What happened on Sunday, 30 March 2025
Taxes, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Minnesota
Senate File 2413, sponsored by Sen. Mann, would assess Minnesota hospitals to generate the state share needed to draw federal Medicaid directed payments and return supplemental payments to hospitals. The Taxes Committee voted to send the bill to Health and Human Services without recommendation.
Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado
At the March 26 meeting commissioners unanimously recommended initiation of two public-art projects (Central Avenue Bridge; Fire Stations 2 and 4) and approved several grant and GOS recertification reports. The motions were forwarded to the city manager or recorded as approved by the commission.
Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado
At its March 26 meeting the Miller Arts Commission discussed immediate and longer-term measures to move beyond a land acknowledgment, including compensated land-acknowledgement presentations, support for an Indigenous-inclusive artist listing, and consideration of a dedicated grant or exhibition space.
RSU 10, School Districts, Maine
After more than two hours of public comment and board discussion on proposed cuts, RSU 10 directors agreed to restore an elementary social worker and a behavior interventionist to the draft budget and directed administrators to identify other reductions to meet the district's target.
Enrolled House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
House Bill 88 revises laws for automatic return of unclaimed property to owners in Montana.
Mercer Island School District, School Districts, Washington
More than two dozen speakers urged the board not to cut certificated librarians or reduce nursing coverage; community members also voiced broad support for the proposed facilities bond and native‑led groups asked the board to adopt a resolution to teach the history of Indian boarding schools and recognize Every Child Matters Day.
Taxes, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Minnesota
Senate File 1402, presented April 1 to the Minnesota Senate Taxes Committee by Senator Ann Wicklund, would implement a 2024 DHS rate study to raise Medicaid reimbursement for outpatient mental‑health and clinic‑based care and fund the increases through an assessment on Medicaid managed‑care organizations (MCOs) that would draw additional federal matching funds.
Governor's Office, Executive , West Virginia
Senator Jim Justice said bringing his dog to the Capitol helped humanize members of Congress and prompted bipartisan interactions; he described members from both parties approaching to pet the dog and take photos.
Humboldt Unified District (4469), School Districts, Arizona
Superintendent Griffin briefed the board on a February "Dear Colleague" letter from the U.S. Department of Education and the board discussed proposed policy language limiting certain classroom instruction; trustees voted to pull a separate policy (BA) for further review and accepted other ASBA-suggested updates.
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
The Town of Greenwich Board of Selectmen on April 3 approved minutes from prior meetings and unanimously approved two nominations to town boards.
Governor's Office, Executive , West Virginia
Senator Jim Justice described his record in West Virginia of cutting taxes and reducing waste, called energy "the do all," and said the country must grow rather than only cut spending.
Coffee County, School Districts, Tennessee
The Coffee County Board of Education accepted two finalists recommended by the Tennessee School Boards Association, amended the slate to add two internal candidates, set interview dates in April and voted not to livestream the interviews (recordings will be posted later).
Governor's Office, Executive , West Virginia
Senator Jim Justice told an interviewer that federal judges are politically motivated and exceeding their authority after injunctions blocked deportation flights; the interview referenced a judge identified as "Bozborg" and the Alien Enemies Act, and noted the matter is on a fast track to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mercer Island School District, School Districts, Washington
Trustees approved the district’s 2024‑25 ICAP (highly capable) plan required by OSPI after staff outlined universal screening, identification tests and how services are delivered across elementary, middle and high school settings.
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
Speakers at the Board of Estimate and Taxation public hearing urged full funding for the Commission on Aging/Wallace Center and warned that proposed unspecified budget cuts could harm town services; the Holly Hill transfer station was named as a pressing infrastructure priority.
City Council Meetings, City of Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
On second reading, the council heard public comment and internal debate about an ordinance amending residency requirements for the Park, Cemetery and Tree Board; councilmembers discussed a possible amendment to allow non-resident principal business owners to serve, and proposed grandfathering current members.
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
Dozens of Old Greenwich residents, including children and parents, urged the Board of Estimate and Taxation during a budget public hearing to fund design and construction of sidewalks on Shore Road to improve safety and pedestrian access to Tod's Point.
