Government News
Governor Greg Abbott has requested that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) include additional Texas communities in the federal disaster declaration following impacts from severe storms that occurred at the end of last month and start of this mon
Chris Canfield has been named as the new Public Works Department Director, pending City Council confirmation.
The Colorado Springs Fire Department Fire Marshal, Kris Cooper, has ordered burn restrictions within the City of Colorado Springs to be rescinded, effective Friday, May 29, 2026, at 12 p.m. Recent moisture across the region has contributed to a...
The City of Columbia is announcing the start of shuttle service for the new south parking lot at Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
The south lot, located approximately one-half mile south of the terminal, will open Monday
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated a new class of Texas Game Wardens and State Park Police Officers during a graduation ceremony at the Texas Capitol.
The Colorado Springs Fire Department Fire Marshal, Kris Cooper, has ordered burn restrictions within the City of Colorado Springs to be rescinded, effective Friday, May 29, 2026, at 12 p.m. Recent moisture across the region has contributed to a...
Governor Abbott To Further Amend, Renew Severe Storm Disaster Proclamation In May 2026
Governor Greg Abbott today announced six Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $1,819,053 have been awarded to six schools in the Coastal Bend area by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Erin Hut, Communications Director, Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown has directed that all flags at City facilities be lowered to half-staff to coincide with Governor Bob Ferguson's directive that state and U.S. flags at all state agency facilities be lowered...
Beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, June 1, CAM LLC, contractor for the City of Columbia Public Works department, is scheduled to begin applying Reclamite, an asphalt rejuvenating treatment, to 55 Columbia streets.Reclamite is a petroleum-based product desig
Weekday Farmers' Market opens June 2 as a summer hub for food, music, and community
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Shane Roethle and reappointed Robert "Reeves" Hayter to the Sulphur River Basin Authority (SRBA) Board of Directors for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.
As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma's Equity in Contracting (EIC) Program is partnering with...
On May 28, Columbia Police obtained an arrest warrant for D’Monte Lee, 19, of Jefferson City, in connection with a shots-fired call on April 26 in the 900 block of Vandiver Drive.
Jefferson City Police arrested Lee
"Light rail is coming to Tacoma. We are proud that this plan keeps the Tacoma Dome Link Extension firmly on schedule. This vote reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering South Sound voters what they were promised. We thank all of our regional...
ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 28, 2026)—-The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is extending the cover crop termination deadline until June 5, 2026, for farmers enrolled in the 2025-2026 Cover Crop Program due to multiple days of rainfall that have cause
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed the following bills into law administratively. SB26-017 - Out-of-Network Health Insurance Dispute Resolution, sponsored by Senators Lindsey Daugherty and Scott Bright, and Representatives Rebekah Stewart and Ryan...
GOLDEN — Today, at the Foothills animal shelter Governor Polis, alongside First Gentleman Marlon Reis and bill sponsors, signed new laws to support Coloradans and their beloved pets. The Governor signed HB26-1183 - Sunset Pet Animal Care &...
COLORADO SPRINGS– Today Governor Jared Polis, Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade and community partners joined Colorado Parks and Wildlife to announce the significant growth of Cheyenne Mountain State Park. This includes the 357-acre Denman property...