Editorial Notes on Redskins Name Ruling Spurs Political Rebuttal
The U S Patent and Trademark Office ruled the Washington Redskins name disparaging and not protected. Senate leaders and President Obama called for change while Redskins officials pledge to appeal. Analysts note potential revenue impact and possible new branding if the name changes.
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Ottawa Herald Editorial Mission Promotes Free Press Values
The Ottawa Herald outlines its Reader Forum as an open space for discussion of local issues. It pledges an institutional voice to honor individual rights and defend free press and speech while aiming to educate and persuade residents toward progressive civic action.
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Local control meets new tax transparency rule
A new state law limits property tax mill levies by local governments starting July 1 unless they publish notices when inflation adjusted revenue rises. The move aims to curb spending while maintaining local control and could heighten scrutiny of city, county, and school budgets. Martin Hawver notes the political risk for local officials who approve higher spending.
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Seattle Minimum Wage Victory Signals National Jump in Wages
Jim Hightower notes Seattle voters and leaders pushed the $15 an hour wage floor, with Kshama Sawant and Occupy Seattle driving the effort. A 24 member mayoral study group shaped the ordinance, adopted June 2 as the nation’s highest minimum wage. A DC based group, the International Franchise Association, plans lawsuits to overturn the measure.
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