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BOISE, Idaho — Governor Brad Little today signed Executive Order 2026-06, granting state employees two additional days of paid leave surrounding the Independence Day holiday in recognition of America250, the nationwide celebration marking the 250th...
Mayor Kerry Thomson today, June 22, 2026, vetoed Ordinance 2026-12, which would require the seasonal closure of five blocks of Kirkwood Avenue to motor vehicle traffic from April 1 through November 15 each year. The veto returns the ordinance to the...
Erin Hut, Communications Director, The City of Spokane and Spokane Public Schools are partnering to launch a new pilot program aimed at increasing access to affordable, high-quality childcare for Spokane's littlest learners. Through this pilot, the...
PUEBLO/COLORADO SPRINGS — Today, Governor Jared Polis was in Pueblo and visited the Leonardo Da Vinci Museum of North America which opened its doors on June 12, 2026. The museum is a unique destination celebrating the life, work and legacy of Leonardo...
ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 22, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources, will treat a targeted area of the Potomac River near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia to control black fly populations in the area
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the State of Georgia's participation in the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., as part of the nationwide celebration of America's 250th Birthday. Georgia's activation will include exhibits...
Chicago Youth Works participants to engage with medical professionals through interactive ophthalmology and STEM experiences.
The transformation of Logan Square expands public spaces and improves traffic safety on Milwaukee Avenue.
The free events provide safe spaces, constructive alternatives, and community-building opportunities for Chicago residents during holiday weekends throughout the summer.
Directives focus on apprenticeships, career pathways in the trades, and removing barriers for veterans, rural students, and underserved Texans
Long Beach, CA – Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach will conduct an annual summer recess for City Council meetings. City Council meetings that would have normally been held on Tuesday, June 23, July 7, and July 14 will not take place. A meeting...
Mesa Animal Control reminds you to protect your pets during fireworks displays and while Arizona allows the legal use of fireworks from June 24 through July 6 on private property with the property owner's permission
Governor Greg Abbott appointed JJ Isbell to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for a term set to expire on December 31, 2027.
Governor Greg Abbott reappointed David L. Evans as Presiding Judge of the Eighth Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification.
ATLANTA – Today, First Lady Marty Kemp, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, and advocate and Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum" star Connor Tomlinson rolled out an anti-human trafficking public service announcement, especially geared toward individuals with...
Due to a scheduling conflict, the overnight road closure of South Sinclair Road between West Southampton Drive and Muirfield Drive has been rescheduled. The closure will now begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25. It was previously scheduled to begin June 23.T
Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs took the following legislative action: Signed SB1121 radiation protection systems; medical procedures SB1127 duty to report; abuse; neglect SB1133 candidate financial disclosures; public officers SB1135 death...
Beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, South Sinclair Road will close between West Southampton Drive and Muirfield Drive. The closure is necessary to install storm sewer pipes beneath South Sinclair Road as part of a private development project that includ
FORT MYERS, Fla. - -- Lee County's fertilizer education and outreach program, Fertilize Smart, has been awarded a 2026 Stormwater Excellence Award by the Florida Stormwater Association (FSA). Recognized in the Public Education Effort category, the...