What happened on Sunday, 26 January 2025
Harper Woods, Wayne County, Michigan
The council adopted a resolution to submit a Clean Water State Revolving Fund project plan and approved multiple resolutions including an audit contract, generator and sidewalk progress payments, vehicle and equipment purchases, a municipal finance agreement and a drainage district payment.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The sheriff's office presented the Saint Mary's County Police Protection Report; the Board of County Commissioners authorized the Commissioner President to sign the report showing actual Fiscal Year 2006 and projected Fiscal Year 2007 expenditures of $8,812,597.
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House bill introduces penalties and requirements for initiative petition processes in Florida.
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Senator Ingoglia's bill mandates law enforcement to transport individuals to federal facilities.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
At the March 7 budget work session commissioners reviewed grant funds, frozen positions and county-wide budget factors. They directed staff to remove merit/step increases from the FY12 baseline, recalculate pension and health costs, and to return with updated revenue estimates and position recommendations.
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New rules require political committee registration before circulating initiative petitions.
Harper Woods, Wayne County, Michigan
After extended public comment, the Harper Woods City Council left a proposed contract with GPAS tabled while staff and council pursue additional information and meet with other agencies. Residents urged continued support for GPAS and raised public-safety concerns about loose dogs.
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Senator Martin sponsors bill amending postsecondary fee waivers for undocumented students in Florida.
Morris Township, Morris County, New Jersey
The Township Committee introduced ordinance O3-25 accepting a deed of dedication from J M F R D N J Properties Urban Renewal LLC for a portion of Block 10401, Lot 3.02 for park and open-space purposes; township staff confirmed developer-installed ball-field improvements were completed.
Morris Township, Morris County, New Jersey
Township attorney said Morris Township must file a resolution with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs by Jan. 31 to set forth its fourth-round fair-share housing number; the committee scheduled a special meeting Jan. 29 and emphasized transparency and public participation.
Morris Township, Morris County, New Jersey
The Township Committee introduced ordinance O1-25 (tree ordinance) as amended to make each unlawful tree removal a separate offense carrying penalties under the general penalty provision (section 1-3). Committee discussion noted enforcement capacity and possible future changes including invasive-species guidance and creation of a shade-tree body.
Morris Township, Morris County, New Jersey
The Township Committee unanimously approved Resolution 47-25 declaring Morris Township a "fair, safe, and welcoming" community. A public commenter urged the committee to also adopt a policy refusing participation in federal 287(g) immigration enforcement programs and warned of local costs if the township joined such programs.
Manchester Planning & Zoning Board, Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
The board approved the Jan. 2 meeting minutes and authorized a draft letter to request an informational presentation from the zoning ordinance steering committee; the board’s representative said planning staff would be available for the presentation.
Manchester Planning & Zoning Board, Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
The board reviewed a list of new applications and agreed they do not have regional impact nor require referral to the conservation commission.
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Florida House mandates public access to initiative financial statements at polling places
Manchester Planning & Zoning Board, Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
The board granted a waiver to keep existing landscaping trees and approved an amendment to the previously approved site plan for an automotive repair business at 896 Gough Falls Road.
Manchester Planning & Zoning Board, Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
The board approved subdivision S2024-012 for two new buildable lots on Coas Avenue; Manchester Waterworks staff told the board there was no written agreement with an abutter over stone markers and said boulders in the public right of way will be removed before sale.
Manchester Planning & Zoning Board, Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
The Manchester Planning & Zoning Board approved site plan PDSP 2024-004 and granted two waivers including a drawing-size waiver and a driveway-width waiver; the vice chair recused and Bob Gagne served as chair pro tem.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The commissioners sent a proposed zoning text amendment—allowing farm distilleries in specified rural and mixed-use zones—to the planning commission for public hearing, waiving the 30-day comment period; the motion passed by voice vote with one dissent.
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New Florida legislation protects victims and witnesses while retaining records for audits.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The board authorized the town administrator to sign a contract for the Malone Road Accessible Trail project, a grant-funded effort to add an accessible ramp and platform; the town will front a modest amount pending reimbursement.
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House Bill 21A updates mailing envelope rules for voter petition submissions in Florida.
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Senate bill requires Florida institutions to report annual fee waivers and enrollment statistics.
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Senator Ingoglia's bill requires verification of sender's status for foreign remittance transfers.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The board approved routine bills and minutes, adopted a trails MOU, confirmed a museum board appointment, authorized the CIP for public hearing and approved an executive-session motion on pending litigation.
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Florida House mandates strict reporting on foreign national contributions to political committees.
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Panel requires open meetings and immediate financial impact statement submissions to Secretary of State
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The select board voted to approve an order of taking, intent to alter the layout and to authorize recording for the Williamsville Road project; MassDOT and town staff said the project is fully grant-funded and private-property notices will follow recording.
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Senate Bill 16-A mandates detailed records to combat money laundering in remittance payments.
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Senate Bill 22-A introduces misdemeanor and felony charges for immigration inspection evasion.
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Florida House bill mandates verification of signatures on voter petition forms
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The Board of County Commissioners approved and authorized the county administrator employment contract for John Savage (signed by the parties), confirming his appointment as county administrator (interim wording used in remarks).
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Florida Senate introduces SB 22-A to regulate illegal entry by adult aliens.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Hubbardston Select Board approved hiring Derek Rubinoff’s firm to design the town’s public safety project and authorized contract negotiations with the town administrator.
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Florida House proposes changes to streamline voter petition form requests and verifications.
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Senator Ingoglia's bill enhances penalties for gang activities and criminal organizations in Florida
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Florida Senate bill mandates detention and penalties for aliens violating immigration regulations.
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Florida Senate creates enhanced penalties for offenses linked to hate or criminal organizations
St. Mary's County, Maryland
County finance and public-works staff told commissioners that raising non-public school bus rates to match the Board of Education would add about $1.7 million to the county budget and that volatile fuel prices are a major cost-driver.
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Florida Senate bill seeks to combat illegal immigration with new civil and criminal measures.
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Legislature highlights rising dangers from organized crime and reaffirms citizens' rights and protections.
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Florida House outlines penalties for foreign nationals violating election laws under HB 21A
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New bill enables seizure of assets linked to hate groups and terrorist organizations in Florida.
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New bill mandates detention of aliens pending trial without eligibility for diversion programs
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
At a Jan. 21 select board meeting held as a committee of the whole, town officials, department leaders and a financial advisor reviewed financing scenarios, equipment timing and sequencing for an estimated $8 million public safety project and related vehicle purchases.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The Board recorded several routine approvals and grant-authority items during the March 2 meeting, including bills/checks, minutes, a tourism grant pledge, a transit memorandum of understanding, and a FY2011 STS grant application.
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Legislation ensures petition forms are accessible for all Florida voters, including those with disabilities.
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New legislation mandates minimum prison terms for certain immigration violations and repeat offenders.
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Florida Senate introduces SB 6-A to escalate penalties for certain misdemeanors and felonies.
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Florida House mandates detailed disclosures for proposed constitutional amendments and their impacts.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
Maryland Department of the Environment officials described the Chesapeake Bay total maximum daily load (TMDL) and the state s watershed implementation plan (WIP) process, urging county teams to prepare 2012 6 milestones, tracking systems, and local strategies that account for agriculture, wastewater, stormwater and septic systems.
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Senate Bill 22-A proposes criminal penalties for aiding certain illegal aliens' transportation.
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Florida House mandates certified audits for all initiative petitions and signature verifications.
Middletown City Council, Middletown, Butler County, Ohio
Public Works outlined three major paving projects (totaling multi‑millions with grant matches), an OKI‑funded EV charging plan across four city lots, a USDA urban forestry grant to inventory and manage street trees, and park projects including a new Douglas Park splash pad slated for summer completion.
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Legislature aims to outlaw gang activities and impose stricter penalties through SB 6-A.
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Legislature establishes program for immigrant transport under the Division of Emergency Management
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The board voted to send the recommended FY2009 capital improvement plan and 2010–2014 plan to public hearing in April and heard staff briefings on capital priorities, state funding uncertainty and a modest downward revision in revenue projections.
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House introduces detailed financial information statement for ballot measures in Florida
Middletown City Council, Middletown, Butler County, Ohio
Community Development staff reviewed two housing initiatives: a two‑round home improvement repair program that assisted dozens of owners and proposed two infill approaches — a neighborhood revitalization program and an employer‑led missing‑middle housing initiative.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The board approved lifting 31 TDRs from the county-owned Fenwick (Fenwick/Fenwick Bridal legacy) parcel and authorized staff to sell any TDRs not reserved for Habitat for Humanity and a farmers market; proceeds must be used for agricultural land preservation and TDRs may only transfer to districts outside the Rural Preservation District.
