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This podcast features the official audio recordings of public government meetings conducted by the City of Midland, Michigan. Meetings may include sessions of the Midland City Council, Planning Commission, and various other boards and commissions. These recordings are provided as a public service to promote transparency, accessibility, and civic engagement. Each episode presents the complete audio of a scheduled public meeting. For meeting agendas, minutes, and additional resources, please visit the City of Midland's official website at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov.

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Let me know what you find out!In this edition:* Updates from the Charlottesville Planning Commission that have not yet been reported in this newsletter and perhaps no other place* Charlottesville City Council reappoints Schwarz and Harness to Planning Commission* Schwarz renamed as chair while Yoder remains vice chair* A brief update on the University of Virginia's affordable housing initiative* A brief description of the Missing Middle Committee* Planning Commissioner Carp provides an update on the quick build initiative* Area planners tour the Birdwood* No one speaks at the Planning Commission's public hearing on a Comprehensive Plan updae* A very brief report on the Central LibraryWant to subscribe to an information outlet that still believes in experimenting and innovating with format? If so, put your email address in the box. Charlottesville PC update: Schwarz re-elected chair, update on UVA Housing projectsA slightly less busy week gives us the chance to catch up with items in September that have so far not yet been reported. That includes two meetings that happened on the ninth day of the month at just about the same time.The first is the joint meeting of the Charlottesville City Council and the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority called to order by Mayor Juandiego Wade.There are usually no action items on the agendas of work sessions but Council had to make two appointments to the Charlottesville Planning Commission before that body could meet. The terms of Carl Schwarz and Ross Harness expired on August 31, 2026.Before moving on to business with the CRHA, Council reappointed both to new terms. More from the CRHA in the next newsletter.Schwarz served two terms on the Board of Architectural Review from 2014 to the end of 2021 before being appointed to the Planning Commission beginning September 2022. He continues to serve on the BAR as the representative from the Planning Commission.Harness was appointed to the PC earlier this year to fill a vacancy left with the resignation of Phil d'Oronzio. Harness is a realtor with Long and Foster.The Planning Commission also met on September 9 for a regular meeting and the first act was to elect leadership for the next year. Schwarz had been serving as chair and Danny Yoder had been vice chair.“The nominating committee of Hosea Mitchell and myself met, and we would like to request that Carl Schwarz serve again as chair and Danny Yoder serve again as vice chair,” said Commissioner Lyle Solla-Yates.Two of UVA's affordable housing sites in holding pattern With new chairs in place, Planning Commissioners gave updates including non-voting member Michael Joy who had updates on the University of Virginia's plans to contribute land for affordable housing projects. Just before the pandemic, former UVA President Jim Ryan had announced that up to 1,500 units would be built on three sites.UVA selected a group called Preservation of Affordable Housing to develop a two-acre site at the intersection of 10th and Wertland as well as the Piedmont Housing Alliance to build on a 12-acre tract of land off of Fontaine Avenue known as Piedmont.Both are in a holding pattern and Joy said both projects are dealing with fundamental shifts in what he called the affordable housing industry.“These shifts have been creating funding challenges, both nationally and locally, which is impacting affordable housing development,” Joy said. “The timing for this construction is contingent on the financing and the entitlements, and both of which are currently being worked through.”Preservation of Affordable Housing had submitted plans for a six story building at 1000 Wertland Street that would have 180 units with about 16,000 square feet of non-residential space.The city's Department of Neighborhood Development Services signed off on a development plan but a final site plan will need to be approved. In addition, the project needs a Certificate of Appropriateness from the BAR, a body that was not ready to grant one in February 2025.The Piedmont Housing Alliance submitted a rezoning in December 2025 for the Piedmont site for 375 units but has since asked for an indefinite deferral.“Both of these sites are being treated as unique developments and they'll continue to progress on their own timelines,” Joy said.The third site is at North Fork and UVA has selected Bluestone Land LLC as a development partner.“North Fork is a very different site from the initial two properties in terms of size, scale, project phasing, and affordability mix,” reads the website of the President's Council on UVA-Community Partnerships. “We anticipate market rate and workforce/middle-income housing in addition to affordable units at this site.”Previous coverage:* University of Virginia resumes housing initiative for up to 1,500 units, April 30, 2021* UVA announces three sites for affordable housing projects, December 14, 2021* University of Virginia issues first request for qualifications for affordable housing developer, June 10, 2022* Nonprofits have been asked to work on UVA housing projects, February 15, 2023* UVA Foundation seeks firms to build 600 units of mixed-income housing at North Fork, November 26, 2024* A quick update on the UVA Housing Initiative, July 24, 2026* UVA still committed to affordable housing initiative launched during Ryan administration, C-Ville Weekly, July 29, 2026Sponsored message: Panorama Natural BurialAt Panorama Natural Burial, we believe caring for the deceased can be simple, meaningful, and deeply connected to the natural world. As a natural burial ground just outside Charlottesville, we offer families an alternative to traditional burial that honors both the people we love and the land that will carry them forward.Whether you are planning ahead, navigating a recent loss, or are just curious about natural burial, we welcome the conversation. We host regular tours and community events throughout the year. At Panorama we are building new ways of understanding death, land, ecology, ritual, memory, and community. We believe that building community around death care helps us all to live fuller lives. We are open to the public daily 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Come visit!Missing Middle working group updateLast week, the Stony Point Development Group held a required community meeting for the third phase of Dairy Central, a mixed-use project that is just under the threshold required for City Council to approve a special exception permit for additional height. In other words, this project is by-right under the city's 2023 zoning code.That Development Code is the third and final component of the Cville Plans Together initiative, a series of projects intended to increase the amount of housing that could be built across the city of Charlottesville.The Affordable Housing Plan was the first and it called for “soft density” across the city which resulted in a Future Land Use Map and a new zoning which allows for many more residential units without City Council's input. “Soft density” is also known as “missing middle” and the ability is embedded in the Development Code.One example of this in practice can be seen at 1040 St. Clair Avenue in the Locust Grove neighborhood on which a single-family home will be demolished to make way for six units. The 0.213 acre parcel is zoned Residential-A, which allows six units on a lot if half of them are designated affordable. Learn more in this story from August 2026. A final site plan has been approved.A working group of developers, staff, and other interested parties is leading efforts to loosen regulations in order to make it even easier for builders to construct more homes. The Planning Commission got an update on this missing middle work group from Ross Harness who said utilities are a barrier.“It was also noted difficulties that arise from the city having a gravity-fed only sewer system and how sometimes that prevents lots in town from even being reached without having a private pump system that… increases the cost of construction of those properties and long-term maintenance on the private side,” Harness said.Harness said there are many city policies that are preventing more housing units from being constructed such as requiring structures built on sublots needing to be spaced apart. He said the purpose of the group is to identify what developers call constraints.