Politics & Government

Donald Trump wants to reinstate a spoils system in federal government by hiring political loyalists regardless of competence

Donald Trump says he supports a plan that would give him the authority to fire as many as 50,000 civil servants and replace them with members of his political party loyal to him.

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09 Nov 2024 — 5 min read

Donald Trump standing underneath a portrait of Andrew Jackson in November 2017.

Valley Water District approves $9.69 million additional funding for Delta Tunnel project planning

In a statement before Tuesday’s vote, Caleen Audrey Sisk, Chief of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe, slammed the Delta Tunnel project

Elk Grove High School student arrested for alleged possession of firearm on campus

The handgun was loaded.

Elk Grove Unified School District Area 4 Trustee Jamerson resigns, vacancy to be filled by appointment

Trustee Heidi Moore, one of three new board members, favored a special election.

SMUD, Elk Grove receive $11 million federal grant for EV charging stations

Five will be in Elk Grove.

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Valley Water District approves $9.69 million additional funding for Delta Tunnel project planning

Elk Grove High School student arrested for alleged possession of firearm on campus

Elk Grove Unified School District Area 4 Trustee Jamerson resigns, vacancy to be filled by appointment

SMUD, Elk Grove receive $11 million federal grant for EV charging stations