What happened on Saturday, 18 January 2025
Exeter Region Coop School District, School Districts, New Hampshire
Exeter Region Cooperative School District administrators presented a needs-based FY26 operating budget described as "very, very, very tight," citing rising special-education costs, reduced state catastrophic-aid reimbursement and decreased federal grant funding that shifted some positions into the operating budget.
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
An ad hoc Sawyer County committee convened to address multi‑dwelling development concluded its first meeting with several clear tasks: fix conflicting ordinance definitions, decide whether shoreland property should be treated differently, and draft density standards for multiple units on a single lot.
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Governor appoints new members to Utah State Retirement Board enhancing oversight and representation.
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Legislation allocates funds and limits expenditures for social workers' board starting July 2025
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
Sawyer County zoning staff reported software upgrades, staffing changes, permit trends and proposed changes to the county’s camping-cabin rules; public commenters urged the committee to address town–county notice and coordination problems through the county’s ad hoc committee.
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H.B. 267 eliminates multiple provisions regarding firefighter collective bargaining rights and insurance use.
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University of Utah and Utah System of Higher Education leaders told a Hinckley Institute forum they are preparing data-driven reinvestment plans and shared-service models in response to a proposed 10% budget cut and reallocation the legislature has signaled it will pursue.
Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Secretary Lindsey Kurley told the Senate Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs Committee on Jan. 17 that the Agency of Commerce and Community Development coordinates programs intended to grow Vermont’s tax base and support projects that need infrastructure and incentives.
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
The Sawyer County Zoning Committee approved a conditional-use permit allowing Timothy and Sonia Miller to construct a 1,200-square-foot accessory garage across a public road from their primary dwelling in the Town of Bass Lake, with standard conditions and deed restrictions recorded.
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Oregon establishes 2025 expenditure limits for administrative services and county fairs funding.
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H.B. 267 amends rules governing public employer labor organizations in Utah.
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
The Sawyer County Zoning Committee unanimously approved a pair of small rezones to swap roughly 1,299 and 1,572 square feet between adjacent lots so a homeowner can site a garage, with findings of fact adopted from the staff report.
Sebastian , Indian River County, Florida
The Sebastian Planning and Zoning Commission on Jan. 16 unanimously approved a small‑scale comprehensive plan amendment and recommended rezoning of a 3.96‑acre tract in Sebastian Highlands Unit 17 from institutional to low‑density single‑family use.
Port Richey City, Pasco County, Florida
The Port Richey Planning and Zoning Board voted to recommend that City Council redesignate three parcels from residential to commercial mixed use and rezone them to C-3 general commercial, conditioned on limiting the site to boat and RV storage with access from River Gulf Road only.
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Oregon allocates $1B for housing programs under House Bill 5011 effective July 1, 2025
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Utah legislators propose prohibiting public employers from using resources for union-related activities.
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
The zoning committee approved a conditional-use permit to increase Lake Chipewa Campground’s permitted sites from 229 to 240, subject to standard conditions and state campground regulations.
Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana
A roundup of motions approved by the Michigan City Parks and Recreation Board at its Jan. 15 meeting, including MOUs, budget transfers, and routine departmental approvals.
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Legislation prohibits public funds for supporting or compensating union activities in workplace.
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Oregon's Housing and Community Services Department secures over $1 billion for multiple housing initiatives.
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Committee counsel summarized 2023–24 agriculture bills and outlined choices after an EPA directive that ANR strengthen permitting and inspections under the Clean Water Act.
Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana
Michigan City Parks Board approved a memorandum of understanding with the Wolves Soccer Club and heard club representatives describe safety issues tied to limited parking and poor drainage on youth soccer fields, particularly during the large spring season.
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
The Sawyer County Zoning Committee voted 3-2 to recommend rezoning 1.25 acres from Residential 1 to Commercial 1 for William and Ashley Scribe’s proposed equipment-repair shop, setting up a county-board decision after the town of Hayward denied the request.
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Utah officials to establish best practices for assisting homeless veterans under new legislation.
Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana
The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Board voted Jan. 15 to give preliminary approval to the design for the Fetters Alley playground, a waterfront‑inspired, inclusive play area that consultants said was developed with accessibility and preservation of existing trees in mind.
Appropriations, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The administration proposed one‑time appropriations in the budget adjustment to provide contingency funding for at‑risk providers, planning for child‑support IT replacement, and to consolidate contracting for a child‑welfare IT project.
Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
At its Jan. 16 legislative meeting the Rural Council approved an ordinance establishing inspections, an intergovernmental land bank cooperation agreement, multiple personnel appointments and other routine items in unanimous votes; several items were handled without discussion.
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House Bill 5033 authorizes increased fees for private security certifications in Oregon.
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Board collaborates with veterans department to establish best practices against veteran homelessness.
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State partners with local councils to create strategic goals for reducing homelessness.
Agriculture, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
VEDA officials briefed the Senate Agriculture Committee on agricultural lending programs, emergency loans and SSBCI-subsidized interest products and said they are seeking a $1 million appropriation to continue interest-subsidy support for farm borrowers.
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Legislators approve funding for state employee compensation and emergency allocations in Oregon.
Montgomery County, Maryland
The Advisory Commission scheduled a virtual public forum for March 10 from 7–9 p.m. to focus on the county’s recently changed consent‑to‑search policy, inviting MCPD leadership and council members to explain the change and take public questions.
Madison County, Georgia
Madison County opened sealed bids on Jan. 16 for the Commerce Watermaker connection project. Proposals were recorded but no award was made; the county said it will announce the winning bid at the Board of Commissioners meeting on Jan. 27.
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Legislation aims to enhance service effectiveness for individuals experiencing homelessness in Utah.
Montgomery County, Maryland
The Advisory Commission voted to send a draft letter supporting Bill 2624e and asking the Montgomery County Police Department to remove local restrictions that are stricter than federal law and to permit certification for qualifying witnesses as well as victims.
Madison County, Georgia
County tax staff and appraisers warned that House Bill 581's floating-homestead provisions could shrink revenues, push millage rates higher and require local governments to decide whether to opt out by March 1; staff said state guidance remains incomplete.
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House Bill 5031 allocates funds for Oregon Public Defense Commission starting July 2025.
Yelm, Thurston County, Washington
A locally produced film condensing more than 80 hours of interviews premiered as part of Yelm’s centennial celebrations, highlighting recurring themes of three devastating fires, grassroots incorporation efforts, Prairie Days and the town’s evolving growth and planning challenges.
Appropriations, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Finance staff told the committee that several criminal‑records and technology platforms previously funded from special funds have seen reduced fee revenue and are being shifted onto the general fund in the budget adjustment.
Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Celeste Nunez Salcedo of the New Mexico International Trade Alliance described free consultations, the federally funded NM STEP grant, trade missions and other supports available to New Mexico companies seeking to export their products.
London City Council, London, Madison County, Ohio
Council discussed a proposed purchase of CivicPlus meeting-management software (Resolution 101-25). Staff and the council clerk described overlapping functionality available through existing tools (Zoom transcript + Adobe) and agreed to meet and report back with a comparison before any purchase.
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Bill modifies funding payments between resident and nonresident school districts in Utah.
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House Bill 5035 establishes $7.8 million budget for Oregon Racing Commission starting July 2025
Appropriations, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Administration officials told appropriators the largest spending needs in the proposed budget adjustment come from human services — primarily Medicaid (Global Commitment) utilization and emergency payments and higher operating costs for some nursing homes and residential providers.
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California launches a telehealth network aimed at increasing access to specialty care services.
Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Staff reported progress on a playground pavilion and stormwater work, preparation to rebid West Cobbs Creek permitting later in 2025, and contractor notification about a nearby traffic change; no votes were required on the project updates.
Fort Atkinson School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
At its Jan. 16 meeting the Fort Atkinson School District board approved a resolution on open enrollment (no special-education spaces available), approved two-year administrative contracts starting July 1, 2025, and accepted candidate filings for two board seats with three candidates on the April 1, 2025 ballot.
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Legislation aims to enhance healthcare access and financial stability in rural communities.
Appropriations, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Finance officials told the Senate Appropriations Committee that an emergency-board upgrade to revenue and year-end reversions produced about $197 million for the budget adjustment act, of which roughly $110 million is proposed for immediate use and about $87 million will be set aside in a temporary reserve for fiscal 2026.
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Legislature sets federal fund expenditure limits for Justice Department starting July 2025
Montgomery City, Montgomery County, Alabama
Montgomery Fire Rescue administered the oath of office to 18 recruits at a graduation ceremony for Recruit Class 2024 B; the class completed 28 weeks of training that began June 7, 2024. Awards for top EMT, top suppression and top trainee were presented.
Santa Clara County, California
Department staff told the commission the county has about 38 current builder’s remedy applications (many are major subdivisions), that Mountain Winery and North Diana are nearing completeness and will likely require environmental review, and that the department is operating with roughly a 10% vacancy rate as recruitments proceed.
Fort Atkinson School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
At its Jan. 16 meeting the Fort Atkinson School District board heard a financial projection from Director of Business Nathan Knitt that shows declining enrollment, assumed cost increases (including a 5% salary forecast and 12% health insurance increase) and a projected deficit for 2025-26. No formal action was taken.
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California legislators aim to develop legislation focused on preventing firearm-related crimes.
Montgomery City, Montgomery County, Alabama
The Board approved a special exception for a proposed roughly 912-acre Silicon Ranch solar facility, adding conditions including a 500-foot setback from residences on the west and southwest sides, water-quality monitoring with Alabama Rivers Alliance, a decommissioning plan and training for volunteer fire departments.
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Oregon sets budget limits for Veterans' Affairs programs and operations effective July 2025.
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The Agency of Natural Resources said a contractor is conducting an engineering evaluation of the Green River dam operated by Morrisville Water & Light, that an amended scope and cost‑sharing with Morrisville Water & Light are in place, and that a report may be ready by late 2025.
