City Council to Hold Final Vote on Ordinance Regulating Hemp-Derived Products
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Watertown City Council to Review Plan for Modernizing City Limits Records
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"Persuade Bears with Bench Press" - City Hall Passes Japan's First Muscle Ordinance for Wildlife Control

An end to bear encounters at last? A city hall has adopted the slogan "Muscle over Dialogue" and established the "Muscle Patrol Squad" staffed by bodybuilders.

https://alt.andpaper.net/en/articles/20251117-muscle-patrol-wildlife-solution/

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New Ordinance Mandates 'Armor Wearing' for Online Debates to Combat Flame Wars. Wi-Fi Blockage Forces Physical Termination of Discussions

A city has mandated that all online debates must be conducted while wearing full body armor. Citizens face physical speech control, complaining 'I can't press the Enter key.'

https://alt.andpaper.net/en/articles/20251030-freedom-of-speech-armor/

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Texas city could be first in nation to rescind LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination protections

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/arlington-lgbtq-discrimination-protections-repeal

City Council Decides on Crackdown Policy for UFO Parking Violations; Will Not Hesitate to Tow

The city council, aiming to become the galaxy's premier tourist destination, has decided to establish Earth's first UFO-exclusive parking lot. While the first 30 minutes are free, fines will be imposed for overtime, and severe cases will result in towing.

https://alt.andpaper.net/en/articles/20250928-city-council-space-ordinance/

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(4) Toyoake recently proposed a very unpopular ordinance to limit residents’ leisure use of smartphones and tablets to two hours daily.

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Toyoake recently proposed a very unpopular ordinance to limit residents’ leisure use of smartphones and tablets to two hours daily.

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📱🤡 In a groundbreaking move, a Japanese city has bravely drafted an #ordinance suggesting residents *consider* spending only two hours on their phones daily because we all know #recommendations with absolutely zero penalties are super effective. Maybe next, they'll suggest politely asking the sun to shine less brightly. 🌞💡
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Japan city drafts ordinance to cap smartphone use at 2 hours per day

A central Japan city said Thursday it will seek to pass an ordinance recommending all residents limit smartphone use to two hours a day outside of work and school amid concerns over the impact of excessive technology exposure, though there will be no penalties proposed.

Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS