What happened on Saturday, 29 March 2025
Lorain County, Ohio
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners approved a $23,820 contract for MEP consulting to design backup cooling for the county 9‑1‑1 server and UPS rooms after repeated HVAC outages, officials said.
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Florida House establishes policies for health insurance program operation and participant eligibility.
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House Bill 849 aims to fund motorcycle safety initiatives through special license plate fees.
CHARLOTTESVILLE CTY PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
The superintendent recommended using additional state funds and local vacancy savings to issue one-time $1,000 bonuses for instructional/support positions and proposed three elementary FTEs plus one attendance officer funded by a $385,077 increase for FY26.
Senate Committee on Labor and Technology, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The Senate Committee on Labor and Technology on March 28 adopted recommendations to pass SCR 145 and SR 117 as amended, asking the Department of Labor to convene a legislative working group and allowing DLIR to contract independent consultants and include an OOPA representative.
BURNSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
The board approved multiple routine and substantive items including a bond refunding resolution, the district’s written response to AIPAC, several policy updates and the selection of MSBA to conduct the superintendent search; most votes were unanimous.
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Florida's Employee Health Choices Program centralizes individual health insurance options for employees.
Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington
Council and staff discussed a proposed multigenerational community center, two candidate sites (Colonial Theater and Little Church), downtown park master planning and downtown development strategy, and asked staff to start a master‑planning process and property assessments while flagging parking and funding constraints.
CHARLOTTESVILLE CTY PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
District special education leaders presented the annual plan, described stable December 1 child counts, federal funding allocations, program improvements identified by VDOE monitors and an intended expansion to add a structured teaching classroom at Charlottesville High School.
BURNSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
A district-led facilities needs assessment identified 695 items across sites, including secure entrances, restrooms, flexible instructional space and field upgrades; staff proposed developing a guiding change document and engaging a design team to refine options and costs.
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Senate Bill 79 repeals inspection requirements and penalties for dead animals in feedlots.
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Florida House outlines voluntary program eligibility for employers and individuals.
CHARLOTTESVILLE CTY PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
The board voted to adopt the district’s CTE local plan for the 2025–26 school year after a short presentation from the CTE director; the approval was by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington
Councilmembers reviewed a candidate profile prepared by consultant Debbie Terry of GMP, suggested edits and asked staff to add public‑safety and JBLM relationship items before the city launches a national/Wester n U.S. recruitment next week.
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Montana's SB83 introduces restrictions on hunting arms and methods for deer and elk.
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Legislature establishes Florida Employee Health Choices Program to enhance affordable health insurance options.
BURNSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
The benefits advisory committee recommended moving district medical coverage to Blue Cross Blue Shield with a $250,000 individual stop‑loss deductible, a 5% overall funding increase and recommended renewal with Delta Dental for dental (approx. 1.5% increase); final board approval was deferred to a future meeting.
Moraine City Council, Moraine, Montgomery County, Ohio
At its March 27, 2025 meeting the Moraine City Council unanimously approved a set of routine ordinances and resolutions including supplemental codified ordinance pages, two farm leases, a vehicle purchase, and two required annual reports; the council also approved a Miami Conservancy District land-use permit agreement.
CHARLOTTESVILLE CTY PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
The Charlottesville City Schools Board voted on March 27 to implement a School Resource Officer model and directed staff to draft a memorandum of understanding with the Charlottesville Police Department.
Moraine City Council, Moraine, Montgomery County, Ohio
Moraine City Council on March 27, 2025, voted to ratify the Montgomery County Solid Waste Management District's revised solid waste management plan after a presentation by John Minor, assistant director of the Montgomery County Solid Waste Management District and Operations, Montgomery County Environmental Services. Councilmembers recorded voting to approve the plan; Mayor Murphy cast the sole recorded no vote.
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Commission adopts rules to limit nonresident hunting of elk deer antelope and mountain lions
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Florida House plans to enhance public involvement and oversight in healthcare enrollment programs.
CHARLOTTESVILLE CTY PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
Charlottesville City Schools’ board voted to approve a collective bargaining agreement that would run July 1, 2025–June 30, 2028, with board members and district leaders calling it a step toward competitive pay and clearer expectations for staff.
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A presenter highlighted more than 10,000 openings through the California Service Corps for disaster response, teaching, food bank work and environmental projects, and directed listeners to caservicecorps.com for applications.
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Florida House enacts confidentiality measures for Employee Health Choices Program information.
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Senate Bill 83 empowers Fish and Wildlife Commission to set rules for private property use.
Senate Committee on Education, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The joint committees voted to advance a long list of House bills on topics from housing to tax conformity and agriculture; many measures were passed either unamended or with technical and LRB amendments as noted in committee minutes.
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The commission assesses elk population management and new licensing rules for hunters.
BURNSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
Staff presented a FY26 preliminary budget showing a projected revenue/expense gap; trustees directed $2.1 million of expenditure reductions and $9.3 million of reserve draw to bridge an $11.4 million gap and maintain roughly an 18% unassigned fund balance.
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Montana's SB 35 mandates separate fiscal calculations for elementary and high schools effective July 2025.
Delhi Hills Town Council, Delhi Hills, Hamilton County, Ohio
At its March meeting the Delhi Township Board of Trustees approved hires, a pay increase, multiple resolutions including a contract authorization threshold, public records updates, leases and nuisance declarations; the board also dispensed with second readings for several resolutions and recorded unanimous roll-call votes when taken.
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Florida legislators declare new regulations for health service contracts and prepaid plans.
Senate Committee on Education, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The Senate committee heard competing testimony over a proposal to require periodic review or automatic sunset of new or renewed tax credits, with DBEDT warning a blanket approach could deter film productions and industry witnesses saying the credits sustain local jobs.
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SB 35 enhances funding for special education transition services in Montana schools
BURNSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
Board unanimously approved a written response addressing five AIPAC recommendations including discipline review, site recognition of Indigenous observances, funding review for American Indian staff, smudging policy updates and expansion of cultural trunks.
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Bill mandates transparent pricing and consumer acknowledgment for health insurance products.
San Luis, Yuma County, Arizona
The San Luis City Council voted to implement a salary competitiveness policy set at 97.5% of market rates, establish a longevity pay plan, make retroactive pay effective to the first pay period of January 2025, and authorize $1.2 million in budget transfers to support the changes.
Seattle, King County, Washington
Seattle Public Utilities and Seattle City Light briefed the City Council’s Parks, Public Utilities and Technology Committee on March 26 on proposed authority to spend beyond current budget cycles to participate in investigation and cleanup of the Lower Duwamish Waterway Superfund site.
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SB 35 clarifies funding and enrollment for early literacy programs in Montana school districts
BURNSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
Board adopted an amended and restated resolution to pursue refunding of callable general obligation bonds; advisors estimated $1.5–$2 million potential savings and projected future borrowing capacity if levies are managed.
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Legislation aims to streamline affordable health insurance access for Floridians through individualized options.
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Superintendent to report on early literacy interventions and student progress annually.
Neenah, Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Councilors voted to receive a Stantec housing study, amend street-furniture rules, approve public-works contracts and adopt finance recommendations at the March 19 meeting.
Senate Committee on Education, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
Supporters said raising the capital-gains rate would target high earners and increase revenue; opponents cautioned impacts on middle-income investors and seniors. The committee heard testimony from advocacy groups, tax experts and industry organizations.
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Florida House updates Medicaid to allow opt-out for employer health insurance access.
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HB 905 establishes participation criteria for insurance program vendors and eligible individuals
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Legislature approves new funding rules for school districts post-consolidation and accreditation.
Delhi Hills Town Council, Delhi Hills, Hamilton County, Ohio
The board approved Resolution 2025-34 to establish annual mental-health checkups for police department employees and authorize an agreement with Pinpoint Behavioral Health Solutions; the program will include leadership training, a mandatory annual check-in, and connection to the township’s employee assistance program.
BURNSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
District 191 staff told the school board March 27 that growth measures show more equitable academic gains but proficiency gaps persist; suspensions remain disproportionately higher for BIPOC students and multilingual learners show stable enrollment with rising numbers at entering levels.
Senate Committee on Education, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The Senate joint committee approved amendments to House Bill 1155 that limit procurement-exemption language to a two-year Department of Transportation pilot, require written approval by the State Procurement Office for specific processes, and demand an implementation report after one year.
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Legislation ensures accountability for vendors and protects proprietary business information.
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Legislation clarifies educational services for incarcerated students and district responsibilities.
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Florida House creates corporation to oversee health program and vendor procurement process.
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Montana's SB 35 establishes a formula for calculating average enrollment in schools.
Neenah, Winnebago County, Wisconsin
The Neenah Common Council voted 9-0 to receive and place on file the Neenah Housing Study and Needs Assessment by Stantec Consulting after a presentation by city staff and the consultant and public comment from residents and regional housing advocates pressing for zoning changes and more affordable units.
Seattle, King County, Washington
The city auditor told the committee that shootings and shots‑fired events rose sharply post‑pandemic and that Seattle lacks a consistent citywide framework to share data and coordinate responses to gun violence.
Senate Committee on Education, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The Senate joint committees recommended passing House Bill 422 with amendments that repeal the construction-cost portion of school impact fees while retaining land contribution and in-lieu fees, add exemptions for certain developments, and require a report and a sunset date for the repeal.
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Legislature revises Average Number Belonging calculations for students and enrollment criteria.
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House Bill 905 allows Medicaid recipients to opt out of managed care plans for employer coverage.
Delhi Hills Town Council, Delhi Hills, Hamilton County, Ohio
Parks and Recreation reported the township’s park systems are on track to open April 1, with ongoing work on restrooms, dog park amenities and erosion control. Trustees and police discussed signage, parking patterns and increased park patrols to address safety and noise complaints.
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Legislature establishes new enrollment calculations for Montana youth challenge and job corps programs
Catoosa County, School Districts, Georgia
Catoosa County Schools Director of Finance Austin Carter told a community cohort meeting that the district’s recent increase in gross state allotments has been largely absorbed by state‑mandated health and other costs, leaving fewer flexible dollars for classroom needs even as local property values and ESPLOST revenue grow.
California Volunteers, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
The state office California Volunteers announced a drive to recruit 10,000 new members for community service roles, including some paid positions and work with law enforcement agencies and food banks; applications are available on the state website.
Hoffman Estates Senior Commission reported a full-house St. Patrick’s Day luncheon, presented a program by historian Jim Gibbons and announced a food-drive incentive for April.
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Legislation outlines definitions for manufacturers, retailers, and tax implications on vapor products.
Goochland County, Virginia
School board leaders reviewed enrollment, academic results and the proposed school division budget for FY2026, including a 3 percent cost-of-living increase for staff, investments in CTE and a request to the board of supervisors for additional funding.
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Legislature requires block grant repayments based on generating unit closure dates.
California Public Utilities Commission, Boards and Commissions, Executive, California
The California Public Utilities Commission released a technical-assistance presentation outlining how applicants should design project areas and how the CPUC will score and select BEAD applications, including an optional 90% coverage price proposal that applicants may submit alongside 100% offers.
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Legislature enacts regulations to end sales of certain tobacco products and increase taxes.
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Retailers face various fees for applications and renewals of vapor products licenses.
Seattle, King County, Washington
The governance committee voted 3‑0 to recommend that the City Council confirm Vivian Vassell to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission.
Goochland County, Virginia
County leaders described progress on a new Sandy Hook fire station (Station 8), plans to identify a site for Fire Station 7 to serve east-county growth, and Fire Chief Watkins said officials have serious safety concerns about a proposed battery storage facility (Melrose).
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Legislature sets HB 833 to take effect upon passage and approval.
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Retailers prohibited from selling flavored tobacco and nicotine products beginning July 2027.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
The City Commission approved a $100,000 settlement to resolve claims by the legal guardian of a minor injured at the Dewey Foster Sports Complex in 2022; the city’s deductible is $1,000 and staff said safety improvements and additional signage were implemented.
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Montana's HB 833 establishes funding for expanded correctional capacity and facilities.
California Public Utilities Commission, Boards and Commissions, Executive, California
CPUC staff said applicants must have a cybersecurity and supply‑chain risk management plan by award, some pre‑application expenses may be allowed if they are project costs, and the minimum project unit applicants may propose is a census block group.
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Legislation prohibits sale and advertising of flavored tobacco and nicotine products in Washington.
Delhi Hills Town Council, Delhi Hills, Hamilton County, Ohio
The Delhi Township Fire Department announced a new partnership with the Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub and continuing funding from Rumpke Waste and Recycling to accept lithium-ion batteries at the fire station for safe recycling and disposal beginning in about two weeks.
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Legislature plans to prohibit flavored tobacco sales and increase tobacco taxes.
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Legislature authorizes corrections fund to secure new correctional facilities in Montana.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
Staff reported gaps in social‑services timing when CDBG public‑service funds become available late in the year; the commission endorsed adding modest general‑fund support in next year’s proposed budget and asked staff to maintain a single directory of local services and consider an annual social‑services summit.
AW Med Spa, Playroom Cafe and Taco Lamas held ribbon-cutting ceremonies marking openings or relocations in Hoffman Estates, village representatives presented keys to new businesses.
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Youth vaping linked to flavored products fuels addiction and health risks in Washington
California Public Utilities Commission, Boards and Commissions, Executive, California
The California Public Utilities Commission staff answered applicants' questions about the BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) subgrantee selection process, confirming portal dates, deduplication timing, project-area rules and guidance on matching funds and alternative-pricing requirements.
Goochland County, Virginia
County staff described the response to a regional water advisory, warned the public about communication practices and gave an update on Firefly broadband availability across the county.
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Legislature approves funding for assessing prison system and developing comprehensive correction system.
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Distributors must maintain detailed records and allow inspections to ensure compliance.
California Public Utilities Commission, Boards and Commissions, Executive, California
CPUC staff said the commission will exclude eligible locations covered by certain FFA grants and will follow an NTIA‑mandated reconciliation process after subgrantee selection to avoid funding served locations or those with enforceable commitments; challenges to the FCC fabric must be taken through the FCC process.
Seattle, King County, Washington
Dozens of residents and advocacy groups told the governance committee they support placing a 10‑year property tax levy to fund Seattle’s democracy voucher program on the August 5 ballot.
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Legislators approve funds for corrections facility planning and renovations starting July 2027.
Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington
The advisory board unanimously approved a modification to the January 28 minutes (noting a canceled meeting) and unanimously approved the March 8 special meeting minutes as modified. A motion to adjourn was approved. Vote tallies were not provided in the transcript.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
The commission approved a zoning‑in‑progress to study and amend the activity center overlay to encourage a walkable mix of retail, dining, lodging and housing; the motion passed 6‑1 and staff said a consultant and public workshops will be used to shape eventual comp plan amendments.
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Washington establishes a tax rate for vapor products regardless of nicotine content
Mayor Bill McLeod highlighted large development projects — Compass data center demolition, Microsoft expansion, Bell Works renovations — plus infrastructure and public-safety initiatives in the 2025 State of the Village address.
Goochland County, Virginia
Economic development director Sarah Worley reviewed new industrial projects along the Rockville Opportunity Corridor, said Project Rocky aims to be operational in 2026, and reiterated a county goal to shift the tax base toward more commercial property.
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Montana tax exemptions for fiber optic cables aim to boost digital infrastructure investments
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Retailers must post signs prohibiting tobacco sales to minors and flavored tobacco products.
Village health staff and partners are rolling out a Dementia Friendly initiative with programs for seniors, caregiver resources, business training and pilot brain-health classes.
California Public Utilities Commission, Boards and Commissions, Executive, California
The California Public Utilities Commission said it will open a subgrantee prequalification period and a portal to accept BEAD applications, release informational application materials by mid‑March, and plan for a 30‑day submission window the agency does not expect to extend.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
After discussion of low take-up and eligibility obstacles, commissioners agreed to keep Deltona’s SHIP allocation and pursue options—scattered‑site community land trust, possible bonding for a larger project and continued outreach—instead of returning funds for reallocation to the county.
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Lawmakers approve updates to property valuation regulations impacting multiple counties and states.
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Washington retailers must report vapor product taxes by January 31, 2026.
Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington
Staff presented an engagement plan to refresh the parks legacy plan and produce a six‑year capital improvement program (CIP). The plan includes website updates, stakeholder group formation, targeted outreach events, and a schedule aiming for a draft to council next April; staff flagged grant timing and RCO requirements as constraints.
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Legislature establishes tax structure for data centers and dedicated communications infrastructure.
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Law change exempts retailers from distributor licenses for preexisting vapor product inventories
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
The Deltona City Commission voted unanimously to approve Resolution No. 2020-548, establishing a 120‑day zoning‑in‑progress called the Keep Deltona Wild Overlay District and directing staff to subdivide the subsequent comprehensive plan amendments into three subareas: Collins Road, Reed Ellis and Fishhawk.
Triton Regional School District, School Boards, Massachusetts
Triton Regional School District leaders reviewed a $2.45 million net spending increase for FY25, described a $350,000 remaining gap, and agreed to a multi-town outreach plan to explain proposed overrides and cuts after the district certified its budget March 12.
Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington
A parks department staff member summarized results of a March 8 community meeting about the Westlake street‑end project, saying about 40 to 45 people attended and provided detailed feedback on access, safety, ecological concerns and amenities.
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Legislature enacts measures for tax exemption recapture for data center property owners
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Liquor and cannabis board updates licensing penalties for retailers violating state regulations
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
Legal staff presented options for revising Deltona’s penalty rules after the sheriff’s office interpreted several code penalty provisions as criminal misdemeanors. Commissioners favored moving toward civil escalating fines enforced by sheriff and code and handled by a special magistrate rather than prosecuting misdemeanors.
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Legislature enacts SB540 to classify and assess data center property for taxation.
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Washington Senate outlines definitions for tobacco retailers, sales, and places of business.
Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery County Council committees on Wednesday advanced Bill 2-25E, a pilot program that would exempt converted high‑vacancy commercial properties from county real property tax for a fixed period to encourage conversion to residential housing.
Goochland County, Virginia
Interim county administrator Manny Alvarez outlined a proposed FY2026 budget that holds the county's tax rates steady while funding public safety, school support and capital projects; public hearings are scheduled before final adoption.
Doral, Miami-Dade County, Florida
At a ceremony, representatives of the Doral Police Department announced new officer swearing-ins and promotions for veteran officers, emphasizing community policing and balancing force with compassion. The number of officers sworn in and promoted was not specified.
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Washington establishes tax rates for the sale and distribution of tobacco products.
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Legislature defines tax criteria for data centers and dedicated communications infrastructure.
Apopka, Orange County, Florida
An applicant seeking a variance to build an industrial structure adjacent to a rail spur at 3000 West Orange Avenue was asked to obtain written railroad concurrence, confirm hydrant and hydraulic capacity, and provide emergency-access plans before DRC will consider support.
Quakertown Community SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The meeting included in‑person recognitions for elementary students named as 'relationship builders', acknowledgement of students who scored perfectly on the state civics assessment, and a summary of winter sports accomplishments including state qualifiers and champions.
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Lawmakers enforce new financial penalties and license suspensions for repeated liquor violations.
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House Bill 456 increases scholarship access for child-care workers in Montana's day-care system.
OSSINING UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
The Ossining Union Free School District board approved a package of resolutions covering consultants, the annual budget hearing and election notice, revised minutes and multiple personnel items; the board also entered executive session to discuss personnel matters.
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New law mandates licensing for retailers, distributors, and delivery sellers of vapor products
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Legislature approves funds for eligible child-care workers starting July 1, 2025.
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New tax law mandates distributors to tax all tobacco products sold within Washington state
Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Office of Emergency Management staff showed a four-quadrant zone map for county notifications and explained evacuations will use IPAWS to deliver 'evacuate now' alerts to phones, TVs and radios.
Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona
Public commenters told the Tempe City Council on April 3 they oppose rezoning the Shalimar Golf Course for high-density rental development and raised broader concerns that developer renderings do not match completed construction in other recent projects.
OSSINING UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
During a work session, district administrators answered board questions about Frontline and Branching Minds, summer programming funding, copier/lease costs, BOCES pathways and the lunch program, and the board indicated support for a 1.67% tax levy target.
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Legislature approves funding for statewide K-12 digital toolkit effective July 1, 2025.
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Campaign aims to educate public on health risks of flavored tobacco by January 2027.
Business and Financial Institutions, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Mississippi
A Mississippi Senate committee voted to advise and consent to the reappointment of Hunter Lloyd Fordyce of Vicksburg as the road contractor representative on the State Board of Contractors for a five-year term; the nomination will be forwarded to the full Senate.
House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, House of Representatives, Legislative , Hawaii
The House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs deferred SB1285 on March 28, 2025 after testimony from the Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office (ADLRO) and others raised constitutional due‑process concerns about automatic license revocation at arrest and the removal of a pre‑deprivation administrative review.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
Consultants summarized four visioning workshops and presented guiding principles for Deltona’s comprehensive plan. Commissioners asked staff to fold a focused town‑center/mixed‑use master-planning discussion into the comp‑plan process and to return with policies that let the city implement mixed‑use centers and redevelopment objectives.
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State increases wholesaler license fee to $1,000 amid tobacco revenue changes.
Morgan Township Trustee, Morgan Township, Butler County, Ohio
Morgan Township's Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) concluded it could not decide on an area-variance application that the board first heard Feb. 20, citing concerns that board members' actions and outside involvement tainted the process.
Council Rock SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
District special education leaders presented the state‑required special education plan (a 356‑page compliance document), highlighted targeted changes to increase inclusion, expand CPI training and PBIS, boost reading supports and add personnel and professional development, and invited public feedback via a designated district inbox.
Quakertown Community SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Rachel Holler of the Bucks County Intermediate Unit briefed the Quakertown board on the IU’s programs‑and‑services budget, describing the IU’s role, services used by Quakertown, and the district’s approximate $58,000 contribution to the programs‑and‑services slice of the IU budget.
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Board revokes licenses and imposes penalties for fifth or more violations within three years.