Montgomery City, Montgomery County, Alabama
The mayor announced the annual neighborhood banquet on Feb. 6 with $25 tickets and invited residents to the State of the City address on Jan. 28 at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.
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New measure enhances housing rights and support services for individuals in recovery programs.
St. Tammany Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
A retired board member and several board members discussed the Social Security Fairness Act during visitor recognition; commenters credited advocacy for passage and said retroactive payments are expected to be issued for 2024.
Appropriations, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Agency of Natural Resources officials told the House Appropriations Committee that nearly $200 million in ARPA funds are encumbered for water-infrastructure projects and that 60 limited‑service positions were added to deliver them, but hiring and retention—especially for engineers and finance staff—remain a challenge.
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AB 255 establishes supportive-recovery residences prioritizing long-term stability and harm-reduction principles.
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Oregon establishes funding limits for Fish and Wildlife programs and emergency grants.
Marshall County, Indiana
Board members reviewed quarterly program statistics, pretrial diversion totals, drug court participant counts, jail population and DCS caseloads; several speakers highlighted positive outcomes and resource pressures.
London City Council, London, Madison County, Ohio
Council adopted an amendment to the city's codified ordinances setting clearer sidewalk repair standards and discussed a proposal to contract StreetScan for a comprehensive sidewalk assessment to create prioritized repair lists and cost estimates; the assessment appropriation was discussed but not adopted.
Manatee County, Florida
Following lengthy public testimony and debate, the Planning Commission voted 5‑1 to recommend approval of a General Development Plan to reestablish Manatee Cottage East as a large residential treatment or assisted‑living facility, while directing staff to impose conditions and require technical documentation to resolve prior code inconsistencies.
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State Department of Health Care Services to adopt latest standards for recovery homes.
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HB 5041 allocates over $43 million for community programs effective July 1, 2025.
Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Borough staff and council members said they have asked PennDOT to inspect the Church Lane–McDade intersection after recent crashes and confirmed a one-way conversion for part of the area is scheduled to begin in February; residents will be invited to on-site meeting.
Santa Clara County, California
The Santa Clara County Planning Commission on Jan. 17 voted unanimously to forward a favorable recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to adopt a revised county housing element for the 2023–2031 planning period after the state indicated the draft is in substantial conformance with law.
Placer Union High, School Districts, California
After interviewing six applicants and holding a second round of questions for four finalists, the Placer Union High School District Board of Trustees provisionally appointed Roy Emerson Lake to fill a vacancy. The board voted to approve the appointment and administered the oath of office immediately.
Marshall County, Indiana
The Department of Corrections audit (conducted with the University of Cincinnati) prompted the board to plan a corrective action process; the board also reviewed a $12,348 unspent grant amount for 2023 and discussed future grant funding implications.
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Legislature allocates funds for biennial expenses starting July 1, 2025.
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Assembly Bill 268 aims to designate Diwali as an official state holiday in California.
London City Council, London, Madison County, Ohio
London City Council on Jan. 16 debated a package of measures to enable development on roughly 1,100 acres described by the developer as the London Gateway project, including two tax-increment financing proposals, implementing ordinances and a petition to form a New Community Authority (NCA).
Appropriations, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Agency of Natural Resources requested roughly $34,700 to cover unanticipated wildfire payroll and town reimbursements and flagged rising testing fees at the state agricultural and environmental laboratory that will affect next year’s budget.
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Legislature allocates funds for parks development and community support starting July 2025.
St. Tammany Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
Coach Jason Bordelon and student captains told the School Board the revived Mandeville High quiz bowl team grew from four members to about 17 in three years and qualified for nationals; the team reported a weighted GPA average of 4.5 and average ACT 32.
Manatee County, Florida
The commission recommended a rezone from RSF‑6 to RDD‑6 and supported construction of four duplexes (eight units) on four lots at the northeast corner of 51st Avenue East and 22nd Street East as compatible infill; vote 6‑0.
Montgomery City, Montgomery County, Alabama
The mayor recognized January as human-trafficking awareness and prevention month, called for public education and law enforcement support and urged services for survivors.
Clarke County, School Districts, Georgia
Facilities staff briefed the board on school renovations, HVAC projects and the district warehouse expansion, and said the district is reintroducing bus‑mounted cameras on routes drivers identified as problem spots.
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AB 269 aims to fund repairs and removal projects for California's existing dams.
Santa Clara County, California
The Santa Clara County Planning Commission accepted the Lehigh Southwest Cement Company annual status report and discussed a proposed reclamation plan amendment that would import roughly 30 million cubic yards of clean fill, finance changes that raised the county's reclamation bond to about $77 million, and restoration work on Permanente Creek.
Marshall County, Indiana
Marshall County Community Corrections replaced OmniWayne GPS devices with SCRAM Net in December; staff reported a three-day transition, improved reporting and cost savings, and ongoing discussions with grant coordinators about funding impacts.
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Oregon allocates over $2 billion to the Department of Corrections for 2025-2027 expenses.
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California Assembly Bill 266 authorizes sponsorship agreements for freeway service patrols' revenue generation.
Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming
City staff and consultant Univeris presented route-optimization results Jan. 17 showing a shift from five 8-hour collection days to four 10-hour days effective Feb. 1 for residential service, with routes reduced from 30 to 24 and an estimated weekly mileage reduction of 578 miles.
Montgomery City, Montgomery County, Alabama
The mayor announced a $2,400,000 northward expansion of the Riverfront Greenway Trail to Shady Street Trailhead Park, saying the project will connect workers and residents and is expected to boost downtown economic activity.
Randolph County Schools, School Districts, Alabama
The Randolph County Schools Board approved several routine administrative items, including adopting the state-approved K‑12 science textbook list, authorizing an FFA trip to Peoria, Ga., and approving the personnel action sheet; agenda and minutes also were approved by voice vote.
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Oregon establishes maximum spending limits for State Police and wildlife activities starting July 2025
Clarke County, School Districts, Georgia
The district reported a general fund balance higher than budgeted at the end of November and forecast an ending fund balance in the $53–54 million range. Trustees discussed state health‑insurance cost increases and the potential budget impact of state voucher programs.
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Participating entities can sell sponsorships for displaying logos on tow trucks under new bill.
Montgomery City, Montgomery County, Alabama
The mayor said an executive order remitted municipal fines and fees assessed before Jan. 1, 2014 for many non-DUI traffic tickets, misdemeanor marijuana possession and class C misdemeanors, affecting nearly 800 citizens and 3,609 cases.
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Senate Bill 750 proposes strict vehicle impoundment for unlicensed driving offenders in Virginia.
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Legislation allocates funds for Public Safety Standards and Training with emergency declaration.
St. Tammany Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
The board voted unanimously on routine agenda items including approval of minutes, certified and support personnel retirement resolutions, and two construction bids; amounts and vote outcomes are listed below.
Marshall County, Indiana
Beau announced Anthony Merrill as the new assistant director, case manager Lindsay Holloway was hired, and longtime assistant director Jill held a small retirement; the board agreed to prepare a letter of appreciation.
Manatee County, Florida
Planning commissioners recommended approval of a rezoning and preliminary site plan that would allow a three‑story mini‑warehouse with outdoor storage on State Road 64; staff and applicant said the development fits the corridor’s changing character and includes buffers for adjacent homes.
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Virginia plans to collect data on premium cigars for potential taxation changes by 2025.
Montgomery City, Montgomery County, Alabama
The mayor announced the appointment of interim Police Chief Jim Gray Boyse to permanent chief, promoted Jeremy Reed to chief of staff, reviewed 2024 crime trends and urged residents to follow winter fire-safety steps ahead of downtown events.
Randolph County Schools, School Districts, Alabama
At a Randolph County Schools board meeting, staff updated trustees on ongoing renovations at the Career Technical Center, a $150,000 donation for supplies, and plans to upgrade health-science equipment as enrollment at the center has grown sharply.
Clarke County, School Districts, Georgia
The Clarke County School District approved a multi‑year district fuel contract after a pulled consent item discussion. Trustees asked staff for historical diesel cost data and urged consideration of electric vehicle transition and propane contracting.
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House Bill 5037 allocates $1.28M for the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission budget.
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Virginia's new tax structure for tobacco products takes effect July 2024.
Marshall County, Indiana
The Marshall County Community Corrections Board voted to add Judge Aldridge and Judge Napier to the board after a motion and second; one member recorded an abstention.
Manatee County, Florida
The commission recommended a rezone of a 44.68‑acre portion of a larger Tampa Electric parcel from extraction to agricultural, enabling a solar installation; the vote was unanimous.
St. Tammany Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
After public comment and board debate, the School Board approved a superintendent evaluation instrument aligned to the district strategic plan; the motion carried 12 yeas, 1 abstention.
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Bill provides funding for care facility residents and public guardian programs starting July 2025
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Virginia introduces Senate Bill 1273 to enhance employment opportunities for TANF recipients.
Waukegan CUSD 60, School Boards, Illinois
Waukegan Public Schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day; classes resume Jan. 21.
Clarke County, School Districts, Georgia
The Clarke County School District board approved revisions to policy GBRH (professional personnel leave and absences) after discussion about sick‑leave payout thresholds, the proposal for a sick‑leave bank and HR capacity. The vote passed 7–0 with one abstention.
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House Bill 5015 allocates $35,558,264 to Bureau of Labor and Industries for 2025.
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SWEP provides volunteering opportunities and subsidies to organizations hosting eligible TANF participants.
OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, School Districts, Nebraska
Omaha Public Schools officials on Wednesday outlined a districtwide support-team model led by principal supervisors that they say is intended to standardize school improvement work across elementary and secondary schools.
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Participants in Virginia's Full Employment Program will receive subsidized private-sector job placements.
