What happened on Saturday, 12 April 2025
Enrolled Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation mandates training for school bus drivers to identify human trafficking signs
Aurora City, Douglas County, Colorado
After structural and pool assessments showed groundwater issues, corroded supports and a compromised pool roof, Aurora staff proposed a phased closure of parts of Beck Recreation Center and recommended a feasibility study to plan recreation capacity in northeast Aurora.
Transportation Commission, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Caltrans Division Chief Jeremy Ketchum summarized how the department applies SB 743 and CEQA at the project level, including screening rules, tools for estimating induced vehicle travel and the air-quality analysis steps required for conformity determinations.
San Mateo County, California
The Planning Commission voted to set the April 9, 2025 meeting agenda and approve the consent agenda. The motion was moved by Commissioner Gupta, seconded by Commissioner Ramirez, and carried with three recorded ayes.
Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota
At its April meeting the Hot Springs City Council approved an amended agenda, regular minutes and a series of claims, personnel actions, ordinances, resolutions and budget supplements including ordinance 1265 (second reading) and several grant‑related budget items.
Enrolled Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana requires school bus drivers to complete human trafficking recognition training under new bill.
Pembroke Pines, Broward County, Florida
The Planning and Zoning Board accepted a factual annual report on its activities for transmission to the City Commission; members requested formatting changes for clarity.
Aurora City, Douglas County, Colorado
City budget staff said April 12 that updated revenue forecasts showed a near‑term general fund shortfall that, combined with an existing gap, leaves roughly $25 million to address in 2026; staff outlined options including department reductions, fees, use of a recession set‑aside and delayed capital spending.
Enrolled Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana requires school bus drivers to complete human trafficking recognition training course
Caswell County, North Carolina
The Board of Commissioners voted to have the county cover the full projected $143,000 increase in employer health-insurance costs for FY2026, citing employee retention and recruitment concerns.
Moraine City Council, Moraine, Montgomery County, Ohio
At its April 10 meeting the Moraine City Council approved several contract awards and a supplemental appropriation. Members debated a newly authorized 10% change-order contingency for the 2025 asphalt paving program before voting to approve the contract and related rules suspensions; all recorded votes were unanimous.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts
The commission approved contingent employment notices for seasonal and student workers, accepted a retirement notice, and approved payroll and expense warrants totaling roughly $227,685 on April 9, 2025.
Aurora City, Douglas County, Colorado
City staff explained the history of water allocations to a large bottling customer and said a recent letter asked Niagara Bottling to pay roughly $28 million to "make the city whole" for earlier under‑recovered connection costs, with total prospective expansion fees of $45M–$56M depending on the scenario.
Moscow School District, School Districts, Idaho
Negotiators endorsed a technical change to parental‑leave wording and directed staff to refine extracurricular pay language so the superintendent must approve changes and notify affected staff prior to approval; additions to extracurricular listings were also requested for middle‑school swim and girls wrestling.
San Mateo County, California
At the April 10 meeting the CDRC chair reported draft objective design standards will be ready for committee review this summer, mentioned a proposal to double committee stipends and to allow more frequent payments, and encouraged recruitment for open representative seats.
Enrolled Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Senate Bill 48 enables citizens to publicly share complaints about judges post-investigation.
San Mateo County, California
Planning Director Steve Manowitz told the Planning Commission on April 9 that an area of accelerating landslide movement at Seal Cove has damaged homes and water infrastructure, prompting MWSD to declare a local emergency and the county to pursue a geologic update and case-by-case responses.
Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota
Public Works recommended council approve a $58,000 AE2S engineering services agreement to evaluate long‑term solutions for the city's 41‑year‑old wastewater treatment plant after staff cited recurring repairs and regulatory risk.
Lancaster County, Virginia
John Guzak, a Lancaster County resident from Kilmarnock, urged the Lancaster County Board of Supervisors on April 10 to adopt a vacancy tax and a blighted building tax to address long-term commercial and residential vacancies that he said are harming local tax revenue, housing availability and downtown character.
Caswell County, North Carolina
Deputy County Commissioner Melissa Williamson presented five recommended uses of Caswell County's opioid settlement funds and asked the Board of Commissioners to consider them during FY2026 budget planning.
Aurora City, Douglas County, Colorado
The Infrastructure Task Force outlined Build Up Aurora, a citywide effort to inventory capital needs, survey residents and develop funding options for roughly $700 million in unmet projects; task force to report recommendations in roughly a year.
Enrolled Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana establishes random selection procedure for subsequent district judges by 2025.
Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota
Council awarded the airport automated weather observation system (AWOS 3) contract to Efemerson Electric for $387,145.44, contingent on FAA grant funding, and authorized the mayor to sign related FAA and state grant documents.
San Mateo County, California
The committee approved a rear addition, a modest second‑story reconfiguration and a deck replacement at a Montara residence, requesting final plans that show shielded exterior lighting and confirmation that new exterior finishes match existing materials.
Pembroke Pines, Broward County, Florida
The board voted to accept and forward a site-plan application for a 47-trailer auxiliary parking/storage lot for R&L Carriers in the city's industrial area; staff described drainage, screening and hours of operation.
Aurora City, Douglas County, Colorado
City planning staff and the Small Business Development Center described Aurora’s limited direct role in brokering retail deals, the city’s incentive tools — including urban renewal and sales tax rebate authority — and SBDC services for business attraction, retention and succession.
San Mateo County, California
Planning staff presented a prioritized 2025 work program that emphasizes housing-related rezoning, safety and environmental-justice elements, community plans for the coast, several transportation studies, and new online tools; staff warned budget constraints could force some projects to be delayed.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted to report 16 House concurrent resolutions to the full Senate recommending adoption; the measures would assign memorial names to bridges and road segments in multiple counties.
Enrolled Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature amends law to issue elk hunting licenses for landowners hosting public hunts.
Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota
The City Council voted to approve a $12,500 future contingency transfer to fund abatement work at 1270 South Sixth Street after staff presented contractor estimates and described repeated unsuccessful contact with the owner.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts
The Norfolk County Commission approved a third supplemental funding and transfer request totaling $451,875 on April 9, 2025, including a $128,000 settlement reserve to pay unpaid Registry of Deeds bills tied to a Supreme Judicial Court ruling.
San Mateo County, California
The committee approved a 2,276‑square‑foot two‑story residence with an attached garage and a 485‑square‑foot ADU on Miranda Road in Miramar, adding conditions for an added upstairs window, earth‑tone finishes and limited exterior lighting.
Enrolled Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana lawmakers pass SB 148 allowing landowners to designate licenses for disabled individuals.
Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona
The City of Mesa Planning and Zoning Board approved rezoning and site plan review for a 45-unit multiple-residence development at the southwest corner of Sossaman Road and Main Street, adding conditions that the developer follow a submitted Good Neighbor policy.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The West Virginia Senate passed an engrossed committee substitute (House Bill) described on the floor as the "Joel Archer Substance Abuse Intervention Act," with proponents saying it provides families another tool to seek treatment for loved ones struggling with addiction; the floor vote was 34-0 and a title amendment was adopted.
Moscow School District, School Districts, Idaho
Committee members directed staff to prepare a white paper recommending district guidelines on flex time, communication protocols, and duties eligible for compensated or traded time; two volunteers will help draft it.
San Mateo County, California
The San Mateo County Coastal Design Review Committee on April 10 approved a design review permit for a new 1,694-square-foot, two‑story single‑family home on Valencia Avenue in El Granada, finding the project exempt from CEQA under the small‑structure exemption.
Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
Special Magistrate Doug MacGibbon heard dozens of code-enforcement matters April 9, 2025, finding violations and setting fines or compliance dates for cases ranging from unpermitted work and stained driveways to dead vegetation and vehicles in public view.
2025 San Juan County Commission, San Juan County Commission, San Juan County Commission and Boards, San Juan County, Utah
A county attorney told the San Juan County Planning Commission it must supply more specific legal findings after an administrative law judge affirmed several earlier rulings but remanded the decision on whether Love’s Travel Stop is a permitted use on SITLA land.
Senate Committee on Judiciary, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The Senate Committee on Judiciary voted to advise and consent to the nominations of Andrew Kennedy and Setsuko (Gina) Gormley to the Public Defender Council. Both nominees received unanimous committee approval during the hearing.
Williamson County, Tennessee
The planning body approved the final plat for Arbors at Leapers Fork, an 18‑lot subdivision on about 379 acres with roughly 68 acres of open space, private gated roads, water from the HP and TS utility district, and individual septic systems.
Enrolled Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
SB 38 becomes effective upon passage for legislative veto override poll actions.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
A Senate committee of the 2025 West Virginia Legislature adopted committee rules and voted to recommend that the full Senate consent to the nominations in Senate Executive Message 1j (excluding nomination No. 18) and to all nominations in Senate Executive Message 5; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the meeting transcript.
Enrolled Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Senate Bill 148 modifies antlerless elk tag licenses for landowners and immediate family.
Senate Committee on Judiciary, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The Senate Judiciary Committee took testimony both for and against Sonia Toma’s nomination to the District Family Court of the Second Circuit, with opponents citing her prior role representing Child Protective Services as a conflict of interest.
Williamson County, Tennessee
The planning body approved the final plat for Holtz Reserve, a four‑lot subdivision on about 27 acres; the plat shows a shared 50‑foot access and utility easement, water by the Milcroft utility district, and individual septic systems.
Pembroke Pines, Broward County, Florida
Planning staff and Walmart consultants told the board the store can support 31 online pickup/delivery spaces; the board approved a variance to exceed the city’s typical 10-space cap for stores over 20,000 square feet.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The West Virginia Senate voted on multiple bills and supplemental appropriations, concurred with numerous House amendments, and confirmed executive nominees during a single session. Key votes included passage of statute changes, appropriations for HOPE scholarship and other funds, and concurrence on health and education measures.