“Next steps for this group are a site visit to some of the parcels that some of the members of the subcommittee have so that we can actually get out there and have a little bit more physical discussion about some of these constraints,” Harness said.The Missing Middle work group is an informal committee, but I asked the city to provide a list of members. This was what was provided on September 10.* Local Builders and Developers: Bob Pineo, A.J. Amigoni, Richard Price, Nicole Scro, Dan Zimmerman, Trent Lawhorn, and Dan Rosensweig* Neighborhood Development Service: Matt Alfele, Carrie Rainey, Dannan O'Connell, Ben Koby, Madelyn Metzler, and Chuck Miller* Public Works: Brennan Duncan, Caleb Smith* Fire: Jason Campbell* Utilities: Cody Tusing, Calvin Chan, Chuck Drennen, and Donald Schrager* City Attorney's Office: J Vaden Hunt and one other staff member* Planning Commission: Ross Harnes and Betsy RoettgerLearn more about the Missing Middle Work Group here and also here on Connect Charlottesville. Quick-builds stuck?In the wake of a pedestrian being killed on Elliot Avenue in October 2024, the City of Charlottesville embarked on a series of projects intended to address safety concerns.After consultation with the Fire Department and the Charlottesville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, a list of 67 “quick-build” projects were developed to use low-cost materials as traffic-calming measures. These were to have been completed in 2025.“These projects will rely on existing local capital funds for neighborhood transportation improvements, bicycle infrastructure improvements, and Safe Routes to School Improvements, as well as newly appropriated surplus funds for urgent transportation improvements,” reads the website.Planning Commissioner Josh Carp told his colleagues at the September 9 meeting that the city is far from meeting that goal after having conversations with staff.“We've built about half that list, and the upshot of a long meeting was that there is currently no staffing and no funding available to complete that list or to harden the projects that are already in place,” Carp said.Carp said this will be a topic of discussion when the capital improvement plan budget comes before the PC in November.I've requested additional information and will report back when I can.Previous coverage:* Charlottesville's new transportation planner briefs Council on future process, March 21, 2023* Charlottesville's “quick-build” projects are three-quarters built, August 14, 2025* Deputy City Manager Freas addresses pedestrian fatality on Emmet Street, October 9, 2025* Charlottesville City Council learns of plan to hire at least 42 new bus drivers over next four years, December 13, 2025* Charlottesville City Council briefed on efforts to lower speed limits, prepare new mobility plan, July 31, 2026LUEPC visits the Birdwood MansionIn late 2019, the Albemarle Board of Supervisors and Charlottesville City Council voted to dissolve a public body known as the Planning and Coordination Council which had provided an opportunity for elected officials to meet with their counterparts at UVA at a public meeting.This was replaced by the closed-door Land Use and Environmental Planning Committee which does not include any elected officials and certainly not enough to trigger Virginia's open meeting rules.According to the LUEPC website, the body has not met since May 15.According to Planning Commissioner Hosea Mitchell, LUEPC has met since then but said it was not an update on policy issues.“We went on a field trip,” Mitchell said. “It was a fun field trip. The field trip was to the Birdwood Mansion. The Birdwood Mansion is an edifice that was built between 1819 and 1830.”According to the website, rooms have been available for overnight accommodations since March 2026 at the Ivy Road landmark owned by the University of Virginia Foundation. That organization was created after UVA, Albemarle, and Charlottesville entered into a Three-Party Agreement which established guidelines for planning and development. That also led to the creation of the now-shuttered PACC.Previous LUEPC coverage:* Regional planners get preview of North Fork rezoning, January 12, 2022* Changes may be coming to closed-door planning group, May 10, 2023* Area planners hear from VDOT about desire to coordinate transportation projects, April 16, 2026* Closed-door body briefed on Rivanna Futures, water and sewer upgrade in northern Albemarle, May 14, 2026Two other items from the Planning Commission reports* Schwarz gave an update on a six-story building planned for 915 East High Street which is being developed under the 2003 zoning code rather than the new rules. That means the inclusionary zoning rules do not apply and the number of affordable units will be significantly lower.* Staff in the Department of Neighborhood Development Services continue to work on a second round of “code clean-up” intended to streamline the new rules. The idea is to have a public hearing before the Planning Commission in December. Learn more on the NDS website.No one speaks at Comprehensive Plan public hearingOn Monday, October 5, 2026, Charlottesville City Council will hold a public hearing on an update to the city's Comprehensive Plan. This is not to be confused with the five-year review of the plan which will really get underway sometime next year.The Planning Commission held their public hearing on the current proposed changes to the comp plan on September 9 and heard from Development Planning Manager Matt Alfele who reminded the appointed body that the Comprehensive Plan was last updated in November 2021 and the Community Facilities chapter needs to be updated.“Since then, there have been several amendments, including adoptions of both the Climate Action Plan and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan,” Alfele said. “Since then, there have been updates to city and partner agency Public utility and facility planning maps and projects. It is best practice to periodically update public utilities and facility maps and plans included in the Comprehensive Plan.”For instance, the updated chapter would include a map of the Central Waterline the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority is currently building.“The scope of the amendment includes adding 2 new strategies, one to adopt relevant RWSA and ACSA plans by reference within the Comprehensive Plan, and one to add future Schenks Branch Sewer Interceptor upgrade project,” Alfele said.The Schenks Branch Sewer Interceptor upgrade is a project mandated by a Virginia Department of Environmental Quality consent decree to replace a pipe from the 1950's. The first phase was installed with the construction of the John Warner Parkway, but the second phase has required negotiations between Albemarle County and Charlottesville. Learn more on this outdated cvillepedia article.No one spoke at the Planning Commission's public hearing and none of the members of the Planning Commission made a comment.JMRL in early planning for upgrade of Central LibraryThe Board of Trustees of the Jefferson Madison Regional Library will meet today at Northside Library, a building owned by Albemarle County that opened to patrons in March 2015.One of the topics on the agenda is the future renovation of Central Library, a building co-owned by Albemarle County and Charlottesville since 1978. Capital budgets in both Albemarle and Charlottesville include money in the current fiscal year for planning and funding in FY29 for construction. Each set aside $857,109 this year and $9,676,141 in FY29.Library Director David Plunkett gave an update at the August 24 meeting.“We're talking about this now, the design and community engagement is happening this year into next year,” Plunkett said. “And then construction those 2 years, a new building opens then.”#1131 is also a podcast!Did you notice that to be the case? For almost half of this newsletter's existence, the newsletter was a script for a podcast. When I left the Piedmont Environmental Council after two very unproductive years, I wasn't sure what form my return to journalism would take. But my dream job used to be working for public radio.I learned sometime in the 2000's I was never going to get hired for that sort of job. I'd worked in public radio for a while, and even moved to Charlottesville to take a full-time position. I was insubordinate, didn't listen to authority, and generally refused to be kept in the box my employer wanted me to be in. I stick to myself and maintain my independence because I learned to stay in the box for my next job. The older I got, the less I could afford to speak my mind so I mostly did my job and kept my mouth shut. For eleven years I did the job well, but this is America where people without connections and long pedigrees tend to get to be the ones who tell people to stay in boxes. In any case, paid subscribers, sponsors, and donors are helping me live out this fantasy of being an independent journalist. This is the work I think I am supposed to do, and the work I think about all of the time now. Even when dreaming. I'm not sure I would recommend this profession to anyone, but yet I wish I could explain how satisfying it is to do this work.Now I need to chill before getting back to work and the solution I think is Can. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