Humboldt Unified District (4469), School Districts, Arizona
District leaders told the board the federal Project Momentum grant is driving a districtwide focus on improving proficiency. Staff reported site self-rankings, six implementation 'gears', coaching supports and external data specialists as part of the grant structure.
Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas
The commission approved ordinances on door‑to‑door solicitation and heavy truck parking, advanced a first reading on vape/tobacco setbacks near schools, accepted a donated ultralight aircraft and authorized multiple grants, contracts and construction awards.
Mercer Island School District, School Districts, Washington
Trustees voted that the superintendent met board expectations under Facilities & Capital policy (OE‑11) after staff reported heavy public and community use of buildings and ongoing safety upgrades; trustees and staff discussed campus security, camera systems and how a proposed bond could enable a more enclosed middle‑school campus.
United Nations, Federal
A speaker identified as UNICEF staff reported teams at the UNICEF Global Supply Hub in Copenhagen preparing life-saving supplies for children and families affected by a devastating earthquake in Myanmar; specific quantities and timelines were not provided.
Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas
The commission approved Ramirez Construction’s bid for a standalone library expansion project under $50,000 and directed the planning department to produce full specifications and procurement documents for larger work; commissioners also asked for phased work and clarified that projects over $50,000 require full procurement.
Humboldt Unified District (4469), School Districts, Arizona
The board approved a learning agreement enabling Arizona State University courses for students at the Mingus Mountain Youth Academy, 3-2, after questions about an in-contract Title IX reference that board members asked staff to attach as an addendum.
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
The Board of Selectmen reviewed a proposed amendment to parking permit rules that would require residents to report an undelivered permit within 30 days and impose a $10 processing fee for replacement permits; the change mirrors an existing Holly Hill practice and received no substantive objections at first read.
United Nations, Federal
A speaker identified as a resident described widespread destruction in Mali—homes, roads and bridges damaged—and urged immediate aid for children and families, while the scale of casualties and missing persons was not specified in the remarks.
City Council Meetings, City of Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
Staff told the planning commission the Development Services Department has refilled several positions: the stormwater specialist role was modified and filled by Zachary Durbin as development services assistant; a compliance officer named Zoe was hired; and Taylor will serve as floodplain administrator.
Volusia County, Florida
Donna Butler, director of the Office of Recovery and Resiliency, presented a draft action plan to spend $133.5 million in CDBG‑DR funds for Hurricane Milton, emphasizing that at least 15% must fund mitigation, 70% must benefit low‑ and moderate‑income households, and that buyouts would be a major component of the housing allocation.
Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas
Parks and Recreation told the commission it has high registration for spring leagues, installed low-cost field improvements and is aiming to reopen Fort Ringgold within a month; staff is planning a 5K/2K run and other community events.
Torrance City, Los Angeles County, California
Speakers at a brief public announcement said Schweitzer Learning Center has opened a kindergarten through fourth-grade program for students with special needs — the center�s first elementary programming in more than 15 years — which will support up to 14 school districts.
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
The Town of Greenwich Board of Selectmen heard an update from Eversource and its outreach contractor about temporary lane closures and overnight test-pit work on Greenwich Avenue, with officials and residents pressing for clearer outreach, daytime/overnight scheduling trade-offs and coordination on burying utility lines.
Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas
The city introduced Felice Gonzales as a new, full-time animal control director and outlined plans to expand kennels from 10 to 20, add a small clinic/visitation area and step up spay-and-neuter efforts; commissioners discussed staffing, policy updates and moving the division toward independence.
Torrance City, Los Angeles County, California
Organizers of the Visions of Unity awards in Torrance City said the program is marking its 25th year and that this will be their last year running it; they said roughly 1,000 students have won prizes and that the program has awarded about $150,000 over its history.
Amador County, California
During the opening-night broadcast at John Ime Field, KVGC commentators and the umpiring crew explained several Little League playing rules and equipment standards relevant to the majors division, including continuous batting, lead-off restrictions, pitch-counts, bat certification and coach warm-ups.
