Abbas moves Palestinian elections to September 2027
A decree cancels the earlier November 2026 legislative-election decree and schedules legislative and presidential elections together for September 2027.
Politics & Government
Elections, public policy, government decisions, budgets, regulation, ethics, civil rights, and public administration.
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Riverside names first inspector general, with Oct. 19 start planned
The City Council unanimously approved Lori K. M. Cox’s three-year employment agreement. She is scheduled to lead an oversight office created after voters approved Measure L.
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Milford pauses Flock Condor cameras as technology review begins
Milford aldermen rejected ending the Condor camera program but approved a temporary pause. A city committee has begun reviewing public-safety technology.
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Wyoming signs temporary farm and fuel transport waivers
Gov. Mark Gordon announced two temporary orders affecting agricultural transport and interstate fuel deliveries in Wyoming.
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Cary vaping-rule expansion falls short after 4-2 vote
The proposal received four votes in favor and two opposed, short of the five affirmative votes required for passage.
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Trump approves disaster declaration after Carroll County floods
New Hampshire says President Donald Trump approved Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s request for a major disaster declaration after June flooding in Carroll County. The state says affected communities may seek federal assistance.
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Harrisonburg schedules zoning overhaul open houses for Oct. 21 and 26
Harrisonburg residents can review a draft zoning map and ordinance at two October open houses and through an online survey expected to begin Oct. 14.
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FEC backlog reaches 307 cases as commission remains without quorum
With two of six seats filled as of Oct. 9, the FEC cannot take key commission-level actions. Its enforcement backlog rose from 154 to 307 cases over a year.
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Phoenix authorizes plan for 2028 Olympic torch relay events
Phoenix approved moving toward an agreement with LA28 for a 2028 Olympic torch relay and cauldron-lighting event, while the date, route and venue remain undecided.
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College Township panel recommends conditional approval of Sam’s Club plan
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended conditional approval of a 2,500-square-foot Sam’s Club pickup-area expansion, but Township Council approval is still required.
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Portland committee moves Fair Share tax proposal to Oct. 15
Portland’s Finance and Governance Committee continued the proposed business-tax changes, which would raise the small-business exemption and increase the Pay Ratio Surtax.
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Missouri plan proposes five ways to support nuclear power
Missouri’s 2026 State Energy Plan recommends financing and policy changes to encourage in-state generation, including nuclear power. The proposals do not authorize a plant or change electricity rates.
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NJ finds 750 age-prompt errors and 340 re-entry records
New Jersey reported about 750 voter-registration records affected by an age-prompt error and about 340 potentially improper records tied to MVC re-entry events. The state is implementing new checks, while counties are being asked to review records.
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Demings proposes $836 million in Orange County hotel-tax spending
The proposed package includes $400 million for Dr. Phillips Center and a narrower $46 million UCF athletics plan; the county commission has not approved it.
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Goose Creek’s 2027 budget proposal projects an 8% decline
The proposed budget is estimated to fall $8.43 million, mainly because of reduced planned use of fund balance. Excluding those amounts, the notice projects a 12% increase.
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Columbus approves conditional $3 million grant for Crump Theatre
A 9-0 City Council vote authorizes up to $3 million in TIF support for the Crump Center, but the money will not be released until grant, donation and nonprofit requirements are met.
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UN renews Sudan fact-finding mission for one year
The Human Rights Council renewed the Sudan mission in a 28-10-9 vote and adopted 34 resolutions during its 63rd session.
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UMBC poll: 78% of likely voters asked oppose building data centers in Maryland
In a UMBC poll, 78% of likely voters asked about building data centers in Maryland opposed it. A separate group was asked about a facility near their community.
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Buffalo challenges federal land status for 5 Miami Street
Buffalo is challenging the Interior Department’s 2023 restricted-fee decision for a Seneca Nation parcel in a new federal lawsuit.
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Hawaiʻi audit questions review of more than $13.7M in payments
A state audit found Hawaiʻi did not adequately determine whether more than $13.7 million in sampled Kauhale Initiative payments were allowable. Gov. Josh Green’s office disputes parts of the findings.
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Garland approves Chase zoning with 40 parking spaces
The council approved the zoning request after a 30-space motion failed, and confirmed Scott Vornberg as police chief.
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Iowa Expands Dyed-Diesel Relief to More Farm Hauls
Iowa’s Oct. 7 expansion adds livestock, feed, soybean meal and other farm products to covered hauls, but state agencies list different end dates.