Government News

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Texas Instruments
Construction begins Sunday, July 12, on a new roundabout at the intersection of Birch Street and South Boulevard as the City of Idaho Falls continues investing in transportation infrastructure that improves safety and traffic flow...
Columbia Parks and Recreation will close the natural surface trail at the Gans Creek Recreation Area, 3100 Gans Road, Saturday, July 11, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.The trail will be closed because of the department’s planned junior obstacle course mud run
Evansville, Ind. – July 9, 2026 – The City of Evansville has announced an initiative to power 15-17 municipal facilities with renewable energy over the next four years.
ATLANTA – The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services Board today confirmed Governor Brian Kemp's nomination of Dr. Kirk Shook as Executive Director of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA). Dr. Shook succeeds Chris Wells who accepted...
BOSTON - Wednesday, July 8, 2026 - Mayor Michelle Wu today issued a heat advisory for the City of Boston beginning tomorrow, Thursday, July 9, through Friday, July 10 due to the current weather forecasts. The highest heat indices for this period of time..

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis verbally declared a disaster emergency in response to the Ferris Fire which is burning in Dolores and Montezuma Counties and is currently estimated to be 57,356 acres total and is 19% contained. The Governor's verbal...
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Kyle W. Brenton to the Colorado Court of Appeals. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Gilbert M. Román, and is effective August 1, 2026. Governor Polis also appointed...
The City of Tacoma – in collaboration with the government contracting advisors at the Washington APEX Accelerator – invites small businesses to participate in Preparing the Bid, an interactive workshop. This instructor-led workshop will be held...
Neighbors can shop, swap and connect at the third annual Saleabration Block Party at the Westside Community Center on Saturday, July 11, from 8 a.m. to noon. The free family event will feature a community-wide yard sale, makers market, food trucks, a...
DENVER – Today, the Venture Capital Authority (VCA), supported by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), released an overview of its 2025 investments to support the growth of Colorado businesses. A special purpose...
On June 6, 2026, at about 12:16 p.m., the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) received multiple 9-1-1 calls regarding a collision involving a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle on northbound I-25 and near Circle Drive. When officers arrived...
The Mesa City Clerk's Office reminds voters to verify the location and hours of an official ballot drop box before returning an early ballot for the July 21 Primary Election
Idaho Falls Police is currently recruiting its next class of police officers. The July 25 test is expected to be IFPD's final entry-level police officer testing opportunity of 2026. A Practice Test will be held this Saturday, July 11, at 8 a.m. at IFPD.
ATLANTA – The State of Georgia's June net tax revenue collections totaled nearly $2.95 billion for a decrease of $215.1 million, or 6.8 percent, compared to Fiscal Year 2025 when net tax collections totaled $3.16 billion for the month. Year-to-date...
Boston's opioid remediation funding will be used to support communities most at-risk
Mayor Johnson challenges Trump to stop wasting billions on illegal wars abroad and instead respond to the calls of working families in Chicago and cities across America.
FORT MYERS, Fla. - -- While much of Lee County is still experiencing the lingering effects of the drought, it's still important to prepare for the typical summer rainy season – and that includes avoiding using fertilizer and overwatering. As rainy...
BOCA RATON, Fla. - -- (West Palm Beach, FL – July 8, 2026) In preparation for this year's primary and general elections, the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC) is launching VOTE411, an online Voters' Guide, this Friday, July...