Division, abuse and rates pain: Local politics year in review

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Sat, January 4, 2025

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - Politico

Cut Government Salaries

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - AOL

Why is Elon Musk attacking Keir Starmer over grooming gang scandal and will there be an inquiry?

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - BBC

Nigel Farage claims Reform can win power - but how realistic is that?

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

Hakeem Jeffries Says 'No Election Deniers on Our .. ' and Is Immediately Informed That Isn't the Case

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

'Evilly and illegally treated': Trump unloads furious attack on judges and prosecutors

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

Lee Anderson savages 'angry mob of deranged socialists' after anti-Reform protest

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

Trump picks Fox's Tammy Bruce as State spokesperson

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

New law could finally address thousands of abandoned mines leaking pollution into Colorado water

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

SIEMENS SAYS: Farmers call for action: Fix infras .. cture, rebuild trade ties, and refocus priorities

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

BJP-Congress should formally declare alliance for Delhi polls: Arvind Kejriwal

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

DGFT mandates consultations before policy changes .. takeholders to have say in foreign trade policies

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

Elon Musk's political maneuvering sparks transatlantic tension

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

Warri, Port Harcourt refineries: 'Absolute insult, disrespect' - Obasanjo slams NNPCL

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

Scholz, Habeck concerned about Musk's support for far-right AfD

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

India News Live Today January 4, 2025: Delhi poll .. Bidhuri against Atishi | Full BJP candidate list

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

Fake Draft Notices Sent to Ukrainians in Poland

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - cnbctv18

Delhi Election 2025 Highlights: Arvind Kejriwal a .. of prioritising personal attacks over development

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

Trump claims 'corrupt' Judge Merchan 'broke the law' in hush-money case

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

Delhi polls: BJP attacks Delhi's AAP government over financial mismanagement, rising debt

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

Myanmar releases thousands of prisoners to mark Independence Day

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

Misjudged genius? Giorgia Meloni criticises label .. Elon Musk a 'monster' over his support for Trump

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

Syria FM to visit UAE, Qatar and Jordan this week

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

PM Modi inaugurates Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 in Delhi

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

Some people trying to disturb peace in name of caste politics: PM Modi

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen diagnosed with 'severe pneumonia' in worrying blow for bloc

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - LBC

Trump says Starmer is making a 'very big mistake' as president-elect blasts UK's energy plans

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

Children of sworn in senators show support for Kamala Harris

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

Trump claims Dems are 'giddy' flags will be half-staff for his inauguration

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

Biden blocks US Steel sale to Japan's Nippon Steel

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

No Evidence Bashar al-Assad Was 'Poisoned' in 'Assassination Bid'

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

Houthis Promise More Attacks On Israel; Tel Aviv Residents In Panic After Yemeni Missile Strikes

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

Officials warn UNRWA may close permanently

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

Blinken heads to South Korea, Japan, France one last time

[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN

Rigathi Gachagua slams ruto and allies, questions how he was the problem in govt: "Mlidanganywa"

Fri, January 3, 2025

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - Newsday

Musk is 'misjudged and certainly misinformed' over UK grooming attacks, says senior minister

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - ITV

Why is Elon Musk obsessed with British politics?

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - Slate

One Possible Explanation for Justice Merchan's Last-Second Decision to Sentence Trump

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - Reuters

Alcohol cancer risk warning may face tough road with Trump

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - ABC

Johnson wins dramatic reelection as speaker after 2 GOP hard-liners switch votes

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - Slate

How Clarence Thomas Got Away With It

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - Krone

"Government crisis": foreign countries are tearing our politics apart

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - Newsweek

Three House Republicans Defy Trump in First 2025 Test of His 'Mandate'

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - Forbes

Fixing Social Security's 8-Year Cliff Rely On Trust And Stephen Goss

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - Wired

Elon Musk Is Posting Nonstop Falsehoods About 'Grooming Gangs'

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - ABC

House speaker vote live updates: Mike Johnson's fate could hinge on a single GOP vote

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

Ukraine plans to produce 3,000 missiles and 30,000 long-range drones, PM says

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - CNN

New Congress will be sworn in today as Johnson faces House speaker vote

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

High Court annuls legislation that gave Ben Gvir strong influence over police probes

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

Here's what Congress's first day will look like

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - Indiatimes

7 famous historical figures who lived in exile

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

India has always stood by Maldives: Jaishankar

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

'We cannot ignore it': Legal expert explains how citizens can fight 'inhumane' Trump plan

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

Brian Feeney: Why can no unionist say where they want to be in five years?

