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Kelly brings 'edge' but no bitterness in NBL return

Coach Mike Kelly says he holds no grudge with his former club Cairns as he plots to rise from the ashes on his NBL return with South East Melbourne Phoenix.

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Kansas GOP leader wants to ban nonpartisan elections. Republicans are divided about it

The Kansas Republican Party’s new chairman wants to eliminate nonpartisan elections for cities, counties and school boards, throwing his weight behind the concept after the GOP-controlled state Senate earlier this year rejected a similar idea.

Tribune News Service

‘It can’t be left to the market’: the closure of Liddell power station and uncertainty of the future

In the second of two features, we look at the plan for the site that became ‘history’ before being implemented, and what lies ahead

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South East Melbourne name Kelly new NBL coach

Mike Kelly has been named as the new coach of the NBL's South East Melbourne Phoenix, after Simon Mitchell stepped down last month after four seasons in charge.

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Election deniers get fresh cash from tech firms as they end bans

Some of the biggest technology and telecom companies jettisoned pledges made in the wake of the U.S. Capitol assault and gave money to reelect lawmakers who voted against certifying Joe Biden’s electoral victory, according to filings reviewed by Bloomberg News.

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Ways and Means chair contenders hone closing arguments - Roll Call

The race for the House Ways and Means Committee chairmanship remains close as contenders prepare to make their final pitches.

Roll Call

'Most innovative approach': New bid to build Civic stadium sent to PM

There's a fresh push to put Civic back on the stadium and convention centre precinct agenda, with new designs showing a 30,000-seat venue can fit in the city.

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Dem rival: WVa GOP Rep. Miller's forum absence stands out

West Virginia Republican U.S. Rep. Carol Miller has two challengers in next Tuesday's race for a seat representing the state's 1st Congressional District

The Independent UK

Buchanan touts business success in bid for Ways and Means slot

Rep. Vern Buchanan is pitching a sharp pro-business focus as he seeks the top Republican spot on the House Ways and Means Committee

Roll Call

The White House And Dave Portnoy Clap Back At Members Of Congress Criticizing Biden's Student Loan Plan

A plan from President Joe Biden to cut student loan debt has divided the country with some feeling happy and others mad.

Benzinga

White House claps back at MTG and other GOP lawmakers calling student loan plan unfair

"Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene had $183,504 in PPP loans forgiven," the White House tweeted.

Axios

Republican goes after Ron Johnson again

Johnson appeared to blame the scheme on Kelly, even while claiming that the entire affair is a "non-story"

Salon

Business calls for direction to avoid 'ghost town' future in wake of BHP closure

"They don't need to wait for the last minute, they need to start to do something to save the community and keep Muswellbrook on the map."

Newcastle Herald

The 'space-like' locomotive which 'completely transformed' rail now on display in Greater Manchester

The Union of South Africa is on display at the Bury Transport Museum

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Chicago Tribune

Lifeguard shortage threatens full opening of Chicago beaches and pools this summer

CHICAGO — As Friday marked the official start of summer beach season, the city continues to face a severe, widespread lifeguard shortage that could result in closed beaches and pools later this year.

Roll Call

Republicans split on adding semiconductor tax breaks to competition bill

An effort to add bipartisan tax incentives for U.S. semiconductor manufacturing to a House bill is running into GOP divisions.

Tribune News Service

Mooney win cements House Republicans’ belief in value of Trump endorsement

Rep. Alex X. Mooney pummeled Rep. David B. McKinley by over 18 percentage points in the GOP primary for West Virginia’s redrawn 2nd District, an outcome that did not surprise their colleagues, who know how crucial an endorsement from former President Donald Trump can be for Republican candidates.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Park District Board appoints Rosa Escareño as permanent CEO

Rosa Escareño had acted as interim general superintendent and CEO since October, following the departure of Mike Kelly over his handling of allegations of sexual misconduct among some of the agency’s lifeguards.

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Eden-Monaro faces rising cost-of-living pressures and worker shortages as it prepares for election

Businesses and support services in the NSW electorate of Eden-Monaro say they are struggling to cope with scarce, expensive housing and a shortage of workers.

Roll Call

Mooney win cements House Republicans’ belief in value of Trump endorsement - Roll Call

Rep. Alex Mooney pummeled Rep. David McKinley in the primary race by over 18 points in the GOP primary for West Virginia's 2nd District.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Pennsylvania officials indulge election delusion at Trump rally

Under rainy skies last Thursday evening in Greensburg, several Pennsylvania politicians continued to indulge the delusion that Donald Trump won the 2020 election.

Chicago Sun-Times

2nd lifeguard supervisor charged with sexually assaulting teen employee

Former lifeguard supervisor Hector Coz’s bail was set at $275,000 during a hearing where he faced charges of criminal sexual assault related to an alleged 2018 incident at the Jefferson Park Pool, 4822 N. Long Ave.

Chicago Sun-Times

With warm weather upon us, Park District needs a permanent superintendent

Seven months after former parks boss Mike Kelly’s ouster, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Park District board have yet to name a permanent superintendent — and won’t say why they haven't. This makes no sense.

Chicago Sun-Times

Interim Park District CEO gets one-month extension day after saying she wants job permanently

The mayor’s laudatory comments appeared to signal support for Rosa Escareno. But when the Park District board emerged from a lengthy executive session, it announced her contract would be extended, but only through May 31.

Chicago Sun-Times

Interim Park District Supt. Rosa Escareno says she would welcome chance to be permanent replacement for ousted boss Mike Kelly

The Chicago Park District board is scheduled to hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday. That’s when a decision could be made about Escareno’s future heading into the all-important summer recreation season.

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