Manatee County, Florida
The commission voted 6‑0 to recommend ordinance changes that add hotel room entitlements and permit a five‑story hotel on lot 37 within the Heritage Harbor DRI; staff said no additional off‑site infrastructure is required for the change.
Building Code Council, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
The MVPE committee approved two packs of interpretive opinions (November 3 and November 4 sets) on commercial energy‑code questions covering hot‑water system sizing, waste‑heat sources and initial tenant‑improvement scenarios and discussed the interplay of Initiative 2066 with committee opinions.
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Legislative Assembly allocates funds for member expenses and state operations starting July 2025.
St. Tammany Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
District officials and Career & Technical Education staff outlined growth in work‑based learning, reporting 198 paid interns this school year and plans to expand apprenticeships and credentials; BESE policy alignment and a state site visit were announced.
Manatee County, Florida
A proposed 256‑unit infill development at Lockwood Ridge Road won a 5‑1 recommendation from the planning commission after debate about wetland impacts and neighborhood buffers; 25% of units will be designated attainable/affordable.
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House Bill 342 establishes a 0.25% transfer tax rate for first-time Maryland home buyers.
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Virginia bill mandates electric utilities to provide time-of-use rates for agriculture facilities
Norfolk County, Massachusetts
The Norfolk County Commission voted Jan. 15 to relocate the Registry of Deeds' disaster recovery room at 614 High Street in Dedham to a room at the Norfolk County Agricultural High School in Walpole, stipulating the Dedham site remain operational until the Walpole site is fully activated.
Waukegan CUSD 60, School Boards, Illinois
Waukegan Public Schools announced that ACCESS testing for English learners is coming soon, and the district posted English- and Spanish-language videos to help families prepare.
Manatee County, Florida
The commission recommended approval of an amended preliminary site plan for The Mitchell at Terracea, a 183‑unit multifamily project that retains 25% affordable units and adds an optional single four‑story building and stormwater ponds to reduce development costs; recommendation passed 6‑0.
Town of North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts
At a special meeting the Town of North Brookfield School Committee heard from candidate Ralph Kaye about his teaching and coaching background and concerns about regionalization and the budget, then voted to enter executive session to discuss a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen.
Springfield City, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Springfield City is opening applications for a pilot senior tax work-off program that will select 20 residents age 60 and older by lottery. Selected participants will perform up to 67 hours of city work between July 1 and Oct. 1 in exchange for up to a $1,000 property tax abatement applied to the following tax year.
Building Code Council, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
The MVPE committee of the State Building Code Council approved two opinion responses clarifying when refrigerated walk‑ins trigger commercial energy‑code provisions and postponed a second, more complex question for further drafting and a future meeting.
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Virginia introduces Animal Cruelty Conviction List to track felony animal cruelty offenders
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Baltimore proposes property tax credits for converting retail stations and remediation of contamination.
New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch, School Boards, Indiana
Mount Tabor Elementary introduced Mia, a therapy dog trained with Colton Kiser Foundation support, to help calm students and support reading activities, school speakers said.
Ocean Shores, Grays Harbor County, Washington
City officials said they plan to create a 100-foot fire break through dune wetlands to reduce wildfire risk and have begun coordinating with the county. Staff warned permits and wetland-mitigation credits will be required and said current mitigation credits are limited.
Education, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
At a Jan. 17 meeting, the Vermont Senate Education Committee agreed to a system for vetting governor-appointed nominees, assigned oversight responsibility for confirmations, and previewed a forthcoming Senate resolution to allow short-form education-finance bills through May to reduce legislative counsel workload.
Waukegan CUSD 60, School Boards, Illinois
Waukegan Public Schools will host two Safe Haven sessions led by North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic on Jan. 23 and Feb. 13, in person at Juarez Middle School and livestreamed on the district's YouTube channel; the Jan. 23 session will be offered in English and Spanish.
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House Bill 341 authorizes tax credits for converting retail service stations in Maryland.
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Commission mandates standalone evaluations for water and sewer service utilities starting 2022
Waukegan CUSD 60, School Boards, Illinois
Waukegan Public Schools has opened a brief survey asking families whether to expand full-day prekindergarten; the deadline to respond is Jan. 27.
Ocean Shores, Grays Harbor County, Washington
The city said it received a Community Technical Partnership (CTP) grant to study the remnant jetty and navigation impacts. Staff said the city and Westport will combine technical work and ask the county to pursue legislative funding for erosion mitigation across both cities.
Newton County , School Districts, Georgia
Eddie Johnson and Anderson Bailey were sworn in Jan. 6 at a ceremony officiated by Newton County Probate Judge Melanie Bell. Johnson begins a fifth term and Bailey a second; board members and the superintendent praised their commitment to students and staff.
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Oregon sets $5.1M for Regional Solutions Program and $427.4M for lottery bond obligations.
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Maryland House Bill 330 mandates new tax remittance procedures for counties and municipalities
San Rafael, Marin County, California
At a Jan. 11 special meeting the San Rafael Police Accountability Committee selected seven priority topics for its 2025 work plan after taking public input and using a tally process; staff described procedure and the committee discussed bylaws, RIPA data and the limits on the committee's authority.
Hamilton County, School Districts, Tennessee
District staff reviewed charter-authorizing duties, the state performance framework and application timelines; two letters of intent (Little Kings and Queens Charter Academy and Tennessee Wildflower Public Charter) were announced, with application deadlines and review rules explained to the board.
California Public Utilities Commission, Boards and Commissions, Executive, California
The California Public Utilities Commission held a webinar on BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) financial requirements that explained what applicants and potential subgrantees must submit to demonstrate financial capacity for grant awards.
Ocean Shores, Grays Harbor County, Washington
The city said Washington State Parks relinquished the restroom lease at Chance a la Mer and the city took over in December. Staff said restrooms will remain closed at night for safety; the city will pursue landscaping, repainting and possible time-locks to reduce loitering and illicit use.
Hamilton County, School Districts, Tennessee
A community-led pilot will reserve $150 for eligible kindergarten and middle-school students in Hamilton County schools as seed money for postsecondary training; sign-ups open Jan. 23 and the pilot is planned for five years.
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House Bill 330 enables Baltimore to create tax subclasses for properties near rail stations.
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Senate Bill 5530 allocates funds for economic development and education starting July 2025.
San Rafael, Marin County, California
At a Jan. 11 special meeting, public commenters urged the San Rafael Police Accountability Committee to press the city for transparency after a state arbitrator overturned the termination of Officer Brandon Nail; staff said the committee should not make specific comments about the active criminal matter.
Regional Airport Board Meetings, Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma
Director Young told the Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board that 2024 was a year of substantial activity — highlighted by a new FBO, increased fuel sales and multiple capital projects — and the board voted to move its regular meeting time back to 3:30 p.m.
Ocean Shores, Grays Harbor County, Washington
City staff told the Public Works Committee that design work for a tsunami tower is about 65% complete and that they plan to seek additional grant funding to cover higher-than-anticipated costs.
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Council sets tax penalties and rates for improvements within one mile of rail stations.
Pasco City, Franklin County, Washington
City staff briefed the planning commission on upcoming major planning efforts — the comprehensive plan update, transportation system master plan and a new energy resilience study — and described consultant submittals received; commissioners emphasized local engagement, shoreline visioning and safety concerns on current corridors.
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Oregon designates significant funds for veterans services and criminal justice programs starting July 2025.
Hamilton County, School Districts, Tennessee
At a Hamilton County Board of Education meeting, a parent and a Westview Elementary RTI facilitator urged the board to increase funding and staffing for special education, citing canceled central-office support, high caseloads and teacher turnover. A motion to discuss special education was proposed but not acted on during the work session.
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Council allows tax subclass for properties within one mile of rail stations
Chula Vista, School Districts, California
After interviews and public comment, the Chula Vista Elementary School District board appointed Karen Ramirez Dominguez to Seat 5 and Jessica Tolston to Seat 1 and announced two closed‑session personnel approvals for district leaders.
Regional Airport Board Meetings, Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma
The board approved Amendment No. 9 with Park Hill to provide survey and design services for an east-side airport fencing project; staff said $295,000 in FAA Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) funds are available, with $92,600 proposed for design and the remainder for construction, and the federal reimbursement in FY25 will be 95%.
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Oregon allocates funding for education, health services, and drug treatment from marijuana revenue.
Ocean Shores, Grays Harbor County, Washington
City staff announced that property owners and tribal parties have signed easements allowing construction of a sacrificial berm at the south end. Northwest Rock began deliveries; Damon Point access may close briefly during placement. City staff said the berm could protect infrastructure and homes and estimated potential savings to city assets.
Pasco City, Franklin County, Washington
City staff summarized the draft 2025–2029 Tri‑Cities consolidated plan and 2025 action plan required by HUD, noting roughly $4 million in estimated federal funding for Pasco and plans to improve applicant guidance; no formal action was taken because the planning commission lacked a quorum and there was no public attendance.
Lake County, California
County Librarian Christopher Veach announced a Winter Reading Challenge beginning Thursday, Jan. 16, and highlighted the novel Orbital by Samantha Harvey, noting the Lake County Library system’s shared catalog and free request service.
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Lawmakers allocate significant funds for domestic violence, court security, and drug programs.
Regional Airport Board Meetings, Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma
The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board unanimously approved Amendment No. 8 to the owner–engineer agreement with Park Hill, authorizing the construction phase of the parallel taxiway reconstruction and lighting project.
Ocean Shores, Grays Harbor County, Washington
City staff say testing is under way to identify a black, slimy substance residents have reported in household faucets after water sits unused. Vendors will test chemical treatments next week; an overall number of affected households was not specified.
Kenilworth, Union County, New Jersey
The Planning Board of the Borough of Kenilworth continued review of application 22‑004, a minor subdivision of Block 17/Block 20, after hearing detailed testimony from the applicant’s engineer about a revised grading and drainage plan and after board members required revised architectural drawings showing the two houses will be differentiated.
