Government News
ORLANDO, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–27. The proposed Floridians First Budget totals $117.4 billion, including $16.75 billion in reserves and $250 million towards debt reduction. Under...
Long Beach, CA – The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) has been awarded a total of $915,000 in grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), through funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety...
The measure expands the number of parcels eligible for ADU construction in communities across the city.
First introduced by Mayor Brandon Johnson, the measure will transfer four City-owned lots to allow for construction of a memorial honoring victims of police torture in Washington Park.
Please find press releases announcing various measures introduced and approved by the Chicago City Council today. Below is a last of the releases attached for your convivence: Various Planning and Development Measures Introduced to City Council Various...
On December 9, 2025, Interim City Manager Hyun Kim appointed — and the City Council confirmed — Linnaea Jablonski as the City of Tacoma's new Human Resources Director. Director Jablonski, an expert in labor negotiations and strategic initiatives...
The City of Idaho Falls invites the community to attend the 2026 State of the City Address, featuring Mayor-elect Lisa Burtenshaw.
New report recommends state agency that streamlines higher education and workforce development under one roof, expanding opportunity for all Coloradans DENVER - Today, Governor Polis, and legislative, education and workforce leaders from across the...
Annapolis, MD – The Maryland Horse Industry Board will meet on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 10:00 am. The meeting will be held at the Maryland Department of Agriculture, In-Person Only. Agenda items include an overview of the Maryland Department of Agric
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) announced the allocation of $650,000 in Youth College Readiness Grants to 7 nonprofit organizations to support college-readiness programming for 7th- and 8th-graders. This investment...
Improvements included the rebuilding of sidewalks, ADA compliant ramps, citywide street lighting upgrades, bolstering 311, and implementing the Boston Rodent Action Plan across neighborhoods

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas intends to opt in to the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship program created by President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill.
Ofc. Daniel Strassenberg, PIO The holidays are in full swing and many of us utilize online stores for gifts and package deliveries. Along with that comes package thefts that plague many communities. The following is suggested to help reduce the chance...
Fianna Dickson, Experience the magic of the season at downtown Spokane's first-ever Holiday Village, presented by Gesa Credit Union. Holiday Village at Riverfront Park Presented by Gesa Credit Union Free admission Thursday, December 11 – Sunday...
Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the nomination of Jessica Manuell as a member of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. Manuell is a lifelong hunter, angler, and wildlife conservationist with a strong background in agricultural...
Springfield City Council will hear presentations on proposed East Sunshine Street Corridor safety and operational improvements at the Tuesday, Dec. 9 City Council Lunch Workshop beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Kansas City is committed to protecting its natural resources, enhancing the quality of its environment, and ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents. In 2024, KC Water received a Regional Wetland Program Development Grant from the U.S...

As holiday shopping ramps up, Springfield Environmental Services reminds residents that thoughtful choices about gifts and wrapping can reduce seasonal waste. Each year, landfill tonnage increases as residents discard packaging, toys, clothing and more.