House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, House of Representatives, Legislative , Hawaii
HONOLULU — The House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs on March 28, 2025 advanced a package of transportation and highway‑safety bills and adopted several technical amendments and clarifications.
OSSINING UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
At the March meeting of the Ossining Union Free School District board, the student representative reported on student awards, cultural events, academic competitions and a robotics team qualification for the FIRST Robotics World Championship.
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Legislators approve increased fees for tobacco retailer and distributor licenses in Washington.
Apopka, Orange County, Florida
A future land use amendment (county rural to city residential very-low suburban) tied to a recent annexation was discussed; community development staff said the item is waiting on city-attorney review and confirmation from Orange County that the annexation meets contiguity requirements before public hearings can be scheduled.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
Staff told commissioners the Florida Legislature has changed state law to allow municipalities to restrict smoking and vaping on parks and public facilities; commissioners asked staff to draft a local ordinance and consult law enforcement on enforcement approaches.
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Board establishes monetary penalties and legal actions for liquor and cannabis violations
Santa Fe County, New Mexico
The county wildland captain and communications staff told residents to reduce ignition risk by clearing gutters, removing nearby wood piles and addressing ember threats; county announced free green‑waste and solid‑waste drop‑off days to aid mitigation.
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Retailers must display signs against selling flavored tobacco and vapor products under state law
Central Virginia Transportation Authority, Boards and Commissions, Executive, Virginia
A City of Richmond representative thanked the authority for its $6.5 million award to a downtown transit hub and noted an additional $2 million in USDOT Build America grant funds approved by Richmond city council; other members reported private-sector investments in New Kent tied to prior CVTA funding.
Walnut Grove, Walton County, Georgia
Council reviewed sewer phase 2 financing, noted a state request for the city audit related to a 10% contingency, and said the Magnolia Springs project is underway with some contingency purchases covered.
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Washington updates regulations governing tobacco product sales and seizure protocols.
Hamilton City, School Districts, Ohio
During the work session the board approved the meeting agenda and minutes, several human-resources items including science-of-reading stipends and personnel approvals, a revised license agreement, the consent agenda and finance items including treasurer reports and several donations.
Council Rock SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Dr. Tom Barnes gave a literature review and local data summary on grade‑band configurations (K–8, 6–8, 7–8), noting transitions tend to depress achievement briefly but that differences largely level out by tenth grade; he recommended focusing on transition mitigation rather than assuming a single configuration will guarantee better outcomes.
Central Virginia Transportation Authority, Boards and Commissions, Executive, Virginia
CBTA staff reported the authority's working capital reserve is growing toward its $18 million goal and that interest earnings for FY25 are above FY24 levels, with November tax receipts showing an uptick.
Central Virginia Transportation Authority, Boards and Commissions, Executive, Virginia
The authority adopted a single policy governing meetings held via electronic communications, replacing separate emergency and remote-participation policies and aligning the authority with state Freedom of Information Act changes enacted last year.
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Tax on vapor products collects funds for cancer research and foundational public health services.
Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona
At its April 3 meeting the Tempe City Council unanimously approved multiple construction, maintenance and professional services contracts, adopted two ordinances on second reading and introduced two other ordinances for final hearings on April 10.
Quakertown Community SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The board approved a revised plan and contract with Skeptan Miller Sports Construction to move several throwing events inside the high‑school track; the updated package increases the previously approved amount by about $72,778 and includes a $15,000 allowance for underground electrical work to power timing equipment.
Hamilton City, School Districts, Ohio
Hamilton High School leaders told the board they earned a four-star state rating, reported a 99.2% graduation rate, and described career-focused partnerships that placed students with local employers including a construction/manufacturing pre-apprenticeship and a health-care nursing assistant program.
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State Board establishes new fees and inspection protocols for tobacco distributors
Central Virginia Transportation Authority, Boards and Commissions, Executive, Virginia
At its March 28 meeting the Central Virginia Transportation Authority approved a public hearing schedule for the fiscal year 2026 administrative and operating budget, confirmed remote participation for a member, approved minutes, and adopted a consolidated electronic meetings policy aligning with recent state FOIA changes.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
City staff and commissioners agreed to extend research into Deltona's trap-neuter-return (TNR) cat program for about 30 days and to return with recommendations on registration, colony oversight, microchipping and possible ordinance revisions.
Norwood, Hamilton County, Ohio
At a special meeting, the Norwood City Council voted unanimously to adopt an emergency ordinance approving the ninth amendment to the city's detailed financial plan after a third reading; councilmembers asked staff to reconcile minor forecast discrepancies before submitting the plan to the Financial Recovery Commission.
Marshall County, Indiana
Marshall County health department staff reported that a local sewer district is moving forward, explained waiver durations for newer systems and said state rules do not grandfather older systems.
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New regulations prohibit nicotine analogue sales and establish a $2 cigarette tax oversight.
Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Santa Fe County dispatchers at a wildfire-preparedness event described how Smart911 lets residents provide household and medical details to 9-1-1, and urged people to sign up at Smart911.com and for local Alert Santa Fe notices.
Apopka, Orange County, Florida
Applicant seeks to rezone 438 North Park Avenue to community commercial with a corresponding future land-use amendment to commercial. DRC raised no objections; Public Services noted a recent transfer of Bergurst Street maintenance to the city.
Binghamton City, Broome County, New York
The City Council voted 6-0 to override the mayoral veto and adopt Local Law 25-01 amending City of Binghamton Code §2-65 to add chapter 4 (good-cause eviction). Council members said they will monitor implementation and pursue landlord training and additional data collection.
Hamilton City, School Districts, Ohio
City council member Joel Lauer told the Hamilton City Schools board that the city and schools are working together on housing for teachers, that work is starting at the YWCA building and that several small businesses are opening in German Village.
Walnut Grove, Walton County, Georgia
Residents told the council about repeated speeding in several neighborhoods. Council discussed stop signs, speed humps, lowering speed limits, a community campaign called 'Operation Slow Down', and coordination with the sheriff and public works.
Council Rock SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The committee reviewed proposed multi‑year licenses and consumable purchases for grades K–12, including selection of Into Literature for middle grades ELA, 6‑ to 8‑grade licensing, social studies and multiple science adoptions; pricing, licensing terms and consumable decisions were discussed but no formal procurement vote occurred at the meeting.
Marshall County, Indiana
The board approved charging demolition costs as a lien after finding publication notice appropriate; the attorney presented a draft finding and described the contractor selection and cost components.
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Legislature allocates stipends for teachers with diversity certifications in eligible schools.
Converse, Bexar County, Texas
At a March 29 workshop the Converse Parks and Recreation Commission used a dot‑voting exercise to produce prioritized improvement lists for North Park, City Park, Anton Schuman Park and a planned East Park as input to a five‑year strategic plan.
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Legislature proposes funding for schools serving students with limited English proficiency
Planning Commission Meetings, Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee
Following a TDOT-funded corridor study, the commission gave a favorable recommendation for memoranda of understanding covering access management on three state routes and asked staff to prepare resolutions for council to adopt and to close out the grant.
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Montana appropriates $1 million for public instruction and $75,000 for related initiatives
Cedar Rapids Comm School District, School Districts, Iowa
In a recent episode of the district podcast Future Ready Today, hosts highlighted preschool and kindergarten registration for 2025–26, a ceremonial groundbreaking at Jefferson High funded by SAVE and the PPEL levy, honors for Dr. Tara Troster and student team championships, plus reminders about ISASP testing and school-based vaccination clinics.
Alexandria City (Independent), Virginia
Vice Mayor Bagley said the city will extend current Torpedo Factory artist leases through September 2026 and staff are working on rules for studio hours and artist presence while a new governing entity is selected; no immediate changes to jurying or studio composition were announced.
Marshall County, Indiana
The commission approved minutes from six previous meetings spanning April 2024 to February 2025 and adjourned. Approvals were routine and carried by voice or roll call.
Quakertown Community SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The board approved a $15,000 consulting contract with Dr. Jerry Thompson to help develop middle‑school reading curriculum and embed text‑dependent analysis (TDA) instruction; administration said resources recommended by the consultant will be presented to the board before adoption.
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Legislature allocates funds for language education and teacher stipends for English learners.
Apopka, Orange County, Florida
The Development Review Committee on March 26 reviewed an annexation agreement for 5118 Plumas Lorenzo Road, a property with a previously nonconforming bar use, and deferred action until the applicant responds to outstanding DRC comments.
Planning Commission Meetings, Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee
The commission forwarded amendments to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) section to City Council with staff-directed clarifications on minimum building separation, measurement to the nearest building component, and open-space definitions.
Walnut Grove, Walton County, Georgia
Council members discussed HB 744, described it as similar to earlier legislation, and agreed to send a joint letter with nearby cities opposing provisions that would curb local tax options and shift revenue decisions to the state level.
Alexandria City (Independent), Virginia
Alexandria council members told residents the city will continue partnering with nonprofit developers to expand affordable and transitional housing, and said they are asking state and regional partners for additional funding amid economic uncertainty; no specific new city allocation was approved at the town hall.
Northampton City, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
A Northampton resident and Smith school librarian spoke during public comment about a March 14 executive order that would cut nonstatutory federal functions such as some IMLS funding and urged the board to register opposition and expand public-comment access via Zoom.
Council Rock SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
District curriculum coordinators presented plans for full‑day kindergarten for the 2025–26 school year, describing daily ELA and math routines, use of existing resources (Reading Horizons, Bridges), play‑lab activities, specials scheduling, assessment practices and teacher supports.
Marshall County, Indiana
The commission reviewed an engineering and planning services contract (three-month option, not to exceed $30,000) and voted to proceed with an applicant interview process while continuing to work with county attorney Sean on interim coverage.
Alexandria City (Independent), Virginia
Council members confirmed that redevelopment of the Landmark Mall site will include an Inova hospital with a helipad and a mixed‑use development including housing, retail and green space; staff directed residents to project pages and the Inova project website for details.
Building Code Council, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
The technical advisory group approved a proposal to remove a Washington‑state exception that allowed filled CMU cores to be treated as significantly more insulating than other mass walls. Proponents said the exception led to greater heat loss than other mass wall types; opponents warned of practical impacts for masonry users.
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Legislature allocates $500,000 for higher education effective July 1, 2025.
Apopka, Orange County, Florida
Apopka’s Development Review Committee on March 26 considered a coordinated package for the Palucci Acres project: the annexation of a 40-acre pocket now in Orange County, a future land-use amendment for an adjacent commercial parcel, and a request to vacate a portion of a platted right-of-way.
Alexandria City (Independent), Virginia
Facing questions about subpoenas in active zoning‑for‑housing litigation, the city attorney told a town hall the city is a litigant entitled to discovery and may subpoena third‑party witnesses identified by plaintiffs; council said it would not comment further while litigation is pending.
Northampton City, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
The board approved an amended shop-rate policy to standardize how shops charge customers and an updated Technology Acceptable Use Policy consolidating prior documents and adding guidance on email, social media and AI usage.
Quakertown Community SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The Quakertown Community School District Board of Directors on April 1 approved concept drawings from the Schrader Group for Quakertown Elementary and discussed beginning land‑development work while designs are completed.