Enrolled Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana bill permits landowners to obtain up to five Class B-10 licenses.
Kirkland, King County, Washington
David Barnes, Kirkland’s senior planner for sustainability, said the city has a sustainability strategic plan, noted EnergySmart Eastside incentives that can save homeowners up to $6,000, and encouraged participation in sustainability ambassador programs year-round.
Williamson County, Tennessee
Planning staff recommended and the body approved a variance that allows a building envelope and septic area on a parcel where an existing easement lies entirely on an adjacent property; the easement was created in 2014 and the adjacent owner will not revise it.
Lewisburg Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Superintendent Joe presented data from the Education Recovery Scorecard (Harvard/Stanford) and told the board a recent newspaper headline—"data shows that high school testing below grade level"—could be misread; he said district scores remain several grade levels above the national average though they declined from 2019 peaks.
Moscow School District, School Districts, Idaho
Committee members voted to add pre‑K to the district's K'5 special‑education caseload language after a multihour discussion about staffing, service models, and funding for the preschool program.
Lewisburg Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
District administrators presented proposed 2025–26 high-school course changes including Algebra II for ninth grade, Creative Writing II, Culinary Arts II, Digital Art and a credit change for Personal Finance; the board was told personal finance move aligns with a state standard.
Pembroke Pines, Broward County, Florida
The board granted a variance to allow four pole-mounted wayfinding signs inside a Walmart parking lot at 180 Fourth Street and Pines Boulevard after counsel said the signs met size limits and were intended to direct customers to online pickup spaces.
Senate Committee on Judiciary, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The Senate Committee on Judiciary on Friday heard public testimony supporting Ka'ua Jackson’s nomination to the Third Circuit but postponed a confirmation vote until a later meeting.
Lewisburg Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The Lewisburg Area School District board approved two summer construction contracts — asbestos floor remediation at the middle school and Kelly playground asphalt replacement — and approved the consent agenda including a revised personnel report.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The committee voted to report originating Senate Concurrent Resolution 2 to the full Senate, asking a study of smoke shops, illegal sales to minors, and examination of product ingredients not covered by the FDA.
Lewisburg Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
District business staff updated the board on the preliminary budget and presented tax-increase scenarios tied to a $500,000 capital transfer and three proposed staff positions; trustees discussed options and set a May timeline for a proposed budget vote.
Enrolled Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's SB 148 allows Class B-10 licenses for nonresident hunters and eligible family members.
Pembroke Pines, Broward County, Florida
The Planning and Zoning Board approved variances to reduce required parking at a former restaurant site at 1300 North University and to narrow interior parking islands so the applicant can reuse the building for a restaurant.
Events, Florida
Coconut Creek will hold a free tree giveaway for residents on April 26 at City Hall, organizers said; proof of residency required and a full list of tree options is online.
Enrolled Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation grants hunting permits for agricultural landowners in limited deer and antelope districts.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The West Virginia Senate on April 11 approved several supplemental appropriation measures affecting Medicaid funding, including two new appropriations totaling about $84.4 million and internal fund realignments totaling $9.5 million; all measures passed by recorded 34-0 votes where recorded.
Lewisburg Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
A Lackawanna College representative outlined a dual-enrollment program that the college says served 271 local high-school students last year and offers credits at $100 each; the board asked about delivery modes, timing and transferability but took no formal action.
Enrolled Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature updates elk permit rules to prioritize landowner access and designations.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska
After more than two hours of public comment, the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District Board of Education voted 4-1 to defeat a motion to revoke the district's elementary specialization structure and adopt a multi-age instruction model for 2025-26. Speakers from both sides testified about impacts on special education, CTE and transportation.
California Volunteers, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
California Volunteers and partners promoted the California Service Corps and Core to Career pathways at a Long Beach event, announcing plans to recruit more than 10,000 paid service members statewide and highlighting employer placements and alumni success stories.
Enrolled Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature authorizes structured public elk hunting agreements for wildlife management purposes.
Longview, Gregg County, Texas
Representatives from Greater Longview United Way described the organization’s GLOW partnership, literacy initiatives and referral info line during a presentation to the Longview City Council.
Senate Committee on Water and Land, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The Senate Committee on Water and Land voted to pass HCR 40, HCR 122 (HD1), HCR 128 (HD1) and HCR 191 (HD1) as introduced; votes were recorded and each measure was passed unamended by members present.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
On third reading the Senate adopted an amendment that inserted provisions of Senate Bill 937 and appropriated $41,159,321 from the unappropriated general revenue balance to site‑ready projects, vo‑tech and workforce investment; the amended bill passed and was declared effective from passage.
Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona
The Scottsdale Budget Review Commission on April 11 voted to recommend a $250,000 feasibility study of the Rio Verde wildlife crossing funded from preserve funds and to move the project’s $35 million construction allocation out of the five‑year capital plan pending the study and a legal determination.
Parowan City Council, Parowan City Council, Parowan , Iron County, Utah
A proposed manufactured-home planned unit development, Legacy B Estates, drew detailed questions at the Parowan City Council work session April 10 about the ownership model, financing and protections for residents; council asked staff to prepare a development agreement to set terms.
Kent County, Maryland
The department approved a 12.5‑foot side‑yard setback variance for Morgan Brown to install a pool in the Village District, conditioned on a one‑year lapse and requiring fencing; staff cited topography, well setback and parcel shape as practical difficulties.
Longview, Gregg County, Texas
The council approved the consent agenda (one opposition), four zoning items and two action items including the EMS billing contract and a water-resolution opposing large-scale sales from Lake Of The Pines.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The West Virginia Senate unanimously adopted Senate Resolution 50, asking federal agencies to evaluate and act on stream and river restoration projects to address repeated flooding in southern and other counties.
Parowan City Council, Parowan City Council, Parowan , Iron County, Utah
The Parowan City Council reviewed a newly submitted hybrid annexation/development agreement from AJM Investments and Dallas Buckner, identified open issues — zoning/density, water rights and tank, roads and timing — and voted to table the item to a work meeting on April 23 so staff and legal counsel can review redlined language.
Senate Committee on Water and Land, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The Committee on Water and Land voted to advise and consent to Hannah Kihalani Springer for the Commission on Water Resource Management’s Loea seat, following extensive testimony from community groups, legal advocates and cultural practitioners about her cultural knowledge and water stewardship experience.
Parowan City Council, Parowan City Council, Parowan , Iron County, Utah
After extended debate about fencing, neighborhood impacts and tax rules, the council directed staff to prepare an ordinance permitting longer stays (up to 9 months for up to 30% of park capacity) by conditional use permit; council also signaled the conditional use will carry fence and enforcement conditions.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Lawmakers create department to enhance government accountability and reduce taxpayer costs.
Kent County, Maryland
Kent County approved a special exception allowing Robert and Shelly Sheaker to install a 2,000 sq ft in‑ground pool and patio between their house and the water at 24000 Max Lane in Wharton, conditioned on one‑year lapse and noting the pool was part of the original dwelling plan.
Senate Committee on Water and Land, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The Senate committee recommended advise and consent for Jensen Kalama Choq’s nomination to the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission after testimony from Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana members and other supporters.
Longview, Gregg County, Texas
The council unanimously adopted a resolution directing the city manager to advocate against actions that would reduce raw-water availability from Lake of the Pines, following presentations about downstream impacts to Caddo Lake and the regional basin.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Legislature creates WADOGE board to oversee state government efficiency efforts.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The West Virginia Senate voted to refuse concurrence with a House amendment to Senate Bill 275 that would have removed a high school diploma or equivalent requirement for cooks and custodians aged 21 and over, citing concerns about staffing pools in school systems.
Kent County, Maryland
The department approved an administrative special exception permitting a 1,600 sq ft accessory pool building that exceeds the median height on a 4.53‑acre property at 12169 Homestead View Road, with a two‑year lapse condition.
Lorain County, Ohio
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners approved routine fiscal items, personnel actions, contracts with unions, participation in an ODOT salt contract, and a prosecutor agreement with Carlisle Township; the meeting also authorized an executive session on personnel and labor matters.
Longview, Gregg County, Texas
The Longview City Council voted 5-2 to outsource emergency medical services (EMS) billing to Emergicon and to adopt adjustments to the EMS fee schedule intended to increase insurance reimbursements while writing off bills for uninsured residents.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Legislature establishes accountability processes to prevent agency misuse of legal powers in Washington.
Parowan City Council, Parowan City Council, Parowan , Iron County, Utah
At its April 10 meeting the Parowan City Council approved the appointment of Allen Cavallari as fire chief, awarded a $35,500 pool replastering contract, authorized a three-year broadband contract and adopted an ordinance limiting new sewer connections outside city limits and a resolution to begin reclaiming unused cemetery lots.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
Senate committee members voted to report originating Senate Concurrent Resolution 1 to the full Senate with the recommendation that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study West Virginia's alcohol and liquor regulatory framework and report back to the 2026 legislative session.
Arrowhead UHS School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
The Arrowhead UHS School District board approved a lengthy consent agenda and separately approved three endowment fund items: consent to appoint directors, approval of endowment articles and bylaws, and consent for the board to appoint officers.
Kent County, Maryland
The Kent County director approved a special exception allowing Mr. and Mrs. Genovese to build a 676 sq ft pole building with a 572 sq ft second‑floor apartment on a 2-acre property in Stillpond, with a two‑year lapse condition and a 30‑day appeal period.
Senate Committee on Water and Land, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The Committee on Water and Land voted to advise and consent to the nomination of Dr. Pang to the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission after numerous written and in-person endorsements from Hawaiian civic organizations, civic leaders and conservation groups.
