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CBS News
12-05-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Dozens of Philadelphia mail-in ballots at risk of not being counted due to voter errors. Here's how to fix it.
US, China announce reduced tariffs, Controversy over Qatar's gift to Trump and more | Digital Brief US, China announce reduced tariffs, Controversy over Qatar's gift to Trump and more | Digital Brief US, China announce reduced tariffs, Controversy over Qatar's gift to Trump and more | Digital Brief Pennsylvania's primary is one week from Monday, but dozens of ballots in Philadelphia are at risk of not being counted. In an announcement Monday, Philadelphia City Commissioners said they already have over 60 mail-in and absentee ballots with mistakes that could keep these residents' votes from counting. Some of the issues the city commissioners noticed include: lack of a signature on the declaration envelope, lack of a written date on the declaration envelope, lack of a secrecy envelope, having listed a potentially incorrect date and ballots that the post office can't deliver. City commissioners said they're also having trouble with mail ballots from voters whose identity couldn't be verified. Voters who have yet to submit an acceptable form of identification or whose identity couldn't be verified should fill out the city's ID verification form. Voters can also send a copy or picture of a valid identification to phillyelection@ or via fax to (215) 686-3398 or call 215-686-3469 by May 27, 2025. If a voter's identity can't be verified, their vote cannot be counted. The Philadelphia City Commissioners released a list of voters to whom at least one of these issues applies. If your name is on this list, the city advises you to request a replacement ballot. Voters can make the request in person or online. Any voter who can't request a replacement ballot ahead of Election Day can cast a provisional ballot at their local polling place.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
North Sioux City Commission seeks additional flood mitigation plan
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. — The City Commissioners are seeking a third possible plan to mitigate flooding in the short term while county and state officials find a long-term plan. The commission said the Union County Emergency Management's flood mitigation plan could take 10 years to implement. North Sioux City Commissioners have requested plans that could be put in place within the next three to five years. Sioux City City Council votes on changes to DEI policies Two plans would change how water would be directed into McCook to prevent shore erosion and property damage. Monday, members of the Commission asked for a third option. 'That could divert that water over to an area called Good Enough Lake, which flows into Mud Lake. That would totally bypass McCook Lake,' Mayor Chris Bogenrief said. 'We don't know if it's a viable option, but it's worth looking into. ' Bogenrief hopes to have that alternative plan at the May 12 commissioners meeting to discuss. Commissioners also received their appointments to city departments. Jessica Strain was selected for the Public Safety department, Vince Tucker was chosen for Public Works. The Utilities department will be served by Julie Burhoop, and the Finance department will be served by Lynette Hoffman. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to SiouxlandProud | Sioux City, IA | News, Weather, and Sports.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Local township leaders approve year-long ban on new group homes
Harrison Township trustees voted to ban any new group homes in their community for at least one year. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] As reported on News Center 7 at 6:00, John Bedell talked to Harrison Township Administrator Shannon Meadows about the decision. TRENDING STORIES: Injuries reported after school bus crash in Shelby County Woman accused of hitting Ohio Wingstop employee with SUV after argument 'Really remarkable;' Cat survives 3 weeks trapped in sofa during move 'This moratorium is not intended to get rid of group homes. It's not intended to stop group homes from coming, but it's intended to appropriately evaluate and control the exponential growth of group homes that we have been enduring for the last 18 to 24 months,' Meadows said. The township joins the cities of Trotwood and Dayton as local communities that have enacted similar bans over the last seven months. Dayton City Commissioners approved a 6-month extension on its group home moratorium on Jan. 29. It took effect Feb. 11 and will last until Aug. 14. Meadows said the community hopes to use this year to discuss possible solutions. 'These services are needed throughout the state of Ohio, but we do not have an equal distribution of group home services throughout the state of Ohio,' Meadows said. As previously reported by the I-Team, out of the 220 foster group homes for children across Ohio, 78 are in Montgomery County. Group homes are for children who have been removed from their homes and are currently in the state's care. In many cases, the children are not from Montgomery County. Officials say it's due to a lack of facilities across Ohio, but it's straining for local resources. Everything from police and fire services to the juvenile court system, to healthcare services at Dayton Children's Hospital. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office got approximately 1,352 calls to juvenile group homes in Harrison Township from Jan. 1, 2024, to Jan. 1, 2025. The sheriff's office said the most common call types are missing persons, missing but returned, and juvenile complaints. Leaders in Harrison Township say there are ongoing talks with state lawmakers, even after a new law aimed at solutions here. As previously reported by News Center 7, local state representatives Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) and Andrea White (R-Kettering) introduced HB 583. In part, it's aimed at putting more foster group homes in other parts of the state and placing kids in them closer to their hometowns and families. Governor Mike DeWine signed that bill into law, and it takes effect next month. News Center 7 will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
