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Town workers in Richmond, Virginia have been tasked with the removal of a slew of signs that have been illegally posted on public property. The signs are a part of a protest campaign, calling for city council members to oppose the installment of an India

As the campaign season goes into high gear, candidates from coast to coast are trying to find ways to get their messages out. With all the different mediums around, those hoping to get elected to office can often be overwhelmed with all the options avail

A businesswoman in Michigan has seen a slowdown in business because of a recent issue - stolen signs.

Businesses in one Nevada city will soon have the opportunity to put up more temporary signs.

In a recent vote, the Flower Mound Town Council in Texas approved a number of sign changes that aim to help area businesses, while keeping its award winning scenery intact.

Wichita women are using signs to spread awareness of child abuse, reports the Wichita Eagle.<br/>

After an ordinance was passed earlier this year in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, steps are being taken to make sure that businesses are aware of the expanded rights they have.

An ordinance that would limit the size of political signs was shot down in Chicopee, Massachusetts, reports the Republican.<br/>

A sign in Texas has the whole town talking, thanks to its controversial message regarding a long-standing religious tradition and medical practice.

Illegal signs posted on top of snow banks in Des Moines, Iowa have caused some problems for locals, according to the Des Moines Register. Drivers have mistaken the illegal postings for traffic signs and made several phone calls to local officials.

According one city official in Alabama, the sign situation in her community is getting out of control and must be handled immediately.

One of the most important aspects of any community is the number and types of signs that business are allowed to display.

A city in Louisiana is looking to make its sign ordinance more clear in order to better enforce rules. The Times Picayune reports that the ordinance in Gretna has been widely criticized by those tasked with regulating it because of the confusing and inco

Perhaps one of the best things about the summer is the increased number of outdoor activities for people to participate in. From coast to coast, event organizers typically wait for the warmer season to hold festivals which celebrate a variety of differen

In Big Bear Lake, California, members of the community will soon get their chance to give the local government a piece of their mind when it comes to sign proposals.

The board of commissioners in DeKalb, Illinois, recently voted to increase a crackdown on illegal signs throughout the community.

There is a fight brewing in Washington, D.C., over the issue of campaign signs, and neither party seems to be budging.

Times are getting better for temporary sign owners in Columbia County.

Officials in one Michigan community recently decided to keep the sign laws the way they are after failing to pass an amendment to the ordinance.

Entrepreneurs in Nashville, Tennessee are asking city officials to loosen up restrictions on home-based businesses, and to allow homeowners to display marquee signs and other forms of commercial signage on their lawns, according to a recent article.

Residents of Rancho Mirage, California believe that candidates for city office must be able to post signage without heavy restrictions for their messages to be delivered to voters, according to the Desert Sun.

A community leader in Des Moines, Iowa, is fed up with the number of signs being posted throughout the community and made his feelings knowing in a letter to the city council.

A vital part of any true democracy is the ability to vote for the leaders in power. Candidates from different parties strive to run rigorous campaigns to tout their platforms and try to get their supporters to show up in droves on election day.

In Hudson, Wisconsin, city lawmakers are planning to change the way businesses are able to post messages.

The planning commission in one Arizona community has put its proposed sign ordinance on cheap yard signs on hold temporarily, after many determined that it was too hard to follow.

One of the hottest issues in Middle Smithfield Township is a proposed strip club. Citizens both for and against the adult entertainment center have made their voices heard, but thanks to a recent sign stealing incident, the battle may be poised to intens

Though many communities are passing new regulations on sidewalk signs, York, Maine is working on passing new ordinances governing directional traffic signs. Last week, the board selectmen of York, Maine addressed several of the town's issues with the sig

Selling a home can be one of the most difficult things that someone can undertake.

No matter who comes out on top during the election season, there is one sure winner during the ongoing campaigns throughout the country - sign makers.

There is a brand new program in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, seeking to get rid of signs placed illegally along the public's right of way.

Around the country, from the deserts in Arizona to the frozen tundra of Alaska, local business leaders, lawmakers and everyday citize

In Kansas City, Missouri, one man's political sign has come under fire - literally.

In Watauga, Texas, displaying support for a candidate can get you locked up - just ask Chris Howe.

As the campaign season gets underway many politicians are doing whatever they can to get their name out there. And for one politician and members of his campaign staff in Tennessee, it means one important thing - time to put up signs.

One man in Florida has made the enforcement of his county's sign ordinance his personal mission.