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
City staff told the Keizer City Council on Oct. 14 that state rules and a shared urban growth boundary with Salem narrow where Keizer can expand, and outlined legal, environmental and fiscal hurdles—including prime farmland, exception lands and new statewide housing requirements—that would affect any UGB amendment or split from Salem.
City Council Meetings, City of Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
At the meeting the council approved consent items, awarded equipment and professional-services contracts, adopted an ordinance amending park-board residency rules and recommended against a liquor application; staff reported a financial update.
Honolulu City, Honolulu County, Hawaii
The Committee on Zoning reported multiple CD1 amendments out for adoption, postponed several items and granted extensions. Items include SMA permits in Lanikai, Kahala, Kailua, Laie and Pupukea, public infrastructure map revisions for North Shore and Koʻolau Poko, and the Hilton Hawaiian Village PDR and SMA.
COMAL ISD, School Districts, Texas
Trustees approved staff allocations for the 2025–26 school year based on demographic projections and a staffing model; the approval includes additional contingency allocations for anticipated but unspecified growth.
Public Officer Hearing, Knoxville City, Knox County, Tennessee
The City of Knoxville public officer found 211 Richmond Avenue to be unsafe and ordered the owner to repair or demolish the house and accessory structure within 90 days, citing visible deterioration, unsecured openings, and lack of repair permits.
Humboldt Unified District (4469), School Districts, Arizona
The Humboldt Unified School District governing board considered switching its employee health plan provider to ASBA-affiliated Asbate but the motion failed 2-3 after more than an hour of presentations, staff input and board questions about network access and downstream costs to employees.
Honolulu City, Honolulu County, Hawaii
Committee amended the mayor’s proposed CD1 for charter amendments that would consolidate housing functions into a Department of Housing and Land Management, then postponed final action to allow further briefings and an intercommittee hearing; members asked for a visual org chart and a breakdown of positions and duties.
City Council Meetings, City of Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
The council approved 10 special designated liquor licenses for Flyover Brewing Company’s Bands on Bridal series, a community festival permit with a temporary street closure for July 19, 2025, and a separate special designated license for a birthday celebration and street dance the same day.
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
At the Dec. 9 work session staff described progress on codifying ordinances, implementing an agenda-management system, rolling out PeopleGuru payroll and preparing to deploy police body cameras with grant funding.
Public Officer Hearing, Knoxville City, Knox County, Tennessee
The City of Knoxville public officer affirmed boarding charges for 5129 Tinwood Drive, 1107 Phillips Avenue, 1113 Phillips Avenue and 3700 Sevierville Pike. A family member of the Tinwood property described efforts to maintain the lot and property constraints; staff affirmed the corrective actions and charges.
City Council Meetings, City of Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
The planning commission heard a replat combining an unplatted lot with an adjacent platted lot at 719 Mountain View Avenue so the owner can build an accessory building; staff recommended approval and the commission approved the preliminary and final plat by recorded roll call.
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
The Keizer City Council and the Community Diversity Engagement Committee reviewed the city’s annual proclamations list and recommended adding volunteer appreciation week and several awareness months; they also agreed to limit proclamation presentations to five minutes and asked staff to return a consolidated schedule.
Honolulu City, Honolulu County, Hawaii
The Honolulu City Council Committee on Zoning on April 3, 2025, reported out for adoption an amended special management area major permit and approved a revised conceptual planned development resort plan for a new 36‑story hotel tower and podium at Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki.
Amador County, California
The Jackson Lions defeated the Dirt Devils 6-1 at John Ime Field on opening night of Amador County Little League East, with a multi-inning offensive push and strong pitching from the Lions' staff. Game sponsors and a ceremonial first pitch were part of the evening.
Cottage Grove, Dane County, Wisconsin
Village finance advisor presented a parameters resolution and timetable for selling up to $3,335,000 in general obligation promissory notes to fund 2025 projects, detailed project allocations, amortization periods and projections for the village debt-service levy and GEO capacity; no formal vote on the resolution appears in the transcript.
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
Councilors and staff discussed persistent audio issues at the Keizer Community Event Center, mixed consultant findings and a cross-department plan to evaluate AV and lighting fixes, potentially with Energy Trust assistance.