Dylan Goforth: Before anyone was talking about Google or a data center, what exactly did the family — and tell us a little bit about the family there who signed that conservation easement — but what did they agree to when they signed it with Land Legacy, and what did Land Legacy receive in return?Michael Patton: What Land Legacy does is conservation easements, and that puts restrictions on land forever and ever. And people can do it a variety of ways. They can donate them to us. They can sell them to us if we have a buyer for those. But it protects land forever. It's a green space that forever and ever Land Legacy will put those restrictions and fight them in court.So in 2013, the Ringel family decided on their family ranch they would put these restrictions, and it's a unique easement. And they put a circle around the entire property. All the stuff near the highway was the easement, plus a big spot in the middle. So 270 acres of their 835 acres were restricted, and they all signed an agreement. Everybody in the family signed it and notarized it that they would follow these restrictions.And the restrictions are fairly simple: no industrial park, no access, no roads, no buildings. We do that all the time. We have 18 of these in Osage County, Oklahoma alone, and we have 130 of these around the state, around 30,000 acres.A family would do this for the tax benefits. So, in 2013, the Ringel family made a non-cash donation to Land Legacy, $3.822 million, that they were able to use as a tax write-off, as a deduction off their income. So that was 13 years ago. Now suddenly they just feel they can break the rules.So without our knowledge, they went to the city of Sand Springs, got it annexed. I heard about it after, when they started to get rezoned, and it's restricted. So we have filed a lawsuit against the Ringel family, who have now sold those rights to Google. So now we've amended our lawsuit to also against two developers and the Google people.So we have restrictions on the land. We are going to win in court. Every lawyer tells me they can't do this project, and they just thought they would lie about it.Goforth: We're talking about a lot of land and a lot of development. What I was wondering, like you said, the easement protects roughly, I think you said 270 acres, is that right? But it doesn't prevent development elsewhere on the property.Patton: No, it does not.Goforth: So how do those things interact? You know what I mean? Is the development touching these 270 acres?Patton: Yes. In fact, the Ringel family has tried to change the easement boundaries to make the Google plant fit, but no, we have an entire circle around it. It's a ring around the property that you can't cross. No roads can cross that. So even if they could build something in the middle, they couldn't get to it because there's an easement prohibiting a road.And the main part of it is there's a big swath of it that's two beautiful Osage hills and a ravine between them that they plan to blow up and flatten to make the Google plant fit. So they took that part of the easement on their own and said, "Oh, we're just going to move this and put some other land way over here and give that to Land Legacy."So they don't have the right to change legal boundaries. You don't have the right to change your neighbor's fence on your own and file these things. So I think that will also be thrown out.So they've been telling people and telling Google, "Oh, we can fit it now because we changed the easement," and they can't unilaterally change the easement.And this will be dramatic changes to Osage County. They're going to have to flatten, dynamite these two hills, and fill the ravine. And this is the start of Turkey Creek. I just can't imagine the amount of environmental damage that's going to happen from this. There's much higher conservation value protecting those hills and that ravine than there is just some pastureland over on the side that they want to swap out.Goforth: Now I know that you appeared before the Sand Springs Planning Commission earlier this year, and correct me if I'm wrong, but you told them there that Land Legacy had rights involving this property. Can you tell us a little bit about that meeting and what you told the Planning Commission? Maybe what they said in return, and sort of where all that stands now.Patton: Yeah, I literally was not notified by state law. The annexation is still being fought by a separate group, but they have to annex.We are a property rights — this is not an anti-data center argument. It's a property rights issue, and property rights are part of the bundle of rights you have when you own property. You may own mineral rights or water rights, and development rights can be donated to a nonprofit.The mineral rights is owned by Osage County or Osage Tribe. They own all the mineral rights in the county, so it's a whole separate issue from us.But yeah, I literally did not know about this. They'd already annexed it. Suddenly had rezoning, and no one notified us. And then at the Sand Springs Christmas Parade, someone said, "Oh, this is Michael's Land Legacy stuff." So I heard about it quickly, instantly showed up. They'd already filed the papers for rezoning.I went to the Planning Commission and said, "You can't do this. I have an easement. Please step back from this." And they ignored me.Then I said, "You have this easement, and you should have found it." Their attorney, the developer's attorney, which is a very famous Tulsa attorney, Lou Reynolds, admitted in writing, "Whoops! I never did a title search."This easement was so easy to find. Any person who looked at anything would have found this. The developer never looked for a title search, and then so did the city of Sand Springs. They also failed to look for this, so they went ahead and did all these things they can't legally do without notifying us.And so I said that at the planning meeting, and then I said that for the City Council meeting afterward for rezoning. I handed them a piece of paper, date-stamped, that said, "This is the easement. This is not legal to do this. You can't."And they simply asked the developer's attorney, who said, "Oh, it's no big deal," and slowly passed it. It was really flying in my face just to say, "Wow! Even though I've shown you the evidence, you ignore us."And I think that's one of the issues on this, is that people think this is no big deal, yet the courts, I believe, will say otherwise.Goforth: Right. Let's talk about the court a little bit because there was a recent-ish ruling, I guess, from Judge Burl Estes about some of the central claims against the Ringels and against this development. Can you tell us what that ruling actually was, and maybe what still has to be proven before Land Legacy could prevent the development of this property?Patton: Yeah. So on May 11th, we filed a lawsuit on May 23rd against the Ringel development, the Ringel family. On May 11th, they filed a motion to dismiss.So it took four months for the judge to decide, but he came out on September 2nd with a ruling denying the motion to dismiss. It was a declaratory judgment. He said it's inappropriately resolved through this process. There are significant issues here that renders dismissal inappropriate.Fairly strong language to say to the Ringels, no, this will go forward to court. That's quite a victory for us. I was concerned. Even though everyone tells me I have a great case on this, you don't know in the court's case, and then there is some ambiguity once you try to falsify documents, and I just didn't know.So I was very pleased the judge said there's plenty more to go here and go forward. So it was pretty much a rebuke, and a motion to dismiss was denied by Judge Justice.