Arrowhead UHS School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
Board members thanked staff after a failed referendum and said they will schedule a workshop to plan next steps. Public commenters raised concerns about a recently installed Flock license-plate reader system, asked for its removal, disputed notice to the board, and urged greater transparency on facilities spending.
Lorain County, Ohio
The Lorain County commissioners approved a pledge of non-tax revenues to support economic development bonds for the Lorain Port Authority’s Black River Landing amphitheater, clearing initial financing for a multi‑phase $11 million redevelopment, including a permanent stage and green room.
Senate Committee on Water and Land, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The Senate Committee on Water and Land voted to advise and consent to the governor’s nomination of Thorne Abbott to a second term on the Natural Area Reserves System (NARS) Commission, following brief remarks and written testimony in support.
Arrowhead UHS School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
A preliminary engineering letter gave the Arrowhead board’s finance/buildings committee enough comfort to plan to refill the high-school pool if the final report concurs; committee members requested ongoing tracking of refill and chemical costs.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Agencies must terminate remote arrangements and require employees to return to duty stations.
Arrowhead UHS School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
A Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials presentation to the Arrowhead UHS School District board described statewide funding shortfalls — particularly for special education — and urged lawmakers to make special-ed categorical aid "sum sufficient" and raise the low revenue ceiling.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The West Virginia Senate on the floor concurred in House amendments and passed a series of bills on matters including teen work permits, school attendance and activities, teledentistry, higher‑education nonprofit agreements and economic development financing.
Kent, King County, Washington
The City of Kent announced several community events: Wonderland of Fun at Kent Station on April 12, an Earth Day Green Kent cleanup at Clark Lake Park on April 19, and a downtown Spring Scavenger Hunt running through April.
Senate Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
HCR 156, requesting the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to increase emphasis on advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity, advanced out of committee after testimony noting the federal Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) grant was discontinued and several dedicated staff positions were affected.
Senate Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The Senate Economic Development and Tourism committee on April 10 recommended passage of HCR 102, a concurrent resolution to permit the real‑estate licensing exam to be offered in Japanese for applicants in the timeshare industry.
East Tennessee State University, Public Universities, School Districts, Tennessee
Chairman Charles DeCarlo convened the East Tennessee State University Finance and Administration Committee and the committee approved several budget‑related measures proposed by university staff, including a proposed 4.98% increase in undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees, course fee adjustments, a 2% increase for pharmacy tuition, continuation of a fixed‑price online master’s rate, a policy to match Department of Defense tuition‑assistance caps for active‑duty service members, and a 2.3% salary pool.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Legislature aims to streamline energy regulations and promote reliable energy access in Washington.
Game Commission, TOURISM & RECREATION, Executive Departments, Organizations, Executive, Pennsylvania
The commission approved several land purchases and exchanges to improve state game lands connectivity and management, and negotiated a non‑surface oil and gas agreement covering about 646 net oil-and-gas acres with Laurel Mountain Energy LLC under State Game Land 95.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The West Virginia Senate advanced and passed multiple measures including an expansion of permanent teaching certificates, a certified microgrid program to attract data centers and several procedural actions, recording roll-call votes and one recorded dissent on the microgrid bill.
Game Commission, TOURISM & RECREATION, Executive Departments, Organizations, Executive, Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Game Commission adopted targeted changes to deer-management programs, approving DMAP-specific extended seasons, adding WMU 4C for a CWD response, and increasing personal antlerless quotas in WMUs 5C and 5D.
Kent, King County, Washington
The City of Kent announced seasonal job openings in the parks department and recruitment for several boards and commissions, highlighting opportunities for high school students and community volunteers.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Legislature creates WADOGE to review state regulations and improve government efficiency.
Kent, King County, Washington
Kent staff warned that the Transportation Security Administration will require REAL ID-compliant identification beginning May 7 and advised travelers to use a passport or obtain a Real ID from the Washington Department of Licensing.
Senate Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
HCR 43 directs the Department of Law Enforcement and Department of Transportation to study the possibility of establishing a highway patrol and installing speed cameras on major corridors including H‑1; committee recommended passage and votes advanced the measure.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The Senate concurred in House amendments and passed measures on deed forms (Senate Bill 102) and authorized Raleigh and Mason counties to levy a special excise tax for economic development districts (House Bill 2695). Vote tallies: SB102 passed 33-0-1; HB2695 passed 21-12-1.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Agencies must review and report obsolete laws to WADOGE by March 31, 2026.
Game Commission, TOURISM & RECREATION, Executive Departments, Organizations, Executive, Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Game Commission voted to amend its mentored hunting rules to allow mentored participants to obtain agricultural deer control permits and snow-goose conservation permits; public speakers urged further changes including restoring tag-holding for very young mentored hunters.
Bristol City, Hartford County, Connecticut
By motion, the council waived interest charges related to a personal‑property audit for Clean Harbors and Safety‑Kleen under Connecticut General Statutes §12‑145 after staff said the firms filed records ambiguously and the assessor recommended waiver.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Washington Legislation Bills, Washington
Agencies implement measures to reduce regulatory burdens for small businesses in Washington.
Senate Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
Senators on two committees approved HCR 142 urging the Hawaii Tourism Authority and Department of Transportation to expand an airport greetings art program to display work in all neighbor‑island airports. Supporters said the displays promote youth art education and a culturally grounded visitor greeting.
Game Commission, TOURISM & RECREATION, Executive Departments, Organizations, Executive, Pennsylvania
Federal flyway frameworks cut the Atlantic population Canada goose daily bag limit from three to one; the commission also briefed the public on highly pathogenic avian influenza detections and proposed waterfowl seasons within federal frameworks.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The West Virginia Senate on the floor this session adopted committee reports and approved multiple bills, acting on measures that range from authorizing rulemaking at the Department of Revenue to imposing an annual fee for certain registrants and changing retirement options for some law‑enforcement personnel.
Game Commission, TOURISM & RECREATION, Executive Departments, Organizations, Executive, Pennsylvania
Staff reported a largely stable black bear population (approx. 19,000, 16–23k CI), a 2024 harvest of 2,642 bears (10% decline from 2023), and recommended a one‑week archery season structure while launching a survival study that will run through 2029.
Franklin City, Williamson County, Tennessee
City staff reviewed the proposed general expense items, interfund transfers, and a prioritized list of program enhancement requests. Officials highlighted large transfers for transit and fleet, the new general expenses centralization, and potential budget impacts from TDOT partnership opportunities and a market compensation study.
Game Commission, TOURISM & RECREATION, Executive Departments, Organizations, Executive, Pennsylvania
Aerial survey data indicate a stable Pennsylvania elk population (point estimate ~1,342); staff recommended holding elk harvest consistent with recent years (65 bull tags, 75 cow tags) and continuing to monitor bull:cow ratios and pregnancy metrics.
Senate Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
Lawmakers voted to pass HCR 121 with technical amendments asking the U.S. Department of Defense, Army, Navy and the state Department of Transportation to coordinate with state and county agencies to plan use of Kolekole Pass as an expanded emergency exit route.
Game Commission, TOURISM & RECREATION, Executive Departments, Organizations, Executive, Pennsylvania
Commission staff reported chronic wasting disease surveillance results—about 12,600 samples collected with 487 positives—and presented deer license allocations and a recommendation to continue extended antlerless seasons in three CWD‑impacted units to reach harvest targets.
Passed Bills, Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Legislation establishes penalties for non-payment of royalties in oil and gas production.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The Senate concurred in the House amendment to Senate Bill 154, which sponsors described as prohibiting instruction related to sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools with certain exceptions and routing parent complaints to State Board policy 7211; the bill passed 32-1-1.
Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The Senate committees approved several agriculture-related measures on April 11, recording committee votes to pass each with technical amendments or as drafted.
Game Commission, TOURISM & RECREATION, Executive Departments, Organizations, Executive, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Game Commission staff outlined a proposed land exchange with DCNR that would move the high‑use Glen‑Inoco Falls gorge from State Game Lands 141 into Lehigh Gorge State Park management and give the commission parcels it says are better for wildlife management.
Game Commission, TOURISM & RECREATION, Executive Departments, Organizations, Executive, Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Game Commission plans a certified hunter pilot in the Southwest Region to connect landowners with vetted hunters for antlerless deer management; requirements will include multiyear license history, background checks, written and shooting proficiency tests, and property usage guides for landowners.
Bristol City, Hartford County, Connecticut
After state and federal remediation oversight and a $1.5 million state remediation grant, the council approved a purchase-and-sale agreement to sell 894 Middle Street to a developer who plans a multi‑building industrial‑condo complex; the developer negotiated a seven‑year enterprise tax abatement.
Game Commission, TOURISM & RECREATION, Executive Departments, Organizations, Executive, Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Game Commission reported outcomes from a pilot shooting‑range improvement grant and announced changes for a larger second year funding round, including a $500,000 statewide pool, new per‑region minimums, and a June 1 application deadline.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska
After hours of public comment on proposed elementary restructuring, the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District board voted 4–1 to reject a motion to revoke the previously approved specialization plan and adopt a multi‑age instruction cost‑saving model for 2025–26.
Passed Bills, Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Bill creates offenses and penaltie for nonconsensual disclosure of intimate and fabricated images
Franklin City, Williamson County, Tennessee
Franklin City staff presented the citys appropriations-to-outside-agencies requests and program-enhancement asks. Committee members pressed for a funding strategy, a rubric, and more information on several large or new requests including the African American Heritage Society, Sharebuilt, Studio 10 Theater Company and Doorstep Project.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The Senate concurred in House amendments to a bill changing judicial compensation and pausing employer contributions to the judicial retirement plan while the plan remains highly funded. The measure passed and the Senate voted to make part of the bill effective July 1, 2025.
Bristol City, Hartford County, Connecticut
City Finance Director reported strong tax collections and an anticipated $2.5–$3.0 million municipal surplus but said the Board of Education has requested a $7,365,226 appropriation; multiple public speakers urged state support and defended school spending and Edgewood pre‑K programs.
