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Community voices rise as Christopher Johnson demands accountability from the Parks Department over excessive ticketing of street vendors—could this spark a much-needed change in NYC's public spaces?

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Christopher Johnson urges council to investigate parks department vendor ticketing practices
Christopher Johnson calls for a hearing on parks department's treatment of street vendors.
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September 30, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Utah's Education Interim Committee has unveiled startling findings about the staggering $10 million annual cost of Student Information Systems and the urgent need for a new approach to better serve our schools.

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Utah Committee Reviews Student Information System Costs and Vendor Accountability
Committee evaluates student data systems costs, vendor discrepancies, and future solutions.
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September 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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New York City Council is raising alarms over questionable contracts awarded to vendors with criminal histories, including a contractor banned for fraud yet still handling tree services.

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New York City Council Investigates Tree Services Contracts Awarded to Felons
Council examines loopholes allowing criminal contractors to secure city tree maintenance contracts.
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September 29, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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Florida's House Bill 1293 is poised to revolutionize IT contracts by enforcing strict cybersecurity standards and independent oversight, igniting fierce debates among lawmakers.

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Florida House establishes new IT contract requirements including cybersecurity standards
Florida House outlines new criteria for information technology contract solicitations and evaluations.
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March 1, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Dimmit County officials are grappling with major tech issues that have stalled traffic citations and left crucial evidence unreadable, all while a grand jury delay holds up justice.

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Commissioners press vendors on ticketing software and video problems as IT pay and jail backlogs surface
Dimmit County commissioners pushed for vendor meetings after JPs reported Southern Software has not linked to the sheriff's system (Intech), forcing manual citation entry; commissioners also discussed unreadable traffic videos, jail staffing changes, and a grand jury delay that has prevented indictments since July.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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The NYC Parks Department is grappling with a critical shortage of tree planting vendors, jeopardizing the future of urban green spaces amidst rising scrutiny.

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New York Parks Department Faces Scrutiny Over Tree Planting Contracts and MWBE Participation
Investigation reveals low MWBE contractor participation in NYC tree planting initiatives.
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September 30, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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New York City Council is scrutinizing the Parks Department's contracting practices after low bids lead to unethical contractor behavior in street tree planting.

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City Council Discusses Challenges in Street Tree Planting Contracts and Procurement Standards
Council members address issues with low bidding and contractor integrity in street tree projects.
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September 30, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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City Council is scrutinizing the Parks Department's controversial decision to hire debarred contractors, raising serious questions about accountability and vendor integrity.

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City Council Questions Parks Department's Use of Debarred Contractors for Landscaping
Council raises concerns over contracting integrity and vendor selection processes in parks department.
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September 30, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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New York City officials are under fire for awarding contracts to companies with troubling criminal histories, raising serious questions about accountability and integrity in the bidding process.

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New York City Council Grills Parks Department on Vendor Integrity and Corruption Issues
Council members question the awarding of contracts to vendors with felony convictions.
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September 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Lawmakers in Guam are demanding answers about a crucial $40 million funding allocation, raising questions about transparency and vendor accountability that could shape the future of community support.

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Senate Panel Questions $40 Million Funding and Vendor List Amid Budget Session
Senators express concerns over $40 million funding and vendor transparency during budget discussions.
citizenportal.ai
September 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM