Government News

City of Colorado Springs administrative and elected offices and agencies will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, in observance of Thanksgiving. The following will be closed Thursday and Friday: Administrative offices for Mountain...
DENVER - Today, pursuant to her authority as acting Governor under the Colorado Constitution, Article IV, § 13, the Lieutenant Governor appointed Laura E. H. Harvell to the 7th Judicial District Court. Harvell's appointment is occasioned by the...
DENVER - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Governor's Residence and today Governor Polis invited Coloradans to join in the holiday cheer this year during the public holiday tours of the Governor's Residence on December 12th and...
The City of Columbia has launched a BeHeardCoMo page to gather public input on a proposed Pedestrian Safety Ordinance. The ordinance was developed following a Street and Intersection Pedestrian Safety Study, which reviewed local crash data, roadway condit

Field vehicles will be clearly marked with white signs and "911 Mapping" in red letters.
You can create memorable holiday gifts by using THINKspot, Mesa Public Library's makerspace
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Eric Andresen and Crystal Long to the Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Long Beach – The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) is aware of recent changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Autism and Vaccines webpage, which incorrectly state that "scientific studies...
STATEWIDE – Today, Governor Polis, Mayor Mike Johnston, Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) and the City and...
LOXAHATCHEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced proposal to protect puppies in Florida. In partnership with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the state will develop standard practices to ensure ethical dog breeding...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —VISIT FLORIDA's 2024 Economic Impact of Tourism study revealed record-breaking economic contributions to Floridians from the state's tourism industry. New data confirm that travel and tourism generated $133.6 billion in economic...

Lisa Gardner, City Council Communications Director, The Spokane City Council voted 5-2 on the 2025-2026 Mid-Biennial Modification Budget. They approved an amendment proposed by Council President Betsy Wilkerson and Council Member Paul Dillon, which...
Lisa Gardner, City Council Communications Director, During Monday's Legislative Session, the Spokane City Council voted 5-2 on a local transportation tax for commercial parking for the purpose of funding transportation system maintenance and safety...
The City of Springfield will work on an alternate funding plan for a new regional events and convention center in Springfield, after voters voted no on a 3% increase in the hotel-motel guest license tax.
Construction of the Renew Jordan Creek "daylighting" project is nearing the halfway mark as contractors prepare to shift traffic closures from Campbell Avenue to Boonville the week of Oct. 27.
Police Chief Paul Williams has recently been honored with several significant appointments and awards that highlight his leadership in the policing profession and his long-standing commitment to justice, community engagement, and public service.
Kirstin Davis, Communications Manager, City of Spokane reminds subscribed curbside food and yard waste customers that they can have their green carts emptied in the winter months. Based on customer feedback and in preparation for upcoming required...
FORT MYERS, Fla. - -- When it comes to landscaping, there's more to it than just sun, water and weather. In Florida, a multitude of considerations should be taken into account when making plant selections, like climate conditions, soil type and pH...