Government News

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jonathan Richey as Judge of the 369th Judicial District Court in Anderson, Cherokee, and Leon Counties for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Patrick Fertitta to the University of Houston System Board of Regents for a term set to expire on August 31, 2027.

Erin Hut, Communications Director, The City of Spokane has issued a notice of funding availability, seeking applications for Culturally Specific Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder grants. These grants are available to organizations to support the...
Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach Energy and Environmental Services Department will once again offer Holiday Treecycling, providing an accessible and responsible way to recycle live trees for residents. From Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, through Friday...
The new lawsuit challenges federal administration's changes to the Continuum of Care grant program, which serves over 2,000 households in Boston annually.
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an economic development mission to Panama this week, focusing on logistics infrastructure and supply chain operations at the Panama Canal. They are accompanied by representatives...
$100,000 in total funding available through the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement
The ISD Call Center serves as the primary point of contact for residents and businesses seeking information or assistance related to Inspectional Services.
The Mayor's Office of Language and Communications Access (OLCA) is proud to announce the launch of a newly enhanced Language and Communications Access Dashboard, designed to provide a clear, transparent, and user-friendly view of the city's efforts...
TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Deryl Loar, Chair of County Commissioners, Indian River County John Contugno, Mayor, City of Vero Beach FROM: Governor Ron DeSantis
The City of Long Beach is deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of former Long Beach Mayor Robert "Bob" Foster on the evening of November 30, 2025, at the age of 78. Mayor Foster served two terms from 2006 to 2014 and made a lasting...
Part of Bright Futures AZ Initiative to make child care more affordable and accessible for Arizona families Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced $1 million to support Arizona child care providers and encourage the creation of new child...
At-Large City Council Member Olgy Diaz will host an in-person event – "Bridging the Gap: Local Solutions in the Federal Landscape" – on December 6, 2025, from 1 – 2:30 p.m. at the Tacoma Little Theatre (210 N. I St.). "From the ongoing...
The City of Columbia is hosting its monthly Let's Talk Local discussion from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 at Fairview Community of Christ, 1111 S. Fairview Road.This month's discussion will feature Ward 4 Council Member Nick Foster. Staff members from Colu
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Clifford Porter, M.D., Ph.D., Bryan Sisk, DNP, Candice Smith, and Cheletta Watkins, M.D. to the Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.
The City of Bloomington, in partnership with the Indiana Energy Independence Fund, has received a $250,000 Municipal Investment Fund (MIF) grant to advance its newly created Bloomington Energy Works program, which offers free energy audits and provides...
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that the Georgia Lottery Corporation (GLC) has raised over $30 billion for education in the State of Georgia since its inception in 1993. These funds have enabled millions of Georgians to receive...
Presidential Appointees to Hollywood Icons: 25 Authentic Stories of Perseverance, Public Service, and Historic Firsts Featured Leaders Include U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro, Grammy-Winning Producer Emilio Estefan, New Mexic
National analyses reveal widespread psychotropic prescribing to infants, toddlers, and young children. CCHR is urging immediate federal oversight, calling the trend a systemic failure, placing children at chemical risk.