Hudson City Council, Hudson, Summit County, Ohio
City staff told the Hudson City Council that federal, state and private funding has combined to fully fund a planned grade-separation bridge at Hines Hill, with design work to be staged over the next three years and construction expected in 2028–2030.
Lake County, California
The Lake County Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to a contract with Harmony Research LLC to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $307,500 to $615,000 for title searches and party-of-interest notifications tied to the county's annual tax sale.
Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Nebraska
NDOT staff told commissioners the department has prepared a preliminary official statement for its bond issuance, received a rating they described as "very strong," and expects a competitive sale next Thursday.
Kane County, Illinois
The committee received a brief workforce development update covering three counties and approved routine reports by unanimous consent, then voted to enter closed session to discuss release of closed-session minutes and later approved the state's attorney exhibit A when the meeting returned to open session.
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Legislative Assembly allocates funds to support Interstate 5 bridge replacement initiatives.
Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Transportation Director Vicky Kramer told the State Highway Commission the agency has been awarded more than $72 million in federal grants, highlighted a rail safety project in Lincoln, and said NDOT needs roughly $46 million in state matching funds to fully capture IIJA dollars.
Finance, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Department of Financial Regulation told the Senate Finance Committee that insurance premiums are rising nationwide and described steps the state is taking — from rate-review changes to new stop‑loss rules — to protect affordability and insurer solvency after recent flooding and other losses.
Lake County, California
The Lake County Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Paragon Government Relations for federal legislative and regulatory advocacy services, not to exceed $187,660, with a $7,000 monthly retainer and provisions for travel expenses. The board will set federal priorities at a Jan. 28 governance workshop.
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The Miami Beach Planning Board on Feb. 4 voted to forward proposed ordinances for the Deauville site (6701 Collins Avenue) and the North Beach Oceanfront Overlay District to the City Commission with a favorable recommendation, asking staff to include explicit caps on residential floor plates and maximum east–west dimensions.
Kane County, Illinois
Kane County staff told the Jobs Committee Jan. 17 that the new Kane County Economic Development Corporation has held its first board meeting and is drafting bylaws before filing for 501(c)(6) status, and staff reported regional recruitment activity that produced a local food-processing project in North Aurora.
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The Miami Beach Planning Board on Feb. 4 approved opening the Palomar Hotel rooftop to the public for a new restaurant operator, provided the applicant meets a set of conditions the board added to protect neighbors from noise and operational impacts.
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
After months of citations and appeals, the Planning Board continued a revocation/modification hearing for the Vendome (Mentor and Co. LLC) to April and directed staff/applicant to add security measures and ban special-event permits; the board removed a proposed ban on "promoted events."
Central Bucks SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The Central Bucks School District board on Jan. 16 approved routine finance, operations and education consent items, accepted foundation grants and approved a dual‑enrollment agreement; human resources approvals passed 8–1 with one abstention.
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Legislature allocates funding for courthouse renovations and military facility improvements across Oregon.
Central Bucks SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Multiple residents at the Central Bucks School District meeting on Jan. 16 said depositions and Right‑to‑Know records show board members used the Signal app to conduct district business outside public meetings, raising Sunshine Act concerns and prompting calls for several officials to resign.
Texas
Staff member, City staff, said the City of Plano completed a series of infrastructure projects through December 2024 that included road overlays, waterline replacements, culvert rehabilitation and sidewalk reconstruction.
Lenawee County Probate & Juvenile Court, Texas Courts, Judicial, Texas
At a Lenawee County Probate & Juvenile Court review hearing, a judge found reasonable efforts toward reunification but left the child in kin placement and scheduled a 90-day review and permanency-planning hearing for April 15 at 10 a.m.
Central Bucks SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Parents and witnesses told the Central Bucks School District board on Jan. 16 that an autistic, nonverbal student at Jamison Elementary was subjected to alleged physical and emotional mistreatment; the district and Warwick Township police say their investigations found no evidence of abuse.
Kane County, Illinois
The Kane County Jobs Committee unanimously approved a one-year extension and a $150,000 increase to the county's marketing contract with GMCI to continue promoting the Fox National Water Trail, following staff presentation on prior grant funding and local outreach plans.
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Oregon approves significant funding for renovation, upgrades, and new facilities statewide.
Humboldt County, California
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors met in closed session to discuss existing litigation over the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project (FERC Project No. 77-285) under California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1). County counsel reported no reportable action after the closed session.
Texas
The City of Fort Worth is designing a capital improvement project to replace cast-iron water mains and several sewer lines in Council District 3; the project is in design, residents will face short planned outages during service transfers, and construction timing depends on bidding and any needed easements.
Lenawee County Probate & Juvenile Court, Texas Courts, Judicial, Texas
A Lenawee County judge granted a removal order after the Department of Health and Human Services filed a petition citing domestic incidents and dangerous living conditions; deputies testified that two young children were found without coats or shoes during a Nov. 21, 2024 response to 10520 Hickory.
San Diego Community Power, San Diego County, California
San Diego Community Power staff reported that San Diego Gas & Electric’s rate filing delay will move Community Power’s 2025 rate proposal to early February; staff plans to recommend rates to the Board on Feb. 7 to be retroactive to Feb. 1, 2025. Final values depend on SDG&E filings and California Public Utilities Commission action.
A presenter described historical fires, 19th-century construction and later structural failures at the North Brookfield Town Hall, noting shoring and steel-beam repairs and ongoing fundraising for a broader renovation.
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Oregon approves significant funding for modernization projects across public safety and higher education.
House, Northern Mariana Legislative Sessions, Northern Mariana Islands
At a special session, the CNMI Youth Congress voted to suspend a rules deadline to add communications to the agenda, unanimously adopted a committee report to seat Matthew Salas, adopted a commemorative resolution recognizing 2024 Congressional App Challenge winners and elected Aden Yumo vice speaker.
Lenawee County Probate & Juvenile Court, Texas Courts, Judicial, Texas
At a Lenawee County Probate & Juvenile Court adjudication hearing, the court found by a preponderance of the evidence that Dustin King neglected his children, took personal jurisdiction, and ordered the children to remain in DHHS placement pending a dispositional hearing set for Feb. 4 at 11 a.m.
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Oregon set a $7 million limit for lottery-funded environmental projects beginning July 2025.
Westmoreland City, Sumner County, Tennessee
At its Jan. 16 meeting the Westmoreland City Council unanimously approved multiple ordinances and resolutions, awarded an ARPA-funded water project bid and approved a one-year license-plate reader agreement; the Goodall Farm annexation was deferred to Feb. 8.
San Diego Community Power, San Diego County, California
The Finance & Risk Management Committee received the treasurer’s report for the period ending Nov. 30, 2024, which showed a positive net position and multi‑hundred‑million dollar liquidity balances.
Events, Texas
Brownsville TV News reported that roughly 53,000 winter Texans spend the winter months in the Rio Grande Valley and contribute an estimated $1.9 billion annually to the local economy; the broadcast promoted the Winter Texan Expo on Jan. 23 and local attractions that draw seasonal visitors.
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Legislature allocates $7.5 billion for human services programs starting July 1, 2025.
Cocoa Beach, Brevard County, Florida
After extensive public comment and staff estimates that full replacement could cost $300,000–$400,000, the commission authorized up to $150,000 to restore the Holiday Lane boat ramp’s functionality and directed a title search before work begins.
Westmoreland City, Sumner County, Tennessee
The Westmoreland City Council deferred a second-reading annexation resolution for Goodall Farm after multiple residents cited flooding, runoff and notice errors; the item was moved to the council's Feb. 8 meeting.
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Legislation allocates $1.4 billion to Oregon Department of Education for 2025-2027 biennium.
San Diego Community Power, San Diego County, California
San Diego Community Power’s Finance & Risk Management Committee voted to recommend a contract with Maher Accountancy for general accounting services through Jan. 31, 2027, with two one‑year extension options. The contract total for the initial term is not to exceed $1,131,000; each optional year is capped at $377,000.
Cocoa Beach, Brevard County, Florida
The commission approved low-cost striping on the Minuteman Causeway multiuse path to separate bicyclists and pedestrians, but amended the motion to delay execution while city attorney reviews liability and signage options; approval included voluntary compliance language and funding of roughly $2,090.
Events, Texas
The Brownsville City Secretary’s office is distributing candidate packets for the May 3, 2025 municipal election and will hold an information session on Jan. 30; the broadcast detailed eligibility rules cited to the Texas Ethics Commission and listed filing deadlines.
Seattle, King County, Washington
Key formal actions during the Jan. 14 Seattle City Council meeting: the council failed an amendment to change committee referral for CB 12933 (3–5), and adopted the consent calendar (8–0). The introduction and referral calendar remained unchanged and was adopted.
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Oregon sets maximum education funding limits for various programs and services starting July 2025.
Utah Department of Corrections, Offices, Departments, and Divisions, Organizations, Utah Executive Branch, Utah
Speakers at a meeting described a community mentoring effort partnered with the Utah Department of Corrections that begins mentoring while people are incarcerated and focuses on trauma healing, housing, employment and family reunification to reduce recidivism.
Seattle, King County, Washington
The Seattle Public Safety Committee voted to recommend passage of Council Bill 120916 on Jan. 14, 2025, advancing an ordinance that would require the Seattle Police Department to adopt crowd-management policies restricting so-called “less lethal” tools except when specific facts indicate an imminent risk of physical injury or significant property damage.
Events, Texas
The U.S. General Services Administration announced a more than $263 million investment to modernize the Brownsville Gateway land port of entry; project work includes a new administration building, expanded inspection lanes and an updated outbound inspection area with construction slated 2026–2029.
Cocoa Beach, Brevard County, Florida
The commission designated portions of Minuteman Causeway as a park to open grant and funding opportunities; commissioners described the change as an administrative designation only, with no immediate capital spending pledged.