City Council Meetings, City of Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
Regional West Medical Center said it will begin taking referrals to a community paramedic program on March 24 to reduce readmissions for patients with pneumonia, congestive heart failure and COPD; the service will be free to patients.
Honolulu City, Honolulu County, Hawaii
Committee chair presented a four-year priorities framework — updating vision/mission, revising park standards and the functional plan, improving safety and maintenance, boosting revenue through fees and sponsorships, and exploring a parks special fund; Parks and Recreation director described inventory gaps and the need for professional planning.
Public Officer Hearing, Knoxville City, Knox County, Tennessee
The City of Knoxville public officer postponed a decision on boarding charges tied to 524 Victory Street after a property representative disputed the city's evidence and said the city boarded the adjacent house instead. Staff will investigate and the item was moved to next month's hearing.
COMAL ISD, School Districts, Texas
The board voted 6-0 March 27 to contract through an E‑rate collaborative to expand the district fiber network; staff said the project will create multiple ringed paths and substantially reduce the district’s out-of-pocket cost through E‑rate discounts.
Cottage Grove, Dane County, Wisconsin
The Cottage Grove Village Board on March 18 approved a development agreement with C.R. Cottage Grove Land LLC (Hay Day) that requires installation of streets, sewer, water, a multiuse path and a 120% letter of credit or bond to secure public improvements.
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
Keizer — Keizer Mayor Clark opened a Feb. 10 work session asking councilors and staff to “review [the] purpose, need, objectives of our boards, committees, and commissions,” and the council then spent the meeting walking through each advisory body’s mission, membership and operating language.
City Council Meetings, City of Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
After a public hearing, the Scottsbluff City Council voted unanimously to recommend a Class C liquor license for ATL LLC, doing business as In & Out Liquor, and named Taylor Gallas as the proposed license manager.
Honolulu City, Honolulu County, Hawaii
The Honolulu City Council Committee on Parks reported out three resolutions accepting gifts for city parks: trees for Keolu Drive, a ceramic kiln for Koko Head District Park and a site marker at Queen's Surf Beach Waikiki. One resolution was amended to CD1 before reporting out.
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Executive , Massachusetts
MassDEP said it will provide bottled water and install point-of-entry treatment for private wells where PFAS concentrations meet the agency's imminent-hazard threshold (90 ng/L). The agency reported 191 PFAS notifications for waste-site cleanup and 59 installed treatment systems in its program.
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
Councilors and staff discussed sidewalk condition, who is responsible for repairs under current ordinance, and options including inventory, loan programs, or shifting responsibility to the city.
City Council Meetings, City of Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
At a planning commission hearing, staff recommended approving a rezone of Block 1, Piper Family Subdivision, from agricultural (AG) to R1A residential for the property commonly identified as 1605 West 40 Second. A motion to approve was made and seconded; the transcript does not record a final vote on the rezone.
RSU 40/MSAD 40, School Districts, Maine
Board members and staff examined preliminary redistricting maps and student data and discussed multiple options to relieve middle school crowding: targeted reassignments to nearby Friendship and Harmshoek schools, moving the entire sixth grade, repurposing the old central office for classrooms, and phasing out certain principal-staff agreements.
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Executive , Massachusetts
MassDEP said it mailed 74 annual certification letters to property owners with active exposure-pathway mitigation measures and included a request for shutdown-restart tests under the 2024 MCP amendments to verify telemetry.
Environment, Climate, and Legacy, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Minnesota
The Environmental Quality Board asked the committee to repeal two obsolete reporting provisions — one requiring a recurring mandatory categories report and another tied to silica‑sand review thresholds — noting those reports are duplicative or superseded by existing rules; the committee laid both bills over.
COMAL ISD, School Districts, Texas
On March 27 the Comal ISD Board received a detailed bond and capital improvement update covering active 2021 and 2023 bond projects, timelines and a move to Owner Insight for public financial reporting; no formal board action was taken.
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
Councilors heard staff update on Climate Friendly Equitable Communities (CFEC) scenario planning and a Transportation System Plan (TSP) update that will involve modeling, code audits and public hearings into 2025–2026.