Senate Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
A Senate committee voted to pass HCR 69 with amendments asking the State Fire Marshal to convene a vegetation management working group, add DLNR and DOE representation and accept certain telecom amendments; the resolution directs study of property owner obligations and minimum qualifications for line‑clearance workers.
Oxnard City, Ventura County, California
At the April 1 meeting Oxnard honored local institutions with proclamations: April 6-12 as Library Week, April as Arts, Culture and Creativity Month, and April as Fair Housing Month. A Pacifica High School student led the pledge and shared his recovery story.
Passed Bills, Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Bill establishes felony charges and sentencing guidelines for child pornography violations
Franklin City, Williamson County, Tennessee
At its April meeting, the Franklin City Budget Finance Committee approved the meeting agenda and minutes from March by roll-call votes. No substantive appropriations or final decisions on outside agency requests were made at this session.
Passed Bills, Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Bill establishes penalties for minors involved in the creation or distribution of explicit images
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The West Virginia Senate adopted an amendment and passed the House-amended committee substitute for Senate Bill 531, increasing penalties for assault or battery on athletic officials and allowing schools or governing boards to ban convicted persons from events and enforce bans with criminal trespass.
Oxnard City, Ventura County, California
The council adopted a resolution acknowledging the Oxnard Fire Department's report on state-mandated inspections and discussed staffing and capacity limits that restrict the department's ability to complete all required annual inspections.
Bristol City, Hartford County, Connecticut
The joint City Council and Board of Finance approved $251,800 in appropriations and related bond resolutions to fund temporary roof restorations at Bristol Eastern and Bristol Central High Schools, and authorized a reallocation of unexpected bond proceeds to cover the work.
Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
Lawmakers passed HCR 42, which urges counties to develop biosecurity plans; testimony from invasive-species experts highlighted a court-created implied preemption that limits county regulation of noxious weeds and recommended including proposed state and county legislative changes in local plans.
Passed Bills, Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Bill prohibits nonconsensual disclosure of intimate images with defined penalties for offenders
Cranston City, Providence County, Rhode Island
Library director alerted the Finance Committee that an executive order to cut the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) budget would reduce services the state library provides and could hurt Cranston patrons' access to statewide delivery, summer reading support and talking-books services.
Mercer Island, King County, Washington
The Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Commission on April 9 voted to approve draft park-zone development regulations, a draft zoning map and a draft land-use map and to forward them to the City Council and Planning Commission for legislative review.
Lawrence County, School Districts, Tennessee
The Orange County School Board voted unanimously to contract with ESG for structural and plumbing work on two restrooms and cosmetic upgrades to two others, with the district covering materials and oversight. Board members cited the need to complete work before the school year and discussed cost, electrical scope, and planning options.
Passed Bills, Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Bill establishes felony charges for creating or using minors in explicit visual portrayals
Senate Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The Hawaii Senate’s joint committee hearings on April 11, 2025, advanced a set of House Concurrent Resolutions directing state and county agencies to study or coordinate on emergency planning, transportation, vegetation management, homelessness and corrections planning.
Fishery Management Council, Pacific, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
The council adopted a final landing restriction for Pacific halibut incidentally taken in the 2025 non‑tribal salmon troll fishery: license holders may land up to one halibut per two Chinook with a 35‑halibut trip limit (status quo). The Salmon Advisory Subpanel had recommended maintaining the current ratio and trip limit.
Oxnard City, Ventura County, California
The Oxnard City Council approved a $6,006,007 contract with Onyx Paving Company for Phase 1 of the Citywide Neighborhood Street Resurfacing program, funding engineering and inspection and authorizing contingency. Design work for the Colonia phase is complete but five property-owner right-of-way disagreements remain under resolution.
Lander County , Nevada
The Board of Commissioners authorized a comment letter for the Bureau of Land Management's Callahan Complex herd management plan scoping period, urging low Appropriate Management Levels (AML), full analysis of foal cohorts and more cooperative rangeland restoration tools.
Passed Bills, Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
West Virginia bill imposes misdemeanor penalties for producing or distributing child erotica visuals
Fishery Management Council, Pacific, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
The council accepted a streamlined list of research and data priorities prepared by its Scientific and Statistical Committee and asked staff to incorporate advisory‑body edits into a final list for adoption in June 2025.
Cranston City, Providence County, Rhode Island
Senior Services director told the Finance Committee that the department stopped outside catering last January after analysis showed the city lost money on large-scale meal delivery; department will focus on in-house services and grant funding.
Lander County , Nevada
Lander County commissioners on April 10 approved a package of grants and contracts to advance airport and infrastructure projects, accepted tentative FY2025–26 budgets and voted down a nonprofit’s pilot to place a service navigator with public defenders.
Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The joint Health, Human Services and Agriculture & Environment committees passed HCR 28 to reconvene a working group created by House Resolution No. 18 (HD 1, 2024) to continue examining water and air contamination and remediation related to operations at a training facility. Testimony from residents cited high lead levels near Ewa Beach.
Lawrence County, School Districts, Tennessee
The Orange County School Board asked staff to continue studying installation of a wheelchair lift or ramp at Summertown High School’s gym after hearing options that would remove 3–4 rows of bleachers and reduce seating by an estimated 25–40 seats. Board members asked for ADA and legal review before committing funds.
Milford Exempted Village, School Districts, Ohio
Lebanon scored 12 runs in the bottom of the third inning and opened a double-digit lead over Milford during a game broadcast from Lebanon High School; commentators noted the big inning, several pitching changes and a later sportsmanship question about postgame handshakes.
Public Meetings/Hearings, United States Courts, Judiciary, Federal
Chair Carlton W. Reeves announced at the public meeting that the commission has formed a Sentence Impact Advisory Group and an Ad Hoc Research and Data Practices advisory group, opened applications with a June 6 deadline, and announced two training seminars: June 25–27 in Chicago (judges only) and Aug. 19–21 in Salt Lake City (open registration).
Passed Bills, Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Legislation grants oversight to ensure financial accountability of volunteer fire companies
Public Meetings/Hearings, United States Courts, Judiciary, Federal
The U.S. Sentencing Commission on March 1, 2025, voted to promulgate a package of guideline amendments, each with an effective date of Nov. 1, 2025, and approved staff work to analyze and solicit comment on whether some provisions should apply retroactively.
Oxnard City, Ventura County, California
At its April 1 meeting the Oxnard City Council voted unanimously on a slate of consent and action items including a direction to initiate litigation from closed session, appointments to citizen advisory groups, several contracts and a resolution acknowledging the fire chief's report on state-mandated inspections.
Fishery Management Council, Pacific, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
The council approved scoping and a draft call for information to start an essential fish habitat review for Pacific salmon, emphasizing a two‑phase information‑gathering process and the need for state and tribal participation, but noted that staffing and funding constraints may affect schedule.
Cranston City, Providence County, Rhode Island
A special session April 12 produced a unanimous vote to refer Mayor Hopkins' proposed amendment to the municipal budget for the director of public works to the Finance Committee meeting on April 17.
Fishery Management Council, Pacific, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
The council left its April 2025 tentative 2025 salmon management package open to allow additional analysis from the Salmon Technical Team (STT). Public comments called for habitat restoration and for state and federal agencies to address river flows and temperatures affecting Sacramento and Klamath salmon.
Health Care, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
During markup the committee proposed and advanced an amendment to S.27 to broaden the definition of "health care services" for medical-debt protections to explicitly include substance use disorder treatment; proponents said the change prevents out-of-state credit reporting firms from classifying treatment as non-medical care.
Passed Bills, Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Bill mandates Medicaid rate for services in child welfare court proceedings
Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas
Board members discussed a proposed 90-day grant application window for facade and downtown improvements, short-term event uses for the Adelaide lot, and a planned RFP to solicit developers for the city-owned Chapman Building.
Ocean Shores, Grays Harbor County, Washington
A meeting participant at Ocean Shores warned that powerful currents around Damon Point and Damon Island are dangerous and could prevent swimmers from returning to shore, but the transcript records no formal action or follow-up.
Passed Bills, Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Bill amends criminal code to redefine gangs and impose harsher penalties for gang-related offenses
Health Care, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The House Committee on Health Care on April 11 agreed by straw poll to concur with Senate changes to H.80, narrowing the Office of the Health Care Advocate's role in certificate-of-need proceedings and clarifying consent and consultation language.
Evanston, Cook County, Illinois
Cook County Commissioner Jacina and others recognized Evanston Police Chief Sheena Stewart for community-focused leadership, noting her service history, a statewide honor and a recent on-duty loss she dedicated the recognition to.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The Lakeville Planning Board voted to conditionally release performance-guarantee funds for 13 Main Street after peer‑review consultant Apex confirmed outstanding punch‑list items by photo submission.
Senate Committee on Hawaiian Affairs, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The Senate Committee on Hawaiian Affairs on April 10 advised and consented to five gubernatorial nominees for island burial councils and the Hawaiian Homes Commission, voting unanimously on each confirmation.
Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas
The paddock board voted to reject a single incomplete bid for a smart irrigation system at city fields, asked staff to rebid with phased options to increase contractor participation, and heard updates on windscreens, park signage and a municipal pool opening on June 3.
Fishery Management Council, Pacific, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
The council agreed to send the Sacramento River Fall Chinook work group's items for review but voted that any new reference points not be applied to management until the council receives a holistic package and a sequencing roadmap from staff and the work group.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Town staff and department heads presented FY2026 budget proposals on April 9 as the select board weighed an austerity-focused town-administrator proposal, library and clerk workload increases, parks enterprise fund stresses, a higher-cost animal shelter feed program, and a central debate over adding permanent fire-department staffing.
