What happened on Saturday, 21 June 2025
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Lebanon County juvenile probation asked and received approval to move two contracted secure-detention beds to a closer detention center in Morgantown to improve access and public-safety response; county will keep an option with a Cambria County facility as backup.
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
The county’s commission on drug and alcohol approved a $2,667,390 budget for FY2025–26 that relies in part on opioid settlement money for program continuity and does not request additional county general-fund support.
Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon
The Bend MPO policy board on June 20 approved revised State Highway Fund project criteria and scoring for the 2025 call for projects and authorized the MPO manager to adjust awards by up to 10% or $25,000 without returning to the board.
Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado
La Catrina Mexican Restaurant's license will be suspended for 10 days after the beverage licensing authority accepted a stipulation acknowledging sales to minors; 20 additional days were held in reserve for a repeat violation.
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
The county’s Mental Health, Intellectual Disabilities and Early Intervention agency asked commissioners to approve $6.36 million in service contracts and an agency budget that includes a $600,000 county contribution to cover projected deficits and required matches for FY2025–26.
The council approved a special-event liquor license for the Teller County Regional Animal Shelter’s Tales and Tunes fundraiser, permitting a spirits tasting room and bar service at the Ute Pass Cultural Center on July 26.
Spanish, Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
The Rules Committee approved a package of legislative-program resolutions by consensus and confirmed five appointees to the charter reform committee in a 5-0 vote.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Volunteers and survivors gathered at Fall River's Relay for Life, marking the event's 27th year in the city; organizers said the fundraiser has generated "way in the millions" for cancer research, and a volunteer urged attendees to get preventive screening.
Chatham County, North Carolina
The board held legislative public hearings on several rezoning requests across the county — including requests for residential, light-industrial and conditional regional business designations — and referred each item to the Planning Board for further review and recommendation.
San Rafael, Marin County, California
Residents described repeated open drinking, drug use and public urination at Crystal Park and told the committee that police response has been inconsistent. Speakers asked for enforcement and measures to make the playground safer for children.
Centennial SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Rich Johnson urges respectful dialogue amid personal disputes regarding school district leadership
Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado
The Boulder Beverage Licensing Authority on June 18 found El Taco Imperial del Texcala served alcohol to two underage operatives during an April compliance check and ordered a 10-day suspension of the restaurant’s liquor license, with an additional 20 days held in reserve for a repeat violation.
Cobb County, Georgia
Elections staff told the Cobb County Board of Elections there are 35 provisional ballots to be duplicated, described address-sync issues between Jarvis and ePolls that produced five provisional voters, and confirmed a risk-limiting audit will occur next Thursday.
Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana
Dr. Virginia Kane gave a public-health briefing that warned of federal proposals to cut Medicaid funding, described potential impacts on hospitals and urged prevention and immunization; Marion County Public Health staff summarized local Healthy Homes, lead, asthma and bed-bug programs.
Board of Equalization, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
The Taxpayer Rights Advocate Office reported 33 closed cases in the prior month, detailed case categories and described outreach and materials prepared for an Aug. 20 Taxpayer Bill of Rights hearing.
Cobb County, Georgia
Elections staff discovered a scanner port door with a seal in place but the door not latched, rescanned 921 ballots to confirm totals matched, and plans to add additional tamper-evident seals to all scanners used in upcoming elections.
Provo City News, Provo, Utah County, Utah
Provo's new water reclamation facility opens, showcasing innovative technology and community partnerships.
Southern York County SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
After public comment and an extended legal explanation, the Southern York County School District board voted 8–1 to adopt Policy 2.53, which makes sex‑based distinctions for use of multi‑user privacy facilities such as locker rooms and restrooms.
Yakima School District, School Districts, Washington
Public commenters at the June 17 Yakima School Board meeting urged the district to retain librarians and school staff, requested that a Washington Middle School vice principal remain, and asked the board to maximize K–3 class-size reduction funds to preserve jobs.
Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon
The Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board voted unanimously to adopt amended bylaws that add Central Oregon Intergovernmental Transit (CET) as a voting member, reduce Bend city member representation from three to two, clarify alternates appointments, and define a supermajority for bylaw amendments.
Centennial SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Hundreds of residents packed a Centennial School District board meeting on Tuesday, May 13, pressing the board over its handling of the superintendent search and the board’s apparent advancement of a finalist, Dr. Abram Lukabaugh.
Yakima School District, School Districts, Washington
On June 17 the Yakima School District board reviewed Policy 0550 (educational and racial equity). Staff said three of four policy pillars are in compliance; talent recruitment and retention is only partially compliant and staff proposed wording changes.
Village of Hortonville, Outagamie County, Wisconsin
The board approved the village’s role as the applicant/recipient of WEDC small-business grants and discussed administration, consultant support and program caps.
The City Council appointed Sarah Salazar and John Hugh to three-year terms on the Downtown Development Authority and administered their oaths of office at the June meeting.
Yakima School District, School Districts, Washington
At the June 17 Yakima School Board meeting, district finance staff said enrollment and federal funding risks could tighten the 2025–26 budget even though a recent audit found no financial findings and district cash has begun to recover.
Children’s Cabinet, Governor's Boards & Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
The Kansas Early Childhood Recommendations panel approved the June meeting agenda and the May meeting minutes by voice/gesture votes; motions were moved and seconded with no recorded opposition.
Chatham County, North Carolina
Rob Schooley, the county–school collaborative health and wellness facilitator, reported on 2024–25 programs including mental-health referrals, substance-use prevention curriculum rollout, dental mobile unit visits and participation in Duke and CDC-aligned studies; commissioners requested future outcome data and follow-up updates.
Board of Equalization, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
The Board voted unanimously to adopt staff recommendations to file Section 100 (non‑substantive) rulemaking packages with the Office of Administrative Law updating cross‑references and adding a financing category for the welfare exemption for low‑income housing.
Village of Hortonville, Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Trustees discussed a concept plan for Alonzo Park that would remove a second driveway, add parking, and rely in part on possible county contribution for intersection improvements; trustees asked engineers to design for emergency-vehicle access.
Christian County, Missouri
Christian County reported a 98% renewal/completion rate for the senior property tax credit after targeted mailings, calls and community outreach; commissioners said they will push for statutory changes to simplify renewals next year.
Monona, Dane County, Wisconsin
At a regular meeting, the Monona Taxonomy Committee approved minutes from its May 15 meeting, postponed two agenda items pending additional applicant materials, and confirmed a July 17 meeting date.
San Rafael, Marin County, California
Sergeant Chris Duncan told the San Rafael Public Safety Advisory Committee that human trafficking occurs in San Rafael—concentrated in the Canal neighborhood and hotels—and that enforcement has been hampered by recent law changes. The committee voted unanimously to recommend increased funding to prevent and investigate trafficking.
Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana
Jocelyn Medina, one of the mayor's neighborhood advocates, told the Marion County Alliance of Neighborhood Associations about major park investments, upcoming public meetings on a proposed IndyGo fare increase, Blue Line construction closures and cooling-center hours during a heat advisory.
Lansing, School Boards, Kansas
The Lansing school board voted to move the district's property and casualty insurance to the KICKS (CRMIP) pool, citing large exposure under the district's current carrier, EMC, and an inventory of aging roofs and electrical problems that would drive future costs.
Children’s Cabinet, Governor's Boards & Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
The system progress communications work group inventoried governance entities and drafted a guide recommending regular cross-reporting, standing agenda items and a publishable contact/cheat sheet to improve information flow across the early‑childhood system.
Christian County, Missouri
After interviewing four candidates, the commission appointed Kelly Roberts to fill the eastern-seat vacancy on the Christian County Library Board; the commission noted that statute limits its authority to appointment rather than removal of board members.
Children’s Cabinet, Governor's Boards & Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
The targeted recruitment work group updated a recruitment and retention web page and flagged misalignment between high-school ECE certificates and KDHE licensing documentation; it recommended a committee including KSDE, KDHE and providers to align curricula, certificates and dual-credit recognition.
