Passaic County Advances Plan for Former Jail Site in Paterson
Passaic County commissioners introduced a lease ordinance tied to financing redevelopment of the former jail site at 11 Marshall Street in downtown Paterson.
Politics & Government
Elections, public policy, government decisions, budgets, regulation, ethics, civil rights, and public administration.
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Roseville Council Filing Closes for Districts 2 and 4
Roseville’s regular filing period for two City Council seats closed Aug. 7, but one or both races could remain open through Aug. 12.
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Newport News moves toward vote on proposed 1% retail tax for schools
Newport News City Council has begun a referendum process for a proposed retail tax of up to 1% dedicated to school construction and major renovations.
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Supreme Court Schedules Summer Order Lists for Aug. 17 and Sept. 4
The Supreme Court scheduled its next summer order list for Aug. 17, 2026, with another set for Sept. 4. Emergency orders may be issued separately.
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Haiti Sets Aug. 30, 2026, for Presidential and Legislative Elections
Haiti’s provisional electoral calendar schedules the first round of presidential and legislative elections for Aug. 30, 2026, with a second round and local elections set for Dec. 6.
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Zambia heads toward Aug. 13 election as Hichilema’s economic record faces test
Zambia’s presidential and parliamentary elections are scheduled for Aug. 13, with President Hakainde Hichilema seeking a second term amid cost-of-living concerns.
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Federal immigration notices set Aug. 31 deadline on asylum, work-permit and Form I-94 changes
The Justice Department has listed 2026 immigration notices covering asylum fees, Form I-94 charges, work-authorization validity periods and other filing rules.
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Open Society Foundations pledges $300 million for U.S. democracy work amid nonprofit attacks
Open Society Foundations says it will commit $300 million to U.S. democracy-related work as nonprofit groups face increased political pressure and scrutiny.
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Election Assistance Commission releases national electronic poll-book overview ahead of 2026 midterms
The Election Assistance Commission says its new national overview offers the most detailed picture yet of how jurisdictions use electronic poll books, as lawmakers debate new voting requirements.
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Senate Funding Deal Moves Forward as IRS Rolls Out Automatic Tax-Penalty Relief
Senate leaders reached a funding agreement intended to prevent a federal shutdown, while the IRS began moving eligible taxpayers toward automatic penalty relief.
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Trump hosts U.S. Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House
President Donald Trump welcomed U.S. Winter Olympians and Paralympians to the White House and urged Congress to pass legislation changing college-sports governance.
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GAO: Defense Security Agency Completes Fewer Than 40% of Required Contractor Inspections
A Government Accountability Office review found that the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency completes less than 40% of required inspections at contractor facilities handling classified information. The report cites workforce and information-technology weaknesses and says its recommendations remain open.
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South Pasadena schedules community meetings on transit-area housing changes
South Pasadena announced community meetings on state-mandated land-use and housing changes near transit as the city continues its 2021–2029 housing-element update.
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Mont Vernon seeks proposals for future of 1909 Daland Memorial Library building
Mont Vernon is inviting proposals for a future use, lease, rental, community use or purchase of the historic Daland Memorial Library building.
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Island County advances zoning changes aimed at workforce housing in Freeland
Island County has advanced proposed zoning changes for workforce housing in Freeland’s Non-Municipal Urban Growth Area, with septic capacity still required for development.
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Kennebunk Select Board advances proposed charter changes for attorney review
The Kennebunk Select Board sent draft town-charter amendments to the town attorney after its July 21 meeting. The proposal would overhaul recall provisions and make three additional charter changes, but voters have not approved the amendments.
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Massachusetts advances eminent-domain plan for former Norwood Hospital site
The Massachusetts Legislature approved emergency legislation authorizing the Commonwealth to acquire the former Norwood Hospital property through eminent domain. The measure was sent to Gov. Maura Healey for consideration.
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Oro Valley’s Path Forward plan moves toward November 2026 voter decision
Oro Valley’s Town Council adopted the 10-year Path Forward plan on May 6. Public implementation and engagement are scheduled from August through November 2026, ahead of a voter decision.
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Federal officials drop proposed ICE detention facility in Romulus
Federal officials said June 18 they were no longer pursuing an ICE detention facility at a 249,000-square-foot warehouse near Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
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Galloway Township Gives Final Passage to Temporary Data-Center Moratorium
Galloway Township recorded final passage of an ordinance creating a temporary moratorium on data centers, alongside a separate redevelopment ordinance for US Homes, LLC.
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Senate passes stopgap funding bill aimed at preventing a fall government shutdown
The Senate approved a short-term federal funding measure on Aug. 8, sending it to the House as lawmakers seek to avoid a shutdown during the 2026 campaign season.
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Round Rock approves $641,705 community-development plan
Round Rock City Council approved a $641,705 federal grant plan for home repairs, food and housing assistance, child advocacy and Meals on Wheels.