Government News
The City of Boston and Wentworth Institute of Technology today announced major agreements on Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) and an amendment to their Institutional Master Plan (IMP). The new PILOT agreement includes a commitment of more than...
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of a threat of severe storms expected to impact the state beginning tonight.
With the sacred month of Ramadan approaching, the Council, through a resolution offered by Councilor Culpepper and co-sponsored by Councilors Pepén and Coletta Zapata, sent heartfelt wishes to the Muslim community locally and globally. Ramadan, the...
Phoenix, AZ – Today, ahead of the federal deadline for Colorado River negotiations, Lower Basin Governors Katie Hobbs, Joe Lombardo, and Gavin Newsom released the following joint statement: "The federal deadline for a consensus agreement on managing...
Above: The City of Long Beach is partnering with LA Galaxy, Downtown Long Beach Alliance, Metro and more to offer a series of unforgettable fan experiences, soccer activations and events across Long Beach during soccer's global summer tournament. Photo...
Grant to expand impact of the North Fork Valley Creative Coalition, including a full-time executive director PAONIA — Today, the Office of Just Transition (OJT) within the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) and the Office of Economic...
The City of Columbia has rescheduled the Ward 1 Let’s Talk Local discussion to Feb. 23 from 6:30-8 p.m. at West Boulevard Elementary, 319 West Boulevard North. This event was previously scheduled for Jan. 25 but was canceled due to winter weather.Th
Starting at 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, Seth Paul Excavating, contractors for the City of Columbia Stormwater division, will close Pine Drive at the curve with Pine View Drive to replace a failed stormwater pipe.
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The Council, through an order offered by Councilor Murphy and co-sponsored by Councilors Flynn and FitzGerald, has proclaimed March 2026 as Irish-American Heritage Month. The proclamation honors the Irish-American community for its vital role in shaping..
This week, Councilor Louijeune offered a resolution expressing support for U.S. Discharge Petition No. 15, a congressional measure intended to advance legislation providing Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. TPS is a humanitarian protection...
During this week's Council meeting, the Council urged the City of Boston to establish a dedicated crossing guard corps for Trotter Elementary School to ensure safe travel for students and families. The resolution was offered by Councilor Culpepper...
The Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilor Culpepper in support of reopening the South End Branch of the Boston Public Library and recognizing the contributions of Marleen Nienhuis to improving the branch. The South End Branch has been closed..
The Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilor Culpepper and co-sponsored by Councilors Durkan and Flynn recognizing the avoidable and tragic death of Carvell Curry and urging the City of Boston and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority...
Cappello brings over 36 years of public service experience to the position where she will work to strengthen animal welfare and community partnerships.
Rushed rescission rule ignores decades of law and science, prioritizing profit over the health and welfare of all Americans.
The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services WIC Program, or the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, provides participants with supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and refe