A controversial proposal to expand housing options in Salt Lake City will move ahead to the city council, after the city planning commission gave it the green light last night. The proposal could make several changes to residential zones in the city and would allow landowners to build additional homes on their properties. For the latest on the plans and what happened with city leaders, KSL digital reporter Carter Williams joins Greg Skordas and guest host Jim Bennett. Earlier this month, we spoke with someone in support of the proposal; today, we speak with two people opposed to the plans: Peter Wetzel and Josh Stewart of Neighborhood Housing Alliance.

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This podcast features the official audio recordings of public government meetings conducted by the City of Midland, Michigan. Meetings may include sessions of the Midland City Council, Planning Commission, and various other boards and commissions. These recordings are provided as a public service to promote transparency, accessibility, and civic engagement. Each episode presents the complete audio of a scheduled public meeting. For meeting agendas, minutes, and additional resources, please visit the City of Midland's official website at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov.

The Sacramento County Planning Commission met on Monday, September 14, 2026. Roll call was taken with Members Munoz, Rockenstein, Virga, and Chair Borja present, establishing a quorum. Item 1: Aspen Six Use Permit Amendment (PLNP 2025-00262) The main business item was a request for a use permit amendment for the 752-acre Aspen Six surface mining site, located on the north side of Jackson Road, approximately 2,000 feet east of Bradshaw Road, within the Vineyard and Rancho Cordova communities. • Project History & Request: Mining has occurred on the property since early 1999 and is now complete. A 2017 permit amendment previously authorized three additional years of mining and eight years of reclamation wor. The applicant requested a four-year time extension to complete all remaining site reclamation work, replacing entitlement Condition No. 69 to set a final completion deadline of December 31, 2030. The amendment strictly prohibits any additional mining on the site. • Reclamation Plan & Environmental Review: The site will be returned to agricultural use, consistent with the approved reclamation plan. The project is Categorically Exempt under CEQA guidelines (Class 1, Section 15301) because it involves solely a time extension with no new buildings or mining proposed. Both the Vineyard CPAC (July 9) and the Cordova CPAC (July 16) recommended approval. • Commission Action: No public comments were received. Commissioners disclosed brief ex parte contacts where the applicant reached out prior to the meeting to offer clarification. The Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the amendment to the Board of Supervisors. Administrative & Upcoming Meetings • Reports: The Planning Director and Clerk's office had no items to report. • Next Meeting: The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for September 28, 2026. • Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 5:39 p.m.

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09/09/26 Planning Commission Mid-Month by City of Lawrence

Synopsis: This week, Scott and Jesse tell a tale of two county commissions. With four members on their way out, the old Commission votes to block publicly reviled license-plate reading cameras, approve a tax incentive for South Knox apartments, and set a deadline for development of the Andrew Johnson Building. Then, the newly sworn-in Commission begins with a contentious vote for chair, setting interesting relations with new County Mayor Betsy Henderson. Plus, Knoxville Police Department Chief Paul Noel returns from his monthlong suspension for inappropriate texts to a subordinate. The guys also look ahead to this week's meetings of the Knox County school board and Planning Commission. Please share this free service of CompassKnox.com

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Charlie Brennan debates with Alvin Reid, Wendy Wiese, Sarah Fenske and Bill McClellan. The debate continues on Last Call. 

