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Both Mejia and Hathaway will be back on the ballot in June, running in their party primaries for next cycle’s two-year term.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Annette Ramirez is currently running the department as interim general manager.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Hungary's economy is in a deep slump, and Magyar and his team know they will have to hit the ground running.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Inflation was already running well above the Fed’s 2% target when the war with Iran sent energy prices sharply higher in late February.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

I assume that’s because she’s been talking more than I have, but then she says, “Slow down, will you? We’re running uphill.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison