Republicans Pass Rules, Move to Govern Under McCarthy
House Republicans approved their rules package 220 213 in a party line vote and then pushed a first bill to cut IRS funding though the bill would add 114 billion to deficits, signaling a tentative start to a volatile, battle ready House under Speaker Kevin McCarthy with a slim 222 seat majority and limited GOP defections.
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De Soto area EV battery plant loom heightens local growth
A De Soto EV battery plant under construction aims to produce batteries by early 2025 and employ about 4,000, with up to 4,000 more jobs from suppliers. The project spurs housing, enrollment shifts, and a district budget plan to close three schools, with public input sessions and a Futures Planning Committee review set for January and February.
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Fees spark outcry over city recreation center charges
The Journal-World notes a proposed $3 daily entry fee for adults at four recreation centers plus monthly and annual options. Free entry would be available to low income residents, while fees could rise 10 to 60 percent for various services. Public input cited cost, trust, and past promises, with the board split on recommending a path forward and planning to send a letter to the City Commission.
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