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Cities’ fight over charter heats up
They say they will challenge the amendments in court if voters approve them. Cities fighting proposed amendments to Volusia County’s charter stepped up the attack Thursday, claiming that four of the ballot questions are illegal and unconstitutional in stripping power and authority from the cities.
Top Israeli minister cancels Qatar trip over Hamas
Israeli Foreign Minister Tsipi Livni had canceled plans to attend a U.N. meeting in Qatar because of the expected presence of legislators from the Islamist militant group Hamas, officials said on Sunday.
Observers: Serbs OK new constitution
Serbian voters have approved a new constitution reasserting Serbia’s claim over the breakaway Kosovo province, independent observers and Serbia’s prime minister said Sunday.
N. Lauderdale charter changes headed for vote
NORTH LAUDERDALE Voters on Nov. 7 get to decide on six proposed amendments to the charter, with issues ranging from having city elections in November to creating a lifetime pension for elected officials. All six ballot items are:
More Charter Teachers Certified Than in Schools Across State, in Detroit
Charter public schools have more certified teachers than their peers statewide and in the city of Detroit, according to new data from the Michigan Department of Education.