City of Midland, MI | Regular Meeting Planning Commission | August 25, 2026This podcast features the official audio recordings of public government meetings conducted by the City of Midland, Michigan. Meetings may include sessions of the Midland City Council, Planning Commission, and various other boards and commissions. These recordings are provided as a public service to promote transparency, accessibility, and civic engagement. Each episode presents the complete audio of a scheduled public meeting. For meeting agendas, minutes, and additional resources, please visit the City of Midland's official website at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov.

08/24/26 Planning Commission by City of Lawrence

City of Midland | Regular Meeting of City Council | August 24, 2026This podcast features the official audio recordings of public government meetings conducted by the City of Midland, Michigan. Meetings may include sessions of the Midland City Council, Planning Commission, and various other boards and commissions. These recordings are provided as a public service to promote transparency, accessibility, and civic engagement. Each episode presents the complete audio of a scheduled public meeting. For meeting agendas, minutes, and additional resources, please visit the City of Midland's official website at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov.

The Planning Commission held a workshop on a major housing streamlining package and moved to align the county's ADU rules with state mandates. Housing and Infill Workshop: Staff presented proposed amendments to the zoning code aimed at meeting the state-mandated target of 2,700 housing units per year. Multifamily and Neighborhood Scale: The plan proposes allowing triplexes and fourplexes by right in the RT-7 zone to encourage "missing middle" housing. The Parking Debate: A proposal to reduce minimum parking requirements to one space per unit sparked debate. Commissioners expressed concern that current suburban developments already suffer from excessive street parking, while housing advocates argued that high parking requirements are an "inefficient use of land". CPAC Appeal Fees: A controversial proposal to charge Community Planning Advisory Councils (CPACs) a $4,000 fee to appeal residential projects was met with resistance. Commissioners argued this could create a financial barrier to community engagement, though developers argued it would hold CPACs accountable for "unreasonable" appeals. Commercial Corridors: An overlay was proposed for eight corridors (including Florin Road West and Stockton Boulevard) to prohibit auto-centric uses like RV storage and car washes in favor of walkable, mixed-use residential developments. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance Repeal: The Commission recommended the Board of Supervisors repeal the county's local ADU ordinance. Because state laws regarding ADUs change annually, the county has struggled to keep its local code compliant. By repealing the ordinance, the county will now defer directly to state law provisions, utilizing a "Zoning Code User Guide" for administrative updates. Agricultural Accessory Dwellings (AARDs): To protect residents in agricultural and recreational zones where state ADU law may not apply, the county proposed a local allowance for up to two detached "AARDs" per lot. Upcoming Agenda: The Director reported that the August 24 meeting will include a controversial appeal regarding a proposed "kill floor" slaughterhouse project in Rio Linda.  

This week, Scott and Jesse talk about the confusion and strong opinions around the Planning Commission's 7-6 vote to approve a large apartment complex on the Kerbela Shrine site — which came immediately after the commission had voted 7-6 to deny it. Also: How a new state law is complicating Knox County's approach to development; the city and county collaborate on a plan for the Municipal Golf Course; and a last look back at the trends and issues in the Aug. 6 balloting. They also look ahead to this week's County Commission and City Council meetings.

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City of Midland | Regular Meeting of City Council | August 10, 2026This podcast features the official audio recordings of public government meetings conducted by the City of Midland, Michigan. Meetings may include sessions of the Midland City Council, Planning Commission, and various other boards and commissions. These recordings are provided as a public service to promote transparency, accessibility, and civic engagement. Each episode presents the complete audio of a scheduled public meeting. For meeting agendas, minutes, and additional resources, please visit the City of Midland's official website at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov.

City of Midland, MI | Regular Meeting Planning Commission | August 11, 2026This podcast features the official audio recordings of public government meetings conducted by the City of Midland, Michigan. Meetings may include sessions of the Midland City Council, Planning Commission, and various other boards and commissions. These recordings are provided as a public service to promote transparency, accessibility, and civic engagement. Each episode presents the complete audio of a scheduled public meeting. For meeting agendas, minutes, and additional resources, please visit the City of Midland's official website at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov.

City Council could vote Tuesday on the future of 8.5 acres where a brewery now operates and which is home to a historic farmhouse.

Sleep-deprived from a late night of election coverage, Scott and Jesse break down the results of the Aug. 6 votes: Betsy Henderson scores a surprisingly narrow victory over Beau Hawk in the Knox County mayor's race, Democrats flip seats on County Commission and school board — taking a majority on the latter for the first time — and two GOP legislators survive primary challenges. Plus: Mayor Indya Kincannon suspends KPD Chief Paul Noel over inappropriate text messages with a junior officer. The guys also look ahead to this week's orientation sessions for the newly elected county commissioners, and the Planning Commission will once again consider a proposed development on the Kerbela Temple site.

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Tim Reavis, Senior Multimodal Transportation Planner for the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission, joined the podcast to discuss celebrating America's 250th birthday. He shared the story behind the Washington County quilt, how he was able to get the other 29 counties and one parish on board, and the special history behind each quilt square. Host: Lauren Palmer

City of Midland, MI | Regular Meeting Planning Commission | July 28, 2026This podcast features the official audio recordings of public government meetings conducted by the City of Midland, Michigan. Meetings may include sessions of the Midland City Council, Planning Commission, and various other boards and commissions. These recordings are provided as a public service to promote transparency, accessibility, and civic engagement. Each episode presents the complete audio of a scheduled public meeting. For meeting agendas, minutes, and additional resources, please visit the City of Midland's official website at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov.

