Government News

KC Water crews have made progress repairing the roadway after a water main break near 37th Street and Southwest Trafficway. For the safety of motorists and KC Water employees, the middle and right lane in the southbound lane in the affected area were...
Below are upcoming closures to allow for arterial work. This work is weather-dependent and timing may be subject to change. Thorne Road, from Lincoln Avenue to East 14th Street Phase 1, November 14, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Phase 2, December 5 or 6, 6 a.m...
Long Beach, CA – Long Beach City Health Officer Dr. Cliff Okada has issued a rain advisory for recreational beaches and bays in the City of Long Beach following the rain experienced in the last 24 hours. After any significant rainfall, unhealthy...
Motorists will be guided by barriers, signage and traffic signals through multiple construction sites and damaged areas on both west and east sides of US 160 Wolf Creek Pass. Southwest Colorado — The Colorado Department of Transportation will open US...
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Erin Blackadar as a district judge in the 4th District (Ada County) and Judge Brent Ferguson as a district judge in the 4th District (Elmore County). Blackadar graduated from...
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little today proclaimed November 13-15, 2026, as College GameDay Weekend in Idaho, celebrating ESPN's return to Boise State University for its nationally televised College GameDay broadcast for the first time since...
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill two adult member positions and one alternate member position (adult or youth age 16-18) on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Technical Advisory Group (BPTAG). The BPTAG focuses on making it safer...
The public is invited to nominate people, places, and events, with an emphasis on underrepresented stories.
Evansville, Ind. — November 13, 2026 — The City of Evansville will kick off the holiday season with its annual City Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 28, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Civic Center, 1 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Sponsored by...
The Planning Department this month recommended updates to Linkage and Inclusionary Zoning to support housing and commercial development. The Department also recommended approval of six new development projects representing approximately 773,961 square...
ATLANTA – The State of Georgia's net tax collections during the month of October totaled roughly $2.71 billion, for an increase of $6.7 million, or 0.2%, compared to October 2025, when net tax collections approached $2.71 billion for the month. Year...
The Council is recognizing November 20 through December 20, 2026, as National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month in the City of Boston, honoring individuals, families, and communities impacted by homicide. The resolution also expresses...
The Council is recognizing November 20, 2026, as Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) in the City of Boston, honoring the lives of transgender and gender-diverse people who have been lost to anti-transgender violence. Transgender Day of Remembrance is...
The Council is recognizing November 15, 2026, as World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims in the City of Boston, honoring those who have lost their lives to traffic violence and recognizing the families and communities impacted by roadway...
Idaho Falls has built a reputation as THE place for Fourth of July celebrations, and the City is eager to build on that legacy and ensure that tradition continues.
Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced that Chad Campbell is stepping down from his role as Chief of Staff, and she has appointed Kori Lorick to the position. Campbell will depart the administration at the end of this month. Lorick will assume the role...
Lisa Gardner, City Council Communications Director, During Wednesday's legislative session, the Spokane City Council voted unanimously to pass a Chronic Nuisance Properties ordinance that provides enhanced penalties for failing to abate chronic...
Lisa Gardner, City Council Communications Director, During Wednesday night's legislative session, the Spokane City Council voted 6-1 to adopt a resolution outlining the City of Spokane's legislative agenda for the 2027 state legislative session. The...
Downtown Bloomington will see substantially increased public safety measures this weekend as Indiana University football hosts the University of Southern California on Saturday, November 14. The Bloomington Police Department (BPD), Indiana University...

DECATUR, Ga. - -- State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver received a 2026 "Champion of Georgia's Cities Award" from the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) in recognition of her support for Georgia's cities during the 2025–2026 session of the...