Government News
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Leslee K. Balten to the Eagle County Court in the 5th Judicial District. This judgeship is created pursuant to Senate Bill 25-024. The vacancy is effective July 1, 2026. Ms. Balten is a Partner and Breckenridge...
Mayor Yemi Mobolade signed a new Administrative Regulation establishing clearer and more stringent policies governing the use of City-owned vehicles and protective detail for elected officials, effective May 7. The issuing of the administrative...
As Pikes Peak Small Business Week brings entrepreneurs, business owners, and community partners together across the region, the City of Colorado Springs Economic Development Department is launching a new monthly newsletter focused on the people...
The City of Colorado Springs issued a noise hardship permit yesterday for the Ford Amphitheater's 2026 concert season. The permit allows events at Ford Amphitheater within the Polaris Pointe area to operate above standard City decibel limits within...
Mayor Yemi Mobolade presented the Mayor's Spirit of Colorado Springs Award to longtime community leader Larry Yonker on Friday, March 1 during an event marking the 30th anniversary of Springs Rescue Mission. Yonker was honored for more than four...
News May 8, 2026
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Engineering and Public Works Streets & Fleet Division has announced the 2026 Spring Cleanup schedule for the removal of winter pea rock, road debris, and the cleaning of storm drain catch basins and sumps...
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed a balanced state budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year. This balanced budget protects important investments in K-12 education and public safety, sets the state on a path for financial security, and adapts to the...
Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Fire Weather Conditions Disaster Proclamation In May 2026
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) today announced that certain return and payment deadlines for taxpayers have been extended for Georgians impacted by the Georgia Highway...
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed HB26-1229 - Supporting the Human-Animal Bond, sponsored by Representatives Rick Taggart and Lisa Feret, and Senators Judy Amabile and Janice Rich. This bill recognizes the role animals play in Coloradans' health...
At approximately 7:54 a.m. Friday, May 8, Columbia Fire Department (CFD) companies were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 400 block of McBaine Avenue.
CFD companies arrived within three minutes of initial
Funland at the Zoo will open for the 2026 season on Saturday, May 23, inviting visitors back to a refreshed, fully restored historic amusement experience at Tautphaus Park Zoo.
Former State House District 64 Candidate Maura Cruz Lanz Endorses Angel Ramos for Florida State House
Cossolotto's Make a Promise Day (MAPD) 2026 activities included issuing a joint "Peace Promise" statement with the authors of The Peace Guidebook -- Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino and Dr. Katie Eastman -- and a variety of articles, interviews, and press annou