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SEIU Locals 1 and 73 Endorse Giannoulias, Shattering Johnson's Progressive Coalition

Two major SEIU locals, representing 50,000 Chicago workers, have endorsed Alexi Giannoulias for mayor, signaling a significant break with Mayor Brandon Johnson and fracturing his progressive labor coalition. This move follows escalating disputes over union jurisdiction, budget disagreements, and perceived neutrality.

Sophie Nguyen· Oct 21· 4 min read
The Pacifica Municipal Pier cordoned off with yellow caution tape due to severe structural cracks and damage, with waves crashing below.

Pacifica Declares Emergency Over Severe City Pier Damage

Derek Molina · Jun 6
A modern passenger train pulls into a newly designed station in Fort Collins, Colorado, with passengers on the platform and mountains in the distance, symbolizing future regional rail travel.

Front Range Passenger Rail Identifies Top Fort Collins Station Choice

Aaron Blake · Apr 3
A diverse group of individuals finding support and solace in a modern, brightly lit community center, symbolizing the expanded services for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Local Domestic Violence Agency Expands Services With New Programs

Sophie Nguyen · Apr 2
A rural Montana hospital at dusk, lights on, with a silhouetted figure in the foreground looking on with concern, symbolizing community anxiety over federal funding cuts.

Federal Funding Changes Raise Concerns for Montana Local Services

Sophie Nguyen · Mar 31
Imperial Valley hospital at dusk, symbolizing the critical need for community support and funding for local healthcare services.

Imperial Valley Healthcare District Board Unanimously Backs Measure N Hospital Services

Without new funding, Imperial Valley residents face the prospect of traveling to San Diego or Riverside for essential medical care as local facilities confront severe cutbacks or complete closure, imp

Derek Molina· Sep 16· 2 min
CARES team van providing support to an individual in a community setting, highlighting alternative emergency services.

CARES Madison: Impact of alternative emergency services

Since its launch in September 2021, Madison's CARES teams have responded to nearly 15,000 calls.

Derek Molina· Sep 1· 3 min