Bruceville-Eddy, McLennan County, Texas
Summary of formal council actions taken March 27, including contract awards, authorizations and routine agenda approvals.
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Lawmakers establish grant programs for schools and colleges to recruit future teachers.
Alexandria City (Independent), Virginia
Council members described a tight FY‑26 budget that increases the city transfer to schools but also includes across‑the‑board cuts, contingency planning for potential federal grant losses, and noted collective bargaining as a planned near‑term cost pressure; officials said fund balance rules and bond ratings limit one‑time spending.
Planning Commission Meetings, Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee
Commissioners discussed a phased site plan for Cooper Christian Academy and an applicant request to remove a planned sidewalk to Bethany Lane; staff and commissioners favored phasing but pushed to retain the sidewalk for safety and future connectivity.
Milton Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Members of the Warrant Committee Finance Subcommittee quizzed school staff on FY26 budget assumptions, special-education costs, positions added since the last override, fees for extracurricular programs and the risk posed by ongoing contract negotiations and the superintendent’s resignation ahead of an April override vote.
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Legislature supportsExpanded grant eligibility for postsecondary institutions to strengthen education pathways.
Bruceville-Eddy, McLennan County, Texas
Council authorized staff to draft a long‑term lease for a half‑acre behind City Hall for Waco Agility Group, a volunteer nonprofit dog‑training organization, and asked staff to return a lease agreement for council approval.
Alexandria City (Independent), Virginia
Alexandria council members described an ongoing review by a joint City‑Schools committee of whether high school students could rely more on DASH public buses instead of yellow school buses, focusing on safety, operations and potential cost savings; no decision has been made and community engagement will follow.
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Legislation establishes one-time grant programs for school districts to combat educator shortages.
Marshall County, Indiana
The commission accepted a single bid for removal of trash, debris and inoperable vehicles at a property tied to case ZB-103762 (owner: Deborah Marsh). County code enforcement presented one bid of $19,740 and the commission approved proceeding under a court order; a lien will be placed on the property if costs are not recovered.
Bruceville-Eddy, McLennan County, Texas
Council directed staff to order a survey and tabled final action on a proposed land exchange and purchase for a future Falls County water well site while the city consults its attorney and finalizes terms with the landowner.
Building Code Council, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
A proposal to add ACI 122.1 as an alternate compliance path for thermal‑bridge mitigation in concrete and masonry was deferred after several TAG members said they had not yet reviewed the standard and asked for implementation details and a synopsis.
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Montana's 69th Legislature approves funding for a reporting website on immigration status.
Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut
The commission urged members to consider serving as a monthly representative to the Board of Health, discussed meeting logistics, and adjourned by voice vote after a motion and second.
Northampton City, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
School leaders presented a draft FY26 budget that assumes a modest tuition increase but leaves key spending decisions open pending the state's nonresident tuition rate and contract negotiations; trustees were asked to set priorities for staffing, supplies and maintenance.
Bruceville-Eddy, McLennan County, Texas
Council voted to approve a nonexclusive franchise agreement with Encore Electric Delivery Co. that maintains a 4% franchise fee and reduces the term from 20 to 10 years, with standard right‑of‑way and relocation provisions.
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Law mandates clergy and advocates to report suspected abuse without privilege exceptions.
Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut
Social services staff told commissioners energy-assistance season is nearly over, Operation Fuel donations ran out quickly, and a revised policies and procedures manual — including rules about donated gift cards — will be presented next month; donated gift cards are handled through a donations account and are not town-funded.
Milton Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Milton School Committee members and town officials met to clarify how a $700,000 special-education circuit-breaker replenishment was treated in the town's FY26 override package and to decide short-term steps to cover a FY25 operating shortfall.
Bruceville-Eddy, McLennan County, Texas
Council approved moving forward with geotechnical survey and preliminary design for a full‑depth rehabilitation of a heavily damaged portion of Hungry Hill Road and directed staff to pursue cost‑sharing talks with a neighboring facility.
Northampton City, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Staff reported the Bollinger agricultural preservation restriction will be finalized by April after a multi-year effort; the city will sign but did not contribute funds, and the restriction will permanently protect the farm on both sides of North Farms Road.
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Officials must report individuals not lawfully present in the U.S. under HB 927.
Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut
The commission reviewed comments sent to the Charter Commission and discussed whether to merge the disabilities commission with its work after last month’s reorganization that placed human services under a new Community Services department.
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Legislature modifies property tax rates for specific nonprofit agricultural land ownership.
Marshall County, Indiana
The Marshall County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a plat that consolidates six parcels into a single 9.67-acre parcel for applicants John M. and Timothy A. Beamish (4115 West Shore Drive). Staff recommended approval after finding the proposal met subdivision regulations.
Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut
The Fairfield Human Services Commission said it will submit an AARP Age-Friendly Communities package in June after drafting action plans and holding community meetings; the submission remains a work in progress and will be vetted with town officials.
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Legislature classified property for tax purposes including residential and commercial uses.
Bruceville-Eddy, McLennan County, Texas
Councilors and residents debated whether to amend the city’s junk‑vehicle rules to explicitly include recreational vehicles; council directed the city attorney to draft revised ordinance language for return to council.
Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Maryland
The Baltimore City Land Use and Transportation Committee on March 27 voted to recommend Council Bill 2500006, a package of zoning-code modifications, to the full City Council after adopting amendments on variance timelines, parking exemptions, nonconforming-structure rules and local notice requirements.
Planning Commission Meetings, Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee
The commission deferred a site-plan application for a proposed private transfer station at 210 Cedar King Road until a traffic-impact study and cross-access agreements are complete and reviewed by staff.
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Legislation updates application process for transmission line land tax exemptions starting 2007
Lacey, Thurston County, Washington
The City of Lacey said it is partnering with Thurston County and neighboring cities to join Energize Thurston, a purchasing campaign for discounted heat-pump systems, and announced a qualifying workshop on April 22.
Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Maryland
The Education, Youth and Older Adults Committee convened on a legislative oversight hearing for L0250014, the Baltimore City Children and Youth Fund (BCYF), where BCYF leaders outlined operations, compliance gains and new spending announced the same day to support summer programs.
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
The Board of Estimate and Taxation recorded several routine and substantive approvals: a $50,000 appropriation for the Havemeyer RFP consultant, a $5,719.77 legal settlement, a $49,323.40 police grant use approval, and acceptance of multiple routine reports and minutes.
Bruceville-Eddy, McLennan County, Texas
Independent auditors reported a clean opinion for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2024, showing $12.7 million in assets, $2.0 million in liabilities and a $805,000 operating surplus for the year.
Northampton City, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
The commission granted an order of conditions for installation of 400 linear feet of gas main under the Mill River at Mulberry Street, approving a proposal that uses horizontal directional drilling with entry/exit pits and standard erosion controls; Natural Heritage reviewed the project and found no prohibited take.
A county staff member announced an open house where residents can learn about the budget planning process, how to get involved and see demonstrations; the transcript did not specify date, time or registration details.
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Legislature allocates $10,000 to amend environmental quality rules by January 2026
Federal Way, King County, Washington
City of Federal Way Environmental Services staff said crews and partners planted about 68 trees across two wetland parcels at Larson Justice Conservation Land as part of a mitigation plan after tree removal for an operations and maintenance facility.
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
A pre‑application for a new single‑family residence with an indoor sports court on a 4‑acre lot at 91 Cherry Valley Road prompted questions from an abutter about stormwater runoff and whether proposed drainage will increase flooding onto neighboring properties; applicant reported a drainage plan will be submitted with the formal application.
Union County, Illinois
Marita Adams, environmental health director at the Southern Seven Health Department, presented a draft update to Union County’s food sanitation ordinance and asked commissioners to send the draft to the county attorney for review.
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Committee set to analyze tax credit impacts and make legislative recommendations.
Planning Commission Meetings, Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee
Commissioners deferred a request to rezone roughly 14.77 acres to C-2, directing staff to clarify whether parts of the parcel were previously rezoned or annexed and to return with corrected records.
Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota
Parks staff told the council on March 27 that several park projects will start this year, including the Splash Valley Waterpark reopening in June, a new inclusive playground at Kelly Park, a youth baseball/softball complex at Hays Park, trail resurfacing and additional pickleball courts.
Lacey, Thurston County, Washington
The City of Lacey is updating its 20-year comprehensive plan and asked residents to review materials and provide feedback online; the city cited an open house held in February and directed people to envisiontomorrowlacey.org for materials and next steps.
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Montana legislators authorize $2 million in tax credits for school donations in 2023.
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
The Board of Estimate and Taxation approved a $50,000 appropriation to hire a consultant to evaluate proposals for redevelopment of the Havemeyer Building in Central Greenwich; committee members stressed confidentiality of the RFP process and public hearings are planned later in the review.
Northampton City, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
The commission issued a negative determination under the Wetlands Protection Act and the local wetlands ordinance for Eversource's Cedar Street gas-main replacement and installation work, finding the work will occur within the roadway and will not remove, dredge, fill, or alter jurisdictional areas.
Holliston Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
District administrators presented proposed program‑of‑studies changes including PLTW (Project Lead The Way) course name alignment, a planned UMass Dartmouth online credit option at about $540 per three‑credit course and an innovation‑pathways business grant that will enable college credit opportunities and internships.
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Legislature enacts tax law effective after 2025, terminating in 2029.
La Center, Clark County, Washington
The La Center City Council moved and seconded approval of the consent agenda during the March 26 meeting; the council also heard an introduction of Peter Boyce, the city’s new director of administrative services.
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Legislature allocates funds for water development and local bridge construction initiatives.
Planning Commission Meetings, Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee
The City Planning Commission approved several site plans and subdivisions and deferred major traffic-dependent items pending traffic-impact studies and cross-access agreements.
Union County, Illinois
At a regular meeting, commissioners approved multiple reappointments to local water and tourism boards, accepted three building permits, approved payment of county bills and passed a resolution appointing Stephanie Cox to the county clerk and recorder vacancy through the 2026 general election.
Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota
The City Council unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day and May 2025 as Arbor Month and announced a community tree‑planting on May 8.
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
At a pre‑application review commissioners asked Greenwich Country Club to show how proposed clubhouse additions would affect on‑site parking and valet operations for events and to confirm how overflow parking would be accessed and managed.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
The committee discussed whether to reinstate or revise a local sound code to address aircraft noise. Staff reported a consultant estimate of about $20,000 to scope options; councilmembers disagreed about costs and burdens on homeowners and developers and asked staff to gather more information before proceeding.
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Lawmakers outline spending reduction limits and agency budget management procedures for 2025.
Holliston Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
The committee approved a recommended fiscal 2026 budget of $44,511,069 (about a 3.58% increase). The budget subcommittee said the level‑of‑service budget meets the district’s 3.25% commitment largely through turnover, retirements and modest position reductions.
Northampton City, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
The commission said it would issue a certificate of compliance for monitoring-well work in the Mill River channel after the applicant pays into the city's tree mitigation fund, rather than performing on-site planting, due to site constraints.