Seattle, King County, Washington
During public comment at the Seattle City Council meeting, multiple speakers criticized the city's Pay Up gig worker law and urged the council to oppose reinstatement of less‑lethal crowd‑control weapons, citing public‑health research and local economic impacts.
Events, Texas
The Brownsville City Commission approved funding for a new public safety complex that will house the Office of Emergency Management, Police Department, Fire Department Administration and a Cyber Security Division; construction is in a needs-assessment phase with completion expected in about three years, officials said.
Seattle, King County, Washington
City and federal officials announced the arrest and grand jury indictment of five people tied to a violent drug trafficking organization that preyed on people experiencing homelessness in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District, seizing firearms and large quantities of fentanyl powder.
Laramie City Council, Laramie City, Albany County, Wyoming
The Laramie City Council met in retreat Jan. 18, 2025, and agreed on seven top‑line priorities that will guide the council’s work and budget planning in the coming years: housing; communication and transparency; infrastructure; transportation; public safety and well‑being; environment and sustainability; and economic development.
Cocoa Beach, Brevard County, Florida
The Cocoa Beach City Commission approved a one-time reallocation of $25,000 from the CRA facade grant account to Cocoa Beach Main Street, bringing the nonprofit's city subsidy to $40,000 for the year (including $15,000 already in the general fund). The vote was 3-2 after public comment from supporters and opponents.
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Senate Bill 105 prohibits electioneering at polling places during absentee voting until polls close.
BURNSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
Burnsville Public School District trustees voted unanimously Jan. 17 to authorize an appointment process to fill the school board seat left vacant by Sofio Mersal, approving a resolution, a streamlined candidate application and the candidate selection steps including public interviews.
Seattle, King County, Washington
The Seattle City Council presented a proclamation recognizing January 2025 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month and suspended the rules to allow survivors and service providers to accept the proclamation and offer brief remarks.
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Oregon sets budget for agricultural expenses and emergency provisions starting July 2025.
Seattle, King County, Washington
After a lengthy floor debate about procedure and committee jurisdiction, the Seattle City Council voted 5–3 to keep Council Bill 12933 in the Governance, Accountability and Economic Development Committee rather than sending it to the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan.
Tolleson Union High School District (4288), School Districts, Arizona
Teachers, principals and students from multiple Tolleson Union High School District high schools presented brief promotional remarks to encourage enrollment, highlight programs and to announce the Oct. 22 ACT testing date.
Gulf County, Florida
Staff reported progress on distributing SHIP funds, coordinating referrals to HHRP, and seeking to apply earlier-year (2021–22) SHIP funds to current cases where eligible.
Leavenworth, Chelan County, Washington
At a joint meeting the planning commission and city council set priorities for the 2025 docket: a required comprehensive-plan update and changes to development standards, plus housing-focused work including a proposed R3 zoning district to address many historic substandard lots.
Seattle, King County, Washington
The committee voted 3-0 to recommend confirmation of Rosita Romero’s reappointment to the Museum Development Authority and to recommend confirmation of Bruce Florie, Ryan Monson and Toyin Olau to the Seattle City Light Review Panel, sending the nominations to the Jan. 28 full council meeting.
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Oregon allocates $468 million for early learning programs and $7.2 million for operations.
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Oregon's 2025 Act secures funding for essential public programs amid declared emergency.
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Oregon Senate Bill 5542 sets 2025 budget limits for the State Treasurer's expenditures.
Gulf County, Florida
The board heard a proposal to pursue grant-funded living-shoreline projects modeled on Franklin County work to restore seagrass and fish habitat and to improve nearshore water quality.
Leavenworth, Chelan County, Washington
Cascade School District Superintendent Tracy De Jong and finance staff presented highlights from 2024 and asked the council and community to support two replacement levies that would hold the district’s combined levy rate steady.
Tolleson Union High School District (4288), School Districts, Arizona
The Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board voted to withdraw the disposition of the Kellgren Law Office GLC report; roll-call votes included two abstentions and three affirmative votes.
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Oregon Senate Bill 5510 authorizes new contractor fees and declares an emergency for public safety.
Leavenworth, Chelan County, Washington
Councilors discussed proposed edits to council procedures — including address disclosure, time limits on public comment, and how abstentions are treated — and reviewed a new written City Hall room-rental policy that would standardize fees and restrict use of city AV equipment.
Gulf County, Florida
Commissioners discussed courting a dry dock operation and using county port land to create an industrial incubator tied to local schools and workforce training, and identified state grant programs as possible funding sources.
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Jess Anderson said physical barriers and other measures at the Utah State Capitol were adopted over time, with upgrades after 2008 and further enhancements to manage access and protect legislators and the governor.
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Jess Anderson described use of artificial intelligence and body-worn cameras in Utah law enforcement as a tool that can save thousands of man-hours per officer annually, while also creating new evidentiary and privacy challenges.
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Oregon's Legislative Assembly approves funding for county fairs and housing infrastructure investments.
Leavenworth, Chelan County, Washington
At its Jan. 14 meeting the Leavenworth City Council unanimously approved a $42,000 partnership with the Washington Autumn Leaf Festival Association, several vendor and financial authorizations, a memorandum of understanding with Chelan County PUD and a lodging-tax funded purchase-and-sale agreement for a river parking parcel.
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Jess Anderson, Utah commissioner of public safety, told a podcast interview that the Department of Public Safety is prioritizing a response to rising fentanyl overdoses, immigration-related criminal networks and homelessness as the legislature prepares to convene.
Seattle, King County, Washington
City Light briefed the committee on its November bomb cyclone response, saying crews peaked at 114,000 customers without power, logged more than 20,000 personnel hours, used mutual aid from Avista and Tacoma Power, and incurred about $1.4 million in costs now pending FEMA declaration.
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Oregon issues bonds to enhance broadband access in education facilities, promoting economic growth.
Tolleson Union High School District (4288), School Districts, Arizona
At a regular meeting the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board elected Miss Sun as president, approved a vice president, and recessed into an executive session; roll-call votes and an abstention were recorded.
Bristol, Washington County, Virginia
The Bristol, Virginia, City Council voted unanimously Jan. 17 to accept the city manager’s recommendation to hire Byron Ashbrook as the city’s next police chief following a closed session under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act exception for personnel matters.
Seattle, King County, Washington
The Sustainability, City Light & Arts and Culture Committee voted 3-0 to recommend adoption of Seattle City Light’s updated Transportation Electrification Strategic Investment Plan, following public comment and a presentation from utility staff about equity-focused outreach, charger needs and grid planning.
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Oregon allocates funds to support housing and port improvements enhancing economic growth.
Lafayette Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
A Lafayette Parish board member told fellow officials the parish will soon face a decision about whether to keep a local inventory (ad valorem) tax after a state-level change that will end a long-standing inventory-tax credit in July 2026.
Tempe Union High School District (4287), School Districts, Arizona
At an organizational meeting that began at 6 p.m., the Tempe Union High School District governing board administered oaths to Bernetta Hodge, Nicole Gutierrez Miller and Armando Montero, adopted the agenda and elected Member Baraza as board president and Amanda Steele as vice president.
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Oregon authorizes lottery bonds to fund water resources and community revitalization initiatives.
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Senate Bill 5531 authorizes new lottery bonds for development projects and environmental restoration.
Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana
The Columbia City Board of Works unanimously approved a marketing agreement with Utility Service Partners’ private‑label program, adopting contract limits on logo use and data sharing and noting the program’s three‑year initial term with automatic annual renewals.
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Oregon allocates lottery bonds to support brownfield redevelopment and childcare infrastructure.
Lafayette Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
At a school board workshop, the superintendent presented a local accountability framework centered on safety, culture, growth and opportunity, said the district will seek secure vestibules at every school by 2025–26, and proposed raising beginning teacher pay to $50,000 alongside incentive pay tied to student outcomes.
United Nations, Federal
At a launch for a report on women in the defense sector, speakers highlighted gains in female participation, linked gender equality to human rights and operational effectiveness, and described recruitment training and outreach efforts in Liberia and cultural shifts in Nigeria.
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Oregon allocates lottery funds for Columbia River project and community assistance initiatives.
Sunbury City, Delaware County, Ohio
The Events and Commemorations Committee postponed action on a citizen‑recognition nomination to allow a member more time to review, discussed making Fourth‑of‑July planning a standing agenda item, and approved minutes from Sept. 19, 2024.
Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana
Columbia City’s Board of Works and Safety on Jan. 14 unanimously approved a series of permits, payments and a marketing agreement affecting public events, a park project and utility customer outreach.
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Oregon plans to issue bonds to fund levee projects and stimulate economic growth.
Lafayette Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
Holly, Lafayette Parish director of special education, told board members and attendees that federal and state law require individualized education programs and related services, and described district statistics, dispute-resolution options, preschool evaluation services and new assistive-technology tools.
Sunbury City, Delaware County, Ohio
The committee reviewed and approved the Eagle Adventure Camp schedule for summer 2025; staff said the program coordinates with local schools for drop‑off, pickup and restroom access and that camp fees are returned to the school.
United Nations, Federal
Robert Petit, head of the International Impartial and Independent Mechanism, said his team has requested permission to deploy to Syria to preserve detention records and other material evidence now accessible after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, warning there is a limited window to prevent loss or destruction of crucial items.
Travis County Court, Texas Courts, Judicial, Texas
Judge Pam Sigmon advised defendants of rights and bond options and set bail amounts and conditions — including interlock requirements, drug/alcohol evaluations, supervision and stay-away orders — during a pretrial docket. Several defendants qualified for personal bonds while others were required to post cash or were denied personal bond.
Lafayette Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
School finance staff told the Lafayette Parish School Board that rising charter-school transfers, a self-funded health-insurance deficit, declining enrollment and an expiring 7.79-mill property tax create a multi-year budget risk that could force major operational cuts without new revenue or one-time funds.