Middletown City Council, Middletown, Butler County, Ohio
Airport Manager Nick Brumback said the airport has full hangar occupancy, a waitlist and development potential; staff plan targeted marketing, ramp design work and exploration of advanced air mobility opportunities.
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New bill mandates imprisonment for aliens with multiple immigration violations in Florida.
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Law enforcement agencies must ensure 10 percent of officers trained as immigration officers.
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New law allows probation conversion for aliens upon deportation or voluntary departure.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
At the March 7 budget work session county staff presented a vehicle replacement schedule and discussed a barcode parts inventory investment, take-home vehicle policy and financing options for roughly 29 vehicles and pieces of equipment.
Birmingham Community Charter High District, School Districts, California
The board approved multiple consent and action items by voice vote, including the consent agenda, the 2023–24 School Accountability Report Card, a nondiscrimination addition to the wellness policy, a month-to-month IT vendor contract and several overnight student trips.
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Florida House requires supervisors to disclose signature verification details for amendments.
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Law enforcement agencies must comply with immigration enforcement agreements starting January 2023.
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Legislation imposes fines and criminal penalties for false statements by political committees
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The Board accepted a $438,000 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant from the Maryland Energy Administration (ARRA funds) to support energy-efficiency projects on county facilities; staff flagged Davis-Bacon and Buy American requirements and discussed candidate projects including a possible solar farm.
Middletown City Council, Middletown, Butler County, Ohio
Community and Economic Development staff updated council on the city-owned Town Mall property, the Renaissance Point mixed‑use project and downtown 'refresh' options; staff plans an RFP process for the mall and is pursuing site remediation and marketing for multiple properties.
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Senate bill SB 22-A targets individuals aiding illegally entered aliens with felony charges.
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SB 22-A mandates minimum five-year imprisonment for aliens violating specific immigration laws.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The Board of County Commissioners authorized submission of a $100,000 Maryland Heritage Areas Authority grant and confirmed local matching funds to stabilize and preserve the historic Piney Point Lighthouse and keeper's quarters.
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Senate appropriates $3 million and 12 positions for new Unauthorized Alien Transport Program.
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Florida House approves measures to regulate voter petitions and circulator registrations.
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Contractors can claim $2,000 credit for zero energy ready homes from 2025 to 2030.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The Board of County Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with the Maryland State Highway Administration to reassign a $30,000 National Recreational Trails Program grant to Phase 5 of the 3 Notch Trail.
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Senator Ingoglia proposes bill requiring law enforcement to participate in federal immigration programs
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Legislation establishes strict criteria for signature validation on initiative petitions.
Birmingham Community Charter High District, School Districts, California
District finance staff summarized the governor’s January budget proposal — including a projected 2.43% COLA and proposals to replenish reserves — and reported the district’s interim budget is on track through December with roughly 44% of revenue received and 44% of expenditures spent.
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Florida House passes HB 21A restricting foreign national contributions in political campaigns.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
St. Mary's County Commissioners authorized a second amendment to the Crown Atlantic tower license to permit a microwave antenna that will connect county towers to the SAILOR network and increase internet capacity for libraries; SAILOR will pay installation and equipment costs.
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Virginia Board plans to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from electricity generating units by 2050.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
At a March 7 budget work session, county staff reviewed enterprise fund requests for recreation, golf, solid waste and other services and proposed a new user fee for Elms Beach Park and Myrtle Point to cover seasonal staffing and supervision costs.
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Florida House enacts HB 21A banning foreign national contributions to state elections.
Middletown City Council, Middletown, Butler County, Ohio
Fire Chief outlined staffing and deployment analysis recommending a minimum of 21 personnel per day, proposed a SAFER grant to hire seven firefighters, and said EMS billing improvements have raised projected transport revenue.
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Senator Ingoglia proposes criminal penalties for unauthorized aliens related to voter registration.
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Florida bill reclassifies penalties for crimes committed post unlawful reentry into U.S.
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Commission orders 85 percent of excess utility earnings credited to customer bills post-review.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The board approved three temporary dredge material placement site licenses and construction easements for the Kingston Creek Waterway Improvement taxing district; county and DNR crews will remove and replace jetties and dredge the channel.
Birmingham Community Charter High District, School Districts, California
District officials reported a positive attendance trend, stronger dashboard ratings including 70.5% college-career readiness and a 96.1% graduation rate, and a new Early Academic Outreach Program partnership with UCLA to support about 150 ninth- and tenth-graders.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
A consolidated list of formal motions and outcomes recorded at the March 3 St. Mary's County Board of County Commissioners meeting, including grant submissions, budget amendments, proclamations and project agreements.