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

Macron's turbulent year: France's political crisis deepens

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

Tory leader resigns after police called to meeting

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

Putin will find reasons not to sit at negotiating table - Zelenskyy

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

Musk rocks U.K. politics with attacks on PM and support for far right

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

Germany's foreign minister heads to Damascus for one-day trip

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

Blackpool council tax rise and cuts warning after 'over spending'

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

Minister hits back at Elon Musk as tech billionai .. up criticism of Keir Starmer over grooming gangs

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

Tejashwi Yadav's New Year Resolution: How He Plans to Bring Changes to Bihar Politics | ABP Live

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

After 3 years, Missouri attorney general ends lawsuit against Springfield Public Schools

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

'Kattar beimaan': PM Modi slams Delhi govt, says it's an 'AAPada' over city

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

Letters to the Editor, Jan. 3, 2025

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

Biden decides to block Nippon Steel's $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel: Report

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

Biden to block U.S. Steel sale to Japanese buyer, source says

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

Jeremiah Kioni slams Gachagua, dares him to name those behind abductions: "Lives are at stake"

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

Social care reforms in pipeline for 2028, say ministers

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - Reuters

Slovakia will discuss retaliation after Ukraine's gas transit 'sabotage', says Fico

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

'Dangerous': Trump and MAGA falsely link New Orleans attack to the border

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

Biden honors Liz Cheney and others with Presidential Citizens Medal

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

GOP states sue over regulation of small nuclear reactors by federal government

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

Trump and Republicans Incorrectly Attribute New Orleans Incident to Immigration Issues

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - Yahoo

Elon Musk accused of trying to weaken Europe with support for far-right AfD party

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

A $20,000 lab diamond and so much art: The gifts foreign leaders gave the Bidens

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

Vance shares Musk op-ed backing Germany's far-right party

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - politicsweb

2024 was a year of change and progress - Cyril Ramaphosa

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

GOP House majority leader suggests DEI to blame for New Orleans attack

[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN

Pakistan's government introduces VPN permits to combat usage

Thu, January 2, 2025

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - deseret

Donald Trump promises to declare Mexican cartels terrorist organizations 'immediately'

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - BusinessGhana

Progressive People's Party wishes Ghanaians a prosperous New Year

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - cnbctv18

Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: PM Modi to inaugurate development projects today

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - WDIO

Bois Forte Tribal Chair Cathy Chavers is resigning

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - KGOU

Still on the hunt, the FBI shares new details about pipe bombs placed ahead of Jan. 6

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - rnz

Division, abuse and rates pain: Local politics year in review

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - Yahoo

Newsiest holidays ever? Here's your Minnesota news wrap-up

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

US crypto industry eyes possible day-one Trump executive orders

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

Democrats announce who will be probing Kash Patel for the Senate confirmation: report

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

MAGA Push to End OPT: How it Could Disrupt US Universities and International Students

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

Social Security Benefits Set To Be Expanded for Millions

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - Richmond

Richmond delegate makes surprise visit to Red Onion, calls for more oversight

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - PBS

AI, housing and other top issues for state lawmakers in 2025

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

Israeli airstrike in Gaza humanitarian zone kills 11, report says

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

Chandrababu Naidu says action only after 'concrete proof' in Adani case: Sources

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

'The CIA must get involved': Trump melts down in late-night rant targeting DOJ and FBI

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

Pro-Palestinian activists lambasted Biden and Harris. Trump will be an even bigger dilemma.

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSNBC

A conspiracy theorist with an enemies list: Dig deeper on Trump's pick to head the FBI

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - Newsweek

China and Russia Forge Major Tech Collaboration To Challenge US

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

KLEIN: 2025 begins with record tax hikes, rising .. s and leadership failures we can no longer afford

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

'Labor problem in a nutshell': ALP don't understand difference between 'cost and price'

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

Influx from Bangladesh not by minority Hindus but 'majority community' members: Assam CM

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - cnbctv18

Adani bribery case: Now, Chandrababu Naidu wants 'concrete proof'

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

'Dysfunction, disorganization, and disarray': Lawmaker unloads on House GOP rule changes

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

Putin tightens grip on foreign-owned breweries in Russia

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

When will Trump take office? How to watch the inauguration in Arizona

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

Starmer admits 2025 will be 'year of rebuilding' as Labour slips

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

Syria Ends Decades of Media Censorship

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

Hannah Yeoh, Bar members slammed for hypocrisy over police report against 'seditious' posts