United Nations, Federal
A United Nations briefing to the Security Council said the cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel remains fragile but holding, highlighted expanded Lebanese Armed Forces deployments south of the Litani River and reported UNIFIL discoveries of weapons caches while warning that Israeli forces remain present in Lebanese territory.
House Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems, House of Representatives, Legislative , Hawaii
The Department of Land and Natural Resources told lawmakers it is expanding watershed fencing and fuels management, seeking CIP and recurring funding, and pressing for aquatic invasive-species inspection capacity tied to forthcoming federal vessel discharge rules.
House Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems, House of Representatives, Legislative , Hawaii
Researchers and state officials told lawmakers that coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB) is island‑wide on Oahu and not currently eradicable with available tools; the University of Hawaii’s CTAHR said it is pursuing applied research, injection treatments and foreign exploration for biocontrol agents.
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SB 5503 establishes unique identification for over 2,500 domestic animals effective July 2025
House Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems, House of Representatives, Legislative , Hawaii
At a Jan. 17 joint information briefing convened by the House Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems and the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment, Hawaii Department of Agriculture officials and the Hawaii Invasive Species Council described plans for expanded biosecurity spending, and lawmakers raised sharp questions about how Act 231 funds are being encumbered and used to address little fire ant infestations.
Middlesex County, New Jersey
A staff member presented a resolution recognizing January as Muslim Heritage Month, highlighting contributions of the Muslim community to Middlesex County and calling for awareness and opposition to anti‑Muslim hate; no formal vote is recorded in the provided transcript segments.
Sunbury City, Delaware County, Ohio
Sunbury City’s Events and Commemorations Committee approved two upcoming disc‑golf events — an April tournament and the 35th annual Ice Bowl — and discussed portable toilets, course improvements and whether the city should invest in permanent amenities.
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Senate Bill 5541 allocates funds for Oregon's transportation expenses starting July 1, 2025.
Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
The Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board said it reduced its case backlog and average case age in 2024, described operational impacts from Southern California wildfires that briefly closed the Pasadena office, and outlined IT and hiring steps to improve service.
Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Budget committee and select board members approved the town's $9.96 million operating budget and a set of warrant-article changes that add $20,500 for a compensation study, $80,000 to a salary-adjustment line and several public-safety and contingency items, while instructing staff to track spending and return unspent wage funds to voters.
Village of Hortonville, Outagamie County, Wisconsin
The board approved a $350,733.71 payment to Benton Construction for Alonzo Park and a final payout to Parker Excavating for the North Mill Street project, with a spring retainer held for seeding and topsoil.
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Oregon allocates $61 million for Military Department operations and support in 2025
Judge Stephanie Boyd 187th District, District Court Judges, Judicial, Texas
Two neighbors described hearing multiple gunshots and seeing a man point a handgun toward a vehicle; the court admitted recorded 911 dispatch audio and the county's digital-evidence technician authenticated dispatch recordings stored in MediaWorks.
Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
A petition asked the select board to obtain voter approval before joining Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH). The select board voted to not recommend the petition, and speakers urged more study by the town’s energy committee before committing to membership.
WHITE PLAINS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
At its January meeting the White Plains City School District Board of Education approved a package of donations and grants, designated a hearing officer, appointed an interim assistant principal and approved several overnight field trips, all by voice vote.
Village of Hortonville, Outagamie County, Wisconsin
The board approved contracts for water and sewer utility studies, each not to exceed $14,500, to inform funding options for Main Street reconstruction and other future obligations.
Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
The select board voted to not recommend two citizen petitions seeking full property-tax exemption for the Kingston Veterans Club and for Hall Masonic Lodge No. 84 after assessors determined the properties did not meet statutory exemption criteria.
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Oregon announces funding for multiple facility upgrades across various state departments.
Judge Stephanie Boyd 187th District, District Court Judges, Judicial, Texas
Prosecutors rested their case in a Bexar County criminal trial before Judge Stephanie Boyd of the 187th District Court after presenting fingerprint comparisons, a recorded phone call and testimony from multiple witnesses who placed a man holding a firearm near a car that witnesses said was fired upon.
Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
The board voted to withdraw Article 21, which sought to rescind a 1995 warrant article that had required voter approval for the creation of permanent full- or part-time positions. Board members and the budget committee discussed the legal status of the 1995 article and the trade-offs between statutory authority and voter oversight.
WHITE PLAINS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
The White Plains City School District superintendent presented an updated long-range plan to the Board of Education, recommending the district apply $3,300,000 from its debt service reserve fund to lower the proposed 2025–26 tax levy increase to a recommended 1.68% (a proposed levy of $206,600,000), down from a statutory-maximum calculation of roughly 3.33%.
Village of Hortonville, Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Board voted to post a used police truck for sale with a $25,000 starting bid after discussing condition, prior purchase price and a dealership offer.
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Oregon budgets $422M for public university and $20M for community college projects by 2025
Village of Hortonville, Outagamie County, Wisconsin
The Village of Hortonville swore in Brian Barr as police chief on Jan. 16, 2025. The board also approved updates to the police chief job description and a contract for the chief.
Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
The board approved a warrant article to establish a recycling revolving fund under RSA 31:95-8; the fund will hold revenues from recycling activities and may be spent for recycling purposes without additional legislative approval.
Judge Stephanie Boyd 187th District, District Court Judges, Judicial, Texas
Deputy Jason Tibbs testified that he photographed a vehicle at 1604 and Pat Booker, collected gunshot residue from a suspect at 8619 Key North Way, and accepted a projectile from the vehicle owner; the court admitted multiple photo exhibits and an evidence package into the record.
Lyon County, Nevada
Summary of formal motions and outcomes recorded at the Jan. 16, 2025 Lyon County Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Lyon County, Nevada
Lyon County commissioners voted to approve a comment letter to the Bureau of Land Management asking for additional information and urging caution on the planned sale of public lands and federal mineral estate tied to the Anaconda Copper Mine site; local advocates pressed for a full environmental review.
Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority, Executive , Hawaii
Kanekoa Schultz, executive director of Kako'oiwi, told the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority on Dec. 4 that recent federal and private grants will fund restoration, food production and education across roughly 300 acres, and described program revenues, staffing levels and challenges including invasive species and school-bus costs.
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Oregon announces $700 million for rental housing program and $100 million for homeownership.
Lyon County, Nevada
A NACO‑commissioned foundational public health assessment and a quad‑county feasibility study on creating a health district were presented; county staff also outlined a year‑long public health marketing campaign (LiveBetterLyon) funded with SB 118 monies to raise awareness about behavioral health, STIs and road safety.
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
SB 25 mandates disclosures for edited communications that misrepresent authenticity in elections.
Lyon County, Nevada
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office reported higher staffing, additional recruits, a 118% rise in traffic stops, improved response times in several patrol areas and expanded programs such as inmate work crews, canine deployments and a deputy coroner program.
California Volunteers, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
During the meeting�public comment period, an attendee urged residents to volunteer and provided the California Volunteers website as a resource.
Lyon County, Nevada
The county voted to adopt revised bylaws proposed by the Nevada Association of Counties; staff described a modest dues change tied to funding new association positions for health/human services and natural resources coordination.
Events, School Districts, Florida
Sarasota County Superintendent Terry Connor taught a 7th-grade science lesson at Booker Middle School during a recorded "Trading Spaces" segment, highlighting the time teachers spend preparing labs and a local teacher described why she returned to Sarasota schools.
Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
The Kingston select board approved Article 19 to place a town administrator warrant article on the warrant as written; members discussed scope of duties and deferred rewording to the deliberative session.
Introduced Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
SB 25 addresses deepfake use in election communications to protect candidate reputations.
Revenue Committee, House of Representative, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
The House Revenue Committee gave House Bill 169 a do-pass recommendation after testimony from municipal leaders, the Secretary of State and the Department of Revenue about local revenue impacts, backfill language and interactions with a citizens' initiative.
AUSTIN ISD, School Districts, Texas
Summary of formal actions at the Jan. 16 AISD Board of Trustees meeting: the board accepted monitoring reports on college-credit and special-education evaluations, accepted the advanced-academics constraint report, denied a transfer appeal, postponed another, and elected board officers.
Fresno County, California
During opening remarks commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., meeting speakers noted the Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved accepting a donated Martin Luther King Jr. bus on Oct. 13, 1987, and assumed responsibility for its maintenance; no current board action on the bus is recorded in the transcript.
Agoura Hills, Los Angeles County, California
The Agoura Hills Planning Commission held an organizational meeting in Agoura Hills where new and reappointed commissioners took the oath of office and the panel elected its 2025 leadership.
Lyon County, Nevada
The county heard a presentation from the Nevada Division of Insurance about how wildfire and reinsurance costs are raising premiums, why auto insurance in Nevada ranks high and what regulators can — and cannot — do about industry pricing.
Pomona Unified, School Districts, California
Public commenters told Pomona Unified officials that the Farming Point site provides services for children, families and students with disabilities and warned that a sale or lease would disrupt stability and increase commuting. No formal action was recorded in the provided transcript.
City of Stuart, Martin County, Florida
The City of Stuart clerk and city attorney gave an orientation to the Local Planning Agency on public records obligations and the Sunshine Law, emphasizing that board members' emails, texts and social media interactions about city business can be public records and urging use of city-assigned email for official correspondence.
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Legislation creates misdemeanor and felony penalties for specific violations in Title 13
Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin
The commission approved minutes, authorized an RFP for a facility feasibility study, and approved a staff reclassification in a series of unanimous voice votes.
Delaware Valley SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
At its January meeting, the Delaware Valley School District board approved routine business including minutes, treasurer’s report, bills, personnel actions, course listings and several bids; it also accepted the 2023–24 audit and approved two student expulsions. A proposal to hire outside counsel for negotiations failed (see separate item).
