Elections, public policy, government decisions, budgets, regulation, ethics, civil rights, and public administration.
San Tan Valley began administering zoning, land use, subdivisions and related development matters on July 1, with transition rules for projects already completed through the county.
Cave Creek voters are scheduled to decide Proposition 440 in November, a proposed privilege-tax increase tied to acquiring state trust land.
The Village of Mineola approved an agreement with Nassau County for LED lighting at Mineola Memorial Library, while the project’s cost and schedule remain unspecified.
Loudon’s municipal election was held Aug. 6 alongside Tennessee’s state and federal primaries, with three City Council seats on the ballot.
Basking Ridge property owners now have until Aug. 24, 2026, to pay the third-quarter property-tax bill while paper notices are processed and mailed.
Greybull’s town government has posted its July 13, 2026 council packet while the Wyoming Business Council documents an ongoing regional planning and economic-development partnership involving local officials, businesses and tourism partners.
Dalhart’s 2026 calendar lists an Aug. 6 special-called meeting after an Aug. 4 regular meeting. Earlier economic-development materials identified proposed action on a comprehensive plan, vacant commercial buildings and Project Silver Lantern negotiations.
The Manhattan City Commission voted 3-2 to schedule a Sept. 15 hearing on exceeding the revenue-neutral rate during work on the 2027 budget.
Logan’s Municipal Council approved a 180-day moratorium on data centers and related power plants while the city considers zoning and land-use rules.
Twin Falls has scheduled preliminary and final hearings for its FY 2026–27 budget, including a public hearing on proposed rate adjustments.
DeSoto has published a draft FY 2026–27 CDBG action plan, with public engagement planned for Aug. 6 and a City Council retreat set for Aug. 7.
Lincoln’s nomination period for the Nov. 3 election ends at 5 p.m. Aug. 7, covering City Council District 1 and District 2.
Richmond officials advanced a proposed sales-tax question for school facilities, but voters have not approved a tax and ballot placement remained unresolved.
Fort Worth officials are asking departments to find savings as the city works to close a projected $49.3 million general-fund gap before FY2027.
Sacramento officials advanced proposed cannabis zoning amendments that could change dispensary review, sensitive-use rules and a 1,000-foot school buffer.
St. Louis launched a public tracker for Rams settlement funds, showing proposed investments in infrastructure, vacant buildings, small businesses and events.
The Miami City Commission approved putting a proposed $450 million bond for police and fire-rescue facilities on the Aug. 18 ballot.
Mayor Karen Bass has proposed Los Angeles’ 2026–27 budget, including funds for homelessness, police hiring, inspections and Palisades recovery.
Hungary entered the European Union’s enhanced-cooperation framework for the European Public Prosecutor’s Office on August 2, expanding the bloc’s common structure for offenses affecting EU financial interests.
A Massachusetts federal judge temporarily blocked immigration restrictions that could have removed work authorization from affected asylum seekers and Temporary Protected Status holders.
Bangladesh has initiated criminal proceedings against officers accused of enforced disappearances and torture. The United Nations is urging fair civilian trials ahead of the country’s Feb. 12 national election.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Nandan Nilekani-led task force and proposed legislation after sustained student protests over examination paper leaks in India.
