Elk Grove approves $11.15 million purchase for future city growth
The Elk Grove City Council approved buying three commercial properties near City Hall, including a Studio Court office building for future city and police expansion.
Politics & Government
Elections, public policy, government decisions, budgets, regulation, ethics, civil rights, and public administration.
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Noblesville approves smaller 2026 budget after revenue shortfall
Noblesville approved a $119.3 million 2026 budget that lowers the tax-rate plan and defers projects after an $8.2 million revenue shortfall.
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Blaine voters face Aug. 11 primary for three council seats
Blaine’s 2026 municipal primary is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 11, with three City Council seats up for election if a primary is needed.
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Alameda Council Calls for Nov. 3 Vote on Charter Amendments
The Alameda City Council has called for a Nov. 3, 2026, election on proposed charter amendments and authorized written arguments for and against the measure.
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Schaumburg approves $379.6 million budget for village projects
Schaumburg’s Village Board approved the FY2026-27 budget, which continues funding for a new Village Hall and police station using accumulated reserves.
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Missouri City appoints Allen Bogard interim city manager
Missouri City leaders appointed Allen Bogard interim city manager effective July 11 as the city focuses on continuity, growth, utilities and annexation.
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Chino Hills Council Nomination Period Closes; Extension Possible
Chino Hills closed regular nominations for three City Council districts, but an incumbent-related extension could keep filing open in some districts.
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Pasadena Council Transfers Mayor Pro Tempore Role to Estrada
Pasadena City Council transferred the mayor pro tempore designation from Patricia Van Houte to District E Councilman Jonathan Estrada at its July 7 meeting.
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Alexandria Primary Results Remain Unofficial Without City Totals
Virginia posted unofficial results for Alexandria’s Aug. 4 dual primary, but race totals, winners, turnout and certified city results were not yet available.
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Oceanside Sends Half-Cent Sales-Tax Measure to November Voters
Oceanside officials sent a proposed half-cent sales-tax increase to voters, citing police, fire, road, beach and flood-control needs. The measure remains pending.
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Pembroke Pines backs $155 million police-fire complex plan
Pembroke Pines commissioners backed development of a new police-fire complex, but the financing plan, project schedule and possible ballot question remain unresolved.
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Rancho Cucamonga Lists Six Prospective 2026 Election Candidates
Rancho Cucamonga has listed six people who pulled nomination papers for the 2026 municipal election, but filing and qualification remain unconfirmed.
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Colombia’s Abelardo de la Espriella Takes Office as Conservative Shift Broadens Across Latin America
Abelardo de la Espriella took office as Colombia’s president on August 7, bringing a new conservative government to one of Latin America’s most consequential countries as regional politics increasingly focuses on crime, security and stronger executive action.
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Social Security urges beneficiaries to switch to electronic payments before 2026 paper-check phaseout
The Social Security Administration says it plans to complete the nationwide move to electronic payments during 2026 and is urging beneficiaries who still receive paper checks to establish direct deposit.
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25 States Challenge Trump Administration’s New Tariffs in Federal Court
A coalition of 25 states sued over tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, arguing the administration exceeded its authority.
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GAO Finds Federal Inspectors-General Integrity Panel Missed Deadlines and Lacked Consistent Oversight
A Government Accountability Office review found that the Integrity Committee did not consistently follow required timelines, documentation practices and oversight procedures for complaints involving senior inspectors-general officials.
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Warrington Township weighs adding Bucks County property to agricultural security area
A July 8 public hearing considered a proposal involving a Warrington property identified by UPI number 49-000-NE-0047.FD-00000. The township later sought members for its agricultural security advisory committee.
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The Dalles Mayor Rich Mays will not seek reelection after third term
Mayor Rich Mays will not seek another term in The Dalles after completing his third term, according to a July 24 report that described a three-way race to succeed him.
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East Bridgewater discloses $425,000 wire transfer after June data breach
East Bridgewater says a June 1, 2026, data breach led to a $425,000 wire transfer to people posing as attorneys involved in town litigation.
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Batesburg-Leesville moves ahead with solar array at wastewater treatment plant
Batesburg-Leesville Town Council approved Branham Group’s selection for a proposed solar array at the town’s wastewater treatment plant under a CPRG grant. The project remains at the intent-to-award stage.
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Killington voters will decide revised town budget after months-long standoff
The Killington Select Board approved a revised municipal budget June 29 and scheduled an Aug. 11 public vote after months of disagreement over staffing and employee benefits.
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Wenonah residents face Aug. 1 tax and water-sewer deadlines as 2026 ordinances remain on borough agenda
Wenonah mailed property-tax and water/sewer bills with Aug. 1, 2026, due dates while its 2026 archive lists ordinances involving affordable housing, a fire vehicle, development fees and a capital bond.