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Legislation reclassifies penalties for crimes committed after unlawful reentry into the US.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
A citizen-appointed committee told the St. Mary's County Board of County Commissioners that the county's senior property tax credit is meeting its goals for older homeowners but carries modest cost to county finances; the committee recommended repeating the triennial review in three years.
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Florida Senate bill SB 12-A set to take effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Cooperatives can now modify rates and terms with board approval, enhancing flexibility.
Middletown City Council, Middletown, Butler County, Ohio
Police Chief Earl Nelson told council the department will add officers and reconfigure patrol beats to boost presence on the city’s east side, install new dispatch software and expand corrections staff duties to keep patrol officers on the street.
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Virginia Commission establishes protocols for adjusting utility rates and customer bill credits.
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Legislation mandates verification procedures for foreign remittance transfers and imposes penalties.
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Florida Senate bill enhances penalties for voting violations involving unauthorized aliens.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
Maryland Department of Agriculture staff told commissioners the state-directed emerald ash borer eradication in Southern Maryland will require county-level billing and expects at least $10,000 in additional revenue/expenditures; the board approved a $10,000 budget amendment tied to program revenue.
Birmingham Community Charter High District, School Districts, California
District facilities staff reported routine inspections discovered fire-safety and maintenance deficiencies; cafeteria renovations and asbestos abatement are underway and soccer-field lights will be replaced after wind damage.
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Florida's Office of Financial Regulation will conduct quarterly audits on remittance licensees starting 2026
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Commission mandates shared solar program design and implementation by March 2025.
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New Florida bill proposes harsher penalties for crimes committed post unlawful reentry.
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The bill mandates verification of sender status for foreign remittance transfers.
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Regulations set for subscriber organizations and bill credits under Virginia's shared solar program.
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Senator Ingoglia's bill shifts burden to prove release conditions for unauthorized alien defendants
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The Board approved a $100,000 Maryland Heritage Areas Authority grant application to fund design and engineering for phase 6 of the 3 Notch Trail; one commissioner voted against the motion and said he preferred a different section be prioritized.
Birmingham Community Charter High District, School Districts, California
UTLA and district consultants reported on recent class eliminations, extra-duty hour reductions and a near-complete collective bargaining agreement; union requested better advance planning for auxiliary positions and raised questions about paraprofessional promotions.
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Florida House strengthens indemnification for officials and permits civil actions against aiding aliens.
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Florida House passes bill prioritizing veteran enrollment over nonresident students for tuition waivers
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The Board of County Commissioners on March 3 approved a memorandum of understanding with Homegrown Farm Market LLC to pursue a permanent farmers market on the county-owned Fenwick property in Lexington Park and authorized use of $187,241.40 in county-held cigarette restitution funds to complete a major site plan.
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Senate Bill 18-A establishes penalties for fraudulent voter petition submissions in Florida.
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Lawmakers propose new arrest and detention rules for aliens involved in criminal investigations.
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Florida legislators amend law to remove out-of-state fee waivers for undocumented student enrollment
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House bill establishes minimum prison terms for aliens convicted of certain offenses
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Legislation allows state universities to waive out-of-state fees for eligible students.
Events, Broward County, Florida
City staff said Coconut Creek will hold a municipal election on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, to elect City Commission members for Districts B, C and E and encouraged residents to prepare to vote.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
After a yearlong review and a formal request-for-proposals, St. Mary's County and the Board of Education voted to award a six-year, annually renewable health plan contract to CareFirst, holding rates steady this year and projecting an estimated $300,000 annual savings compared with earlier projections.
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House Bill 17A mandates detention and transport of aliens pending legal proceedings.
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SB 18-A mandates criminal penalties for false election reports and foreign contributions.
Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas
The City of Mission broadcast its 93rd Citrus Parade, a tradition dating to 1932, featuring municipal leaders, public-safety units, school bands, civic groups and an estimated 117 contingents along a two-mile route on Conway Street.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
St. Mary's County and the National Association of Counties launched a free prescription discount card for residents; officials said the card does not replace insurance and can save an average of about 23% off retail prices.
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Florida House expands penalties for false voter registration under new legislation effective 2025
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Florida Senate bill requires supervisors to verify and retain petition signature records for one year.
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House bill grants liability immunity for officials and creates civil actions against aiding aliens.
