wayne city leaders are reviewing public comment policies after confusion during a recent City Council meeting about what topics are allowed. Council President Marty Bender told speakers they could not address commercial or political issues…...
Biloxi bond petition fails to gather enough valid signatures
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (70+ words) WLOX Biloxi bond petition fails to gather enough valid signatures Crews install crossing arms at Pump Branch Road railroad crossing Pascagoula City Council expands smoke-free ordinance to cover vapes and cannabis in nearly all public spaces Funeral procession set for…...
Reminder of public comment rules creates confusion at City Council meeting
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (739+ words) Fort Wayne City Council does not allow commercial advertising or campaigning during its public comment periods, a reminder shared this week by the board's president that caught several community members and at least one representative off guard. Those rules have…...
Lawrence County Commission to Discuss Public Comment Rules
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Fort Wayne City Council trying to limit "threats" & commercial speech from public comment WANE 15 Nightcast
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (34+ words) Yahoo Fort Wayne City Council trying to limit "threats" & commercial speech from public comment WANE 15 Nightcast...