Springfield city councilors resurrect proposed 4-year term for councilors; could go to voters on fall ballot

MassLive.com

If approved by the city and state, voters would decide this fall if the term for City Council should expand from 2 years to 4 years. SPRINGFIELD — A proposal to change the City Council term from two years to four years is back on the table, with proponents saying it makes sense to match the council. 27 arrested at NAACP protest at NC legislature

The Star-News NAACP Voting Rights

RALEIGH, N.C.

– Opponents to the vision of progress offered by North Carolina’s Republican leaders say they’re stepping up the nonviolent demonstrations until they’re heard. The NAACP and other activists say they’re ready to be arrested Monday as they protest decisions of the General Assembly. A demonstration…