But Councilman Izzy Patoka, a Pikesville Democrat, urged future legislators to allow every county employee to receive cost-of-living adjustments, pointing to rising costs for groceries, fuel, housing and utilities.
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Natalie Jones,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Nov. 2026
Keeping California’s homeowners insured is perhaps the biggest challenge for the incoming commissioner and legislators.
Surveys have repeatedly shown that Americans don't like the current clock changes, with lawmakers and physicians blaming the regular time shifts for drowsiness, inconveniences and even risks to health.
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Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Nov. 2026
The lawmaker is the latest in a string of lawmakers to experience a health crisis this year.
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