Government News

The City of Tacoma's Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) presents the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, located at 1500 Commerce St. in downtown Tacoma. The event...
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $15.2 million has been extended to Tekscend Photomask Round Rock Inc. to expand photomask production capacity at their manufacturing facility in Round Rock.
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today delivered the closing address at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce's annual Eggs and Issues legislative event, announcing a number of his top legislative and budgetary priorities for the 2026 session of the...
Governor Greg Abbott appointed and named Ryan D. Larson chair and appointed Terence Davis to the Child Protective Investigations Advisory Committee for terms set to expire on September 1, 2029.
Governor Greg Abbott appointed John E. Burt as the Jasper County Criminal District Attorney for a term set to expire December 31, 2026.
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Julie Ruehle and reappointed Stacey Neal Combest and Ellen K. Ramsey to Humanities Texas for terms set to expire on December 31, 2027.
Above: Olympic Federation of Ireland representatives Catherine Tiernan, Commercial Director (left), and Peter Sherrard, Chief Executive Officer (right), announce at Mayor Rex Richardson's Jan. 13, 2026, State of the City Address that the Olympic...
We, the City Council, condemn the senseless killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis last week. We extend our deepest condolences to her family and community. Over the last year, this federal administration has continued to promote actions and policies that..
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Recycling Center will now be closed through January 16 due to damage to operational equipment caused by the heavy precipitation from the winter storm. CBJ RecycleWorks staff are working on repairs and hope to open to..

Affordability, water security, and public education take center stage Phoenix, AZ – Today, in her fourth State of the State address, Governor Katie Hobbs outlined her plan to lower costs, protect Arizona's water, make data centers pay their fair...
Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach Community Development Department invites residents, workers, businesses and stakeholders to participate in Everyone's Coast: A Zone In Update and Mobility Plan (Everyone's Coast). The project is part of a...
DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced today that two teens, both from Lisle, have been charged with sexually assaulting a female acquaintance in the washroom of a Naperville Walgreens...
COLORADO SPRINGS - Today, Governor Polis, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance, and local and outdoor industry leaders announced new investments from the Regional Partnership Initiative (RPI) into protecting and preserving..
Governor Greg Abbott today met with U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker, U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands Joseph Popolo, U.S. Ambassador to Poland Tom Rose, and U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic Nicholas Merrick to discuss streng
Erin Hut, Communications Director, In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday on Monday, Jan. 19, Spokane City Hall will be closed along with other City facilities, including Spokane Municipal Court and Community Justice Services. On-street...
CHICAGO — In response to Donald Trump's newest threat to withhold funds from so-called sanctuary cities, Mayor Brandon Johnson issued the following statement: "President Trump's announcement that he will attempt to cut off federal funds from Chicago...
CHICAGO — In response to the Trump administration unilaterally revoking temporary protected status from Somali-born immigrants and long-time United States residents, following months of demonizing rhetoric and attacks on Somali communities across the...
Maintaining existing parks and facilities with sustainable funding sources, improving safety and comfort, strengthening trail connectivity, and expanding access to recreation, cultural, and educational programming emerged as top priorities in the City...
The City of Boston's Office of Human Services and Boston Centers for Youth & Families today announced the award of Swim Safe grants totaling $314,118 to 15 Boston-based nonprofit organizations to expand access to free beginner swim lessons for...
Enhancing Digital Access for Military Families Through a New Website