Passed Bills, Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Legislation mandates state board to use performance measures for school system accountability and resource allocation.
Cabarrus County, North Carolina
County construction standards recommended declaring a property at 4355 Monroe Road unfit and demolishing remaining structures; staff requested a $19,300 budget amendment to cover demolition costs and said the county will place a lien if the owner does not reimburse
Passed Bills, Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Legislation establishes benchmark assessments for student progression in grades three through eight
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
During the April 12, 2025 joint session, the Senate Finance and Assembly Ways and Means committees approved a series of budget closings, amendments, subcommittee reports and a bill-draft request affecting several agencies.
Education, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The House Education Committee approved an amendment to H.454 to add four nonvoting legislative members to a district boundary committee and to create a school‑district voting board task force; members debated a separate amendment addressing tuition and protections for small or non‑operating districts, including North Bennington.
Fishery Management Council, Pacific, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
The Pacific Fishery Management Council was briefed April 12 by its Habitat Committee on state and federal actions that could affect West Coast habitat, including a California sea‑space report for wave and tidal energy, strong coho returns after stream restoration in Mendocino County, early biological gains in the Klamath following dam removals, and a delay in scoping for the Columbia River Systems Operations SEIS.
Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Human Resources recommended keeping the county’s high‑deductible HSA plan and an OAP plan for FY26; total projected medical program cost is about $20.9 million and dental premiums rise 26%; commissioners asked for further benchmarking and options that balance recruitment and taxpayer cost
Passed Bills, Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
State board initiates plans to improve teaching, learning, and resource allocation in schools
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
The Nevada Senate Finance Committee voted to pass Senate Bill 458, a supplemental appropriation to cover a shortfall the Office of the Secretary of State says resulted from transitioning customers to pay credit‑card convenience fees and from unanticipated information‑technology expenses.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The select board approved a one-month 'food for fines' program at the Lakeville Public Library. Residents can donate one nonperishable, unexpired item per overdue charge to have fines waived; lost items and other charges are not covered. The board approved the program unanimously.
Senate Committee on Education, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The Senate Committee on Education on April 11 advised and consented to five gubernatorial nominees to the School Facilities Authority (SFA), advancing the panel’s effort to fill the board as members pressed nominees on project priorities, budget limits and communication with the Department of Education (DOE).
Passed Bills, Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
State board mandates accreditation levels and annual performance reviews for West Virginia schools
Health Care, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The House Committee on Health Care on April 11 approved an amended version of S.28, expanding Vermont's legal protections for people who engaged in legally protected reproductive or gender-affirming health care in other U.S. jurisdictions and tightening limits on disclosure of protected health information.
Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Construction standards, fire services and planning officials presented fee studies and proposed increases to recover inspection and plan‑review costs; discussion included a proposal to charge small towns for county fire/prevention services and calls for further talks with Mount Pleasant and Midland
Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas
Amy, a representative of the Terrell Economic Development Corporation (EDC), briefed the Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation on statutory limits and opportunities for Type A and Type B sales-tax-funded projects, and described prior EDC investments including a $250,000 infrastructure contribution tied to the Buc-ee’s/Crossroads project.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The Lakeville Planning Board voted unanimously to approve an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan to divide 71 Holland Road into two lots after review of a superior‑court judgment extinguishing an old right of way.
Passed Bills, Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Legislation creates a framework for improving education through standards, assessments, and accountability.
Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Paula Yost, chair of Cabarrus County’s Child Protection and Fatality Team, told county commissioners on April 7 that the team reviewed every child fatality in the county and that county agencies are seeing rising mental‑health crises among adolescents.
Wiseburn Unified, School Districts, California
At the Wiseburn Unified School District board meeting trustees approved multiple contract amendments, a bid award for a baseball field project, and resolutions related to issuing a new bond draw; the board also ratified consultant and service agreements and revised a Chromebook purchase authorization.
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Committees approved an amendment to the governor’s office budget that revised non‑classified staffing funding, approved other closing items, and asked staff to draft legislation to stop automatic reversion of the state grant-matching account at odd‑numbered fiscal year ends.
Education, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Representative Donna Hughes offered an amendment to H.454 to move aspirational intent dates earlier for district boundary and ward work if that preparatory work can be completed sooner than currently scheduled.
Wiseburn Unified, School Districts, California
At a Wiseburn Unified School District board meeting a resident described repeated bullying and a recent physical assault of her granddaughter at Del Aire Elementary and asked about supports for the students involved; the board requested an investigation and asked staff to follow up outside the public meeting.
Passed Bills, Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
State board shall adopt and review education standards for various performance areas.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The Herring Fisheries Commission voted unanimously April 9 to resend a letter to the Select Board urging the DPW-site warrant article to include Upper Pond renovation and a canoe launch; the commission also discussed the Herring Festival, storage for equipment, and recruiting volunteers and student observers.
City Council Meetings, Murfreesboro City, Rutherford County, Tennessee
Murfreesboro City Schools Superintendent Dr. Duke told the City Council on April 10 that while state revenue tied to the TISA formula is expected to rise about $2.1 million next year, recurring losses from county property-tax reallocation could exceed that gain and shrink the district’s fund balance.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The Lakeville select board voted to approve a $33,050 change order to the waterline design contract for the proposed fire station. Staff said the waterline work is being separated from the larger fire station construction and that the increase is under 1% of the small portion of the overall project.
Education, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Representative Gina Galfetti presented an amendment to H.454 that would tighten the bill toward the governor's proposal on the foundation formula, restore a 25 minimum class size and leave district-creation decisions to the Senate; the committee held a straw vote but did not record a final floor adoption in committee.
Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico
The council recognized Roswell Transit and its staff after the New Mexico Transit Association named it the statewide transit system of the year.
Department of Health Care Access and Information, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
HCAI clarified how seismic separations, freestanding definitions, utility origins, fire alarm location and patient access affect conversions to OSHPD 1R or SPC 4D upgrades.
Passed Bills, Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Legislation requires county boards to develop action plans for school performance improvement.
Department of Health Care Access and Information, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
HCAI staff reviewed analytical approaches for SPC upgrades, advising engineers to respect linear-analysis limitations, consider nonlinear time-history or pushover checks, and model soil‑structure interaction where required.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
At a brief session, the Town of Hubbardston accepted past meeting minutes, processed three statutory property-tax exemptions (military, VA and senior documentation) and settled on May 21 at 6 p.m. for the next meeting before moving to executive session to adjourn.
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
The committees approved retaining and adjusting authority for ARPA grants to Nevada tribes and approved fiscal and IT support for the new Department of Native American Affairs as the department continues to administer tribal subgrants.
Passed Bills, Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
State board proposes rules to assess schools' performance and provide accreditation incentives
Department of Health Care Access and Information, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
The Seismic Compliance Unit recommended comprehensive material testing (MTCAP/MTCAR), cautioned about common sampling pitfalls and advised phased sampling to limit invasive testing during SPC 4D retrofit planning.
Department of Health Care Access and Information, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
HCAI staff described the SPC 4D upgrade pathway—an intermediate retrofit standard based on ASCE 41‑13 or a 1980-code prescriptive route—and clarified eligibility, expected damage levels and the locked design standards.
City Council Meetings, Murfreesboro City, Rutherford County, Tennessee
The council approved a range of items on the agenda, including a nonbinding encouragement for the county to buy Southgate for a joint school office, procurement and contracting decisions, a collateral-security resolution, and several appointments and routine payments.
Department of Health Care Access and Information, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) staff outlined the OSHPD 1R conversion path for hospitals that plan to remove buildings from general acute care use, including required letters, deadlines and technical separations.
Passed Bills, Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
State board creates programs to improve performance in underachieving schools before serious intervention.
California Volunteers, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
A presenter recommended home hardening and clearing defensible space to protect seniors and vulnerable residents from wildfires, and highlighted californiavolunteers.ca.gov for volunteer opportunities and a pledge; a second speaker asked whether supporting local farmers means buying at farmers markets.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The Lakeville Planning Board voted to recommend three zoning bylaw changes for the next town meeting: edits to site‑plan review procedures, an update referencing state ADU rules, and deletion of a separate accessory‑apartment bylaw.
Passed Bills, Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
State board mandates electronic strategic improvement plans for public school performance enhancement
Hillsborough County, Florida
Susie Lopez, Hillsborough County state attorney and chair of the Public Safety Coordinating Council, opened discussion of a proposed Department of Corrections Mobile Probation and Reentry Unit project and said the full council wants to move forward with a grant application that would come through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement as a pass-through for the U.S. Department of Justice.
City Council Meetings, Murfreesboro City, Rutherford County, Tennessee
At its April 10 meeting the Murfreesboro City Council approved an amendment to the city alcoholic-beverages code, approved IT equipment for Fire & Rescue, adopted a resolution supporting the Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board, revoked one beer permit approval and approved five other permits.
Events, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
Jerry Sanchez Junior, 20, helps run his family�s Jerry's Here Farm Fresh booth at a Miami-area green market, selling produce grown on the family's Homestead farm and helping operate a related food stand while attending college.
Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico
The council approved a five‑year contract to acquire additional drone docks and software integration for police and fire operations and to consolidate city drone assets on a single platform; staff said the system will support public‑safety responses and digital evidence management.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
At its April 9 meeting the Town of Lakeville Herring Fisheries Commission discussed recent changes to water levels and to fish-ladder boards that have affected herring access; Totten Water Department staff removed a board and said they may adjust additional boards depending on rain.
Lacey, Thurston County, Washington
City of Lacey staff said the Spring Fun Fair will celebrate its 38th year in May at Saint Martin’s University, featuring free rides, more than 75 vendors, a car show and a new Steam Fair on Saturday.