Salem Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Designers presented renovation and new-construction options for Salem High School on Jan. 16, outlining constrained buildable area, traffic challenges at the single campus access, draft space needs for a combined 7–12 program, and next steps including an educational-program vote by the school committee and a scheduled MassDOT meeting.
AUSTIN ISD, School Districts, Texas
Trustees and district leaders honored outgoing Trustee Noelita Lugo for her service and swore in Fernando Lucas de Urioste as the newly elected at-large trustee for Position 8. Lugo delivered a farewell poem and trustees and the superintendent offered tributes.
Tolleson Union High School District (4288), School Districts, Arizona
At the Tolleson Union High School District governing board meeting, trustees approved the regular meeting agenda and the consent agenda by roll call; no formal board votes were taken on the La Jolla IB proposal or the DECA hotel request.
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Senate Bill 25 aims to combat deepfake misinformation in Montana elections.
Lyon County, Nevada
A series of public commenters urged Lyon County commissioners to replace library trustees or change collection policies to limit children’s access to sexually explicit titles; library and county staff described the statutory limits, the trustees’ powers and the request/reconsideration process.
Tolleson Union High School District (4288), School Districts, Arizona
Students from West Point High School’s DECA chapter asked trustees to permit participants to stay at the state conference hotel Feb. 27–March 1 to avoid late‑night travel and improve competition readiness. A district staff follow‑up was requested by the board.
AUSTIN ISD, School Districts, Texas
Austin ISD told trustees it has cut out-of-timeline special-education initial evaluations to zero since August 2024 and reduced overdue reevaluations from the hundreds to 51 as of Dec. 2024. The district plans a new special-education digital management system, a staffing review and ongoing family engagement to sustain compliance and improve IEPs.
Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin
At the Jan. 16 meeting the transit director said a clause allowing union employees to be paid out for personal days was omitted from the current contract version; staff plan a memorandum of agreement to restore the language. The director also reported open positions including two part-time bus drivers and a reposted deputy director role.
Tolleson Union High School District (4288), School Districts, Arizona
Tolleson Union High School District staff told the board about programs and partnerships serving English learners and students on refugee status, describing school‑level supports, community partners and technology tools used to boost access and graduation.
City of Stuart, Martin County, Florida
Staff requested and the Local Planning Agency approved a postponement of comprehensive Land Development Code text amendments — the zoning-in-progress item — to a date‐certain Feb. 6 meeting so members can review strike-through/underlined drafts in advance.
Delaware Valley SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The Delaware Valley School District board voted down a proposal to retain outside counsel (referred to in the motion as King's Pride) for contract negotiations after trustees raised concerns about travel time and hourly fees; the roll call was 3 in favor and 5 opposed.
Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin
The Transit Commission unanimously approved Jan. 16 a reclassification of the transit administrative assistant to an office manager title; staff said the duties are already being performed and no budget amendment is required.
Tolleson Union High School District (4288), School Districts, Arizona
Dr. Bill Sorensen, principal of La Jolla Community High School, told the Tolleson Union High School District governing board in January 2025 that the campus has shown measurable gains in classroom observations, ACT and AP participation and lower failure rates, and he outlined a plan to pursue authorization as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School.
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Oregon allocates $2.1 million to Columbia River Gorge Commission effective July 1, 2025.
Carroll County, New Hampshire
On Jan. 17, 2025 the commissioners approved a set of routine business items including contracts for assessing services, accounts payable and payroll manifolds, audit engagement action, badge‑access changes, a roofing change order and an MOU for sheriff health insurance. The board also changed public‑comment timing for future meetings.
Carroll County, New Hampshire
County commissioners authorized an emergency purchase of sewer control panels after staff reported multiple failures that are affecting treatment operations; the county notified the state and waived bidding because of the operational risk.
Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin
The Wausau Transit Commission voted unanimously Jan. 16 to release a request for proposals to study whether to renovate or relocate the agency’s operations building; staff said funding is already available and no budget amendment is needed.
Delaware Valley SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Superintendent Dr. Blom told the Delaware Valley School District board that a PowerSchool security breach exposed non‑SSN personal data for district families and staff; the district performed a forced password reset and plans a parent notification using a PowerSchool template.
City of Stuart, Martin County, Florida
At its Jan. 13 meeting the City of Stuart commission ratified advisory-board appointments, approved an environmental-attorney screening committee and extended the hiring ad, and adopted an exception to the zoning-in-progress to allow non-multifamily commercial applications.
Buellton City, Santa Barbara County, California
Planning staff told the commission that three multifamily projects along McMurray Road are under construction (including 50 senior affordable units and an 89-unit affordable complex), several applications have expired, and the city will begin a roughly two-year comprehensive general plan update with a public survey.
AUSTIN ISD, School Districts, Texas
The Austin Independent School District board on Jan. 16 accepted a monitoring report on the district�scorecard measure that tracks college-credit eligibility for 11th- and 12th-grade students.
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The 2025 Act allocates over $1 billion for emergency services and recovery efforts.
Peoria Unified School District (4237), School Districts, Arizona
After a full-day retreat, the Peoria Unified School District governing board elected Heather Rooks as president and Jeff Toby as clerk. The votes followed public comment and several rounds of nominations during an evening business meeting.
City of Stuart, Martin County, Florida
Two related agenda items — a small-scale future land use map amendment and a major amendment to the Mar Stewart Commercial Planned Unit Development — were continued to the LPA meeting on March 13 at the applicant's request.
City of Eustis, Lake County, Florida
The City Commission tabled Resolution 25‑11 on Jan. 16, 2025, which would have reduced and released a code enforcement lien on 1601 Orange Drive after the Code Enforcement Board cut outstanding fines to $13,230 and staff recommended a full waiver.
Newburgh City School District, School Districts, New York
The Newburgh Board of Education on Jan. 17 voted to authorize the school district's attorney to investigate matters conveyed by the board concerning "employee 11725," and recessed into executive session to discuss the employee's employment history.
City of Eustis, Lake County, Florida
Developers Jerry Gunther and Derek Wallace presented a mixed‑use concept for downtown Eustis — including a parking garage sized at about 520 spaces — and commissioners directed staff to bring a consultant on board to test feasibility and refine design before major commitments.
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Senate Bill 5537 allocates $59 million for Secretary of State's biennial expenses starting July 2025
Tempe Union High School District (4287), School Districts, Arizona
The Tempe Union High School District governing board approved the night’s agenda, consent agenda items E‑1 through E‑10, moved into executive session and later reconvened and adjourned; all recorded motions passed by unanimous 5–0 tallies.
Waterbury School District, School Districts, Connecticut
Student representatives from Kennedy High School updated the Waterbury Board of Education on recent school accomplishments — including first-time playoff appearances and historic band achievements — and suggested after-school or evening internships to increase student work experience.
Buellton City, Santa Barbara County, California
Residents urged caution about the scale and traffic impact of proposed mixed-use and commercial projects along Avenue of the Flags and Highway 246; planning staff said concept plans have been posted and that a traffic study and a specific plan amendment for a proposed drive-through are part of the review process.
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Senate Bill 5529 secures funding and sets expenditure limits for Land Use Board of Appeals.
Tempe Union High School District (4287), School Districts, Arizona
A parent urged the Tempe Union board to review practices for students with developmental disabilities after alleging about 40 students were forced to graduate at age 19 and lost transition services; she urged the board to examine cuts to programs such as Success University and transition staffing.
City of Stuart, Martin County, Florida
Commissioners urged action on homelessness after a state law change and discussed an April 2025 loss of local maternity/neonatal services; city manager arranged Cleveland Clinic representation for a future meeting.
Transportation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
A committee member told the House Transportation Committee on Jan. 17 that the state’s vehicle incentive programs have exhausted funds and that they will ask the committee to request a $4 million carryover to sustain the programs through June.
Tempe Union High School District (4287), School Districts, Arizona
District staff reported on 67 common final exams, assessment reliability and item reviews, a pilot basic math assessment with low initial reliability, and early FAFSA completion workshops and postsecondary enrollment trends.
North Penn SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The committee approved minutes from the previous meeting and voted to move several student travel requests — including boys lacrosse to Kissimmee and cheerleading to Orlando — to action. The proposed 2025–26 school calendar was discussed; administrators proposed 179 student days and an asynchronous staff in‑service day on Jan. 2.
Murray City Council, Murray , Salt Lake County, Utah
Consultants and staff presented a draft form-based code for the Murray City Center; commissioners asked detailed questions about district clarity, parking/shared parking, vending cart rules, EV-charging language, signage (neon/marquee), drive-through prohibitions and streetscape elements tied to UDOT-controlled State Street.
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Legislature allocates funds for Oregon State Forestry Department during 2025-2027 biennium.
City of Stuart, Martin County, Florida
The City of Stuart Local Planning Agency recommended approval of a rezoning that would change a 0.33-acre parcel at 255 Southwest 6th Street from Urban Waterfront to Urban Highway, clearing the way for a proposed Fairfield Inn-style hotel.
Tempe Union High School District (4287), School Districts, Arizona
At a regular Tempe Union High School District board meeting, Landings Credit Union and the district recognized nine employees for classroom leadership, innovation and long service through the annual “I’m Invested” awards.
Buellton City, Santa Barbara County, California
Vice Chair Rees and Commissioner Campbell were appointed as the planning commissions two representatives to the citizen-led Green Team. The commission deferred election of chair and vice chair until its next meeting.
Transportation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Committee staff flagged two technical corrections in the Budget Adjustment Act affecting transportation: removal of a duplicate $370,000 transfer to the Vermont Recreational Trail Fund and a small Department of Motor Vehicles reversion of less than $25,100 to the general fund. No formal votes were taken.
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Senate Bill 5527 establishes new fees and declares an emergency effective July 1, 2025.
