Government News

June 16, 2026 The City of South Bend announced a significant partnership with L+M Development Partners to rehabilitate and preserve the Beacon Heights Apartments through a comprehensive, multi-million-dollar renovation effort. The planned multi-million...
June 16, 2026 The City of South Bend formally announced the appointment of Erin Thornton as Executive Director of Venues Parks & Arts. "I am excited for Erin to step into this leadership role at Venues Parks & Arts and build upon the...
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Lonnie Key, Stephen Luskey, and Jeff Tallas and reappointed Tom Abraham, Gary Boren, Jim Lattimore, Jr., and Wesley Lloyd to the Brazos River Authority for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.

Above: The area designated for the City of Long Beach's LGBTQ+ Cultural District has long been home to LGBTQ+-owned businesses, organizations, and community spaces that have played a vital role in advocacy and cultural expression throughout the city...
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties as severe storms continue to threaten the state.
Governor Abbott Issues Severe Storm Disaster Proclamation In June 2026
Erin Hut, Communications Director, At Monday's Urban Experience Committee meeting, the City of Spokane Housing and Human Services Department (HHS) presented a comprehensive update on a range of housing and homelessness initiatives. The presentation...
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis issued an Executive Order memorializing his May 17, 2026 verbal disaster declaration for the Sharpe Fire in Baca County. The Executive Order enables State and federal agencies to coordinate fire suppression, response...
DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced that a Plainfield man has been charged with yelling a racial slur at a nine-year-old boy, pushing him and then throwing his bike. Jeffrey Feigenbaum...
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis, Lt. Governor Primavera, and the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) announced that Colorado has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to import lower-cost prescription...
VOLYN UKRAINE - Last week, Governor Polis was in Volyn Ukraine to begin action on the Colorado Sister-State agreement signed in late February 2026 that strengthened the mutually beneficial relationship between the Volyn region in Ukraine and Colorado by..
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) grant to strengthen electric reliability for more than 538,000 Entergy Texas customers in Southeast Texas.
ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 15, 2026)—The Maryland Department of Agriculture is excited to launch a new grant program designed to support the growth and development of urban farms and community gardens. This initiative aims to enhance community access to fr
BOISE, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the formation of the Governor's Working Group on College Athletics, a targeted effort to examine how Idaho's four-year institutions can remain competitive as the national collegiate athletics...
Erin Hut, Communications Director, After 35 years of public service to the City of Spokane, Spokane City Clerk Terri Pfister has announced plans to retire from her role. At the same time, Mayor Lisa Brown has appointed Giacobbe Byrd as her successor...
Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.
State Emergency Operations Center Enters 24-Hour Operations
Fulton County Wastewater Partners brings decades of operational expertise and a commitment to long-term community partnership