City Council Meetings, Murfreesboro City, Rutherford County, Tennessee
After a multi-month site review, the city council voted to encourage the county to purchase the Southgate property and to invite the city to negotiate a formula for a joint city–county school office building; the motion makes no immediate financial commitment by the city.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
After the April 9 reorganizational meeting, the Town of Lakeville Select Board unanimously elected Maureen Candido as chair and Brian Jay as vice chair in roll-call votes.
Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico
The council denied an appeal to overturn a Planning & Zoning Commission approval that rezoned a 3.3‑acre Sunset Villa parcel from R‑2 to RVP (recreational vehicle park); the council vote was 6‑1 against the appeal, leaving the P&Z approval in place.
Passed Bills, Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Governor may redirect video lottery revenues to General Revenue Fund during budget shortfalls
Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico
The council authorized a 10‑year lease at the Roswell Air Center for Hangar 85 and Building 240; staff said an incorrect draft had been in the packet and provided the correct lease prior to the vote.
Lacey, Thurston County, Washington
City of Lacey staff noted Washington State Department of Transportation's WeBike rebate program is live; applicants can receive instant rebates up to $1,200 on eligible e-bikes and accessories, with the application window open through Wednesday, April 23.
Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico
An application to vacate East Ninth Street and adjacent alleys, linked to a proposed redeveloped dealership site, was presented to council; city staff and applicants agreed to continue the request so the city can complete an appraisal and the mayor/manager can make a required municipal‑purpose determination under a recently adopted ordinance.
Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico
Airport officials reported improved passenger boarding numbers, a five‑year capital plan and a $5 million state grant to rehabilitate apron and runway areas in time for the National Championship Air Races; organizers and airport staff outlined logistics and ticketing.
Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico
Oracle representatives presented NetSuite, a cloud-based enterprise resource planning product tailored for local governments, to the Roswell City Council and answered questions about cost, implementation timeline and AI capabilities.
Passed Bills, Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Legislation establishes various fees for broker-dealers, investment advisers, and their representatives
West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
The CDA approved a resolution authorizing the second director to obtain outside legal counsel to assist with redevelopment and real estate services up to $50,000; the item was considered in closed session and the resolution passed.
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Legislative committees approved additional administrative fees to continue the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) pension administration system replacement and requested regular status reports to interim retirement and benefits meetings.
Events, Hillsborough, School Districts, Florida
Hosts Maggie Mixon and Canelo Alfredo used the season finale to review histograms, box plots, stem-and-leaf plots, line/dot plots and measures of variation, working through classroom-style examples and taking calls from students across Hillsborough County.
Passed Bills, Senate Bills, 2025 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Legislation requires special elections for House vacancies and appoints Senate successors.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The Town of Lakeville select board voted unanimously to hold a special town meeting on June 9, 2025 at Apponequet Regional High School and opened the warrant with an April 16 closing date. The board set a timeline for review, legal advertisement and final recommendations.
Scott County, Kentucky
Scott County Fiscal Court tabled a request from a collection agency — contracted to a billing company — to file suit on an unpaid ambulance account and asked staff to produce a report on outstanding receivables and propose a policy threshold.
Lacey, Thurston County, Washington
City of Lacey staff said the first Night Market at Lacey Depot Park drew strong turnout; the city announced the next market will be Friday, April 18 from 4 to 9 p.m., with events planned every other Friday through the summer.
West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
The CDA approved a one‑year temporary use of a CDA‑owned parking area south of Oak Brewing for the Southeastern Wisconsin Association of Pickleball to install roughly six to eight portable courts, subject to insurance, waivers and the CDA’s ability to terminate the arrangement.
Scott County, Kentucky
County officials reported continued delays installing exterior glass at the new Justice Center/EMS facility; contractors blame vendor lead times and the court is exploring contractual and payment options to address the hold‑up.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
After lengthy discussion over inspection requirements, surety amounts and sequencing of site work and building permits, the Town of Lakeville Planning Board voted to conditionally approve Lex Development Inc.'s site plan for 10 Harding Street, with edits and one item held for town-counsel review.
Events, Hillsborough, School Districts, Florida
Three speakers gave emotional remarks praising their coach's mentorship and asking for continued support of their high school program; no formal actions or votes were recorded.
Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The Hawaii State Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection on April 11 recommended advice-and-consent for 17 gubernatorial nominees to various state boards and commissions; Senator Awa asked that she be recorded as voting no on GM729 (Terence Aratani) and otherwise the committee approved the slate in omnibus motions.
Scott County, Kentucky
A roundup of motions and formal actions taken by Scott County Fiscal Court on April 11, 2025, including approvals of minutes, bills, appointments and several departmental requests.
West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
The West Allis Community Development Authority voted to approve a letter of intent (LOI) with Milwaukee-based developer F Street and to accept an assignment of F Street’s purchase offer for the property at 1405 South 90 Second Street (parcel 4500502000), a site the developer described as the former St. Helens building.
Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
Edward Hike, nominee to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund board of directors, told the Hawaii State Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection on April 11 that the fund's immediate goal is to attract reinsurance and create a broadly marketable product so policies can reach homeowners as soon as possible.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The commission recorded several continuances and routine votes during its April 8 meeting, including continued hearings and acceptance of minutes from January 14, 2025.
Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona
The city manager has named Kim Mesa to lead a new Mesa Public Safety Support department that will centralize 9-1-1 call-taking, forensics and shared administrative work while keeping police and fire dispatch under each agency’s operational control, city officials told the Mesa City Council on April 10.
Scott County, Kentucky
Scott County Fiscal Court approved a $15,000 allocation of opioid settlement funds for digital marketing and outreach through Net Recovery Corporation to promote local overdose‑response resources over the next 12 months.
Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District, School Boards, Massachusetts
The committee heard that an engineering study for the Grayspool pool would cost $12,000. Staff said they have started preliminary discussions with a state senator’s office about a possible earmark to fund the study; if the earmark is unavailable the committee may fund the study from district resources.
Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District, School Boards, Massachusetts
District officials said a Federal Railroad Administration review found the MBTA and railroad systems met federal requirements after a March 25 bus-rail incident; the district is strengthening driver training, monitoring routes and improving communication with families.
Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District, School Boards, Massachusetts
Engineers presented plans to remove failing brick walkways and low walls at Freetown Elementary, replace them with new concrete and fix four non‑compliant wheelchair ramps. The town of Freetown would lead and fund the capital work; an initial conservative cost estimate of roughly $155,000 was presented.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts
County Director John Kumar said opioid grant payments were mailed to coalition members, the county identified a preferred fiscal specialist candidate for April 28 start pending background check, and announced advisory-board and benefits open-enrollment events.
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Joint committees approved a subset of the Secretary of State’s requested positions and IT contracts to support the statewide voter registration and election management (VRAMs) project and Project Orion, while declining other proposed hires and some fee-funded positions.
Scott County, Kentucky
Scott County Fiscal Court approved a resolution supporting a right‑in/right‑out access point on McClellan Circle to serve the Georgetown Commons development; final design and any left‑turn provisions remain subject to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and local approvals.
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
HCR 190, which requested the Department of Health to convene a demolition and waste-reduction working group, was deferred after the Department of Health said it lacked an appropriation to convene the group.
El Segundo City, Los Angeles County, California
City staff said a voluntary ADU pre‑approval plan library is now live on the city website to speed permit review and reduce costs for applicants; staff noted usage historically low in other cities.
Lancaster County, Virginia
The Lancaster County Wetlands Board voted to approve several shoreline stabilization projects — including a living shoreline in Bridal Cove and riprap repairs on multiple properties — after staff and the Virginia Marine Resources Commission said applications met requirements.
Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District, School Boards, Massachusetts
At its April 9 meeting the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School Committee reorganized following the recent election, approving a slate of officers and subcommittee assignments and adopting the FY26 budget after separate roll-call votes on salary and non-salary portions.
Regional Airport Board Meetings, Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma
Airport staff presented fuel flowage and ground-lease revenue data and urged the board to start establishing formal rates and charges, consider mutual renewal language in leases and plan for hangar expirations. The board discussed tenant impacts, non-aeronautical uses and next steps for a rates-and-charges policy.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The conservation commission ratified an enforcement order for work and large piles of fill observed at 160 Bedford Street and continued the applicant’s filing to April 22 while a peer review and response are prepared.
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
HCR 146 was passed with amendments asking the Department of Human Services to apply for and implement the Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP) 'when able'; DHS officials told the committee that system limitations and corrective-action issues mean earlier manual implementation would strain staff.
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The committee voted to pass HCR 171 (as amended), which requests an auditor assessment of the social and financial impacts of mandatory insurance coverage for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs); medical groups and advocates testified in support.
Norfolk County, Massachusetts
The Norfolk County Commission unanimously approved a resolution declaring April 9, 2025, Education and Sharing Day in Norfolk County, recognizing the contributions of the Rebbe and the Chabad Lubavitch movement.
El Segundo City, Los Angeles County, California
The commission designated Commissioner Mark Christian as the primary Planning Commission representative to the land use element Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and Vice Chair Mario Inga as the alternate; the city has launched a comprehensive land use element update.
Regional Airport Board Meetings, Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma
At a meeting in April, the Regional Airport Board approved a master engineering professional services agreement with Park Hill, rescinded three March consumer-price-index actions because of clerical errors and approved corrected CPI adjustments. The board also approved minutes and monthly financials.
Lancaster County, Virginia
A public commenter asked the Lancaster County Broadband Authority on Wednesday for clearer information about where high‑speed fiber is actually available and whether the county could host small technology training projects for high‑school and university interns.
Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation held a groundbreaking ceremony in Harrisburg for an 84-unit Veterans Village that the nonprofit says will pair permanent supportive housing with on-site services to help unhoused and at-risk veterans. City and state officials pledged support; no formal city approvals or votes were recorded during the event.
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services voted to pass HCR 174 with amendments, asking DHS Office of Youth Services and the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council to continue ʻāina-based learning programs for youth in the juvenile legal system.
