Trump sets Nov. 15 closure plan for East Potomac golf course
President Donald Trump announced a roughly 15-month closure for East Potomac Golf Links, while the government told a federal judge the redevelopment plan remained preliminary.
Politics & Government
Elections, public policy, government decisions, budgets, regulation, ethics, civil rights, and public administration.
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Voting-rights groups challenge DHS voter-data collection
Three organizations are asking a federal court to stop DHS from collecting and using state voter-registration data. Their complaint alleges the department obtained voter-file information from at least 47 states.
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N.H. No Kings rallies put voter turnout ahead of Nov. 3 election
No Kings rallies on Oct. 17 highlighted voter participation ahead of New Hampshire’s Nov. 3 general election. State law limits absentee voting to eligible voters.
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West Virginia lawmakers request public Flock Safety testimony Nov. 9
Four West Virginia delegates asked Flock Safety to appear at a planned public committee meeting and answer questions about its license-plate reader services.
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Sullivan, Peltola clash over Iran and energy costs in Anchorage debate
Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola disputed Iran policy, energy costs and each other’s records at an Anchorage debate ahead of Alaska’s Nov. 3 Senate election.
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Goldendale adopts parks plan after concern over tribal-culture language
Goldendale’s City Council unanimously adopted a parks plan intended to guide strategy and support grant applications after a three-year planning effort.
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Washoe County early voting began at 18 centers Saturday
Early voting began Oct. 17 at 18 Washoe County centers, open daily through Oct. 30. Voters may use any county center.
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Lubbock cleared 8,000-record backlog; 200-plus updates awaited review
Lubbock County had cleared its backlog by Oct. 13. More than 200 separate online voter updates still awaited review as of Oct. 16.
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St. Paul resolution seeks 60-day encampment response period
Six council members back a pending plan for outreach before encampment closures, with an exception for immediate threats to life or safety.
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Tulare sets Oct. 29 deadline for District 3 council applicants
Qualified District 3 electors may apply by Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. The council is expected to consider applicants Nov. 3, but an appointment that day is not guaranteed.
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Benicia voters face three measures on Nov. 3 ballot
Benicia’s November ballot lists three city measures, including business-license modernization and a real-property transfer tax.
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Madison No Kings march draws estimates of up to 1,500
A Madison No Kings march on Oct. 17 drew estimates of up to 1,500 people and included a call to vote early in the November election.
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Shapiro seeks role in PPL data-center rate complaint
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro asked the Public Utility Commission to let his administration join a complaint over how PPL handles costs and reliability concerns tied to large data centers.
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Carroll County absentee ballot request deadline is Oct. 20
Carroll County voters can request a mail-in absentee ballot until Oct. 20 at 11:59 p.m. In-person absentee voting begins Oct. 21.
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Three children recovered as Toledo weighs Flock camera limits
Three children were recovered in Toledo on Oct. 15. Police say a Flock camera helped locate one teen, while a pending council resolution urges the mayor to end and not expand city use.
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Trump waives Russia law’s debt ban before other deadlines
An Oct. 16 executive order waives specified measures under the Graham Act, including a ban on U.S. purchases of Russian sovereign debt that took effect Sept. 18.
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Trump waives specified Russia sanctions and duties under Graham Act
An Oct. 16 order waives designated sanctions, restrictions and duties under a new law, but leaves the law and specified separate Russia measures in place.
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Appleton committee advances amended ALPR resolution
Appleton’s Safety and Licensing Committee amended an ALPR resolution and recommended it for approval. The Common Council agenda lists it for Oct. 21 consideration.
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Nebraska orders statewide review of emergency radio systems
A new task force will assess statewide public-safety communications and report findings and recommendations to Gov. Jim Pillen within 60 days.
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Social Security, SSI benefits set to rise 3.6% in 2027
The 2027 increase is 0.8 percentage points higher than last year’s. Higher Social Security benefits begin in January, while increased SSI payments start Dec. 31.
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Willow Bend arena costs remain unsettled before Plano tax vote
Plano’s published answers say road and traffic costs, added police needs and the interest rate on anticipated bonds remain undecided before the Nov. 3 venue-tax election.
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About two dozen attend No Kings rally at Galion gazebo
About two dozen people gathered at Galion’s downtown gazebo for a rally organizers described as a nonpartisan effort to encourage voting ahead of the November 3 midterm election.