Government News

DENVER – This week, we mark the Trump Administration's first year of actions that have brought economic uncertainty, missed federal funding to state and local organizations, and widespread challenges to every Colorado congressional district. From...
City encourages Boston employers to hire students and invest in Boston's future
The City of Columbia has postponed the Let’s Talk Local discussion with Ward 1 Council Member Valerie Carroll originally scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 25 due to potential winter weather. An updated time and location will be provided once the event has
BOSTON – Thursday, January 22, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a cold emergency in the City of Boston for Friday, January 23, through Sunday, January 25, due to the extreme cold weather forecasted for this time period. Boston is forecasted to...
Mayor Johnson to meet with the Homeless Outreach and Prevention team and volunteers before they go out for the annual count.
The historic appointment makes Chicago the largest U.S. city with an executive-level position dedicated to advancing LGBTQ+ equity.
A pioneering library and food bank partnership brings a full-service food pantry to Legler Regional Library, expanding access to healthy food for families across East and West Garfield Park.
As Colorado Springs continues to grow, the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) Department is excited to continue improving parks, trails and open spaces across Olympic City USA. From expanding urban trail connections to...
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp declared a statewide State of Emergency today ahead of Winter Storm Fern's impact on the state this weekend. The Governor also directed the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to...
The City of Fishers invites residents to participate in the 2026 Fishers Community Survey, designed to gather feedback on residents' quality of life and their experiences with City services. The survey asks residents age 18 and older to share input on...
DSV has broken ground on new regional headquarters in southeast Mesa. It will employ approximately 160 employees
Ofc. Daniel Strassenberg, PIO On January 20th at approximately 3:45pm, Spokane Police responded to a reported theft at a business in the 200 block of North Howard. Officers contacted the store owner and observed that he was showing signs of exposure to...
Capital City Fire Rescue (CCFR) Chief Rich Etheridge quietly retired on the last day of December 2025 after 27 years with the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) and 34 years supporting Alaska's public safety. "Chief Etheridge provided steadfast...
The City of Colorado Springs plans to start work on the Rampart Park Drainage project on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Work may temporarily affect entry to Rampart Park's dog park, disc golf course, basketball courts, BMX track, baseball field, and playground...
Ragtag Film Society, in coordination with Columbia Parks and Recreation for the fourth consecutive year, are offering a limited number of complimentary pairs of Classic passes to the 2026 True/False Film Fest to residents of Columbia with a family househo
Mayor Kerry Thomson today announced her administration's intent to move forward with a new approach for the College Square property at 200-226 S. College Avenue, following action by the Capital Improvement Board (CIB) to discontinue negotiations with...

The City of Columbia invites local community members who are interested in applying for grant funding for Juneteenth events, exhibits or educational programs to an applicant workshop at the Walton Building, located at 300 South

On Jan. 21, Columbia Police arrested Zachary Hutchinson, 38, of Columbia, for child sex crimes. Officers were made aware of a potentially inappropriate relationship between Hutchinson and a female juvenile on Jan. 15.

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Five firefighter apprentices were officially sworn in as members of Capital City Fire Rescue (CCFR) in October 2025, addressing vacancies in Juneau's fire department. These apprentices are a part of CCFR's new apprenticeship program for locals to...
In addition,Two New Concerning Immigration Enforcement Tactics
BOCA RATON, Fla. - -- (West Palm Beach, FL – January 20, 2026) The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC) today invited the public to another upcoming informative and nonpartisan event: Free Forum in Palm Beach Gardens for City Council...