This podcast features the official audio recordings of public government meetings conducted by the City of Midland, Michigan. Meetings may include sessions of the Midland City Council, Planning Commission, and various other boards and commissions. These recordings are provided as a public service to promote transparency, accessibility, and civic engagement. Each episode presents the complete audio of a scheduled public meeting. For meeting agendas, minutes, and additional resources, please visit the City of Midland's official website at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov.

Steven King, Managing Director at Quonset Development Corporation, joins the show to discuss a new workforce housing initiative. A factsheet provided by QDC: Workforce Housing at Quonset Business Park Quonset Development Corporation and Moran Properties are partnering to develop new workforcehousing at Quonset Business Park, helping expand housing options for the workers who support RhodeIsland’s economy.Project at a Glance• At least 140 new apartments• One- and two-bedroom units• Located on 6.89 acres along Gate Road• 40% of the apartments designatedas Quonset Workforce Housing • At least 10% reserved as low- andmoderate-income housing• Construction is anticipated to beginby end of 2027. Who Will the Workforce Housing Serve?Preference for the workforce-designated apartments will be given to people working:• At Quonset Business Park• In health care or education• Within 25 miles of Quonset Business Park• With the federal, state or local governmentKeeping Rents Within ReachThe long-term agreement establishes maximum rents for the workforce-designatedapartments. Those limits will be based on average wages at Quonset Business Park,household income levels in North Kingstown and state income guidelines for workforcehousing. Final rental rates will be determined as the project advances.Note: rents provided in the QDC Board packet are ceilings for rent over the course of theproject’s 99-year lease and are not meant to suggest current pricing.Site Map Infrastructure UpgradesWith the upcoming completion of RIDOT’s “Missing Move” project, the housingdevelopment will be situated adjacent to on- and off-ramps to Route 403, providingresidents with a direct connection to the highway in both directions. The ramps willsignificantly reduce travel on local roads, including along Devil’s Foot Road and through theWest Davisville neighborhood. A Public and Thorough Review ProcessThe housing proposal has undergone several years of public review and planning:• December 2022: The Quonset Development Corporation Board approved a majorvariance allowing workforce apartments at the site.• January-May 2023: The North Kingstown Planning Commission considered theproposal during four public meetings and a public hearing.• May 16, 2023: The Planning Commission approved the major variance in a public vote.• 2023-2025: Quonset conducted public processes to seek qualified developmentproposals, negotiating with several housing developers, who eventually declined tomove forward.• July 21, 2026: The Quonset Board considers the proposed agreement with MoranProperties. Benefits for North KingstownThe development will generate additional revenue for the Town of North Kingstown.Together with existing businesses at the Business Park, the project will help bringQuonset’s annual contribution to North Kingstown’s municipal tax base to more than $15million in property taxes and related payments. What Happens Next?Before construction begins, the project will be required to:• Complete Quonset’s technical review process• Secure all required state permits and approvals• Establish a construction and anticipated completion scheduleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/20/26 Planning Commission by City of Lawrence

The Sacramento County Planning Commission meeting held on July 13, 2026, focused primarily on a zoning appeal for 6548 Sutter Avenue, alongside discussions regarding a deck legalization at Kikub Court and improvements to the county's design review process. 6548 Sutter Avenue Zoning Appeal The central item was a continued hearing from May 11, 2026, regarding a parcel map request and an appeal by neighbors. Staff addressed three specific concerns raised at the previous meeting: Road Maintenance Agreement (RMA): Staff clarified that if neighbors cannot agree on a new RMA, California Civil Code section 845 provides a framework where maintenance costs are shared proportionally. The Sacramento Metro Fire District (SFMD) will enforce road access but not cost-sharing, which remains a civil matter. Construction Staging: While a special condition for on-site construction staging was drafted to prevent blocking the private road, the Commission ultimately decided not to include it, noting that blocking emergency access is already prohibited by existing law. Semi-Rural Character: Staff determined the project is consistent with the Carmichael Action Plan's semi-rural residential definition, as the resulting parcels exceed minimum lot area requirements and allow for open space. Public Testimony and Deliberation: Appellants expressed concerns over increased traffic, the validity of existing private agreements, and unresolved code violations, specifically a recently erected six-foot solid fence. The applicant, Mr. Wong, testified that he has worked to remedy weed abatement issues and applied for a permit for the fence after neighbor complaints. The Commission also discussed a requirement that the applicant either construct an ADU to establish a primary use for the existing pool or remove the pool entirely to comply with zoning codes. Outcome: The Commission voted to deny the appeal and uphold the project approval. The motion included a new condition requiring the applicant to fix the fence violation and amended language for the fire access agreement. Other Meeting Items 3610 Kikub Court Deck: The Commission reviewed a request to legalize an existing deck and gazebo located within a 20-foot erosion zone setback. Staff noted that removing the structure would be a significant financial and structural burden and that similar encroachments exist on neighboring lots. Design Review Streamlining: Staff proposed changes to the Design Review Administrator (DRA) process to reduce duplicative efforts and increase efficiency. The Commission supported these changes, viewing them as a way to reduce bureaucracy and help meet "shot clock" requirements for housing projects. The item passed with a 4-0 vote. Announcements: The Planning Director announced that the next scheduled meeting would be cancelled.

During the second hour of The Charlie James Show, host Charlie James addresses a mix of local governance, legislative actions, and national political ideology. The program features Greenville County Council Chairman Benton Blunt, who explains that a proposed 300-home housing development was blocked by the Planning Commission due to severe road safety concerns raised by local residents. James also discusses a newly passed House bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, taking various calls and texts from listeners weighing the pros and cons of shifting the clocks. Turning to fiscal matters, Sam Ervin of the South Carolina Policy Council joins the show to discuss why the state has yet to pass a budget, noting that the delay actually benefits taxpayers by saving roughly $1 billion in general funds. Finally, James plays clips from organizers within the Democratic Socialists of America, heavily criticizing the organization's newly released political platform as openly seditious and treasonous against the United States government.