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Florida lawmakers advance HB 15A to penalize unauthorized voter registration and voting.
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HB 17A criminalizes assisting illegal aliens entering Florida after unlawful reentry.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
At the March 5 St. Mary's County public forum, Tommy Alvey, owner of A&T Enterprises, challenged procurement office statements about a Delaware piggyback contract for auto batteries and said county departments are not required to buy from that contract.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The St. Mary’s County Board of County Commissioners on March 3 authorized the Department of Public Safety to submit the county’s Federal Fiscal Year 2009 Homeland Security grant application survey to the State of Maryland, a procedural step required for the state to apply for and allocate federal funds to counties.
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Senate bill mandates referendum and compliance requirements for regional transportation surtax initiatives
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House legislation mandates minimum five-year prison term for certain felons
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Florida House proposes bill imposing penalties on unauthorized aliens in voting processes.
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New legislation mandates timely submission of petition forms by sponsors and circulators.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
Staff presented fee options as revenue levers: raising the residential solid‑waste fee and incremental increases to the county’s STS transit fares. Public works provided quick revenue estimates and commissioners asked for more precise scenarios to consider during budget work sessions.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
County economic development officials unveiled the 2010 Technology Handbook, noting growth in local tech firms and new online search tools; Edward Holton won the cover-art contest and received a $500 prize.
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Florida House enacts HB 17A changing probation rules for aliens after incarceration.
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The Florida House approves HB 15A imposing felony charges for violations related to unauthorized aliens.
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Florida Senate introduces legislation to streamline petition form verification for voters
St. Mary's County, Maryland
At a March 5 public forum, St. Mary's County NAACP representatives urged the Board of County Commissioners to restore funding for community nonprofits, reopen the Lexington Park Library on Sundays and to pursue data-driven plans addressing local racial and economic disparities in education, hiring and public safety.
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Senate bill mandates detailed financial impact statements for proposed constitutional amendments.
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New bill mandates minimum nine-month imprisonment for adults illegally entering Florida.
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Florida Governor activates State Immigration Enforcement program overseen by appointed officer.
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Florida House mandates minimum imprisonment and probation conversion for repeat immigration offenders.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
St. Mary's County commissioners held a public hearing in which County Attorney George Sprawley outlined three proposed amendments to the county code: (1) authority for voluntary property maintenance remediation agreements reimbursed through amortized property tax payments, (2) consolidation of scattered civil-infraction penalty provisions into a single civil-infraction framework, and (3) narrower financial-disclosure and conflict-of-interest rules for many volunteer boards.
Wauseon City Council, Wauseon, Fulton County, Ohio
Wauseon council unanimously approved a correction to the local government handbook to fix an incorrect vacation-time chart (discrepancy between 54 and 48 hours) for employees working a 54-hour schedule, described as a reallocation of existing hours rather than a net increase in time
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Senate Bill 18-A seeks to streamline and regulate petition circulator registration and verification.
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Florida law enforcement must notify compliance and ensure 10 percent immigration officer availability
St. Mary's County, Maryland
Public works staff explained baseline and proposed non‑public school bus contractor rates, driver tiers and an operational maintenance factor; seven buses are currently eligible for replacement and deferral reduces near‑term costs but increases future obligations.
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Florida Senate requires political committees to attest against foreign funding in initiatives.
Wauseon City Council, Wauseon, Fulton County, Ohio
Council approved amendments to the parade-permit ordinance and heard committee updates on proposed food-truck permits and a utility-vehicle inspection-fee schedule; food-truck permit types and a March 1 inspection-fee discount for utility vehicles remain under committee revision
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Lawmakers amend pretrial detention rules to presume flight risk for unauthorized aliens
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Florida allocates funds and positions to implement Unauthorized Alien Transport Program for 2024-2025.
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Florida Senate mandates detailed voter information for initiative petition signatures under SB 18-A.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
At the March 8, 2011 Saint Mary's County commissioners meeting the board approved minutes, two small park budget amendments, authorized filing of a $100,000 MHAA grant for Piney Point and advanced a zoning text amendment first reading on farm distilleries to the Planning Commission.
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Florida House enacts bill creating Office of Secure Florida within Department of Commerce
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Legislation requires Florida law enforcement to enforce federal immigration laws and transport individuals.
Wauseon City Council, Wauseon, Fulton County, Ohio
Wauseon City Council voted unanimously to amend the codified ordinances so council will set building inspection fees and approved a residential permit fee schedule prepared by Building Inspector Danny Markley that becomes effective when a mutual-aid contract with Wood County is signed.