Lancaster County, Virginia
The Lancaster County Board of Supervisors adopted the FY26 public school budget on April 10, approved construction change orders for a convenience-center expansion and directed the county’s architect to study reusing the soon-to-be-vacant high school for county offices and public safety needs.
Building Code Council, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
The committee reviewed multiple EV‑charging petitions, heard public and industry input about costs, utility coordination and timing, and directed the standing committee to produce a consolidated amendment for public review that ties minimums to forecasted adoption and preserves flexibility on transformer and service sizing.
New Hanover County Schools, School Districts, North Carolina
After hours of procedural debate and legal argument over due process and Robert's Rules, the New Hanover County Board of Education voted 5-2 to adopt a resolution expressing formal disapproval of board member Dr. Tim Merrick and to suspend him from committee assignments for about two months.
Building Code Council, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
The Building Code Council MVPE committee voted April 11 to forward two reports — an existing amendments review and a significant-changes review of the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code — to the full council for review and to open the code-change proposal window. The committee also elected Ben O'Meara chair pro tem for the meeting.
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services voted to pass HCR 91, a nonbinding resolution urging health insurers and managed-care plans to provide coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices, including sports prosthetics; testimony highlighted high device costs and current limits on coverage.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The commission issued an Order of Resource Area Delineation (ORAD) confirming a wetland boundary behind the historic Chase property at 12 Southworth Street; the applicant is not proposing development at this time and would be required to file if future work is within 100 feet of the delineated wetland.
House Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems, House of Representatives, Legislative , Hawaii
On April 11, 2025, the House Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems voted to pass a set of concurrent resolutions directing state agencies to study or pursue actions on microbial soil products, a Central Oʻahu agricultural corridor, Kohala Ditch maintenance, rodeos on agricultural land and county biosecurity plans, among other items.
Senate Committee on Housing, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
Grant Chung, nominated to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation board, was advised and consented by the Senate Committee on Housing after answering questions about permitting delays, financing practices and revolving-fund reforms to accelerate housing production.
Building Code Council, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
The BFRW committee consolidated two stair pressurization proposals, recommended the more complete revision for progression to CR102 with editorial adjustments to references, and asked proponents to continue work on acceptable means to render HVAC ducts static (fire/ceiling radiation dampers) before final recommendation.
El Segundo City, Los Angeles County, California
City planning staff gave a comprehensive briefing on the Community Development Department’s structure, common entitlement applications, CEQA review, conflict-of-interest rules and Brown Act limits, and fielded questions from commissioners.
United Nations, Federal
A survivor of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi told the United Nations she fled her neighborhood on April 7, 1994, later encountered a militia roadblock and learned that people seeking refuge at a stadium were killed; she described surviving alone for two months and delivering testimony to preserve the history.
Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas
The commission ratified a certificate of appropriateness to rehab a burned historic house near East Fifth Street and Saint Charles. Staff research identified the owner as Pontiano Guajardo; applicant Olivia Rescio described family ties and said exterior work could be completed in six to eight months.
Hamilton County, School Districts, Tennessee
The district plans to keep overall exceptional-education spending near FY25 levels while changing staffing to a service-hour (acuity) model and reinvesting savings into additional BCBAs, RBTs and roving assistance.
Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota
City staff and a regional aviation representative told the council that runway reconstruction at Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport will shift flight paths and increase air traffic over Apple Valley during two multi-week periods this summer; officials pointed residents to MAC complaint and information links.
Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas
The commission approved a certificate of appropriateness to remove a brick garage encroaching an adjacent property and to rehabilitate a c.1950s house associated with Raymond Giaz, with exterior work to follow the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and UDC/IBC requirements.
Building Code Council, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
The Building Fire, Residential and WUI (BFRW) committee heard presentations and public comment on a proposed voluntary embodied‑carbon appendix (24GP118), discussed alternative compliance pathways and data sources, and voted to table the item while directing the committee to prepare consolidated amendment language for public review.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The Lakeville Conservation Commission on April 8 voted to close a public hearing and issue a negative determination allowing a feasibility study for a permeable reactive barrier along the western shore of Long Pond near Clark Shores.
Senate Committee on Housing, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
The Senate Housing Committee advised and consented to Lisa Ann Darcy’s nomination to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority board after she described her experience and responded to questions about resident relocations and board oversight.
Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas
City staff told council they will present a data‑driven review of public safety compensation and benefits. The manager described a three‑phase plan: address positions most below market, standardize job classifications, then work to close remaining pay gaps; council members urged comprehensive data before decisions.
Adams County, Colorado
At a study session, the Adams County Cultural Council discussed General Operating Support (GOS) and project grant applications to the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), flagged several organizations for limited local activity or ineligible requests, and heard preliminary county allocation figures from staff.
Merrimack Town Council, Merrimack, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
At a special meeting April 7, the Merrimack Town Council unanimously authorized use of Dominion ImageCast Precinct 2 electronic ballot-counting devices for elections on or after April 7, 2025, after Town Clerk/Tax Collector Brenda DeLong said the machines were certified, tested and delivered.
United Nations, Federal
During a public comment, an attendee said Gaza has gone more than a month without aid and called for a ceasefire, release of hostages and protection of humanitarian personnel under international law.
Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota
Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit for an 86-foot monopole communications tower at Bethel Assembly Church, with conditions including landscaping, opaque screening for equipment, FAA/FCC review at building permit, and a requirement to install sidewalk across the property.
Hamilton County, School Districts, Tennessee
The district proposed reducing PRN nurse pay to save roughly $412,000, prompting testimony from the district's school-health manager that PRNs cover hundreds of absence days and critical daily medical needs.
Hamilton County, School Districts, Tennessee
Superintendent Ed Robertson and finance staff presented a preliminary FY26 operating budget that administrators say opens with an estimated $16 million 618.5 million shortfall driven by unrealized FY25 revenues and rising health-care costs.
Merrimack Town Council, Merrimack, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
Summary of formal council actions taken April 10, including Abbie Griffin fund approvals, a $750,000 road infrastructure withdrawal, motion to move elderly exemption changes to final reading, a planning board appointment, and proclamations and minutes approvals.
Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas
Senior management analyst Sunita Martinez summarized bills the city is tracking, including ones Mesquite supports (local control, municipal court authority) and ones it opposes or monitors (housing finance corporation restrictions, ADU and religious‑land development bills, panhandling and camping statutes).
Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota
The council adopted a resolution authorizing issuance of senior housing revenue bonds to finance a 75-unit expansion at the Cobblestone Lake Presbyterian Homes facility; the vote passed 4-1 and city staff said the bonds are conduit debt and do not obligate the city to repay.
AUSTIN ISD, School Districts, Texas
Trustees accepted two monitoring reports on April 12: a numeracy goal progress measure focused on second‑grade math intervention rates and a constraint report on disparity rates for exclusionary discipline for African American students and students with disabilities.
Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas
The city provided a wide capital improvement update during the goal‑setting workshop, covering streets and signals, water and sewer work, parks, facilities and airport projects, and addressed a recurring sewer‑gas odor complaint in the Pasco Park area.
AUSTIN ISD, School Districts, Texas
Dozens of students, parents and teachers spoke at the April 12 Austin ISD information session urging the board to reinstate the principal of the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders; other callers alleged prior mistreatment of students with disabilities and asked trustees to prioritize safety.
Pleasant Valley SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The board approved routine procedural and consent items including minutes, personnel approvals, certain agenda items and human resources items; several informational items were noted as informational only. See details for mover/second and outcomes.
Senate Committee on Housing, Senate, Legislative , Hawaii
At a joint hearing and a separate Housing Committee meeting April 10, senators voted to pass House Concurrent Resolutions 66 and 78 and to advise-and-consent two gubernatorial housing appointments: Lisa Ann Darcy (HPHA) and Grant Chung (HHFDC).
Merrimack Town Council, Merrimack, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
After a public hearing with multiple senior residents, the Merrimack Town Council voted to send proposed increases in the town's elderly tax‑exemption amounts to final reading; the change would raise exemption amounts and is estimated to cost the town roughly one cent on the tax rate.
Moraine City Council, Moraine, Montgomery County, Ohio
The committee approved awarding the 2025 pavement striping program to First Star Safety. Staff presented the apparent low bid and a 10% contingency; the motion passed by roll call with five yes votes from members present.
Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas
Council discussed expanded rental inspections, multi‑family enforcement and neighborhood reporting. Staff said rental inspectors average about 300 unit inspections per month and that town hall in May will focus on rental property enforcement and data collection.
Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota
At the April 10 Apple Valley City Council meeting, resident Bernie Baumann testified against several Minnesota legislative measures he says would limit local land-use control and public input; council members confirmed a recent resolution opposing the bills had been sent to some legislators but said responses were limited.
AUSTIN ISD, School Districts, Texas
District leaders told the board they’ve expanded evaluations, added staff, created an evaluation manual and audits, and launched family engagement and AAC supports. The district is shifting contractors to full‑time staff and is implementing a new special education data system.
Pleasant Valley SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Board received construction updates for Monroe Freer Technical Institute and other projects: HVAC lift caused installation delay but project remains on track for June; JOC approved $14,350 landscaping change order; district reported a $10,000 credit and seeks additional $12,867 for door hardware missed in initial walk-through.
Merrimack Town Council, Merrimack, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
The council voted to accept and expend Abbie Griffin Memorial Fund money for police equipment including two interior drones, an electric bike and work phones, and separate funds for fire confined‑space rescue rigging; both motions passed unanimously.
Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas
Mesquite city leaders used a goal‑setting workshop to lay out budget priorities and a timeline for the coming months, emphasizing that council direction today will guide staff work while final tax appraisal numbers remain pending.