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Executive , Massachusetts
MassDEP said a technical change will make the data portal's regulatory-status field update daily after an automated process left the field blank for much of recent days. The agency plans a full data refresh beginning Friday at 8 p.m., expected to finish Saturday morning.
City Council Meetings, City of Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
Gering Senior Center board leaders reviewed programs, volunteer-driven meal delivery and recent building expenses, and asked the council for help publicizing the center and for storage support.
RSU 40/MSAD 40, School Districts, Maine
Staff reported progress on filling bus driver and mechanic positions, outlined a 4–6 week estimate for newly permitted drivers to reach the road, and said the district must plan to replace the state-funded Transfinder routing system, with an estimated $40,000 outfitting cost for on-vehicle hardware and recurring software fees.
Environment, Climate, and Legacy, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Minnesota
Senate File 514 would codify a feedlot definition that exempts small backyard chicken coops (proposal suggests fewer than 12 birds) so ordinary urban and suburban chicken owners are not regulated as feedlots; the committee laid the measure over for drafting with counties and MPCA.
COMAL ISD, School Districts, Texas
Summarized formal votes taken in open session on March 27: consent agenda approved, 2025–26 staffing allocations approved, and E‑rate fiber contract authorized.
Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado
City staff updated the Housing Advisory Board on the countywide 1B affordable‑housing funding approved in 2023; Boulder is slated to receive an estimated additional roughly $3 million per year for affordable housing after a regional allocation formula and administrative set‑asides.
RSU 10, School Districts, Maine
Summary of formal motions and outcomes recorded at the RSU 10 school board meeting, including agenda changes, personnel contract actions, policy first readings, and volunteer coaching approval.
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
City staff reviewed two years of work on separating Keizer from the Salem-Keizer urban growth boundary and said early 2025 public meetings will explain options and gather community input.
Newton County , School Districts, Georgia
Newton County Schools will name its first Hero of the Year at a ceremony Tuesday, April 1, at the Porter Performing Arts Auditorium. Three finalists—Cheryl Clark, Kimberly Dirdwood and Chandra Mitchell—were announced; winners will represent classified employees from 28 schools.
City Council Meetings, City of Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
Empowering Families and Reconnect students presented a six-week civic participation program, described a planned Lincoln Capitol trip and proposed a year-long youth leadership academy that would meet with council periodically.
Environment, Climate, and Legacy, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Minnesota
Senate File 2345, the Department of Natural Resources’ 2025 policy and technical bill, was laid over after the committee adopted several amendments addressing crossbow season timing, student angling access, shotgun‑zone elimination and other technical fixes.
Governor Cox Monthly News Conferences, Utah Governor Spencer Cox, Utah Governors, Utah Executive Branch, Utah
At a Governor Cox news conference, the governor said he is still reviewing a bill that would ban pride flag displays in public buildings and urged the Sundance Film Festival to remain in Utah, saying the festival is ‘important’ to the state’s identity and economy.
Environment, Climate, and Legacy, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Minnesota
Senate File 1569 would fund implementation of the 1998 Red River flood mediation agreement; proponents asked for $350,000 per year for two years to support feasibility, permitting and project work teams that leverage local, state and federal funds.
City Council Meetings, City of Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
The council approved the consent calendar and carried several routine items by roll call, including a cemetery equipment purchase, campground host agreement, and a non-exclusive license with the Scottsbluff Softball Association.
Fortuna City, Humboldt County, California
The Fortuna Planning Commission voted unanimously to direct staff to submit the city’s 2024 general plan and housing element annual progress reports to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI).
Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado
At its March 26 meeting the Boulder Housing Advisory Board voted to form a subcommittee to develop proposed priorities and a draft statement for City Council on housing solutions related to homelessness; members named to the panel were Stephen Hennessy and Corinne Hoskins.
Environment, Climate, and Legacy, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Minnesota
Senate File 946 requests $190,000 per year for Area 2 Minnesota River Basin projects to support floodplain management and flood water retention in nine southwestern Minnesota counties; committee laid the bill over for further consideration.
Municipal Airport Authority Meetings, Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee
The Municipal Airport Authority approved several motions including recommending the Hawkins ground‑lease concept to city council, approving hangar proposals, endorsing a helicopter tour operator’s business plan, and recommending a five‑year lease renewal for Tennessee Flight Academy.
RSU 40/MSAD 40, School Districts, Maine
District staff asked the board to raise the administrative bid threshold above $10,000 because rising costs make the current limit impractical; the board voted to recommend the policy committee consider raising the limit to up to $25,000.
COMAL ISD, School Districts, Texas
During public comment at the March 27 meeting two speakers alleged problems: one speaker accused district staff of deleting video evidence and retaliating against a family; another said children enrolled under an Address Confidentiality Program were blocked from returning to their neighborhood campus and were missing nearly a month of school.
Parkway C-2, School Districts, Missouri
Dr. Chad Sylvester, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Washington University, described common anxiety disorders and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children, reviewed evidence for cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication, and summarized a research program on brain development during a community mental health clinic event.
Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas
The EDC and Main Street will begin a comprehensive downtown revitalization plan with a workshop and trolley tour; the city’s CDBG grant covers improvements on Britton Avenue and staff proposed naming the old fire station after a community founder.
Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado
The Boulder Housing Advisory Board convened a panel of practitioners and nonprofits on March 26 to discuss shared-housing approaches — from homemate selection to co‑buying and cooperative rental models — as tools to use existing housing more efficiently and expand affordability.
City Council Meetings, City of Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
After a public hearing, Scottsbluff City Council voted to recommend a negative finding to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission for Troy Little and El Barrio Cantina, citing undisclosed prior charges and the investigatory board's recommendation.
RSU 10, School Districts, Maine
A motion to rescind recently adopted Title IX–related policies and return to 2020 language failed at the RSU 10 meeting. Public commenters urged immediate action, saying the district risks federal funding if policies remain unchanged.
Environment, Climate, and Legacy, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Minnesota
The Senate Environment, Climate and Legacy Committee on April 1 recommended Senate File 2735 as amended, a bill that would let the Department of Natural Resources tag abandoned watercraft and remove them from public waters and public lands if not claimed within 14 days and charge owners for removal costs.
Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas
The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend approval of a staff‑initiated general development plan (GDP) to add compact residential uses to about 30 acres on Imperial Highway 6 — provided edits and conditions requiring a commercial component and other clarifications before the item goes to City Council on April 15.
Gahanna, Franklin County, Ohio
Gahanna city officials said the city saw more than $100 million in business investment and created over 500 new jobs in 2024, and outlined a new Civic Center that will co-locate the Gahanna Division of Police, the senior center and City Hall at 825 Tech Center Drive.
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
The council agreed to streamline proclamations: requests will be filed with the city recorder, the council will approve proclamations, and the city will restrict live presentations (including a 5‑minute guideline) and limit ceremonial readings to one proclamation per meeting except when council votes to extend time.
Salem City, Essex County, Massachusetts
The Salem City Administration and Finance Committee voted 5-0 on March 27 to leave a $25,000 appropriation request for one year of wastewater surveillance for H5N1 (avian influenza) in committee for further review and referral to the Board of Health.
City Council Meetings, City of Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
The council approved a $20,000 funding request to support the Old West Balloon Fest, which expects increased costs while hosting the national championship series in 2026–2028 and detailed event changes including a consolidated Mitchell Airfield night glow.
Taxes, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Minnesota
Senate File 2880, the annual public‑finance bill from the Minnesota Institute of Public Finance, would make multiple technical changes to bond notice deadlines, definitions of eligible projects and related deadlines; the committee heard the institute’s representative and laid the bill over.
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
Councilors agreed to revise how the city appoints members to internal boards and to clarify the role of council representatives to external organizations, asking staff to prepare language that preserves external bylaws and clarifies substitution and alternate requirements.
Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Town IT will supply town email accounts for budget committee members to centralize distribution of financial materials; the chair cautioned members not to conduct committee business via group email because of Right-to-Know Act recordkeeping requirements.
Municipal Airport Authority Meetings, Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee
Hawkins Flight Academy asked the Municipal Airport Authority for a verbal go‑ahead to buy and place a temporary AeroFlight Education Center building on airport property to house a SIM lab and shared flight‑training space. The authority voted to recommend city council review and approval, subject to city design standards and a formal lease.