Greenville County Council Chairman Benton Blunt joined The Charlie James Show to discuss the ongoing lawsuit regarding the Owens Glen housing development. The 118-acre, 300-home development was initially approved by the Planning Commission, but neighbor and Councilman Bradley discovered the adjacent road was only 15 feet wide. Backed by a petition signed by 1,000 residents concerned about traffic and emergency service safety, the project was sent back to the Planning Commission, which subsequently denied it. Blunt explained that state laws complicate development decisions in Greenville County, but emphasized the council's focus on ensuring adequate infrastructure is in place before allowing major projects to proceed.

City of Midland, MI | Regular Meeting Planning Commission | July 14, 2026This podcast features the official audio recordings of public government meetings conducted by the City of Midland, Michigan. Meetings may include sessions of the Midland City Council, Planning Commission, and various other boards and commissions. These recordings are provided as a public service to promote transparency, accessibility, and civic engagement. Each episode presents the complete audio of a scheduled public meeting. For meeting agendas, minutes, and additional resources, please visit the City of Midland's official website at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov.

This week, Scott looks at the Knox County school board's budget cuts and mild rebuke of County Commission, along with the Planning Commission's further delay of proposed apartments at the Kerbela Temple site. Also: City Council establishes a North Waterfront Improvement District and passes a one-year moratorium on new data centers. Plus, some questions about County Commission candidate Justin Cofer's work history. Scott looks ahead this week to the start of early voting in the Aug. 6 election, and a few related candidate forums. This is a free service of CompassKnox.com

Williamson County Planning Commission Meeting - July 9, 2026. Tune in to this month's Williamson County Planning Commission meeting.

Abraham Hamra, Attorney & Syrian Jewish Ex-Refugee, joins Sid to discuss the nonsense he endured the other day while being confirmed to Bruce Blakeman & Nassau County's Planning Commission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast features the official audio recordings of public government meetings conducted by the City of Midland, Michigan. Meetings may include sessions of the Midland City Council, Planning Commission, and various other boards and commissions. These recordings are provided as a public service to promote transparency, accessibility, and civic engagement. Each episode presents the complete audio of a scheduled public meeting. For meeting agendas, minutes, and additional resources, please visit the City of Midland's official website at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov.

The term ‘polycrisis' denotes a scenario where multiple crises occur at the same time. A new book titled ‘India Out of Work: Rethinking India's Growth Story', written by two economists, Santosh Mehrotra and Jajati Parida, argues that India is facing a polycrisis -- a structural economic crisis, an employment crisis, and the education system crisis, and looming overall of all of these, a potential demographic crisis. How did India land up in a polycrisis and what is the way out? Guest: Santosh Mehrotra, a professor of economics who has worked with the Planning Commission and the United Nations Host: G Sampath, Social Affairs Editor, The Hindu Producer and editor: Jude Weston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A long line of Nashville residents spoke at last week's Planning Commission meeting to voice their support for CM Rollin Horton's data center regulation bill, which will be up for second reading at council on July 7. But what's in the legislation? Would it stop the proposed centers at the Nashville Zoo and Fisk University? Why can't we just ban data centers entirely? Horton joins Marie Cecile Anderson to explain. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 15th episode: Window Nation Andrew Jackson's Hermitage Nashville Predators Greater Birmingham CVB Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Williamson County Planning Commission Meeting - June 11, 2026. Tune in to this month's Williamson County Planning Commission meeting.

On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Mike Christensen joines to share his experience at BYU and as a single adult in "Mormon-dom." Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Geography from Brigham Young University, a Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science from Northwest Missouri State University, an Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Sustainability from the University of Utah, and a Master of City and Metropolitan Planning from the University of Utah. He is a member of the American Planning Association, the Congress for the New Urbanism, Strong Towns, the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, and the national Rail Passengers Association, and is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners and accredited by the Congress for the New Urbanism. He currently serves on the board of the Utah chapter of the Congress for the New Urbanismand on the board of the national Rail Passengers Association. Mike wrapped up a four-year term on Salt Lake City's Planning Commission in September and spent one of those years as vice-chair and another as chair of the commission. Upon finishing grad school in 2018, Mike founded the nonprofit Utah Rail Passengers Association in order to advocate for expanding intercity passenger rail across Utah and into neighboring states and has served as its executive director ever since. He has become an expert on the failed policies propping up the "American Dream" of the 20th century and is trying to devote his life to fixing the damage that has been done to our communities by decades of investing in the wrong infrastructure. Mike ditched his car in 2017 and walks, bikes, and rides transit to get everywhere. But Mike is here for a different reason. He has inside knowledge of how the Church Education System enforces the Honor Code and is here to share.     To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha's channel on Youtube and follow her professional Facebook page at natashahelfer LCMFT, CST-S. You can find all her cool resources at natashahelfer.com.  The information shared on this program is informational and should not be considered therapy. This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so please care for yourself accordingly. The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or feelings of Natasha Helfer or the Natasha Helfer Podcast. We provide a platform for open and diverse discussions, and it is important to recognize that different perspectives may be shared. We encourage our listeners to engage in critical thinking and form their own opinions. The intro and outro music for these episodes is by Otter Creek. Thank you for listening. And remember: Symmetry is now offering Ketamine services. To find out more, go to symcounseling.com/ketamine-services. There are also several upcoming workshops. Visit natashahelfer.com or symcounseling.com to find out more.

