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Russia Today
a day ago
- General
- Russia Today
Details of Russian peace proposal revealed
The peace memorandum developed by Russia and presented to the Ukrainian delegation during the talks in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Monday calls on Kiev to withdraw its troops from the former Ukrainian territories that have joined Russia and confirm its neutral and non-nuclear status, according to the text of the document seen by RT. The proposal consists of three parts, which include the conditions for a comprehensive settlement of the Ukraine conflict, steps toward achieving a ceasefire, and a peace roadmap that includes some unilateral steps by Russia. The 'final settlement' of the conflict would require international recognition of the former Ukrainian territories as parts of Russia. The two Donbass republics, as well as Kherson and Zaporozhye Regions, officially joined Russia following a series of referendums in autumn 2022. Crimea voted to rejoin Russia in 2014 in the wake of the Western-backed Maidan coup in Kiev. Ukraine would also have to withdraw all its forces and armed groups from those territories, the document said. DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Associated Press
6 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
New Capital Project Toolkit Helps Towns and Schools Avoid Project Failure, Win Community Support, and Deliver Results
A first of its kind toolkit helps municipal leaders and school boards win community trust, pass referendums, and deliver capital projects. TX, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 / / -- Across the country, school boards and municipalities are feeling the pressure to deliver capital improvements amid tight budgets, public scrutiny, and referendum fatigue. The Capital Project Toolkit is now available to provide a game-changing resource that equips local leaders with the tools, templates, and strategies they need to bring transparency, structure, and public confidence to every step of their capital projects. Whether you're planning a $500,000 roof replacement or a $300 million school facility, this one-time purchase toolkit (no subscriptions) walks your team through all 8 phases of a public project, including community engagement and referendum success — the most common points of failure for school construction and municipal upgrades. 'Too many projects stall or fail at the vote because communities don't trust the process,' said creator A. Roy. 'This toolkit helps municipalities build that trust early by preparing clear justifications, running transparent procurement, and engaging the public in ways that build lasting support.' What's Inside the Toolkit No subscriptions. No hidden fees. No recurring costs. Just a one-time download license for unlimited use by your town or district. ✅ 100+ Editable Templates for budgeting, RFPs, public communication, and compliance ✅ Step-by-Step Project Roadmap for town halls, schools, libraries, and more ✅ Guides for Referendum Strategy & Stakeholder Education ✅ Checklists to prevent delays and ensure nothing falls through the cracks ✅ Designed for: Municipal leaders, school boards, capital committees, and OPMs This all-in-one solution helps towns avoid consultant over-reliance, reduce staff burden, and eliminate the guesswork from major capital investments. Struggling With Community Buy-In or Failing Referendums? This Helps Fix That. Referendum fatigue and mistrust are now among the top reasons municipal projects fail. This toolkit directly addresses that issue by giving officials a communication plan, FAQ templates, stakeholder mapping tools, and strategies for handling tough public meetings and outreach. 'We've seen first-hand how confusion, misinformation, and lack of planning sabotage good projects,' said Roy. 'This toolkit helps prevent that — it gets your entire community on the same page.' Optional Consulting Available – You Don't Have to Do It Alone Municipalities that need extra support can add hourly consulting services including: Toolkit walkthroughs & customization RFP preparation & procurement help Public presentation prep for boards or town meetings AI-assisted proposal writing & funding strategy On-call Owner's Rep services Consulting is available starting at $180/hour, with custom packages for larger efforts. Media & Municipal Interest Encouraged We welcome coverage from municipal trade publications, local news outlets, and statewide associations looking to feature innovations in public-sector efficiency and community-driven planning. Visit for further information Contact: [email protected] | (860) 371-6451 Capital Project Toolkit [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
CBS News
16-05-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
The 3 referendums on Pittsburgh voters' ballots explained
Election Day is next week, and we are taking a deeper dive into what voters will see on their ballots in the city. Three referendums are on the table, but the wording can be tricky if you don't know what they're asking. No matter what party affiliation you are or lack of affiliation, you can vote on these three referendums if you are a registered voter in the city of Pittsburgh. "These referendums have been traditionally written in ways that are gobbledygook," former KDKA political editor Jon Delano said. It can be like reading another language when you see questions asking: "Shall the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, Article One, Home Rule Powers - Definitions, be supplemented by adding a new Section, '105. Local Governance', by prohibiting the discrimination on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, disability, place of birth, national origin or association or affiliation with any nation or foreign state in conducting business of the City?" That's one of the questions for changing the city's home rule charter, which is essentially its constitution. Voting yes would mean "the city would still be able to do business with companies without investigating all of their dealings with other foreign governments and nationals," Ruth Quint, the co-president of the League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh, explained. Question two deals with water utilities: "Shall the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter be amended and supplemented by adding a new Article 11: RIGHT TO PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS, WASTEWATER SYSTEM, AND STORM SEWER SYSTEMS, which restricts the lease and/or sale of the City's water and sewer system to private entities?" Translation: "This resolution would prohibit the city of Pittsburgh's water and sewer authority from selling it, privatizing it or even leasing it to an entity other than a public entity," Delano said. Then there's question three: "Shall the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, Article One, Home Rule Powers - Definitions, be supplemented by adding a new section, '104. Amendments to Charter', by prohibiting the use of the Home Rule Charter Amendment process to add duties or obligations beyond the lawful scope of the city's authority?" In simple terms: "It's basically saying, because this is unconstitutional, the citizens shouldn't even be able to bring this question up," Quint said. Since the home rule charter is a legal document, you can thank that for the tricky wording. In all three cases, yes is stopping something from happening. A no answer is allowing it to happen. Here is more helpful information.
