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House Republicans strike deal on motion to vacate, making it harder to oust speaker

Thursday, November 14

(WASHINGTON) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday evening that House Republicans from across the conference struck a deal to raise the threshold for the motion to vacate -- a procedure rank-and-file lawmakers can use to remove the speaker. The new agreement makes it... Read More.

Plumas Supervisors Recuse Themselves- Motion to Cover Treasurer’s Attorney Fees Fails

Wednesday, March 27

Plumas Supervisors Greg Hagwood and Tom McGowan walked out of the board’s chambers just before the ongoing discussion regarding the county paying attorney fees for Treasurer Julie White.The two supervisors' recusal came earlier, however, on March 5th, citing conflicts of interest that prohibited them... Read More.

City Approves Motion For New Response Vehicle for Fire Department

Thursday, July 15

City Council approves a motion presented in yesterday’s meeting to purchase a new Emergency Response Vehicle for the Susanville Fire Department. The vehicle is a Type 6 Engine-Skeeter Brush Pick-up Truck. The Fire Chief recommends the addition of the vehicle to increase response times... Read More.