I have a rotten phlegmy cold so no news and clips today but I do have a great first time guest!  Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Shannon Minter is the Vice President of Legal (Legal Director)  Over his more than 30 years at NCLR, Shannon Minter has led impact litigation, legislative, and public policy efforts. He has filed multiple lawsuits challenging a range of Trump administration anti-transgender executive orders. He is one of the nation's foremost experts on conversion therapy, helping to draft and pass legislation in states to protect LGBTQ youth and support survivors. He served as lead counsel in the landmark California marriage equality case, and he led NCLR's contributions to multiple Supreme Court cases, such as Pavan v. Smith, Obergefell v. Hodges, and Christian Legal Society v. Martinez. An appointee to President Obama's Commission on White House Fellowships, Shannon was one of the most senior transgender appointees in the Obama administration. He has taught law at UCLA, Stanford, Golden Gate University, and Santa Clara University. Shannon is currently counsel in six cases challenging the Trump administration's anti-transgender policies, including Talbott v. Trump, which seeks to restore the right of transgender Americans to serve openly in the armed forces. His work challenging anti-transgender military policies spans nearly a decade — he previously challenged the 2017 transgender military ban under the first Trump administration, and co-chaired the Planning Commission on Transgender Military Service, which produced a comprehensive study demonstrating that inclusive service policies are both administratively feasible and militarily beneficial. Shannon has been at the forefront of efforts to protect LGBTQ+ youth from conversion therapy. He founded NCLR's Born Perfect project, a national campaign to end conversion therapy through legislation, litigation, and public education. He has helped draft laws protecting LGBTQ youth from conversion therapy across the country and continues to advocate for legal remedies to hold practitioners accountable for the harm they cause, including through malpractice, consumer fraud claims, and professional licensing sanctions. Shannon was lead counsel for same-sex couples in the landmark California marriage equality case, which was the first state supreme court decision to hold that same-sex couples have a fundamental right to marry and that laws discriminating based on sexual orientation are subject to the highest level of constitutional scrutiny. He was also counsel for married same-sex couples from Tennessee in Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision establishing marriage equality nationwide, and NCLR's lead attorney in Pavan v. Smith, a 2017 Supreme Court decision requiring equal treatment of same-sex parents, and in Christian Legal Society v. Martinez, a U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding nondiscrimination policies based on sexual orientation and gender identity. In 2015, President Obama appointed Shannon to the President's Commission on White House Fellowships, making him one of the most senior transgender appointees in the Obama administration. Shannon called the appointment a reflection of the President's commitment to building a government that reflects the full diversity of the American people. He is co-editor of Transgender Rights (2006), the first comprehensive book on the transgender civil rights movement. Among his many honors, Shannon has received the ABA's Stonewall Award, the Ford Foundation's Leadership for a Changing World Award, the Cornell Law School Exemplary Public Service Award, the Dan Bradley Award from the National LGBTQ Bar Association, and the California Lawyer of the Year designation from California Lawyer magazine. He received his B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and his J.D. from Cornell Law School. On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art  Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing

I have a rotten phlegmy cold so no news and clips today but I do have a great first time guest!  Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Shannon Minter is the Vice President of Legal (Legal Director)  Over his more than 30 years at NCLR, Shannon Minter has led impact litigation, legislative, and public policy efforts. He has filed multiple lawsuits challenging a range of Trump administration anti-transgender executive orders. He is one of the nation's foremost experts on conversion therapy, helping to draft and pass legislation in states to protect LGBTQ youth and support survivors. He served as lead counsel in the landmark California marriage equality case, and he led NCLR's contributions to multiple Supreme Court cases, such as Pavan v. Smith, Obergefell v. Hodges, and Christian Legal Society v. Martinez. An appointee to President Obama's Commission on White House Fellowships, Shannon was one of the most senior transgender appointees in the Obama administration. He has taught law at UCLA, Stanford, Golden Gate University, and Santa Clara University. Shannon is currently counsel in six cases challenging the Trump administration's anti-transgender policies, including Talbott v. Trump, which seeks to restore the right of transgender Americans to serve openly in the armed forces. His work challenging anti-transgender military policies spans nearly a decade — he previously challenged the 2017 transgender military ban under the first Trump administration, and co-chaired the Planning Commission on Transgender Military Service, which produced a comprehensive study demonstrating that inclusive service policies are both administratively feasible and militarily beneficial. Shannon has been at the forefront of efforts to protect LGBTQ+ youth from conversion therapy. He founded NCLR's Born Perfect project, a national campaign to end conversion therapy through legislation, litigation, and public education. He has helped draft laws protecting LGBTQ youth from conversion therapy across the country and continues to advocate for legal remedies to hold practitioners accountable for the harm they cause, including through malpractice, consumer fraud claims, and professional licensing sanctions. Shannon was lead counsel for same-sex couples in the landmark California marriage equality case, which was the first state supreme court decision to hold that same-sex couples have a fundamental right to marry and that laws discriminating based on sexual orientation are subject to the highest level of constitutional scrutiny. He was also counsel for married same-sex couples from Tennessee in Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision establishing marriage equality nationwide, and NCLR's lead attorney in Pavan v. Smith, a 2017 Supreme Court decision requiring equal treatment of same-sex parents, and in Christian Legal Society v. Martinez, a U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding nondiscrimination policies based on sexual orientation and gender identity. In 2015, President Obama appointed Shannon to the President's Commission on White House Fellowships, making him one of the most senior transgender appointees in the Obama administration. Shannon called the appointment a reflection of the President's commitment to building a government that reflects the full diversity of the American people. He is co-editor of Transgender Rights (2006), the first comprehensive book on the transgender civil rights movement. Among his many honors, Shannon has received the ABA's Stonewall Award, the Ford Foundation's Leadership for a Changing World Award, the Cornell Law School Exemplary Public Service Award, the Dan Bradley Award from the National LGBTQ Bar Association, and the California Lawyer of the Year designation from California Lawyer magazine. He received his B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and his J.D. from Cornell Law School. On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art  Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing

In our news wrap Thursday, the agency overseeing construction on federal property approved President Trump's White House ballroom project, the Army's chief of staff is stepping down immediately, Democratic Party leaders are suing to block President Trump's executive order targeting mail-in voting and the president is imposing a 100% tariff on some imported pharmaceuticals. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy