Sam Robinson

1 week ago | 9fin.com | Michelle D'souza |Sam Robinson

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1 month ago | detroitonemillion.com | Sam Robinson

Two Michigan gubernatorial candidates could make history in the state and in the U.S. if elected in 2026. Electing U.S. Rep. John James or Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist would mean the first time a Black man has held the position in Michigan. Either would be the fourth Black governor elected in U.S. history. Wes Moore was elected governor of Maryland in 2022. Virginia Governor L. Douglas Wilder, a Democrat, was elected in 1990. And Democrat Deval Patrick was elected in 2007.

1 month ago | 9fin.com | Sam Robinson |Tobi Akinola

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1 month ago | merseynewslive.co.uk | Sam Robinson

As Liverpool prepares for the Grand National, a campaign has been launched to tackle the harms of gambling. Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool City Council have collaborated in this joint effort to educate the community. The campaign follows a detailed report on the prevalence of gambling across Liverpool, as well as the harms that are associated with it in what Liverpool City Council described as an “under-researched issue”.

1 month ago | open.substack.com | Sam Robinson

City Council President Mary Sheffield’s seat on the nine-member body is up for grabs and a number of residents are vying to represent the newly redrawn District 5. The race is without clear frontrunners with about a month left until the candidate filing deadline. The citywide elections in August and November includes offices for mayor, city clerk, city council, board of police commissioners and community advisory council.