In Dover, New Hampshire, the city leadership recently went out of its way to handle an issue that has been plaguing the community for some time - illegal signs.

In Worcester, Massachusetts, the planning board recently considered creating new provisions in the sign ordinance in order to deal with what some have called an out-of-control situation.

Lawmakers in the second-largest city in Massachusetts have come to an agreement to allow residents and busniess owners to put up as many polictal signs as they want on their property.

With mid-term elections quickly descending on the United States, political campaigns have begun taking form. In Hawaii, that means that activists have become living sidewalk signs.<br/>

A township in New Jersey will soon be home to an array of new signs, thanks to the passage of a new ordinance.

A business owner in Washington state recently took the city to court over a sign removal that he contends violated his freedom of expression.

In Maui, Hawaii, it's a case of heated competition among businesses.

In Schuykill Haven, Pennsylvania, lawmakers are dealing with the issue of too many signs. The Republican Herald reports that the city's council president, Marlin Berger, recently highlighted the overuse of signs by one area restaurant, the Uptown Tavern.

Business owners in one Minnesota community will soon be able to display their temporary signage for a longer period of time, thanks to a recent vote from lawmakers.

In Chatham, New Jersey, business owners will soon find new rules regulating the signs they put up.

usinesses in one Massachusetts community are using the temporary suspension of a sign ordinance to post more signs than before and show local lawmakers that they are capable of regulating themselves without restrictive laws.

A dentist's office in Ohio will be able to put up a directional sign, thanks to a recent vote from the city council.

The chamber of commerce in Bonney Lake, Washington, recently ran into issues when attempting to install a highway sign advertising an upcoming event.

A defense lawyer in Massachusetts was recently charged with three counts of vandalizing property after he allegedly stole signs from an Italian ice shop.

Real estate agents in Prior Lake, Minnesota, have been feeling the effects of stepped-up enforcement from city lawmakers, a move they say came as a total surprise, the Shakopee Valley News reports.

A state senator in Tucson, Arizona, is claiming that city code enforcement officers have unfairly taken down his campaign signs as part of his reelection effort just days before the election is scheduled to take place.

While tens of thousands gathered in our nation's capital to call for a return to sanity and witness the shenanigans of comedians Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, there was another big draw for those in attendance - signs.

In Merrimack, New Hampshire, local business owners and town lawmakers are at odds over one of the most vital forms of advertising - temporary signs.

Since the dawn of commerce, business owners have been seeking ways to get their messages out through the use of signs. All the while, the hand of government has been hot on their trail, passing new laws to keep them in check. It's a seemingly endless str

In Dothan, Alabama, lawmakers have begun to reconsider the ways in which they enforce zoning laws.

While citizens all over the United States showed up at polls to vote on a variety of candidates and different referendums, there was was one issue that was left unresolved long after the votes were counted - campaign signs.

In the latest fight over sign ordinances, score one for the farmers.

In Marianna City, Florida, local lawmakers are changing the rules when it comes to how businesses and other entities can display signs.

For one resident of Corvallis, Oregon, violations of his city's sign ordinance will not stand - literally.

Business owners in Leesburg, Georgia, will soon have more rules to follow and fees to pay, thanks to the recent approval of a sign ordinance.

In Mapleton, Utah, political signs will be allowed to remain standing after the city's ordinance was challenged by an attorney.

In Georgia, one city official is calling attention to the fact that the sign ordinance regarding campaign posters is largely unenforced by city staff.

A sign dispute in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, recently led local police to place one woman under arrest for allegedly stealing multiple sidewalk signs erected by a painting company.

There's one issue that a mayoral candidate in Florida wasn't bargaining for when he decided to run for office - stolen signs.

The very foundation of democracy lies in electing leaders to pass laws for the communities they represent. Candidates from coast to coast in the United States spend countless hours and campaign dollars spreading their message to anyone who will listen.

Two sign displayers in Augusta County, Virginia, who are using banners to highlight their dissatisfaction with current members of Congress, may be breaking the sign code.

In one Louisiana community, cheap yard signs were recently confiscated by local government officials after it was determined that they violated laws in place.

Politics these days is all about visibility. As high-priced campaign consultants study different methods for gaining the greatest amount of exposure, oftentimes the most effective way to draw attention is through good, old-fashioned campaign signs. And y

The rules for political signs in one Texas community will soon change if leaders in the city get their way.

