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Independent or puppets? Elk Grove voters approved Measure E, which increased consumer taxes by at least 23 million dollars annually. As part of the Measure, Mayor Bobbie Singh Allen and her four councilmen promised to form a citizen’s oversight committee. Listen Time 1 Minute
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A popular genre of science fiction in literature and movies is about dystopian futures. There is an innate curiosity to ponder how bad things could become. Listen Time 1 Minute
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This week, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is pushing a vote on his so-called fair tax proposal. Republican’s fair tax is anything but. Listen Time 1 Minute
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This week Elk Grove News marked its 15th anniversary. The website was launched on January 11, 2008. It was not launched as a money-making endeavor, for popularity purposes, or to have the most followers or likes. Listen Time 2 Minutes
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This week Americans held their breath after learning about the injury of NFL player Damar Hamlin. Listen Time 1 Minute Read more on this topic here.
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Happy New Year, and thanks for listening to Elk Grove News Minute throughout 2022. Politicians telling lies is nothing new, but a recent case has broken new ground. Listen Time 1 Minute
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A couple of critical lessons attorneys learn are always to collect your client’s fee upfront, and when litigating, never ask a question you don’t know the answer to. Listen Time 1 Minute
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The term snowflake has been widely used by conservatives to denigrate liberals. When using this term, the implication is someone is as fragile as a snowflake. Listen Time 1 Minute
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Donald Trump suffered another blow this week with Raphael Warnock’s reelection. It’s significant because statewide Georgia Republicans not tied to Trump were easily elected. Listen Time 1 Minute Read this WaPo analysis on the effect Trump had on Walker’s failed candidacy (no registration required)
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In an earlier program, we discussed an important case to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, Moore versus Harper. That case will be heard next week. Listen Time 1 Minute
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During 2022, there were many things to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving to our contributors and loyal readers! Listen Time 1 Minute
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Elk Grove City elected officials and bureaucrats have enjoyed a red-letter week. First, the city hit the jackpot with the approval of Measure E, which means a quarter of a billion dollars over the next ten years. Listen Time 1 minute