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
Planning & Zoning voted 5–0 to approve a final site plan and special permit for two new padel courts at Greenwich Country Club, subject to ARC landscaping, night‑time lighting cut‑off at 10 p.m., and compliance with an IWWA permit and town noise rules.
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Legislature approves incremental increases in employer and employee retirement contributions.
Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota
On March 27, 2025, the Apple Valley City Council adopted a resolution urging the Minnesota Legislature to preserve local zoning authority and oppose four bills the city says would substantially restrict local review of residential development.
Lacey, Thurston County, Washington
The City of Lacey announced a free night market at Lacey Depot Park on Friday, April 4, from 4 to 9 p.m., featuring local vendors, live entertainment and at least one confirmed food vendor, Dick's Drive-In.
Spokane, Spokane County, Washington
In a City of Spokane Equity Spotlight session, leaders from Whitworth University and Eastern Washington University discussed how higher education can advance equity by improving representation, teaching critical thinking, and extending faculty expertise into the community.
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The Montana early childhood account board establishes grants for early care and education support.
Holliston Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
The committee approved amendments and updates to four district policies — a harassment/Title IX update, policy‑development language, transportation eligibility and field‑lighting rules — and approved release of two partially redacted executive‑session minutes.
La Center, Clark County, Washington
La Center’s police commander told the city council on March 26 that detectives are investigating a sophisticated fraud in which a Clark County resident, in her 70s, lost more than $500,000 in a gold-coin scheme, and described other recent scams that used threats and cryptocurrency to extract money.
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
The Planning & Zoning Commission determined a proposed lot line revision and consolidation by INCT LLC will not trigger subdivision review and closed the application after staff and departments raised no outstanding objections.
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Montana allocates $4 million annually for disaster mitigation and preparedness projects.
Pleasant Valley SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Rob Clark was nominated and approved as Pleasant Valley's representative to the Colonial Intermediate Unit board for a three-year term starting July 1, 2025.
Northampton City, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
The Northampton Conservation Commission voted unanimously to continue the notice of intent for construction of solar arrays at the Mount Tom Road salvage yard until April 24 at 5:30 p.m.
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
District staff presented a three-part budget proposal and recommended adopting the full 3.56% tax-levy cap; staff also outlined a safety capital project estimated at just over $2 million and plans to purchase smaller EV-capable passenger vehicles.
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Legislature allocates half of trust earnings to pension and housing loan fund.
Holliston Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
After several hours of public comment from students and teachers urging the committee to slow changes to the high school bell schedule, district leaders said a teacher counterproposal has been received and any 7‑drop‑2 change would apply to 2026‑27. The committee voted 5‑2 to set the last student day for 2026 as June 22.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
The Washington State Auditor’s Office presented its fiscal-year-2023 accountability and financial-statement audit to the Des Moines City Council, issuing an unmodified opinion on the city’s regulatory-basis financial statements and reporting a management letter recommending stronger controls after a cyber incident whose funds were recovered.
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
The Town of Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission continued review of an application to convert the former Connecticut Natural Gas building at 16 Oldtrack Road into a Primrose private early education and care school, asking the applicant for detailed queuing, parking allocation, traffic and sewer flow documentation before returning.
Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia
The Planning Commission received a report that City Council on March 19 approved conditional-use permits for a daycare at Lexington Presbyterian Church and educational use in the Grana/Grand Building, amended the zoning ordinance to allow college housing in residential districts, and asked the commission to postpone additional institutional-creep research.
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HB 924 implements lower interest rates for mortgage loans in Montana housing program.
Pleasant Valley SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Board discussion addressed the district comprehensive plan, professional development for new STEM and reading programs, and timeline for materials and teacher training for the HMH reading program.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
Des Moines City staff presented a draft short-term rental ordinance and asked the committee for guidance on differences between overnight short-term rentals and 'amenity rentals.' Staff will update the draft after public comments and return to committee.
Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia
The commission reviewed the arts and culture chapter status spreadsheet, discussed streamlining public-art approvals, supporting affordable housing for artists, taking a running list of longer-term ideas (for example an arts/entertainment overlay), and noted existing local efforts and constraints for festivals and mobile food vendors.
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
The Town Council Study Committee on Saturday outlined a draft charter that would replace Nantucket’s open town meeting with a nine‑member, at‑large town council and a town manager, and described a multi‑step path that would require state approval.
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Montana's HB 924 mandates annual reports on early childhood program expenditures and efficacy
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Montana Legislature updates investment regulations for permanent coal tax trust fund management.
Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia
Staff presented a status update on the local economy chapter spreadsheets, marking a small number of strategies as ongoing and asking commissioners to supply additional partner updates; commissioners identified broadband, childcare, streetscape and sprinkler incentives as active items.
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
Senator Pat Fahey addressed the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District Board of Education about the state budget outlook, the proposed statewide cell-phone ban in schools, universal free school meals, EV bus timelines and concerns about Regents-exam changes.
La Center, Clark County, Washington
City accountant Riley Barbera presented the 2024 financial report on March 26, reporting an approximately $720,000 surplus versus a projected $55,000 deficit and outlining the city’s major funds, reserves and constraints on impact and REET funds.
Lake City, Florence County, South Carolina
Annie Nelson, who oversees Lake City's community center, said the facility has reservations and deposits but is operating at a loss; staff plan to shift daily management to recreation personnel and pursue programming and partnerships to raise revenue.
St. Mary's County Public Schools, School Boards, Maryland
District officials described regional partnerships, an SMCPS‑registered apprenticeship program, tuition support and a teacher draft fair on March 29 with 68 candidates scheduled for interviews as part of efforts to recruit and retain teachers.
Pleasant Valley SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The board proposed township-based quotas and a public random-selection process to form a 12-member citizen advisory committee from 36 applicants; members asked staff for demographic breakdown of applicants and to present topics at first meeting.
Pleasant Valley SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Board approved a multi-site furniture purchase for middle-school classrooms funded primarily with the state Ready-to-Learn grant; members discussed warranty, disposal of old furniture and a price change for esports chairs.
St. Mary's County Public Schools, School Boards, Maryland
District staff presented a proposed four‑day cohort schedule that would require most third‑ through fifth‑grade students to choose a single music option; dozens of teachers, students and parents urged the board to preserve pull‑out music, media and other "specials." District will accept feedback through March 31 and has not taken action.
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Montana's 69th Legislature approves significant fund transfers for disaster resilience and infrastructure.
Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia
The commission voted to initiate a zoning text amendment (Resolution 2025-02) to address mini-warehouses and later voted to recommend that the City Council prohibit mini-warehouses in Lexington, with a contingency recommendation of multistory-only design standards if Council chooses to allow them.
Lake City, Florence County, South Carolina
At a Lake City budget workshop finance director Brandon Carter outlined a cash‑flow shortfall, proposed seeking a bond and possible tax changes, and said a forensic audit procurement is underway; no formal votes were taken.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
The Des Moines City Council authorized a three-year partnership with the Des Moines–Normandy Park Rotary Club for the Poverty Bay Blues & Brews festival, granting an in-kind facility discount and accepting Rotary’s sponsorship package; the motion passed 5–1 after debate over nonprofit discount policy and scholarship funding.
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Legislature establishes Montana housing infrastructure loan fund and amends budget stabilization fund rules.
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature creates Montana growth and opportunity trust for infrastructure and disaster resilience funding.
Quincy Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
The committee referred a state law authorizing exterior video monitoring for school‑bus safety enforcement to the facilities and transportation subcommittee for review and local planning.
Savannah-Chatham County, School Districts, Georgia
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System honored its elementary, middle and high school principals of the year at a school ceremony; speakers praised teamwork, leadership and student focus.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
Des Moines City economic development committee endorsed moving a $68,000 contract to the finance committee and full council to develop a 10-year financial forecast and an Excel-based development impact tool; staff proposes a six-month timeline and partial funding from the development fund.
St. Mary's County Public Schools, School Boards, Maryland
Superintendent Dr. Smith told the Board of Education on March 26 that reductions in expected state aid and a county decision to flat-fund schools have left the district facing a multimillion-dollar gap that could affect arts, extracurriculars and staffing. County and state hearings are upcoming.
Jefferson County, Indiana
At its March 27 meeting the Jefferson County Health and Human Relations Commission heard a program update from the county health department on youth tobacco work, school vaccine clinics and emergency stock medications, new contracts for infant and behavioral-health supports, and concerns about the stability of recent state Health First funding.
Lake Forest Park, King County, Washington
The Lake Forest Park City Council unanimously approved a $2,000,000 Public Works Board loan for the roundabout, amended parks-board membership, ratified a three‑year police guild contract and adopted a resolution affirming support for transgender residents.
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
The board approves significant funding for veterans' home loans and housing development.
Housing and Homelessness Prevention, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Minnesota
Senate File 2976 would allow the state housing tax credit to be used for supportive services and the committee approved technical and funding‑formula amendments that alter a metropolitan sales‑tax split.
Quincy Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
The Quincy School Committee voted by roll call to adopt a motor‑vehicle idling policy and to approve the superintendent’s goals for 2024–25; the meeting also approved the consent agenda. All recorded roll‑call votes were affirmative by members present.
Housing and Homelessness Prevention, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Minnesota
Senate File 2742 packages recommendations from a long‑term solutions task force to shore up nonprofit affordable housing, including proposals for more data, collaboration and potential targeted relief to preserve existing units; testimony cited recent closures and losses of units.
La Center, Clark County, Washington
Clark County Community Services staff and consultants presented the federally required five-year HUD consolidated plan to La Center council on March 26, explaining how Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds can be used and asking residents to complete surveys and participate in outreach through May 10.
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's 69th Legislature plans $50 million for pensions and housing infrastructure.
Quincy Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
District CVT leaders and committee members opposed proposed DESE rules that would replace merit‑based admissions with a weighted lottery for oversubscribed CTE programs, saying the change undercuts safety, employer confidence and local control. Committee members planned a committee letter and outreach to business partners.
Housing and Homelessness Prevention, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Minnesota
Senate File 2205 would create a task force to study homeowner and commercial property insurance affordability and availability; the committee adopted an author’s amendment and recommended the bill be passed and referred to State and Local Government.
Transportation, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Minnesota
Senator Lats, sponsor of Senate File 2068, told the Minnesota Senate Transportation Committee on March 28 that the bill is a response to a deadly Saint Louis Park crash and seeks to reduce repeat impaired driving by lengthening ignition‑interlock requirements and lowering financial barriers to reinstatement.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
The council approved, as part of the consent calendar, the City of Des Moines’ concurrence with South King Housing and Homelessness Partners’ executive board recommendation to allocate $4.1 million to four affordable-housing projects across South King County; Des Moines’ proportional share to be authorized is $39,811.
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature establishes loan terms based on job creation and retention metrics.
Housing and Homelessness Prevention, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Minnesota
The committee heard testimony supporting Senate File 2792, which would expand eligibility for the Minnesota Housing Challenge Program so contract alternative and tribal schools can receive grants up to $100,000 to build housing while training students in construction skills.