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Florida Senate introduces measures for disability community to facilitate accessible petition submissions
St. Mary's County, Maryland
St. Mary's County will begin a formal review and public hearing process to decide whether to allow residential density in the Office Business Park zone in Lexington Park and, if so, at what level; staff were directed to advertise consideration of densities from zero to five units per acre.
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Senate bill allows Attorney General to investigate foreign national contributions to political committees.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
County finance staff told the Board of County Commissioners at a March 8 work session that the FY2011 draft budget shows $188,627,980 in revenues but an estimated $2.4 million shortfall; staff proposed a $1 million revenue stabilization reserve and a $500,000 emergency reserve.
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SB 125 mandates health and safety policies for community homes serving persons with disabilities.
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Bill SB 18-A reformulates Florida's petition process and modifies election filing fee calculations
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Legislature aims to outlaw gang activities and enhance penalties for organized crime.
Essex Junction City, Chittenden County, Vermont
City staff presented a proposed FY26 general fund and capital budget with a 3% overall increase, a projected 2.5% tax-rate impact, a proposed stormwater utility and a slate of capital projects; council will hold a public hearing Feb. 12 before finalizing the ballot.
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Florida legislators advance measures to escalate penalties for organized crime and hate groups.
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Senate Bill 18-A establishes guidelines for signature collection and verification for petitions.
Park Hill, School Districts, Missouri
Retired Navy Captain Stacy Prescott was honored by Park Hill School District in an alumni hall of fame induction, recounting her path from Park Hill music programs to a 31-year Navy career that included deployments and foreign‑area officer assignments.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
Land Use and Growth Management and Public Works staff proposed a package of administrative reforms, delegation changes and longer-term technology investments aimed at shortening permit review and inspection timelines for county development projects.
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A lone commenter argued that after George Floyd's death there was an environment of 'open season' on views perceived to oppose progressive movements and urged that basic rules of fairness and human dignity should remain intact.
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House bill addresses illegal immigration, hate groups, and transnational crime with enhanced penalties.
Rochester City School District, School Districts, New York
The Rochester City School District Board of Education recessed into an executive session on a motion by Vice President Malloy, seconded by Commissioner Griffin, to discuss the employment of a particular individual and to receive legal advice under Section 105 of the open meetings law.
Cleburne County, Alabama
The Cleburne County Commission recorded several approvals including sending a draft act creating a county economic development authority to the legislature, a letter supporting Secure Rural Schools reauthorization, authorization to surplus county equipment, and a reduced speed limit on County Road 81.
Cleburne County, Alabama
Commissioners debated a proposed amendment to ban glyphosate from right-of-way spraying. Supporters described concerns about the chemical; staff and other commissioners raised cost and operational questions and proposed pilot approaches rather than an immediate countywide ban.
Cleburne County, Alabama
Commissioners approved sending a draft act to the local legislative delegation to create a Cleburne County Economic Development Authority after removing proposed redirecting-tax language (subsection c). The draft spells out membership, powers including bonding and tax abatement, and allows the authority to be funded from multiple sources.
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Florida Senate introduces felony charges for vote selling under 2025 Senate Bill 18-A
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Florida House proposes harsher penalties for offenses linked to hate groups and terrorists.
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Florida legislation criminalizes directing activities of hate and terrorist organizations.
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Senate bill mandates timely reporting on foreign donations to political committees in Florida.
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Joyce Musuya, a United Nations official, told the Security Council that the humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is deteriorating rapidly and could become “devastating” if hostilities spread into the city of Goma.
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Florida House enacts regulations on petition circulators for accurate election process management.
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Senate Bill 18-A criminalizes foreign contributions to influence state elections and citizen initiatives.
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At an emergency U.N. Security Council session, France called for an immediate cease-fire in North Kivu, condemned an M23 offensive and urged the council to explicitly name Rwanda for reported support; France also highlighted the renewed MONUSCO mandate and deaths of peacekeepers.
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
At an all-day retreat the Palo Alto City Council on Friday adopted four headline priorities for 2025 and directed staff to create time‑bound objectives and Brown Act committees to carry them out.
Cleburne County, Alabama
Commissioners reviewed proposals to use state trust ("offshore") receipts and capital-improvement funds for urgent jail repairs and authorized advancing $15,000 for a roof repair this month while asking staff and the sheriff's office to develop bids and budget amendments for remaining work.