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The article discusses England's York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority's preparations for its first mayoral election, highlighting the benefits of devolution and challenges faced during the process. Topics discussed include the region's unique position in negotiating devolution, financial implications, and efforts to engage residents in the upcoming mayoral election.

The article focuses on predictions for the upcoming year in local government, encompassing financial challenges, workforce issues in social care, and expectations regarding devolution. It discusses potential developments such as Section 114 announcements, electoral integrity concerns, and anticipated changes in government budget priorities and legislation related to local government funding.

THE MEMBERS of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) have elected Muyiwa Oki, a 31-year-old manager at the firm Mace, to be the organization's next president, after a highly contested race. Oki was supported by several grassroots organizations pushing for new voices within RIBA's grand London headquarters and its largely older, white membership. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the efforts of the U.S. Department of Justice to improve accessibility to polling places for people with disabilities before the midterm elections in the U.S. on November 18, 2018. Topics discussed include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); the challenges faced by citizens with disabilities while voting in-person; and the voter turnout among people with disabilities in the U.S.

The article reports on the voter turnout at the polls for the 2018 midterm elections on November 6. Topics include the passage of two concurrent bond measures by the Spokane Public Library in Washington and School District to expand and renovate several library collections and build new joint-use facilities shared between the library and the schools, and the approval by Kanawha, West Virginia voters for an extension of its excess levy, provisions approved by New York's Orange County voters.

The article focuses on the issue of excessive centralization in the United Kingdom government, which may contribute to low turnout in local government elections. It author suggests that devolving more public services and taxation powers to local councils could increase voter engagement and turnout. It also raise concerns about trust in political institutions and the need to address various constitutional challenges.

In the article, the author discusses why constitutional reform is important in the successful implementation of the devolution programme in the United Kingdom (UK). Also cited are the need for proper authorities and budgets of local and regional leaders, the issuance of the levelling up white paper by the government, and the excellent performance of local politicians like Sadiq Khan, Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham.

For one, the rise of social media and all things free-internet has shifted consumer expectations, and with it, the business model traditionally relied on by newspapers and local press has all but crumbled; online advertisement sales aren't comparable to legacy print-ad revenue because digital ads rely on a ton of clicks and engagements. A report from the nonprofit American Economic Liberties Project outlines the extent of this control: 86 percent of online ad revenue today is bought and sold in a "stock market-like "advertising exchange" controlled by these tech giants." The remaining 14 percent of online ad revenue is split between the estimated 6,800 publications still publishing in the United States - of those, three are national publications and around 160 are regional. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the implications of the Presidential victory of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in Indonesia. Reportedly, during the parliamentary elections in April 2009, only Yudhoyono's Democrat Party achieved the minimum qualification of 20 percent of the vote to nominate a presidential candidate by itself. He won in 28 out of 33 provinces in Indonesia while his losses include Bali, South Sulawesi and Central Kalimantan. Moreover, his administration signaled personal political strength as he chose the non-political but widely respected economist Boediono as his Vice President.

Known for humorous ads, Seventh Generation recently got serious, running a spot about climate change after Donald Trump's latest State of the Union speech. While massive brands like Bud Light must appeal to all, niche brands can afford to be edgier. Time to Vote companies say they'll make it easier for employees to vote - offering paid time off, providing resources for mail-in ballots and early voting, even making it an Election Day free of meetings. [Extracted from the article]

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Voters Keep the Doors Open" by Beth Dempsey in the March 15, 2012 issue about how voter turnout affected votes at the Ada Public Library in Ohio in 2011.

The article discusses a high degree of apathy and a low degree of voter involvement which was seen in the 2010 elections of the American Library Association and in voting for the association's president. In the article the author offers his opinions on the election and on the political operations within the association and is critical of both.

The article discusses the voter turnout at the elections of the American Library Association. Topics include the issue of whether the executive director of the ALA should have a library degree, overall turnout needed for the result of the vote to count, and voting turnout statistics posted by the ALA on its website since 1970.

An interview with radio host Tom Joyner is presented, with topics that include his radio program "The Tom Joyner Morning Show," memorable moments in his radio career, and on how his show's approach differ from that of fellow syndicated radio pioneer Howard Stern.

As thousands of nurses prepare to cast their votes next week, Nursing Standard looks at the key health issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on preparations made by counties in the U.S. in anticipation of early voting turnouts in the 2016 election year. It mentions a forecast from political science associate professor Michael McDonald of a 34% early voting turnout for the presidential race, the plan of Dallas County in Texas to increase the number of its early voting locations, and the greater early voting turnout than anticipated in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

The article reports that Bridget Conroy-Varnis, a crossing guard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has won $10,000 at The Philadelphia Citizen's election lottery on November 3, 2015 as the first voter to emerge at the Murphy Recreation Center. It says that the lottery aims to encourage civic engagement for municipal election in the city. It mentions the positive effect of the lottery to voter turnout during the election.

The article presents the results of the 2015 board of directors election of the Association of Old Crows (AOC). It mentions a voter turnout of 1,322 out of the 11,195 eligible voters, the election of Lisa Fruge-Cirilli as president with 37.07% of the vote and the election of Todd Caruso and Jesse Bourque as at-large directors. Elected directors for the mid-Atlantic, central and pacific regions are Jim Pryor, Joe Koesters and Darin Nielsen, respectively.

The article offers information on the web site Go Vote Colorado located at GoVoteColorado.com from the Colorado Department of State and discusses how the web site helped increase voter turnout.

The article discusses the low voter turnout for mayoral elections in the U.S. in 2013. It reports the findings of the non-profit media group NextCity using municipal election turn out data from major U.S. cities like Boston, Massachusetts, San Bernardino, California, and New York City. It also talks about the impact and importance of local city leadership to the lives of everyday Americans compared to White House leadership.

Statistics are presented on voter turnout in several cities of the U.S. during the 2013 mayoral elections.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to an article about the low voter turnout in American Chemical Society elections in the February 13, 2012 issue.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to an article about the low voter turnout in American Chemical Society elections in the February 13, 2012 issue.

The article looks at "Rock the Vote Nights," a monthly event held at the W Los Angeles-Westwood hotel's Whiskey Blue lounge in Los Angeles, California to raise voting awareness for the 2012 U.S. election.

The author reflects on how to reduce costs on recall elections in the U.S. without depriving the voters of having a reasonable and easy-to-use recall process. He sugggests that signature requirement must be based upon the total registered voters and not on voter turnout. He also mentions the abolition of two-vote requirement in areas that implement it to cut costs.

The author discusses the use of negative advertisements in political campaigns. The author comments that negative campaigns inform voters about political candidates and discusses a campaign launched against former U.S. president Thomas Jefferson. The author suggests negative campaigning does not affect voter turnout and notes the use of negative advertisements by 2008 U.S. presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.

The chances of RCN members in England taking industrial action over pay have all but evaporated, despite overwhelming support for a formal ballot among members. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]