Waterbury School District, School Districts, Connecticut
Interim Superintendent Dr. Swartz told the board Jan. 16 that a press conference with mayors of Connecticut’s five largest cities emphasized funding shortfalls; he also reported a salad-bar pilot at Gilmartin that will expand to other schools.
Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada
Commissioners continued a proposed amendment to their rules of procedure for further staff refinement, limited ex‑parte meetings with applicants to public study sessions or hearings, appointed Carl Niebuhrlin to the Regional Road Impact Fee TAC and elected Mike Rawson as chair and Ricky Rodriguez Elkins as vice chair for 2025.
Cartwright Elementary District (4282), School Districts, Arizona
On Jan. 17, 2025 the Cartwright Elementary District governing board instructed the district attorney to negotiate with candidates to serve as acting superintendent while the interim superintendent is on paid administrative leave; the motion passed with two abstentions following an executive session.
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A speaker during the meeting's public comment period criticized partisan voting and board infighting, arguing those practices undermine sound decision-making; the comment did not lead to any formal action.
Public Service Commission, Independent Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Maryland
The Public Service Commission took under advisement a Coalition for Community Solar Access request to waive parts of the pilot rules and discussed options to let projects filed after Jan. 1 retain or secure a permanent-program queue position once the permanent regulations take effect.
Public Service Commission, Independent Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Maryland
The Public Service Commission on Dec. 18 approved a 12-month extension of Smart Charge Management enrollment for Pepco and Delmarva and authorized reallocation of remaining public-charging funds to repair and replace utility-owned chargers, citing persistent outages and reliability concerns.
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Legislators allocate funds and set expenditure limits for the Oregon Governor's Office budget.
SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
In a brief session the Vermont Senate read seven bills for the first time, referring each to the appropriate committee. The chamber also heard a devotional and voted to adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Public Service Commission, Independent Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Maryland
The commission approved Washington Gas Light Company's calendar-year 2025 STRIDE-3 project list totaling about $53 million and accepted the utility's proposed surcharge, but staff asked the company to provide an updated per-project paving-cost spreadsheet to aid later reconciliation.
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Oregon establishes funding limits for Higher Education Coordinating Commission in 2025.
Public Service Commission, Independent Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Maryland
The Public Service Commission on Dec. 18 accepted multiple utilities' Empower Maryland surcharge filings for 2025 and left Potomac Edison's amortization methodology in place after staff and intervenor review.
City of Stuart, Martin County, Florida
Commission approved a screening committee to recommend an environmental attorney and extended the application period after commissioners debated in-house counsel versus outside-specialty firms.
North Penn SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
On Jan. 14, 2025, the North Penn School District Equity, Cultural Proficiency and Inclusion (ECI) Committee reviewed progress on five district goals that aim to expand culturally responsive instruction, reduce discipline disproportionality, recruit and retain diverse staff, and increase family and student engagement across the district.
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Senate Bill 5525 allocates funds for public universities, community colleges, and student grants.
Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada
Planning commission approved a conditional use permit to allow a health‑club use exceeding 3,000 square feet at Sparks Crossing (suites 103 and 105), subject to building‑permit requirements, hours limits, and landscape maintenance conditions to address parking, circulation and compatibility with nearby residences.
Public Service Commission, Independent Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Maryland
The Public Service Commission approved staff's recommendation to raise the Universal Service Trust Fund surcharge to 9' per subscriber per month, effective July 1, 2025, after staff warned the fund would be unable to fully finance programs by fiscal 2027 at the current 5' level.
United Nations, Federal
The Secretary‑General of the United Nations, speaking at a press conference during a visit to Lebanon, urged the full implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 and renewed calls for Israeli withdrawal and Lebanese Armed Forces deployment in southern Lebanon.
Waterbury School District, School Districts, Connecticut
The Waterbury Board of Education approved multiple consent and contract items Jan. 16, 2025, including roof project planning for Bergen Education Complex, preventive maintenance services, a demolition contract, and a grant application to the Connecticut Department of Education’s Chefs to Schools program.
Rules, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The committee approved a resolution allowing senators to file short-form bills limited to education and education finance, with requirements for title and topic and an expiration date of May 1, 2025; the rule is optional and modeled on House practice.
Murray City Council, Murray , Salt Lake County, Utah
The commission approved a subdivision amendment to amend Lot 2 at three addresses in the Levi's Lot subdivision after staff recommended approval with three conditions; the applicant agreed to meet the conditions and the motion passed unanimously among members present.
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Legislature establishes financial provisions for Oregon Department of Education State School Fund.
Public Service Commission, Independent Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Maryland
The commission accepted Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s revised tariff pages reducing the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission’s monthly demand charge; staff recommended acceptance and SMECO offered no additional comments. The tariff was accepted with an effective date of Jan. 20, 2025.
Public Service Commission, Independent Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Maryland
Delmarva Power & Light Company asked the Public Service Commission to waive the Dec. 31, 2025, expiration of its rate-year 3 distribution rates so the rates remain in effect until the company files a new base rate case.
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Oregon funds school safety, digital learning, and youth programs with $10 million allocation.
Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada
Commission approved a conditional use permit to allow outdoor processing and the installation/operation of a saw operation and associated shade structure at 650 Spice Islands Drive, subject to 11 conditions addressing dust collection, noise and floodway restrictions.
City of Stuart, Martin County, Florida
Florida Faith Alliance founder Lynn Barletta presented a city proclamation declaring January Human Trafficking Awareness Month, described local arrests and awareness work, and urged local agencies to adopt training and reporting practices; police said an ICAC memorandum of understanding is forthcoming.
Administrative Rules, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
JALCAR approved last month’s minutes and the consent calendar, agreed to seat Representative Potenza as an alternate member, cancelled a contingent meeting and waived a deadline for the dental examiners board to return on a sedation issue until April.
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Senate Bill 5501 allocates over $2 million for Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office expenses.
Public Service Commission, Independent Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Maryland
The commission approved Potomac Edison’s request to reallocate $177,474 from program investigation and design budget to resume its Clean Energy Advantage residential lending pilot through Dec. 31, 2025. The Office of People’s Counsel supported the request; staff recommended approval.
Waterbury School District, School Districts, Connecticut
At the Waterbury Board of Education meeting Jan. 16, 2025, Wendy Tyson Woods of the Greater Waterbury NAACP criticized the timing and transparency of the district's superintendent search and urged more accessible community meetings.
Rules, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Senate Rules Committee discussed a motion to adopt committee remote-participation procedures consistent with Rule 9(a), clarifying that chairs may permit remote participation and that members participating remotely count for quorum during an emergency.
Murray City Council, Murray , Salt Lake County, Utah
At its Jan. 16 meeting the Murray City Planning Commission unanimously approved organizational nominations, minutes and one site-plan finding; all votes were voice roll calls and were recorded as unanimous among members present.
Public Service Commission, Independent Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Maryland
The Public Service Commission approved AT&T Enterprises LLC and Teleport Communications America LLC’s notice to discontinue ALS and Prime digital trunk services effective on or after Jan. 30, 2025. Staff said the company notified the sole remaining affected business customer and complied with applicable Maryland notification rules.
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Oregon sets expenditure limits for various state land funds starting July 1, 2025.
City of Stuart, Martin County, Florida
City commissioners debated a county request for a letter supporting a Brightline train station grant. A motion to provide a letter was made and later withdrawn after commissioners raised legal and policy concerns; staff said any formal response requires a future agenda item.
Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada
The commission recommended approval to the City Council of an amendment to Sparks Municipal Code Section 20.02.013 to allow manufactured‑home dealers with a conditional use permit in additional commercial zones, adding roughly 100 acres of potential locations, the staff presentation said.
Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Maura Collins, executive director of the Vermont Housing Finance Agency, told the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs that Vermont faces a sizeable shortfall of housing and outlined VHFA’s top priorities for production, preservation and financing.
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Oregon allocates $214 million for Business Development expenses starting July 2025.
Public Service Commission, Independent Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Maryland
The Public Service Commission approved its Jan. 8, 2025 minutes and three consent agenda items on Jan. 15, including certifications for Timber Mill Wind Farm and Collinwood Bioenergy LLC and a joint Verizon/Stratus Networks interconnection agreement. The approvals include standard post-certification reporting steps and deadlines.
Corrections & Institutions, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
At a joint fiscal committee briefing, Scott Moore of the state fiscal office explained appropriation, allocation, encumbrance and reallocation rules that shape the capital bill and highlighted how those processes have affected corrections-related projects such as the 108 Cherry Street garage and work at St. Albans Correctional Facility.
Corrections & Institutions, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Department of Corrections and contractor clinical staff told the Corrections & Institutions committee that infirmary capacity and facility space constrain treatment for medically complex and aging incarcerated people; speakers said some facilities have single-digit infirmary beds and staffing constraints complicate care.
Corrections & Institutions, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
State correctional officials and clinical leaders on Jan. 17 described the Department of Corrections’ three-year health contract with Wellpath and recent changes to in-custody medication-for-opioid-use-disorder policy.
Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Department of Tourism and Marketing told the Senate committee that Vermont attracted 15.8 million visitors in 2023, contributing about $4 billion to the state economy, but that its marketing budget is smaller than neighboring states and the department seeks new destination-development investments and regional forums.
Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Chris Donnelly of Champlain Housing Trust told the Senate committee that CHT owns roughly 220 shelter beds in Chittenden and Franklin counties, has about 200 homes under construction and is converting motels and brownfield sites into permanently affordable housing while noting sharply higher per‑unit costs since 2020.
Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Agency leaders told senators the state will publish housing targets and a housing dashboard this week and previewed a housing "omnibus" package; officials highlighted affordability statistics, limits in current programs and demand for funding such as VHIP and repair programs.
Port Richey City, Pasco County, Florida
Planner presented evaluation-and-appraisal-based updates to the City of Port Richey comprehensive plan to align with state statute changes; the Planning and Zoning Board discussed multiple elements and voted to table the amendments to a future meeting for additional review.