Board of Equalization, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
The Board of Equalization said it filled two positions, reported a roughly 9% vacancy rate and described a classification project and recruitment for tax auditor roles with an anticipated timeline into 2026.
Chatham County, North Carolina
Health and Social Services staff presented the annual Child Fatality Prevention Team and Community Child Protection Team reports, noting traffic safety and youth mental health as recurring concerns and recommending housing supports, behavioral-health coordination, and workforce training; the board approved the reports.
Village of Hortonville, Outagamie County, Wisconsin
The board awarded mill-and-overlay work and added storm-sewer work for Fountain Court to address sump-pump runoff and road erosion, and staff said a formal budget amendment will be presented to cover the overage.
Wyoming Valley West SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The Wyoming Valley West School District board approved packages of general and staff recommended action items at a special meeting, and board members said the district’s budget holds the tax rate steady while increasing the fund balance by $27,000,000.
Chatham County, North Carolina
After several months of work, staff presented a comprehensive rewrite of advisory-committee policy clarifying formation, membership standards, application processes, ethics training, and meeting rules; the board adopted the policy and directed staff to implement the changes.
Board of Equalization, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
The Board of Equalization was notified that Humboldt, Plumas and Tulare county assessors requested and received 30‑day extensions to complete their 2025 local assessment rolls under provisions cited by BOE staff.
Children’s Cabinet, Governor's Boards & Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
The panel's mental health work group recommended a centralized landing page of resources, a fall convening, a short video series and longer-term toolkits and policy guidance to expand supports for early‑childhood professionals' mental health and substitute and reflective‑supervision capacity.
Village of Hortonville, Outagamie County, Wisconsin
At the June 19 meeting resident Greg Dyer told trustees that overnight and early-morning construction generator noise and litter from a nearby subdivision are degrading quality of life, and he asked the board to add construction rules to building permits and enforce sign and weed ordinances.
Joliet, Will County, Illinois
The Joliet City Council on June 20 approved a settlement and mutual releases agreement tied to the Northpointe development and an amendment to an MOU for the Hobart Road project; public speakers expressed both support and frustration about limited pre-meeting disclosure.
Chatham County, North Carolina
The board proclaimed June 28 as George Moses Horton Day, and directed staff to install two NCDOT-approved signs on US-15501 welcoming people to Chatham with wording acknowledging Horton as an enslaved poet and the "Bard of Chatham County."
Christian County, Missouri
Commissioners approved a budget amendment and heard a multi-topic update on the county campus clinic project, including panel replacements, fiber and gas work, potential generator rental, and site progress that county staff said should not delay clinic opening.
Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona
The City of Show Low will host a Fourth of July parade followed by family activities at Frontier Field and Freedom Fest at the high school from 3–9 p.m., with fireworks scheduled for 9 p.m., weather permitting.
Chatham County, North Carolina
After receiving 84 applications and paying roughly $35,000, county staff recommended changing eligibility rules to serve more households; board approved raising the AMI threshold and allowing applicants who receive other county exemptions to qualify.
Children’s Cabinet, Governor's Boards & Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
A work group recommended a statewide, multilingual exit-interview system to capture why early-childhood professionals leave the field. The team advised integrating the tool into the CAPE workforce registry and outlined privacy, participation and reporting considerations.
Village of Hortonville, Outagamie County, Wisconsin
At its June 19 meeting the Village of Hortonville Board approved a package of construction and maintenance contracts, reimbursements, program agreements and several emergency repair invoices; most votes were unanimous.
Christian County, Missouri
The commission awarded ITB 2025-6 contracts for tree trimming and removal on county rights-of-way to local bidders Monster Tree Service and Hodges Tree Service after the apparent low bidder failed to provide required documentation.
Chatham County, North Carolina
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the fiscal year 2025–26 budget after two public hearings and a budget work session; county staff said details will be available through the manager’s office.