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

Congress government fails to shake off graft, communalism taint in Karnataka

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

BJP slams Kejriwal over "failed promises", AAP hits back

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

BJP MPs meet Nitin Gadkari to seek four road projects ahead of Delhi elections

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

BJP's 'Scam 2024' poster dig at Arvind Kejriwal, AAP hits back with GOAT response

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

Editorial: Think twice before breaking up the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

NTF-Elcac exec: NPA soon an insignificant threat

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

GOP state lawmakers hope to use MAGA 'mandate' to push through extreme agenda: report

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

Scott Morrison attends Donald Trump's NYE party in Palm Beach

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

'Got to stop': Coalition slammed for 'talking down' the Australian economy

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

Change in Karnataka unit chiefs' post, talks on in big 3 parties

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

'People Remember MNS To Solve Problems, Forget While Voting': Raj Thackeray In New Year Message

[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN

Number of rookie Secret Service agents rose as ve .. rs dwindled in years leading up to Trump shooting

Wed, January 1, 2025

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - Sky

Suspected people smugglers face travel bans and social media curbs under tightened laws

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

Maharashtra: Major Bureaucratic Reshuffle Announc .. ansfers And Promotions Across Various Departments

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - Reuters

Israel's former defence chief Gallant quits parliament

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - Yahoo

2024 Year in Review: Crime, resignations, politic .. and new businesses among top stories for the year

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - Reuters

Israel's former defence chief Gallant quits politics

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

'Easy': New Year's resolution to put Labor and Greens 'last'

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

Arab Americans eye Trump's pro-Israel government picks

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

Amy Hamm: As the Trudeau government crumbles, Canadians can expect a better year to come

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit claiming Poland Spring water is not from a spring

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

Gallup poll: Majority of Americans predict positive changes in 2025

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

Nebraska politicians react to deadly attack in New Orleans

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

What to know about Maryland's 4 new and 6 returning members of Congress

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

D.C. Mayor Bowser says she had 'great meeting' with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

Fox's Campos Duffy Shreds Vivek Ramaswamy For 'Di .. om Queens And Promoting America Last' Immigration

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - Richmond

Minimum wage in Virginia increases in 2025, but advocates say it's not enough

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

The President Trump Is Pushing Aside

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

Newsmakers of 2024: Donald Trump and tech developments

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

Why do so many Florida universities hire politicians as presidents?

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

'The Worst Person You Know Just Made Some Great P .. d Paid' But Is Scared to Cross 'Welfare Queen ...

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - Yahoo

Jimmy the Baptist: Carter redefined 'evangelical,' from campaigns to race and women's rights

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

In 2025, Mamata pledges to stand firmly for 'what is just'

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

MAGA Attorney Issues Warning to Gen. Mark Milley .. Trump Were to Attack: 'Sounds Like Treason to Me'

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

'No interest in working together': Harrisburg City Council responds to mayor's veto choice

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

All the changes in effect from January 1, 2025

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

Republic Day 2025: When and where to get tickets .. arade and Beating Retreat Ceremony | Details here

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

German government condemns New Year's Eve violence after hundreds of arrests

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

Solar panels and saving energy: Jimmy Carter will be remembered as America's first green president

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

"We are dependent on India in many ways": Bangladesh's army chief

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - RealClearPolitics

Make a Resolution To Fix Social Security

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - Tuko

Uhuru-Ruto Handshake: 5 Other Surprise Political Moves that Happened in 2024

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

Will Joe Biden Sign the Social Security Fairness Act? Here's What We Know

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

Atishi and Delhi Lt Governor clash over alleged temple demolition order

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

Macron admits he was WRONG to call snap election

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

Republicans raising questions about Johnson's reelection as House speaker

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

What the papers say - January 1

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

'Dangerous slippery slope': Chris Minns slammed for proposing stricter hate speech laws

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - BBC

Five political moments to watch out for in 2025

[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN

Presidential staff walks out over Acting President's court appointments

Tue, December 31, 2024

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

'Democracy or oligarchy': Ex-Labor Secretary lays out stakes of the next four years

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - Vanguard

Nigeria is the unfortunate parent of ungrateful children, by Rotimi Fasan

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - ABC

Jimmy Carter's enduring diplomatic legacy: ANALYSIS

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

Russia cancels payments to prisoners who signed contracts and went to war in Ukraine

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

Immigration organizations and families in Massachusetts concerned over deportations under Trump

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

US News Live Today December 31, 2024: Trade wars, .. more: 5 things to watch out for in the US in 2025

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

Political figures dominated courtroom coverage in 2024. Here's where their cases stand.

