Eric Fey, Democratic elections director in the county, said plans call for some of the county grant to cover $100 hazard pay for Election Day poll workers in addition to regular pay of $150 to $200. He said the grant also would help cover mailing the large number of absentee […]
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Waco hires local nonprofit to manage homeless information system | Local Govt. and Politics
The city of Waco has contracted with Prosper Waco to act as administrator of the federally funded Homeless Management Information System, which coordinates and aids distribution of the information gathered when homeless people use local social services or share need for aid. Seventeen local agencies and organizations use the system […]
Capitalism, branding, politics: Say hello to Biden Beauty
From the infamous red Make America Great Again (MAGA) hats to the “Feel the Bern” stickers, it seems like now more than ever capitalism has taken control of politics. Or has it? It definitely feels that way with former Vice President Joe Biden’s “Will you shut up, man” and President […]
Pricing in the Election, Politics and Investment Success, S&P 500 Resistance
Very interesting. The Vice Presidential Debate? No, though not likely changing a single vote, at least that was somewhat closer to what we as viewers expect from a political debate. Something somewhat closer. I am talking about financial markets, which is really why I am here in the first place. […]
Politics and Personal Branding: Preserve Your Brand and Relationships in a Political Minefield [Podcast]
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To speak or not speak about your political views via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram or even Tik Tok… that is the question many business leaders and marketers are asking themselves today. It’s not news that our global economy, cultures and daily lives are in the midst of change. From global […]
Hard-Ball Time Nears For Baseball and Politics. Both May End Strangely.
At this time of year, baseball normally would be ending its marathon 162-game regular season and be about to begin postseason play, culminating in the World Series at the end of October. This being 2020, nothing is normal. After a Covid-abbreviated 60-game regular campaign, an expanded roster of 16 teams […]
Barr accuses Justice Department of headhunting and meddling with politics
“What exactly am I interfering with?” he asked. “Under the law, all prosecutorial power is invested in the attorney general.” Barr’s comments were remarkable in that the head of the Justice Department catalogued all of the ways in which he thought his agency had gone astray over the years, and […]
Brexit news: EU plans negotiation WALKOUT after Boris Johnson trade threat | Politics | News
In an furious outburst, top eurocrats signalled they were ready to quit the negotiations unless Boris Johnson univocally agreed to implement a series of checks on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said honouring the Withdrawal Agreement signed last year is a […]
Missouri has paid ousted general’s consulting firm more than $500,000 for coronavirus advice | Politics
Bob Hughes, president of the Missouri Foundation for Health, also did not respond to a request for comment about the funding switch. Moreland said all state agencies participate in forums coordinated by the company to hear new information, analysis and updates on ongoing actions. “The McChrystal Group makes no policies […]
Brexit news: Ireland demands EU ‘redouble’ negotiation efforts – panic no deal approaching | Politics | News
Also, Boris Johnson has launched a furious attack against France, demanding a Brexit deal with the European Union that “respects our sovereignty” as a fresh war of words exploded over who is to blame for the repeated stalemates in trade deal talks. The aggressive response from Downing Street came after […]