Moraine City Council, Moraine, Montgomery County, Ohio
Council administered oaths to two new firefighters — Kyler Hughes and Austin Hoffman — and councilmembers publicly welcomed the additions to the fire department at the April 10 meeting.
AUSTIN ISD, School Districts, Texas
Hundreds of community members urged the Austin Independent School District trustees on April 12 to preserve programs and staff at Adobe/Dobie Middle School as the district prepares a turnaround plan required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
At a work session, the Anchorage Childcare and Early Education (ACE) Fund board described three near-term programs totaling about $5.65 million, identified lead contractors for two programs, and answered assembly questions about eligibility, contractor authority and a one-off capital award for Little Bear’s Playhouse.
Moraine City Council, Moraine, Montgomery County, Ohio
At the Committee of the Whole meeting April 10, the city manager outlined a vendor proposal to convert high-pressure sodium streetlights to LEDs, potential annual savings, and a multijurisdiction negotiation on the city's street-lighting contract. He also updated council on electric aggregation and the recent sale of Energy Harbor.
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
Anchorage Assembly members and administration staff used a June work session to review an administration-sponsored ordinance that would offer property-tax abatements for newly built or qualifying rehabilitated rental buildings of eight or more units, with a baseline abatement and additional bonus years for identified policy priorities.
LA JOYA ISD, School Districts, Texas
The La Joya ISD board approved the 2025–26 school calendar, certified T‑TESS, approved a procurement award for an emergency responder communications enhancement system, proposed several Chapter 21 nonrenewals, and adopted independent hearing examiner findings that terminated two employees.
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
At the April 10 meeting the Board of Selectmen approved a temporary lane closure for test pits at Griggs Street and Bruce Park Avenue for an Eversource project, adopted an amendment to Traffic Ordinance Schedule 14-10.1 on parking-permit replacement and limits, and approved a request to raise the Filipino flag on June 13, 2025.
Pleasant Valley SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The district presented a multi'factor authentication (MFA) approach to protect district systems and proposed hardware tokens rather than an app-based phone solution; the item was discussed as informational/first-read and administrators said it had been discussed previously in a working session.
Merrimack Town Council, Merrimack, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
After voters rejected the council’s proposed 2025 budget on April 8, Town Manager Paul told the council on April 10 he will return to present options on April 24, including cuts to paving, delaying the master plan or reassigning capital funds; he warned a pending court settlement could draw down the town’s fund balance.
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
Office of Management and Budget staff briefed the Anchorage Assembly on a proposed first-quarter revision that adds $8.5 million in direct costs to the city's $656.8 million budget, keeps the mill levy flat for general government and leaves the package $480,000 under the municipal tax cap.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
DPW Director Frank Moniz reported staffing adjustments between transfer station and highway, proposed capital items including a $32,000 cardboard compactor replacement and sidewalk plow equipment, and said the Route 79 project is scheduled to go to bid in 2026.
Moraine City Council, Moraine, Montgomery County, Ohio
City Manager reported April 10 that flooding inside the city building has been remediated and renovation work is progressing. Staff thanked street and maintenance crews and neighboring jurisdictions for aid; Arbor Day and community event dates and a revised park master-plan presentation schedule were announced.
Pleasant Valley SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
District staff told the board they will seek approval to buy a K'5 ELA program paid for with grant funds, extend the iReady math contract for two years and begin evaluating replacement options after vendor notice that elementary science kits will be discontinued.
Pleasant Valley SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Students from Pleasant Valley Elementary presented the school'wide PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program and described rewards and observed declines in staff-reported referrals; staff said improvements were driven by assemblies, incentives and data use.
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
After a pre‑application discussion April 8, the Planning and Zoning Commission advised Joseph Whelan that an undersized lot at 4 High Street is generally limited to a 600‑square‑foot detached ADU under staff and commission interpretation, and suggested alternatives including a reduced detached unit, a two‑family conversion or a special permit/variance route to enlarge the accessory building.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Inspectional Services reported a sharp drop in building-permit activity and recommended keeping permit-fee schedules under review. Officials discussed using permitting, short-term-rental registration and taxes (hotel/meals, EMS fees) as revenue tools and noted a new requirement for annual short-term rental inspections under the building code.
LA JOYA ISD, School Districts, Texas
La Joya ISD staff recommended adopting Texas Bluebonnet Learning K–5 in English and Spanish for foundational literacy and Texas Amplify for grades 6–8; staff presented stakeholder feedback and explained limited instances of religious texts with an opt‑out process for families.
Caswell County, North Carolina
The board approved engaging an outside law firm to represent Caswell County in a potential pending legal matter; action was taken during open session after adding the item to the agenda.
Pleasant Valley SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
District financial advisors reviewed the renovation funding plan, saying a $40 million borrowing is planned to finish the project, the district expects to use about $13.1 million from cash reserve to finish construction and aims to enter the market in mid-May with funds available in mid-June.
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
The Board of Selectmen on April 10 approved the Town of Greenwich's automated traffic enforcement safety device plan for 10 school zones and authorized staff to include the approval in the town's state permit application.
Transportation Commission, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Commissioners pressed presenters on whether urban elasticity estimates should be applied statewide; public commenters and academics were sharply divided over the rural study and the NCST calculator; Caltrans and task‑force leaders signaled continued collaboration and additional research.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Police Chief Matt Perkins told budget reviewers the department’s FY26 request is largely level-funded and reflects contractual obligations, including recognition for dispatchers. The department is seeking two marked cruisers at roughly $64,000 each and flagged turnover driven in part by salary competition.
LA JOYA ISD, School Districts, Texas
District staff reported progress from Circle progress monitoring and Creative Curriculum in pre-K, noting large beginning-to-midyear gains in rapid letter naming and math for pre-K3 students, slower vocabulary progress for pre-K4, and that dual‑language students are assessed in both Spanish and English.
Caswell County, North Carolina
County staff requested consensus to proceed with a $5,000 grant-writer contract to apply for Golden Leaf due-diligence funding for one county-owned site (Pelham favored); the board gave consensus for staff to move forward and include matching costs in the FY2026 budget if needed.
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
The commission heard that Benedict Place developers will license up to seven parking spaces to 19 West Elm under a 99‑year agreement; commissioners asked that the license or agreement be recorded on the land records and that final EV and fire marshal details be coordinated with staff.
Pleasant Valley SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The board randomized selections from applicants to fill township seats on a new Citizens Advisory Committee, named alternates, and agreed to begin the committee's work on curriculum (including online learning) with curriculum supervisors invited to the first meeting.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The Lakeville Cemetery Commission reported damage to stone walls at Pond and Strawberry (Strowbridge/Strawberry) cemeteries — estimates total about $14,600 for Strowbridge and $9,800 for Pond — and recommended using the cemetery perpetual care trust to cover additional repair costs beyond the commission's budget balance.
Transportation Commission, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Mike Whitman described a Rural Counties Task Force study that found context and project‑level attributes are critical in assessing induced travel in non‑MSA rural corridors and recommended a hybrid approach combining travel‑demand models for short‑run effects with elasticity tools for long‑run effects.
Caswell County, North Carolina
Commissioners suspended the rules and approved an immediate payment of $103,680 to the IRS to stop penalties related to a 2018 tax-year assessment; staff will seek clarification and possible negotiation.
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
The museum presented an updated planting and pedestrian plan for the Steamboat Road side of Bruce Park. The commission and staff favored a pedestrian sidewalk widening that preserves steep-slope trees and lowers a retaining wall, while directing the museum to coordinate with the tree warden, ARC and Parks & Rec on plantings and maintenance costs.
LA JOYA ISD, School Districts, Texas
The La Joya ISD board and administration announced Rosa Gonzalez Vela as principal of Evangelina Garza Elementary and Eliamar Lopez as principal of Seguin Elementary; both appointments follow multi-stage interviews and include upcoming parent engagement opportunities.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The Lakeville planning board asked the finance committee and selectmen to include a consultant line in the FY26 budget to retain former town planner Nancy Darcy as a short-term consultant if the new town planner is not hired before the budget goes into effect.
Transportation Commission, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Jamie Volker of UC Davis reviewed empirical research on induced travel, explained elasticity-based methods used by the NCST calculator, and described limits of models and open research questions about context and rural effects.
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
The Planning and Zoning Commission continued the church’s final site plan/special permit to address incomplete drainage exemption documentation and to resolve landscaping and accessible‑parking geometry issues raised by staff and conservation.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
At its April 10 meeting, the Town of Lakeville selectmen voted to declare Department of Public Works items surplus for auction, approved a one-day wine-and-malt license for an event at Conway Farm and appointed Jennifer Nash as assistant animal control officer through April 30, 2026.
Caswell County, North Carolina
The Board approved an amendment to the personnel policy permitting county employees who are volunteer firefighters to leave work to respond to calls provided they clock out and notify supervisors the same day.
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
Attorney Tom Hegney sought advance confirmation that a second‑floor office conversion at 7 Greenwich Avenue could be permitted subject to securing parking within 1,000 feet; commissioners declined to give a preapproval and recommended the applicant secure a tenant or an option on parking before returning.
Washington County School District, Utah School Boards, Utah
Consultants from GBS Benefits told the Washington County School District insurance committee on April 12 that the district can lower long-term benefits costs by moving from its current fully insured arrangement to a self-funded plan and by steering employees toward lower‑cost providers and plan designs.
Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a lot line revision transferring approximately 2.023 acres (about 8,155 sq ft) from 34 Langhorne Lane to 38 Langhorne Lane in the RA4 zone after staff sign-offs and interdepartmental comments were addressed.
Aurora City, Douglas County, Colorado
Staff updated council on the citywide strategic plan, the distillation of council brainstorming into 19 initiatives across five community‑focused outcomes, and plans to track progress via the Envisio performance platform with public dashboards targeted for 2026.