Government News
Erin Hut, Communications Director, The City of Spokane is launching its new Emergency Streets pilot program; an initiative that provides a rapid-response approach to traffic safety by installing temporary traffic-calming measures within 48–72 hours...
Kirstin Davis, Communications Manager, As part of the City of Spokane's Comprehensive Plan Update, the City has opened the formal public comment period for the PlanSpokane 2046 draft Comprehensive Plan, including the Future Land Use Map. The deadline...
Governor Brad Little ordered U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags to be lowered to half-staff for the entire day on September 11, Patriot Day, in accordance with Public Law 107-89. "Twenty-five years after 9/11, we honor the heroes who ran toward danger...
2026 Ballot Proposition Information & FAQs Click below for informational resources related to the 2026 City & Borough of Juneau Municipal Election. This information is also provided in the printed Voter Information Guide mailed to Juneau...
MIAMI, Fla.— Today, Governor DeSantis celebrated the implementation of Florida's History of Communism standards, the most comprehensive in the nation. With the implementation of these standards, Florida continues to set the national benchmark for...
DENVER - Today, to mark the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001, Governor Polis ordered flags to half-staff in honor of the lives lost in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. Governor Polis ordered flags to fly at half-staff from sunrise to...
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill four open positions on the Tacoma Arts Commission and one open position on the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board. Tacoma Arts Commission seats: Three At-Large Positions – Individuals...
Mesa's Hydration Donation Campaign continues seeking donations of cases of water or cash to buy water to help people in need during the extreme heat
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis joined members of the Japanese America Society delegation to celebrate Colorado and Japan's strong international partnership that improves both Colorado and Japan's cultural and economic sectors. "Colorado and Japan...
The City of Boston Election Department today completed the recount of ballots cast for the election of the Senator in General Court for the Suffolk and Middlesex District in the September 1, 2026, Democratic State Primary.
Lisa Gardner, City Council Communications Director, During Monday's City Council Legislative Session, Council passed an emergency tenant protection ordinance 5-2. The ordinance responded to the devastating impact of the Spokane Complex Fires and was...
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire early Thursday morning on E 25th Street after receiving a call at approximately 5:25 a.m. reporting a house on fire, an engulfed garage and people possibly still inside...
Boston funds health centers on the front lines of a coming coverage crisis as part of the City's Live Long and Well Agenda
The City of Boston Zoning Commission this week adopted new zoning for Small Clean Energy Infrastructure to comply with the Massachusetts State Climate Act. This new zoning establishes a 'Consolidated Local Permitting process' in line with State law...
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the state $499,385,000 to help communities impacted by Hurricane Helene strengthen the resilience of drinking water and wastewater...
ATLANTA – The State of Georgia's net tax collections for the month of August approached $2.50 billion, for an increase of $85.4 million, or 3.5%, from August 2025 (FY 2026), when net tax collections totaled $2.41 billion. The changes within the...
Governor Abbott Appoints Ten To Trinity River Authority Board Of Directors
The Commission on the Status of Black Males invites middle school- and high school-aged males in Bloomington to attend the seventh annual Black Male Youth Summit. The one-day summit, focused on African American and Latino male-identifying students, is...
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — September 9, 2026 — The City of Evansville has launched an Adopt a Drain program to help reduce localized flooding and prevent leaves, litter and other debris from entering the stormwater system. The program invites community...
COLUMBUS, Ga. - -- State Senator Randy Robertson received a 2026 "Champion of Georgia's Cities Award" from the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) in recognition of his support for Georgia's cities during the 2025–2026 session of the Georgia General...
VAN NUYS, Calif. - -- Today, Angélica Dueñas officially started her general election campaign to represent California's 29th Congressional District (CA-29) in the United States House of Representatives. Angélica is a progressive Democrat fighting to...