Government News

One of our earliest love stories began here, at the foot of Pikes Peak. It is the story of the deep and enduring love between General William Jackson Palmer and his young bride, Mary Lincoln Mellen Palmer, lovingly known as "Queen." William and Mary...
Mayor Yemi Mobolade today signed a $700,000 contract with the Downtown Partnership to advance the Downtown Clean & Safe program, strengthening safety, cleanliness, and coordinated support services in downtown Colorado Springs. The action builds on...
Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston's Age Strong Commission launched a series of in-person cost-savings clinics for Boston's older adult residents ages 55 and up. Age Strong advocates and partners will meet with and screen older residents for eligibility...
The guidebook serves a single, easy-to-understand resource for system impacted youth seeking legal support, mental health services, employment opportunities, and more.
Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced a new website, knowyourrights.az.gov, to inform Arizonans of their constitutional rights when engaging with federal law enforcement or in peaceful protests. The website, available in English and...

DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Zero Homes, which helps homeowners navigate home electrification, has selected...
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC) today announced a $17 million loan from the Texas Military Value Revolving Loan Fund (TMVRLF) to the city of Del Rio.
On February 25, from 3 – 4:30 p.m. at the Tacoma Public Library (1102 Tacoma Ave. S), the City of Tacoma will host an in-person workshop for local businesses seeking to understand and navigate the City's Revolving Loan Fund process. Participants can...
Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted that families can now apply for the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program.
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Dongwon Autopart Technology plans to invest $30 million in a new production facility in Emanuel County. The automotive project is anticipated to create 200 new jobs over the next several years...
Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston's Equity & Inclusion Cabinet announced a series of programs to mark the start of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. This year's national theme, "A Century of Black History Commemorations...
On February 3, 2026, the City Council confirmed Interim City Manager Hyun Kim's appointment of Patti Jackson as Tacoma's Police Chief, effective February 9, 2026. "Tacoma matters to me, and so does the work ahead," said Chief Jackson. "I'm...
On Feb. 2, Naperville Police arrested a 19-year-old Naperville man allegedly in possession of a vehicle that had been reported stolen the previous day. On the morning of Sunday, Feb. 1, Naperville Police were dispatched to the 900 block of N. Brainard...
Colorado Springs Airport (COS) reported 202,012 total passengers in December 2025, a 2.3% decrease compared to December 2024, according to the latest monthly traffic report. In 2025, 2,448,001 total passengers traveled through COS in 2025, down...
DENVER – Today, at the Colorado State Capitol, Governor Jared Polis and the Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Debby Huang, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Colorado and Taiwan to strengthen the partnership...
The City of Columbia’s Department of Housing & Neighborhood Services will host a drop-in style public meeting to receive feedback on the City’s Rental Unit Conservation Law from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Activities and Recreation C
Lisa Gardner, City Council Communications Director, Spokane—During tonight's legislative session, Spokane City Council voted 5-2 "Pathways to Eviction Prevention" for Spokane. Sponsored by Council Members Paul Dillon and Kitty Klitzke, this...

The Invasive Plant Advisory Committee (IPAC) will hold a virtual meeting on February 17, from 9 AM to 11 AM. For more information, please contact David Grow at david.grow@maryland.gov.
The Veterinary Technician Committee will meet on February 8th, 2026, at 7 pm. The Meeting will be held virtually. Agenda items include licensing and VTNE applications, and a review of licensing requirements. For more information, please call 410-841-5862