RSU 40/MSAD 40, School Districts, Maine
District staff and an energy vendor outlined a FY26 capital package that would add a central biomass boiler, replace the high school septic system, and upgrade building controls; staff said an Efficiency Maine grant and ongoing thermal incentive payments improve the project economics.
COMAL ISD, School Districts, Texas
Comal ISD officials summarized corrective actions taken after a TEA intruder-detection audit; staff said specifics of findings and corrective measures are restricted by TEA and will be discussed further in closed session.
Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas
EDC staff reported record sales-tax collections for December (reflected in February reporting), noted elevated overtime spending and a slowdown in construction permits, and provided unemployment figures for the region.
Taxes, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Minnesota
Supporters from Medical Alley and Minnesota startups urged the Taxes Committee to approve Senate File 2879, which would extend and modify the state's Angel Investment Tax Credit to encourage early‑stage investment and retain startups in Minnesota. The committee laid the bill over for further work.
Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Members voted to try quarterly meetings (with authority to call additional meetings if issues arise); the committee selected April 30 as the next meeting date so the select board’s monthly review and department head meetings occur beforehand.
Taxes, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Minnesota
The Taxes Committee agreed to amendment language that would forgive reporting‑related penalties and restore local government aid payments for three small cities; the bill was laid over for further consideration after testimony from local officials.
Humboldt Unified District (4469), School Districts, Arizona
At its March 27 meeting the Humboldt Unified School District board approved multiple routine and contested items: policy updates, tax-credit recap, procurement threshold change, a small land sale, preschool staffing and a principal hire; it approved an ASU learning agreement (3-2) and declined a health-insurance change (2-3).
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
The council clarified two pathways for bringing issues to the council: raising items during meetings under 'other business' for discussion or submitting items in advance to the city manager at least seven days before a regular meeting; the council reaffirmed that adding a future agenda item requires support from three councilors.
Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Committee members reviewed comparative salary figures, supported a professional wage-matrix study, and were told the select board plans an RFQ/RFP with a target to complete the study by late summer and use results for budget season adjustments.
Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas
At its March meeting the Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) voted to award a road construction contract, amend multiple economic-development agreements after executive session, and update authorized bank signatories. A presentation on a downtown building refurbishment was tabled for a later meeting.
Taxes, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Minnesota
Senate File 1197 would provide state aid to school districts that pass local operating levies to offset costs attributed to seasonal recreation properties (cabins), aiming to ease levy pressure where cabins inflate referendum burdens. The bill was discussed and laid over for further review of fiscal impacts.
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
Council President Starr proposed creating a council vice president role to provide a third-in-line leadership option, streamline routine presiding duties and expand representation at public events; councilors asked staff to draft language and remove any reference to an 'executive committee.'
Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Committee members volunteered or were assigned liaisons for major department budgets (executive/finance, fire, police, highway) and smaller committees; members discussed separating building inspection/code enforcement and solid waste/recycling from the executive budget line.
Taxes, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Minnesota
Senate File 2765 would exempt small rural ambulance services (revenues under $10 million and located outside the seven‑county metro plus named cities) from the state healthcare provider tax. The Taxes Committee voted to send the measure to Health and Human Services without recommendation after testimony from rural EMS leaders.
Montana Courts, Montana
The Montana Supreme Court heard oral argument in ODC PR23-0496, a disciplinary proceeding arising from statements and litigation conduct by Attorney General Austin Miles Knudson.
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
Keizer City Council members spent a Saturday work session reviewing and revising their rules of procedure, clarifying how agenda items, committee appointments and outside liaisons are handled and directing staff to prepare the updated language for formal adoption.
Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
At its March 26 organizational meeting the Kingston Budget Committee elected Stacy Dion chair, filled vice chair and secretary seats, and appointed Joseph Gagnon to a committee vacancy; votes carried with one abstention on multiple items.
Humboldt Unified District (4469), School Districts, Arizona
During public participation, residents urged the board to cut ties with the Yavapai Library Network over adults-only materials, asked the board to reinstate ESA students' eligibility for interscholastic activities, and a teacher raised concerns about delayed public-records responses; the board promised follow-ups.