Quincy Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Superintendent Dr. Perkins and Principal Janet Loftus proposed reopening the de la Chiesa building for expanded pre‑K, kindergarten and related services to remove classrooms from overcrowded Lincoln Hancock. Committee members raised concerns about districtwide redistricting, timeline, and capital needs; no formal vote was taken.
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature approves $15 million each for transportation and public health services in Montana.
Auburn, King County, Washington
Mayors from Auburn, Bellevue, Redmond and Renton held a press conference in Auburn urging Washington state legislators to drop a proposed payroll excise tax and a targeted increase in the business & occupation (B&O) tax for large employers, warning the measures would harm jobs, small businesses and city revenues.
Palm Bay, Brevard County, Florida
After a day of public interviews with six finalists, the Palm Bay City Council voted 4–1 to offer the city manager job to Matthew Morton. The council also rejected an earlier motion to hire former city manager Greg Link.
Housing and Homelessness Prevention, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Minnesota
Senate File 2848 would allocate $2,000,000 in FY2026 for rental assistance and eviction prevention services targeted to immigrant and refugee communities; nonprofit ISROOM testified that direct, consistent funding to local providers is needed to meet demand.
New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch, School Boards, Indiana
A foundation representative said the organization’s 14th gala drew nearly 500 people, included over 50 teachers, raised more than $82,000 in a paddle appeal and will net about $205,000 to support public education programs.
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
In a largely unanimous series of votes, Oklahoma County commissioners approved meeting minutes, claims, blanket items, appointments including Jessica Clayton as requisition officer, the county’s annual federal grants report, a $400,000 cash fund appropriation, and a roof replacement contract for 7401 Northeast 20 Third Street.
Housing and Homelessness Prevention, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Minnesota
The Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention heard testimony on Senate File 2950, which would allocate $11,500,000 in one‑time funds to Rondo Community Land Trust for a homebuyer initiative pilot serving Ramsey and Dakota counties using the community land trust model.
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Oklahoma County commissioners voted 2-1 to approve a $6 million real estate purchase agreement for 1100 Southeastern Ave in Oklahoma City, a 33-acre tract the county says could support a land swap with Crooked Oak School District and create sites for the Public Buildings Authority.
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana allocates funds for water projects and housing loans from coal tax trust.
Cochise County, Arizona
At a Cochise County Board of Adjustment meeting, members approved two variances reducing the minimum required setback from 20 feet to 10 feet for detached outbuildings at properties near Sierra Vista and Tombstone; staff recommended approval for both dockets and adjacent owners voiced support.
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature amends HB 924 to regulate interest rates and loan conditions for businesses.
Lynn Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
The school committee and its subcommittees approved a handful of items on March 27, including school artwork projects, several policy packets forwarded to the full committee, corrections to the street directory, field-trip and donation acceptances and calendar adjustments.
Narberth, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Borough staff told the Infrastructure Committee on March 25 that the Norworth Avenue bridge replacement project will be advertised for bids in early April and that bids will be due in early May, with a contract award and notice-to-proceed expected in mid- to late summer.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
Operators and neighboring residents debated proposed short-term amenity rental rules at the Des Moines City Council on March 27, with neighbors citing safety and noise from private pool rentals and operators urging realistic, enforceable standards.
Houston, Harris County, Texas
On March 29, 2025, Houston officials, community groups and veterans unveiled a Vietnam Veterans memorial at Club Creek Park; the monument cost was cited at $100,000 with about $10,000,000 for surrounding site work, and city and county proclamations recognized National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature establishes loan programs for moderate-income housing and veterans' first-time buyers.
Lynn Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Lynn Public Schools presented a plan to implement its statutory student school committee (policy JIB) by forming a Student Advisory Committee (SAC) drawn from high schools; the district aims to elect a student representative to the school committee and schedule regular meetings beginning September 2025.
Pacific Grove Unified, School Districts, California
At its March 27 special meeting the Pacific Grove Unified School District Board voted 5-0 to adopt the agenda, discussed whether governance training sessions should be recorded and agreed on a process to pare down and rewrite its governance handbook and norms.
United Nations, Federal
A briefing speaker said initial reports estimate roughly 20 million people live in the area affected by a recent earthquake, about 19.9 million of whom the 2025 Humanitarian Needs Response Plan estimates need assistance; only 5% of the plan's funds have been received.
Lynn Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Lynn Public Schools presented a proposed redistricting plan to assign students to the new Pickering Middle School (scheduled to open early 2027) that aims to balance enrollment across the city's three middle schools; the district will accept public comments April 1–30 and hold a forum April 30.
Narberth, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Borough staff told the Infrastructure Committee the borough has completed a survey and plans 20 bump-outs to meet DEP MS4 pollutant-reduction targets (four installed so far). Residents questioned siting on Conway and Grayling avenues and potential loss of 2–3 parking spaces per bump-out.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
King County Councilmember Deshawn Quinn told the Des Moines City Council the county budget committee adjusted a proposed parks levy to increase funding for South King County and shift the allocation formula toward equity; the levy would next go to the Regional Policy Committee and possibly appear on the August primary ballot.
Orem, Utah County, Utah
Housing and neighborhood staff reviewed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for FY25-26, including HUD allocation, rollover funds, subrecipient commitments and a staff recommendation to use targeted CDBG dollars to replace Cherry Hill Park playground equipment so LWCF or other city funds are freed for other projects.
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's House Bill 925 aims to safeguard minors on social media with new regulations.
Lynn Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Lynn Public Schools compliance officer presented a set of revisions to district nondiscrimination and harassment policies to align with the federal Title IX standard in place before 2024 changes and to ensure Massachusetts law covers gaps not in federal law; the policy subcommittee voted to move the drafts to the Committee of the Whole.
Dawsonville, Dawson County, Georgia
The Downtown Development Authority voted unanimously to approve a letter of support for a grant application to study and advance a new cannery/commercial kitchen. The board emphasized that location, costs, and management remain to be determined; a feasibility study is underway.
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
New bill mandates stronger protections for minors using social media services.
Harney County, Oregon
Harney County Court on March 28, 2025, adopted an amended declaration of local disaster citing rapid snowmelt-driven flooding, sewer system failures and contaminated floodwaters; the court invoked ORS 401.309 and asked the governor and USDA for expedited assistance.
DeSoto, Dallas County, Texas
At DeSoto’s 76th homecoming celebration, the city’s arts manager outlined a package of arts-and-heritage initiatives including restoration of Nance Farm, a new artist residency program, a public-art call and an Asian American Pacific Islander festival; organizers also announced a portrait unveiling and ribbon-cutting at the Corner Theatre.
Augusta City, Richmond County, Georgia
The Historic Preservation Commission approved several certificates of appropriateness for projects across Somerville, Downtown and Old Town, delegating some final design details to staff and commissioners for follow‑up.
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature mandates age-assurance and parental consent processes for social media users
Lynn Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Multiple parents, clinicians and students urged Lynn Public Schools officials to preserve social-emotional learning (SEL) clinical staff after the district circulated proposals that would reduce SEL services as part of budget-balancing measures.
Dawsonville, Dawson County, Georgia
Board reviewed three mural opportunities — touch‑up for an existing mural behind Circle K, an Appalachian Armory wall, and a larger ‘Stories of Dawsonville’ historic mural near Food Lion — and asked staff to collect cost estimates and confirm property permissions and maintenance plans.
Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida
The Brooksville City Council held a special meeting to interview three finalists for city manager — Tim Day, Mr. Hainley and Lisa Hendrickson — set a common panel question sequence and scheduled 15-minute one-on-one round-robin meetings with each council member.
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislators discuss HB 925 aimed at curbing minor engagement on social media.
Orem, Utah County, Utah
The City Council voted to rezone approximately 23.3 acres at Canyon Park from a research-park PD6 zone to single-family R-8. Planning commission had recommended approval 5-2; Tri Pointe representatives said subdivision design and demolition would follow the rezoning if the applicant proceeds.
Torrance City, Los Angeles County, California
Torrance City held a STEM outreach event at its airport where city staff said students toured Robinson�s manufacturing operations and were introduced to aviation career paths including piloting and aircraft maintenance.
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Bill mandates strict privacy measures for minor account holders on social media platforms.
Ithaca City, Tompkins County, New York
The Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency on March 28 unanimously approved a recommended 2025 HUD entitlement grant action plan that implements committee funding priorities and adds contingency language to redistribute HOME dollars if the city’s allocation is smaller than anticipated.
Grant County, New Mexico
County officials reminded residents about property-tax deadlines, a larger veterans exemption for 2025 and an ongoing phone scam during routine reports at the March 27 meeting.
Dawsonville, Dawson County, Georgia
The Downtown Development Authority voted unanimously to approve a regional print‑and‑digital marketing plan totaling $3,552, excluding the Discover North Georgia insert to leave funds for other advertising, including social media boosts and event promotion.
Orem, Utah County, Utah
Consultants and staff presented a utility rate study that shows heavy capital needs for water, sewer and storm systems, recommends a mix of debt financing and phased rate increases, and proposes two new pass-through water charges for Deer Creek and Jordanelle.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Mississippi
Senate Appropriations Chair Senator Hobson told the chamber that, because the House docket room was closed, many appropriations conference reports could not be filed and are effectively dead, imperiling funding measures and prompting consideration of a suspension resolution or special session.
Dawsonville, Dawson County, Georgia
The Downtown Development Authority approved an additional T-shirt order to add adult 1X–3X sizes to its brochure gamification merchandise. The motion passed unanimously.
Orem, Utah County, Utah
Staff described the process for acquiring homes along the 1600 North corridor, explained agreements with Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG/Utah County corridor preservation funds), described appraisal vs original-acquisition accounting treatment and noted a credit arrangement for the northern portion of Bonneville Park.
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Lawmakers implement supervisory tools and parental consent for minors' social media accounts.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
The House recorded concurrence/passage on multiple Senate and House bills during the March 31 floor session. Many measures were concurred with little debate; several were discussed at length and covered in separate articles.
Augusta City, Richmond County, Georgia
The commission approved a request to replace a damaged metal roof with asphalt shingles at 1317 Millage Road citing owner hardship and insurance denial after Hurricane Helene; the owner will match color to preserve visual character.
Kent, King County, Washington
Mayor Dana Ralph delivered a brief weekly update highlighting spring events and city programs, from park rentals and youth sports to recycling and an Arbor Day volunteer event.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Mississippi
The Senate adopted the conference report on House Bill 924, preserving multiple provisions including PEER subpoena enforcement, review of state agency rules, Medicaid non-emergency-transport review, prison work program language, mental health task force recommendations and a study on state self-insurance for property.
Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
Interim Executive Director Will Lightbourne and staff briefed the commission on how large statewide initiatives (CalAIM, BH Connect, Proposition 1, CYBHI) intersect with the commission's grant portfolio and funding priorities.
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation aims to limit social media's negative effects on minors’ health and relationships.
Grant County, New Mexico
Paul Forman told commissioners that gaps in shoulders and limited crossing options on Highway 35 prevent side-by-side off-road vehicles from moving between properties and that he was cited after riding in the area. He asked the board to listen to residents and consider solutions; no formal action was taken during public comment.
Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky
The owner of a condemned property at 1933 Central Avenue asked the Board of City Commissioners for additional time to seek a buyer. City staff said the house was fire-damaged and condemned in 2023, has generated about 17 emergency calls over the last year and carries unpaid code fines.
Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
Sandra Gallardo, the commission's chief counsel, gave a 'Legal 101' briefing on open‑meetings rules (Bagley‑Keene), conflict of interest and Form 700 filing, and the California Public Records Act. Commissioners asked procedural and disclosure questions and a public commenter flagged a change to the rules of procedure packet.
Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
City staff told an ad hoc committee that the Unarmed Mobile Crisis Response (UMCR) pilot diverted 7,191 calls in its first year, resolved most without police and costs roughly $35 per response; public speakers and service providers urged a $12 million line item in the FY25–26 budget and better coordination with county services.
Orem, Utah County, Utah
City planning staff told the council the general plan update is underway, emphasized the need for alignment with city values, heavy public and planning commission involvement, and noted a state requirement to adopt a water element by year end.
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
HB 925 introduces measures for confidentiality and enforcement of minor account holders' data.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Mississippi
The Mississippi Senate adopted the conference report on House Bill 1174, imposing new licensure standards and consumer-protection requirements for public adjusters.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Lawmakers concurred in Senate Bill 56 to extend and add supplemental employer contribution rates for several retirement systems. Debate focused on long‑term obligations, amortization periods and whether recent legislative changes have undermined prior pension reforms.
Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
The Commission for Behavioral Health voted to approve its fiscal year 2024–25 expenditure plan and associated contracts after a midyear budget update from staff; commissioners recorded an affirmative roll call and staff outlined remaining balances and planned reallocations.
RSU 52/MSAD 52, School Districts, Maine
After a multi‑month standards review and an instructional‑materials selection process, the board discussed proposed math standards (essential vs. supporting standards) but agreed to postpone an approval vote to the April 10 meeting to allow members more time to review the materials and receive additional information about instructional‑materials選
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
House Bill 848 allocates funding for regional rail authorities using rental car tax revenues.
2025 Legislature NE, Nebraska
Senator Dan Linowski, sponsor of LB 689, told the Nebraska Legislature’s Retirement Systems Committee that the bill would remove the current statutory 8-days-per-month limitation on substitute teaching by recently retired members of the school employees retirement plan and — in his amendment AM 7 34 — replace it with a cap of 40 days of intermittent service during a semester while the retiree remains inside the 180-day separation period.
AUSTIN ISD, School Districts, Texas
Community members and school staff recognized Langford teachers — Miss Pujo, Mr. Bellison and Miss Lowie — as 2025 Teacher of the Year finalists and praised their years of service and roles mentoring new teachers.
Beaver County Commission Meeting, Beaver County Boards and Commissions, Beaver County, Utah
Staff reported muddy mountain roads and hauling crushed rock, equipment repairs to a dump truck and backhoe, variable spring flows and that a recently installed water tank passed leak testing and obtained operating permits; commissioners discussed fire mitigation and forest-service activity.
Augusta City, Richmond County, Georgia
The commission approved a front porch extension and rear addition at 2540 Henry Street but refused the owner’s request to replace all original windows with a different muntin pattern, citing guidelines that favor repair or matching existing patterns.
Grant County, New Mexico
The Grant County Board of Commissioners voted on equipment purchases, a $2.5 million bond ordinance and several infrastructure resolutions on March 27.
Richmond Police Department and city code enforcement described how parking enforcement, the city’s street‑sweeping program and nuisance procedures work, including a planned enforcement start for street sweeping and a $50 fine for the new 20‑foot "daylighting" parking rule.
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
HB 926 enables transfer of funds from debt account to coal severance tax fund.
Beaver County Commission Meeting, Beaver County Boards and Commissions, Beaver County, Utah
At a brief Beaver County district meeting commissioners approved a water-use agreement extension with Yardley Family Farms, accepted minutes and authorized payment of bills, including a split of annual lease revenue.
Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky
The Board of City Commissioners held multiple first- and second-reading votes on March 27. The meeting included final adoptions (tank-monitoring agreement, landfill contract, conference-center consulting contract, and several contract change orders) and numerous first-reading approvals including demolition contracts and CDBG amendments.
Capitola City, Santa Cruz County, California
Capitola authorized a consultant agreement with SWA Group not to exceed $105,000 to prepare a corridor plan for 40 First Avenue, focusing on streetscape, placemaking, safety and a menu of phased improvements.
RSU 52/MSAD 52, School Districts, Maine
Several Turner residents urged the board to approve a policy or exception that would allow school buses to pick up children at a daycare located just outside the Turner town line (Bright Ideas), citing a shortage of licensed daycare openings within town and the hardship on working families.
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature allocates funds to support the reopening of closed sawmills
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Assembly Bill 347 would raise the approval threshold for agencies to accept non‑governmental gifts and grants from $200,000 to $500,000 without Interim Finance Committee approval; Nevada Policy testified in opposition, arguing the change reduces public accountability.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
The House concurred in Senate Bill 198, which removes a requirement that a private security applicant show prior employment by a security firm before receiving state licensure; opponents warned it could allow uninsured independent contractors to operate, while supporters said training and business insurance rules still apply.
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature establishes special revenue account to support closed sawmill restoration efforts.
Capitola City, Santa Cruz County, California
The Capitola City Council approved an agreement with Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay to operate a housing rehabilitation program using $225,000 from the city Housing Trust Fund, aimed at assisting low‑income, senior and disabled homeowners in deed‑restricted affordable units.
Petersburg Borough, Alaska
At the start of the March 19 meeting the board approved the meeting agenda (with a requested change to identify board positions in the record) and approved the Jan. 30, 2025 minutes; members later moved and seconded a motion to enter executive session to discuss legal matters.
Augusta City, Richmond County, Georgia
After staff received a structural assessment and a post‑demolition concept, the Historic Preservation Commission approved a COA to demolish the deteriorated 1916 house at 603 Gary Street, with staff conditions to follow the concept plan.
Introduced House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature allocates funds from special plate fees for motorcycle safety grants
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Legislative, Texas
A presiding officer declared the House of Representatives adjourned until 4 p.m. Monday after determining a quorum was not present; no legislative business was conducted.
Capitola City, Santa Cruz County, California
After extensive public comment about flooding and historic preservation, the Capitola City Council directed staff to perform an internal inspection of Stockton Avenue Bridge and expand public outreach rather than immediately fund full replacement design or construction.
2025 Legislature NE, Nebraska
LB386 would fund a pilot allowing a county law‑enforcement agency to add mental‑health beds within or adjacent to a secure local facility to reduce long transports from rural counties; supporters called it a rural solution, opponents raised due‑process and procedural concerns about video hearing provisions.
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
At the start of the March 20 Ways and Means evening meeting, the committee voted to introduce six BDRs on topics ranging from indigent petitioners to vehicle registration fees; each motion carried on voice vote and the chair signed the introductions before moving on to the evening’s bill hearings.
Grant County, New Mexico
Arjun Cardoza, district manager for EagleView, told the Grant County Board of Commissioners on March 27 that the company can provide high-resolution aerial imagery, oblique views and a cloud-based viewer the county can share across departments for assessment, public safety and public works.
Clark County, Kentucky
At its March session the court approved minutes and several staffing hires, approved a first reading on a zoning ordinance about medical cannabis, approved a one-year animal shelter contract and approved a $500 community fund donation for Project Graduation; it also tabled two items pending county-attorney review.
Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky
City says state lab cleared water samples and is lifting a boil-water advisory. A resident testified the household has lacked reliable water for more than five months and said the attorney general's office is investigating; city staff said contact with the resident should be routed through the AG investigator.
Institutions, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Vermont Senate Institutions Committee on March 28 heard introductory remarks from Wanda Manoli, the commissioner of Buildings and General Services, after her October 2024 appointment by Governor Phil Scott and noted that H.458, an act relating to the Agency of Digital Services, is currently before the committee.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House concurred in Senate Bill 236 on a 58–42 vote after lengthy debate over whether the change imposes an unfunded mandate on counties. Supporters framed it as recruitment and retention for difficult correctional work; opponents said it should remain a county bargaining decision.
Petersburg Borough, Alaska
Board heard financial update: the medical center has moved to in-house billing, projected monthly savings around $40,000, goal to reduce gross days in accounts receivable from ~85 to low 60s, and an employee-retention tax-credit application estimated at about $3 million was completed.
Capitola City, Santa Cruz County, California
The Capitola City Council adopted a new strategic plan after staff and consultant presentations and a public review period that drew about 200 completed surveys; council recorded unanimous approval and agreed to discuss a one‑year review.
Clark County, Kentucky
Magistrates authorized the judge to sign a grant application for a composting project; the requested grant is about $280,000 (total project ~$350,000 with county match), deadline April 1, and local partners (including the Farm Bureau) helped prepare the application.
2025 Legislature NE, Nebraska
LB600 would authorize speed‑control cameras in highway work zones and school crossing zones, permit temporary variable speed limits under specified conditions, allow NDOT limited authority to remove roadway debris, and expand move‑over requirements to more stopped vehicles.
RSU 52/MSAD 52, School Districts, Maine
The board approved awarding a roof replacement contract for Leeds Central School to IRC for $387,840 and a modernization/repair of the high‑school elevator to Casco Bay Elevator for $87,667, and approved transfers from the facilities reserve to pay those costs.
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Assembly Bill 366 would redesignate the Nevada Supportive Housing Development Fund as an account in the general fund, prevent reversion, and (as amended) appropriate $25 million to sustain and expand a statewide pilot that funds services, rental assistance and capacity building for supportive housing.
Institutions, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Senate Institutions Committee voted 5-0 to recommend the confirmation of Lottie Manoli as commissioner of the Department of Buildings and General Services (BGS) after Manoli outlined her 38-year state government career and leadership priorities.
Capitola City, Santa Cruz County, California
Santa Cruz County Parks friends and local Rotaries reported nearly $965,000 raised for the Treasure Cove universally accessible playground and described a broad fundraising campaign backed by more than 1,500 donors and matching gifts.
Institutions, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Committee members described a March 27 site visit to the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility, noting modernized visitation and crisis rooms but persistent infrastructure shortfalls and staff challenges; members asked for a fuller briefing from Department of Corrections and to fold corrections conversations into upcoming capital bill work.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
The House moved House Bill 551 out of committee on a 69‑31 vote after extended debate about hunger, stigma and fiscal cost. Sponsors say the $600,000 annual appropriation would cover roughly 5,676 students on reduced‑price plans; the floor later re‑referred the bill to Appropriations without objection.
Augusta City, Richmond County, Georgia
The Augusta Historic Preservation Commission voted to deny a certificate of appropriateness to demolish the 1902 First Baptist Church building at 802 Green Street after staff and Historic Augusta recommended preservation or mothballing and no post‑demolition plan had been filed.
Petersburg Borough, Alaska
Long-term care committee reported significant plumbing and sewer-line issues that could force temporary relocation of residents in a catastrophic failure; board discussed contingency options and possible borough funding requests.