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

Let's go back to limited government and low taxes, Rep. Pat Fallon says

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

Requirements to access the $500 stimulus check

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

Why are flags at half-staff today? Here's how long US, Texas flags should be lowered

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - Politico

The Ground Is Shifting in American Politics. Here's What I Saw on the Trail.

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

Donald Trump's shift on H-1B visas sparks GOP infighting: Key details

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - PBS

What we know about Jimmy Carter's foreign policy legacy

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

Elon Musk paying $2,000 per night to stay close to Donald Trump?

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - Tuko

Hassan Joho: List of Other Politicians Who Made Major Comebacks in 2024

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

Delhi Elections 2025: BJP accuses Arvind Kejriwal .. of using children for his 'cheap, dirty' politics

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - CNN

Remembering former President Jimmy Carter

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

Benue Governor signs N550.1bn 2025 budget into law

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

How Trump could put allies in key government posts without Senate approval

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

Delhi LG's office replies to Atishi's letter on religious structures: 'CM playing cheap politics'

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

New laws coming to Missouri, Illinois in 2025

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

Delhi CM Atishi urges LG to stop temple demolitions; Saxena's office calls it 'cheap politics'

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - WLRN

LGBTQ+ community to celebrate 10 years of marriage equality in Florida

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

Several new state laws to take effect in 2025: Taro, medical care, and more

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

US News Live Today December 31, 2024: These New Y .. meals to bring 'good fortune' and 'love' in 2025

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

Challenges for Labour, the growth of Reform, and new laws: What 2025 will hold for Welsh politics

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

The flashpoints in local politics for 2024

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - WLRN

US census data shows how Middle Eastern and Hispanic residents differ in racial identity

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

Pressure mounts from Russia and US ahead of German election

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

70 lakh grievances resolved through CPGRAMS between 2022 and 2024: Centre

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

For the first time, Syrians 'not afraid' to talk politics

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

Delhi Elections 2025: 'AAP Dirty Politics'- Lt Go .. ernor Praises, Atishi Responds Sharply | ABP News

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - WTEN

The rise in mail voting comes with a price, as mismatched signatures lead to ballot rejections

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - Sky

Presidents, princes and prime ministers signed ex .. No 10 visitors' books made public for first time

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

New Mexico Governor Pushes Tough-On-Crime Laws As Violence Surges in The State

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

Massive pro-Democratic union employs family of leader in high-paying jobs

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

Bengal, Bangla & 'Bohiragoto'. The politics of identity and pushback against Hindi 'imposition'

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

Matt Gorman says idea of Biden staying in the 2024 race is 'delusion of the highest order'

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - CP24

New Ontario laws and regulations coming into effect in 2025. Here's what you need to know.

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - Mint

The year in data: how 2024 stacked up for economy, politics, climate and more

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN

Georgia: Thousands form "Chain of Unity" to demand snap elections in Tbilisi, Georgia

[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MassLive

Steward, Boston's tax fight and fixing the T: The top 5 Mass. political stories of 2024

Division, abuse and rates pain: Local politics year in review

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^{Published in Politics and Government on Thursday, January 2nd 2025 at 16:40 GMT by rnz}

A rising tide of abuse, escalating costs and the clash between central and local government - Marika Hill looks back at local politics in 2024.

The article from RNZ discusses the tumultuous year in New Zealand's local politics, highlighting several key issues. It covers the significant division and abuse faced by local politicians, exemplified by the experiences of figures like Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich, who faced a no-confidence vote, and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown, who encountered public and media scrutiny over his handling of crises like the Auckland floods. The piece also touches on the financial strain on local councils, with rising costs and the need for rate increases, as seen in Wellington where a 12.3% rates rise was proposed. Furthermore, it notes the broader political environment, including the impact of national politics on local governance, with examples like the Three Waters reform and the general election influencing local decisions and public sentiment. The year was marked by a mix of personal attacks, financial challenges, and the ongoing struggle to balance community needs with fiscal responsibility.

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[ https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/538081/division-abuse-and-rates-pain-local-politics-year-in-review ]

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Division, abuse and rates pain: Local politics year in review