Sacramento Advances Proposed Cannabis Zoning Changes
Sacramento officials advanced proposed cannabis zoning amendments that could change dispensary review, sensitive-use rules and a 1,000-foot school buffer.
Politics & Government
Elections, public policy, government decisions, budgets, regulation, ethics, civil rights, and public administration.
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St. Louis launches tracker for Rams settlement spending
St. Louis launched a public tracker for Rams settlement funds, showing proposed investments in infrastructure, vacant buildings, small businesses and events.
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Miami Advances $450 Million Public-Safety Bond to Voters
The Miami City Commission approved putting a proposed $450 million bond for police and fire-rescue facilities on the Aug. 18 ballot.
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Los Angeles advances 2026–27 budget with focus on recovery and services
Mayor Karen Bass has proposed Los Angeles’ 2026–27 budget, including funds for homelessness, police hiring, inspections and Palisades recovery.
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Hungary Joins EU Public Prosecutor Framework on August 2, Leaving Ireland and Denmark Outside
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.
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Federal judge blocks administration from stripping work permits from tens of thousands of immigrants
A Massachusetts federal judge temporarily blocked immigration restrictions that could have removed work authorization from affected asylum seekers and Temporary Protected Status holders.
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Bangladesh Begins Disappearance and Torture Proceedings as UN Chief Volker Türk Demands Due Process
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.
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India’s Narendra Modi Announces Examination Reforms After July 26 Paper-Leak Protests
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Nandan Nilekani-led task force and proposed legislation after sustained student protests over examination paper leaks in India.
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Trump presses Senate to stay in session over voting bill as August recess begins
President Donald Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep lawmakers in Washington until the Senate passes the SAVE America Act or ends the filibuster, but Republicans appeared short of the votes needed to advance the bill under existing rules.
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States sue to block federal sharing of personal data from social-service recipients
A coalition of states filed suit in Washington, D.C., seeking to stop a federal policy that could disclose recipients’ immigration status, Social Security numbers and other personal information.
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GAO Finds Federal Agencies Lack Precise Data on Cloud Contracts
A new Government Accountability Office report says agencies and the Office of Management and Budget used imprecise cloud-procurement data, limiting oversight of a major and growing federal purchasing category.
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GAO finds federal inspectors-general integrity panel did not consistently follow investigative procedures
A Government Accountability Office review found that the federal Integrity Committee did not consistently follow required policies when reviewing complaints involving senior inspectors-general officials.
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Gallatin Sets Aug. 18 Hearing on Zoning Ordinance and Map
Gallatin will hold an Aug. 18 public hearing on a zoning ordinance and map matter as officials weigh broader land-use changes amid a data-center debate.
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Olympia council starts review of worker affordability policies
The Olympia City Council approved a phased review of worker affordability and workplace protections, with possible policy decisions targeted for March 2027.
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Perth Amboy Sets Aug. 12 Hearing on Proposed $102.2M Budget
Perth Amboy’s proposed 2026 budget would reduce surplus use but could add an estimated $213 to the municipal portion of the average tax bill.
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Plainfield approves three redevelopment agreements amid budget shortfall
Plainfield City Council approved three redevelopment agreements tied to proposed apartments, a municipal complex and potential revenue as the city faces a budget shortfall.
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Taylorsville Sets Annexation Hearing as Police Budget Advances
Taylorsville officials set an August 4 hearing on a proposed annexation while advancing a 2026-27 budget with expanded police staffing.
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OKC keeps data-center moratorium, adds two project exemptions
Oklahoma City will pause most new data-center applications through 2026, while two additional projects can proceed under a May amendment.
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Jacksonville Opens Public Review of Proposed $2.03 Billion Budget
Mayor Donna Deegan’s proposed Jacksonville budget would set spending priorities for 2026-27, with town halls scheduled across the city through Sept. 21.
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Milwaukee Expands Residency Incentive for City Employees
Milwaukee’s 2026 salary ordinance includes a 4% residency allowance, while officials promote a targeted public-safety initiative tied to recruitment.
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Detroit’s Bankruptcy Case Officially Closes After Financial Turnaround
Detroit’s historic municipal bankruptcy case officially closed May 20, ending formal federal oversight after 12 balanced budgets and a return to investment-grade credit.
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Minneapolis School Board Primary Set for Aug. 11, 2026
Minneapolis voters will take part in Minnesota’s Aug. 11, 2026, state primary, with School Board candidates filing through the city election office.