The theft and removal of several campaign signs will likely force Bradley, Tennessee County Commissioner candidate Adam Lowe to press charges against the man who removed the signs. According to the Chattnagooan, the man caught removing the signs was in p

City councilors in Worcester, Massachusetts recently petitioned the city administration to issue a temporary moratorium on any new sign development in the city until new sanctions can be drafted, according to the Worcester Telegram &amp; Gazette.

Business owners in one New Hampshire city will soon be getting an unwelcome wake-up call when local lawmakers begin to remove signs that violate an ordinance.

People all over the country have had a difficult time selling their homes in recent years and are looking to get any advantage they can when it comes to closing a deal or attracting potential buyers. One of the best ways to attract a buyer to a property

Thanks to a federal lawsuit filed by a local candidate, the town of South Whitehall, Pennsylvania, is reconsidering a plan to curb the number of political signs.

Thanks to a new state law in Illinois, people displaying signs for candidates will soon be able to leave them standing all year long.

It can often be difficult for average people to sell items they own if they are not experienced in sales.

In Idaho Falls, Idaho, signs have been popping up in some unwanted places - city benches.<br/>

In Dobson, North Carolina, opponents of off-premise sign regulations are celebrating a victory.

City lawmakers in Helena, Alabama, are concerned over the growing number of temporary signs that have flooded the community, creating eyesores for those passing by.

Everywhere in America, there are people trying to sell items in order to make money on things they no longer need.

The business community near a legendary National Football League stadium will soon hear whether they will be able post directional signs to increase the number of customers they can attract.

With elections coming up, political campaigns are hitting full swing. Political signs are a major part of campaigning, and in Montgomery, Alabama, the sidewalk signs are lined up, one after another, on several major roads.<br/>

Real estate agents and builders in one North Carolina town are working together in order to try to defeat a sign ordinance that they feel is restrictive.

As the summer season gets underway, many people will take the time to clean out their attics or garages and find old items that they no longer need.

Officials in Syracuse, New York, are reexamining a sign ordinance that puts limits on where candidates can put their displays.

As the housing market continues to recover from its near collapse a few years ago, more homeowners than before are ready to look for buyers.

American towns that recently announced changes to their policy regarding placement of sidewalk signs may soon consider a few more changes to ordinances. As election season approaches, candidates for various government offices will soon see signs endorsin

Businesses in one California community recently got the support of the mayor when it came to a fight to expand sign rights.

The Centrix Bank Community Outreach program recently announced a $5,000 grant awarded to the town of Bedford, New Hampshire to update the signs displayed on roads entering and leaving the town, according to the Bedford Journal.

With election day about a week away, there is one group of people that can already consider themselves winners by a landslide - sign makers.

After doing some spring cleaning, many homeowners find themselves wanting to sell unused items. The warm summer months are generally the best time to hold a yard sale to get rid of that unwanted junk.

Raising money for local causes can be one of the most important things that people throughout the country take part in.

A housing group in Virginia recently took issue with a 'House For Rent' that stipulated the listing was for "whites only."

A woman in Salt Lake City, Utah, is taking the city of Draper to court after taking issue with the city's campaign sign ordinance.

In Rapid City, South Dakota, the signs of election season are everywhere.

While candidates can spend all the time they want formulating a solid plan for the district or region they hope to represent, if no one knows he or she is running then they may as well be talking to themselves.

City council candidates in the town of Rancho Mirage, California have traded barbs in recent weeks over the placement and amount of political signs, according to the Desert Sun. Incumbent Dana Hobart believes that candidate Scott Hines is using the curre

The owner of a sign company in Mississippi was recently fined by local code enforcement officers after displaying two political signs illegally.

The La Quinta, California town council voted three to two on Tuesday to change the city's law regarding temporary signs on public property, according to the Desert Sun.

A man who posted a sign celebrating the departure of a local town employee in Pennsylvania is one of the latest recipients of a citation from local lawmakers.

One city's attempt to beautify itself has local business owners worried that it will put them out of sight - literally.

A planning division in Nevada is reminding business owners that they must follow a local sign ordinance.

A city council in one New Jersey municipality recently sent out letters to property owners, asking them to take down yard signs against a proposed change in the alcohol law.

Political signs are being stolen in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, reports the Taunton Daily Gazette.<br/>

In a recent victory for sign displayers, a federal judge in North Carolina said that a city had violated a local citizen's free speech rights by forcing him to take down a political sign.

One town in North Carolina is trying to tackle an issue that has raised many eyebrows in recent months - too many signs.