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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted, sources say

9 months 2 weeks ago
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges, according to two people familiar with the matter, an extraordinary culmination to weeks of searches, subpoenas and resignations of top officials that have thrust the city’s government into crisis. The indictment detailing the charges [...]
JAKE OFFENHARTZ, LARRY NEUMEISTER and ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE, Associated Press

Alton Approves Comprehensive Plan Update

9 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON - After more than two decades, Alton’s comprehensive plan will receive an update following a 6-1 vote at Wednesday’s City Council meeting. The recently passed resolution seeks to “initiate a Comprehensive Plan update,” stating the city’s current plan was developed in 2003 under Mayor Donald Sandidge. “The city has undergone much change in 21 years, necessitating the need for a Comprehensive Plan update,” the resolution states. A comprehensive plan is defined in the resolution as “a guide for policy and development for leaders of the City of Alton.” Following its passage, the city’s Planning & Development Department is set to issue a Request For Qualifications as they seek qualified consultants to complete the comprehensive plan. With no further discussion, council members voted 6-1 to pass the resolution, putting the formation of a comprehensive plan in motion. Alderwoman Rosetta Brown cast the sole vote

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Test scores have recovered from the pandemic — except among white kids

9 months 2 weeks ago
Something popped into my head this morning that reminded me of the golden rule of student testing: Always disaggregate by race. So I did. I took NAEP reading scores for 2019 and 2022 and then added an estimate for 2023 from a Harvard/Stanford report earlier this year. Here's the result for 4th grade: Everyone except ...continue reading "Test scores have recovered from the pandemic — except among white kids"
Kevin Drum