Clark County, Kentucky
Clark County Fiscal Court approved a first reading of an ordinance to add zoning rules for medical cannabis cultivation, processing and dispensaries in certain districts; members debated whether the rules are an appropriate restriction on business or a necessary clarification ahead of state licensing.
Institutions, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The deputy state auditor reviewed a 2023 audit of the Agency of Digital Services (ADS), telling the Senate Committee on Institutions that IT project dashboards and annual reports should show original cost and schedule estimates alongside revised figures and that agency staff costs should be included in initial project estimates.
2025 Legislature NE, Nebraska
Sen. Kavanaugh’s LB616 would permit automatic license‑plate readers on red‑light cameras and impose a civil fee or driver safety class in lieu of criminal penalties; proponents cited safety gains, opponents raised constitutional, privacy and technology concerns.
Sandusky Boards & Commissions, Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio
The Sandusky Boards & Commissions on April 3 approved four zoning variances for residential properties and tabled a separate agenda item until the board's April 17 meeting.
Clark County, Kentucky
Fiscal Court members were told the fire department faces high unscheduled overtime, a training bottleneck and aging equipment; officials urged hiring four recruits and budgeting for equipment repairs to avoid service cuts.
Lake Stevens, Snohomish County, Washington
Public Works Operations Manager Curtis Clifton briefed the council on sidewalk repair methods — including a vacuum 'sidewalk sucker' purchased in 2022 — prioritization criteria and a pilot flexible-surface installation intended to preserve street trees.
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Assembly Bill 355 would clarify that money remaining in two funds created to assist school districts with capital projects does not revert at fiscal year end and must be carried forward; tribal and rural representatives urged the change to allow matching and long‑term fundraising for projects such as the Duck Valley school.
Lake Stevens, Snohomish County, Washington
A resident and veteran asked the council to reinstate the city's Veterans Commission to gather local veterans' comments about reported Veterans Health Administration staff reductions and to forward those comments to federal representatives.
LaSalle County, Illinois
At the March 28 meeting the committee recorded a set of routine procedural votes — approving a member to participate by phone, paying bills and approving minutes — and adjourned; no capital contracts or awards were approved.
2025 Legislature NE, Nebraska
LB351 would remove statutory bed‑allocation percentages at Lincoln Regional Center to give the Department of Health and Human Services more flexibility; county corrections and regional authorities opposed the change, saying statutory minimums reduced wait times.
Petersburg Borough, Alaska
Board heard construction update: site work resumed, exterior siding and service yard poured, elevator and fire-alarm tested and cleared; MRI magnet and related equipment expected in June with MRI addition targeted for July 1 substantial completion.
Lake Stevens, Snohomish County, Washington
City staff told the council an education and outreach plan for stormwater permit compliance is mostly grant-funded but may need up to $10,000 from stormwater funds to finish work during a three-month funding gap; staff also described results from a community survey guiding the program.
RSU 52/MSAD 52, School Districts, Maine
Administrators presented updated figures during a budget work session of the RSU 52/MSAD 52 School Board, saying the revised draft restores a high‑school guidance position and reduces several subscription and furniture lines while proposing to add $200,000 to the district's regular‑instruction reserve for a $300,000 total.
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Assemblymember Brian Hibbetts presented Assembly Bill 379 to fund development of the College of Southern Nevada’s long-awaited Northwest campus, citing a federal reversion clause that requires a shovel in the ground by October 2026.
2025 Legislature NE, Nebraska
A Judiciary Committee hearing on LB350 focused on shrinking statutory deadlines for competency and commitment hearings to five days, prompted by backlog at regional mental health centers and long waits in county jails.
Lake Stevens, Snohomish County, Washington
Amanda Van Hook was officially sworn in March 25 as a Lake Stevens police officer and will enter field training after orientation; she graduated from the regional academy March 19.
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
A bill sponsored by Assemblymember Max Carter would grant a full year of Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) service credit to classified school employees who work at least 900 hours across eight months; supporters said it would correct long-standing inequities and aid recruitment and retention.
Agriculture, Food Resiliency, & Forestry, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Agriculture, Food Resiliency & Forestry committee discussed aligning two farm-security proposals (S.60 and H.229), agreed to a staff side‑by‑side review, and proposed small working groups to refine current‑use and housing provisions before deciding whether to advance language this session or in January.
Lake Stevens, Snohomish County, Washington
The Lake Stevens Police Department presented its 2024 annual report to the City Council, highlighting improved crime reductions, continued staffing shortages, rising collision rates on key corridors, a two-year backlog for DUI blood analysis, and expanded digital-evidence workloads.
Senate Committee on Water and Land, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The Senate Committee on Water and Land held a hearing and decision meeting March 28, 2025, in Room 016 and advised and consented to two governor nominations and passed multiple resolutions addressing shoreline and cultural-preservation issues.
Agriculture, Food Resiliency, & Forestry, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Ben & Jerry's presented its Caring Dairy program to the committee, citing roughly 48 Vermont farms in the program, over $40 million invested in U.S. farms, cover‑crop and no‑till adoption, and on‑farm greenhouse gas reductions of roughly 13% (2015–2022 baseline).
LaSalle County, Illinois
Buildings and grounds staff briefed the committee on an $11,000 control‑panel repair for an Eastside generator, elevator keying for judges, unfinished roof detailing and other facility work; some contractor payments are being held pending completion.
Lake Stevens, Snohomish County, Washington
Council discussion centered on a draft ordinance to allow traffic-safety cameras in school zones, school walk zones and park zones. Council members requested data on high-risk locations, revenue projections, operational thresholds, and the policing workload to review camera-captured infractions.
RSU 40/MSAD 40, School Districts, Maine
RSU 40/MSAD 40 school board approved Jan. 16 minutes and reviewed February warrants and financial reports while staff warned that proposed documentation requirements for federal meal reimbursements and rising insurance costs could increase pressure on next year's budget.
Jim Wells County, Texas
A roundup of formal motions and voice votes taken by the court, including approvals for equipment leases, surplus auctions, tax‑note project designations, payments, and payroll and monthly reports. Several items were tabled for follow up.
Lake Stevens, Snohomish County, Washington
City engineers proposed a pilot pedestrian/multiuse path with swales, traffic calming and a possible 20 mph zone; material cost estimated at about $48,000 with re-usable components; staff will hold an open house in early April and begin the pilot in May to capture school‑time traffic data.
Agriculture, Food Resiliency, & Forestry, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Members flagged upcoming presentations — UVM graduate students, Farm to Plate staff (Ellen Kaler) and a proposal to revive BTC’s agriculture program at Vermont College at Randolph — and discussed potential industry scholarships and workforce links for students.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The Senate approved a package of bills on March 28, 2025, including measures on vaccine reporting, gambling/racing wagering, election records publication, airport authority membership, and others. Tallies below reflect recorded floor votes.
LaSalle County, Illinois
Parks staff reported the Catlin restroom is open, cameras and internet upgrades are ready to install, gravel and concrete estimates are pending for a modular building site, and volunteers and a grant will fund planting 25 oak trees.
Oak Harbor, Island County, Washington
A member of the public urged that waterfront redevelopment include more housing and restaurants while preserving the area’s small-town, island character and called for community engagement.
Lake Stevens, Snohomish County, Washington
The City Council agreed to hold businesses to the amounts shown on an incorrect gambling-tax form, will refund any payments made under the erroneous higher calculation, and directed staff to return with related requests April 8.
Agriculture, Food Resiliency, & Forestry, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
S.60 would create a state‑administered Farm Security Special Fund to reimburse farms for uninsured weather losses up to 50% and $150,000 per farm; bill is in statute language but currently lacks the requested $7.5 million appropriation.
Jim Wells County, Texas
Commissioners debated proposals for a road‑use bond and permitting process to hold heavy‑vehicle operators financially responsible for extraordinary damage to county roads. The court discussed standards, enforcement, and administrative burdens and voted to table the item pending a workshop and research on peer policies.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The West Virginia Senate passed the Joel Archer substance abuse intervention act, which expands grounds for involuntary hospitalization to include certain substance use disorder cases and includes provisions for restoration of firearm rights through expungement; vote was 33-0-1.
CHARLOTTESVILLE CTY PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
Superintendent’s rezoning recommendation would rebalance SES and capacity across elementary schools and add rezoning as an allowable reason for out-of-zone attendance applications; the plan uses phasing (largely 2027–2030) to reduce disruption and asks the board to adopt an amended Policy JC to formalize application procedures.
Agriculture, Food Resiliency, & Forestry, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Members discussed a land transfer assistance program, a bill to allow donation of state‑managed forest land enrolled in current use, and multiple forest‑management measures; questions centered on eligibility, adjacency rules and how donations would be restricted.
LaSalle County, Illinois
County staff told the committee the preferred diesel generator layout would cost about $450,000, require a large footprint and has an estimated 13-month lead time for delivery; committee discussed coordination with Ameren and possible budget timing but took no formal vote.
Stonecrest, DeKalb County, Georgia
Councilmember Tara Grenings used remarks at a Stonecrest City Council meeting to mark Women’s History Month, naming personal and historic sources of inspiration and urging others to take small steps toward public service while emphasizing a goal to "inspire positivity" in Stonecrest.
Jim Wells County, Texas
Commissioners approved an estimate of probable cost of $1,238,227 and authorized the county judge to proceed to contract with Phoenix 1 Restoration and Construction for prioritized courthouse repairs focused on drainage, masonry, basement windows and cornice roofing work.
Bastrop, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana
Council members discussed why a contractor who completed flood repairs was not paid after a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement listed the wrong payee; staff and the city attorney described steps to fix the paperwork and discussed procurement controls.
Agriculture, Food Resiliency, & Forestry, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Members flagged a short‑form bill regulating rodenticides as a likely near‑term priority after members reported constituent emails and apparent bipartisan initial support; the committee asked staff to take testimony and consider drafting language and scheduling a vote if needed.
Environment & Energy, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
At a March 28 House committee hearing, Green Mountain Power described its residential lease and buy programs, a Grafton pilot and mobile battery trailers that together provide about 70 megawatts of aggregated storage and are being used to shave system peaks, support local outages and test vehicle-to-grid and microgrid technology.
Jim Wells County, Texas
GrantWorks presented active and newly awarded grants for water, sewer, drainage and mitigation across precincts, described Federal/State timelines and a General Land Office (GLO) position that will not fund road rebuilding in floodways. Commissioners raised concerns about project manager communication and incomplete scope items.
Environment & Energy, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Climate Action Office staff told the House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee on March 28 that the Resilience Implementation Strategy will inventory state programs, prioritize actions and work with the treasurer’s office on costs and financing; the office expects a final strategy by July 1 and further public engagement in May.
Lorain County, Ohio
At its March meeting the Lorain County Board of Commissioners approved several contracts, grant-authority filings and program updates including a court settlement signature, transit grant filings, infrastructure contracts, subdivision and sanitary sewer acceptances.
Jim Wells County, Texas
Sheriff Baker requested emergency funding to add two criminal investigators to a multi‑agency violent crimes and fugitive task force, citing rising gang‑related violence and heavy investigative caseloads. Commissioners voted to table the request pending detailed workload and cost data.