Government News

The City of Columbia Solid Waste Utility will begin collecting recyclable materials on a weekly basis, starting Monday, June 15. Residential customers with curbside collection services will have the opportunity to place their r

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today after winning the Republican primary election for Governor of Idaho: "Teresa and I are deeply humbled and grateful for the confidence Idahoans have once again placed in us to...
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Trevor Stokes to the Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services for a term set to expire on January 1, 2032.
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed seven student regents to their respective universities, effective June 1, 2026, for terms set to expire on May 31, 2027.
May 20, 2026 — The City of South Bend has completed demolition at the former South Bend Range Co. factory on Cherry Street. This marks a major step in removing long-standing blight and environmental issues and prepares the site for future...
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute commits 150K to to support cancer screenings for 500 firefighters across the City

Lisa Gardner, City Council Communications Director, WHAT: The Spokane City Council District 1 members will host a "Coffee Connect" event on Wednesday, May 27, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Come and meet Council Members Michael Cathcart and Sarah Dixit...
Lisa Gardner, City Council Communications Director, WHAT: The Spokane City Council District 2 members will host a "Coffee with Council" event on Wednesday, May 27, from 9:30 AM to 11 AM. Come and meet Council Members Paul Dillon and Kate Telis, who...
Starting June 1, 2026, the City of Tacoma will implement transportation impact fees, taking a significant step toward a safer, more connected, and equitable transportation network. Authorized by the City Council through Ordinance 29082 late last year...

Long Beach, CA – On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk will open all 11-day Vote Centers throughout Los Angeles County. There will be 29 Vote Centers located throughout the City of Long Beach. The complete...
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed the following bills into law administratively. SB26-095 - Measures to Support Victim-Survivors of Crimes, sponsored by Senator Mike Weissman and Representatives Meg Froelich and Jenny Willford SB26-143 - Rename...
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center (SOC) to Level II (Escalated Response) for severe weather threats in the Texas forecast.
The City of Colorado Springs Public Works Department has received full accreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA), a national distinction recognizing the department's commitment to excellence in public works operations, management...

Today, the City of Tacoma provided a comprehensive update on its alternative response programs, detailing how specialized teams have been applying data-informed strategies to connect vulnerable individuals to the support and services they need while...
Splash & Skate Hotline updated with hours of operation, closings at 812-349-3741.
The City of Bloomington Geographic Information Systems (GIS) team has been awarded the Indiana Geographic Information Council's (IGIC) 2026 Excellence in GIS – Large Community award for its Bloomington Housing Dashboard. The award recognizes...
New development delivers 30 units of income-restricted, housing for older adults on a formerly vacant site
Following an array of civic and business leaders, Mayor Johnson set out his priorities for Chicago's future as the city prepares to meet the challenges and opportunities of coming decades.