Pompano Beach extends BSO policing contract for three years
Pompano Beach commissioners approved a three-year extension of the Broward Sheriff’s Office policing contract as debate over a city police force continues.
Politics & Government
Elections, public policy, government decisions, budgets, regulation, ethics, civil rights, and public administration.
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High Point Proposes 11.6% Budget Increase, More Police Funding
High Point’s proposed FY2026-27 budget would raise spending to $49.37 million, including larger allocations for police investigations and engagement.
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Billings adopts FY2027 budget with nearly $68 million for law enforcement
Billings City Council approved the city’s FY2027 budget on June 8, setting a nearly $68 million law-enforcement allocation for the coming fiscal year.
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Berkeley Adopts Two-Year Budget Amid $30 Million Annual Shortfall
Berkeley City Council approved a two-year operating budget and five-year capital plan as the city confronts a projected annual general-fund gap of up to $30 million.
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Lafayette proposes $830 million city-parish budget for FY2026-27
Lafayette’s proposed $830 million FY2026-27 budget prioritizes roads, drainage, flood mitigation, public safety and parks before a Sept. 10 adoption vote.
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Clarksville adopts $178.7 million FY27 budget and sets tax rate
Clarksville City Council approved a $178.7 million FY27 budget July 9 and set the city property-tax rate at $1.01 per $100 of assessed value.
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Akron Adopts 2026 Capital Budget With $1.484 Million in Projects
Akron’s 2026 capital budget directs $1.484 million to polymer innovation, Polsky Building redevelopment, the Innerbelt plan and neighborhood business districts.
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Abelardo de la Espriella Takes Office as Colombia’s President After Narrow June Victory
Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia’s president on August 7 after narrowly defeating progressive lawmaker Iván Cepeda in the June election, adding to a conservative shift across Latin America.
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Social Security says national call waits have fallen to eight minutes as disability backlog drops 30%
The Social Security Administration says average waits on its national 800 number fell from 34 minutes in 2024 to eight minutes, while the initial disability-claims backlog declined to 853,000.
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States sue to block federal access to personal data from low-income benefit recipients
A coalition of states and the District of Columbia is seeking to stop broader federal sharing of sensitive information tied to TANF applicants and recipients.
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Columbus council approves temporary Uptown curfew for minors
The Columbus City Council approved a temporary curfew for unsupervised minors in Uptown Columbus after police and businesses reported repeated disruptions.
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Tallahassee Police Promote Eight Officers Into Command Positions
The Tallahassee Police Department promoted eight veteran officers, including two deputy chiefs, during a period of workforce transition and staffing pressure.
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Baton Rouge Closes Comment Period on 2026 Housing Plan
Baton Rouge officials closed public comment on a draft 2026 plan covering four federal programs for housing, homelessness and community development.
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FCC moves to block imports and marketing of some previously authorized communications equipment
A Federal Communications Commission notice says continued importation and marketing of certain Covered List equipment, including equipment with integrated Kaspersky cybersecurity or antivirus software, should be prohibited because of national-security risks.
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Conroe Flock-camera proposals remain tabled ahead of ballot deadline
Conroe council tabled two Flock-camera proposals July 23. Members planned to revisit a ballot measure before the Aug. 17 deadline.
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League City to Present Proposed FY2027 Tax Rate Aug. 11
League City will present its certified property-tax roll and proposed FY2027 tax rate Aug. 11, ahead of public hearings and adoption votes.
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Arvada Council Approves Candelas Rezoning, Climate Plan
Arvada City Council approved rezoning for three Candelas parcels, added wildlife review conditions and unanimously adopted the city’s 2026 climate plan.
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Vallejo budget plan targets 44 vacant positions and 10 jobs
The Vallejo City Council approved a modified budget-cut scenario aimed at a projected $10.7 million deficit, including 10 job cuts and 44 vacant positions.
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Huntington Beach Approves Overdue Housing Plan After Court Penalties
The Huntington Beach City Council approved its overdue 2021-2029 Housing Element in a 5-2 vote after state litigation and escalating court penalties.
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Oxnard Voters Will Decide on Half-Cent Sales Tax Renewal
Oxnard voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to renew an existing half-cent sales tax expected to generate about $20 million a year for city services.
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Augusta Moves Ahead With Data-Center Rules After Moratorium Extension
Augusta officials extended a moratorium debate as the city prepared a comprehensive data-center ordinance for Commission consideration on July 21.
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Worcester Council Delays Decision on Police Oversight Board
Worcester City Council postponed a decision on a civilian police review board after 80 minutes of testimony and a recommendation against creating one.