Government News

A number of 24/7 naloxone distribution boxes are now available at various City of Columbia locations. The boxes look and function similarly to a newspaper stand without the need to pay. Each box contains free naloxone for anyone to take and use in the eve

During this week's Council meeting, the Council approved orders authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend two state grants supporting nutrition services for older adults and consumer protection efforts. The Council authorized the city to...

This week, the Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilors Culpepper, Worrell, and Mejia in support of the Supporting Potential Entrepreneurs through Regional Knowledge (SPARK) Act. The SPARK Act aims to expand resources and technical assistance...

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks touting Texas' economic dominance and leadership in emerging technology and innovation at a South by Southwest (SXSW) reception at the Governor's Mansion.

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Human Services Cabinet, in partnership with Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), announced the opening of applications for the Swim Safe Boston Summer Grant. This grant will provide $150,000 to support organizations...

Effective following the City Council Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 10th, District 2 Councilmember Tom Bailey has formally resigned from the Colorado Springs City Council. This resignation was prompted by the successful certified recall petition from..

Today, the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD), in coordination with the City of Colorado Springs, launched a new action driven wildfire preparedness campaign called "Ready, Set, Go!" Wildfire danger is a year-round risk in Colorado Springs, and...

Preliminary Testing Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Cecil County  ANNAPOLIS, MD  (March 12, 2025)—  The Maryland Department of Agriculture announced a presumptive positive case of H5 Avian Influenza on a commercial pullet farm in Cecil Count

High winds moving through Idaho Falls today are causing power outages across the city as large trees, branches, and other debris fall onto power lines and electrical equipment.

North Aurora Road will be closed to all traffic in both directions between Pennsbury Lane and Frontenac Road for approximately four months beginning Tuesday, March 31, to accommodate utility work needed for roadway widening associated with the North...

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed the following bills into law administratively. HB26-1027 - BOCES Definition & Executive Director, sponsored by Representatives Tammy Story and Katie Stewart, and Senator Chris Kolker HB26-1152 - Department of...

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Patrick Rhode to the Public Utility Commission (PUC) of Texas for a term set to expire on September 1, 2027, effective April 1, 2026.

DENVER — As the Trump Administration works to dismantle the world-class research institution, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), organizations across the country have the opportunity to submit input on the proposed changes. The U.S...

METS Modernizes Fare Collection System to Accept Cash and Digital Payments March 12, 2026 – The Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS) is pleased to announce a five-year agreement with Matawan, a leader in SaaS mobility platforms, to completely...