California Volunteers, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
During public comment at an unspecified meeting, a public commenter credited California Volunteers and local service corps with rapid post-fire aid—providing food, clothing and comfort—and described the volunteer response as a source of hope for affected communities.
Soledad City, Monterey County, California
Soledad held a ribbon-cutting to mark delivery of a new ladder truck and a custom apparatus bay funded by a $2,000,000 state earmark and about $800,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds; officials and Cal Fire emphasized regional mutual aid and readiness as the city grows.
Children’s Cabinet, Governor's Boards & Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
The family-friendly workplaces work group described a draft employer designation that would recognize family-supportive workplace practices, favor a neutral nonprofit home, include tiered certification and employee surveys, and likely charge graduated fees with waivers for very small employers.
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
The zoning committee approved Conditional Use Permit 25-042 to allow a used-car sales establishment at a Hayward-area commercial property, making the approval contingent on Town of Hayward concurrence following concerns about municipal signoff and notice.
Administrative Rules, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
Committee staff described an online agency portal and a proposed manual amendment to replace email submission of rules and documents; staff sought committee approval to implement the portal and noted an August launch and training in July.
Christian County, Missouri
Johnson Controls told commissioners that replacing an obsolete control engine requires a server upgrade; commissioners approved the additional $21,675 amendment to keep the Circuit Court HVAC control system serviceable.
Christian County, Missouri
The Christian County Commission approved an emergency purchase and a contract amendment to address an undersized storm drain and sewer issues at the county jail; commissioners were told the work should fix repeated flooding and reduce future cleanup costs.
United Nations, Federal
A United Nations official told the Security Council that recent strikes between Iran and Israel are causing heavy civilian casualties, displacement and regional risk, and urged adherence to international humanitarian law and diplomatic de‑escalation.
Alpharetta, Fulton County, Georgia
The Design Review Board approved exterior changes, a new porch storefront system, a ground‑mounted monument sign and a landscape plan for the Shipping Post at 312 North Main Street, and recommended variety in the wall‑top planting called for in council conditions.
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
The committee approved Conditional Use Permits 25-040 (Markham) and 25-041 (Perry Nelson) to allow accessory storage buildings sited across town roads from principal dwellings; staff said placement lessens impervious surface impact to the lakes.
Children’s Cabinet, Governor's Boards & Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
Panel members received program updates on PDG-funded regional roundtables, the first round of child-care zone grants and a proposed monitoring framework that will use existing program data to track progress toward the All In for Kansas Kids strategic plan.
Derek Rodriguez, a Woodland Park resident and local attorney, addressed the council during public comment to express his interest in a yet-to-be-filled council seat and outlined his background.
City of Tracy and the South San Joaquin County Fire Authority reviewed 2023 injury statistics, safety procedures, vendor permit rules and inspection timelines for nonprofit fireworks sales, and reminded vendors they must pass a fire inspection and hold an operational permit before selling.
Easly City, Pickens, South Carolina
The City of Easley City Council approved the $28 million fiscal 2025-26 operating budget at a special meeting and amended it to designate $399,855 in fund 13 (road fee fund) toward a Canaan Land/Olive Street roundabout; the meeting included public questions about one-time spending, audit timing and fund sources.
Southern York County SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
After debate, the board approved a $1 increase in adult ticket prices and adjusted game‑pass pricing for the 2025–26 school year; board members discussed concessions, electronic payments and community impact during deliberations.
Kenner City, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
The council approved a slate of procurement, contract, emergency and insurance measures (ordinances 13,847–13,866) by unanimous 6-0 voice votes, including software support, equipment purchases, emergency repairs, contracts for tree work, fuel supply, HVAC units, and insurance renewals.
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
The committee tabled Conditional Use Permit 25-039 (Way Pro LLC) to allow town of Hayward time to weigh in after residents raised questions about notice, parking and the scope of tourist rooming house access.
Washington County, New York
The Washington County Board of Supervisors held and closed a public hearing on Introductory Local Law B of 02/2025, a proposed occupancy tax, with no members of the public speaking.
Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
A public commenter told the committee that Los Angeles police and sheriff's deputies used tear gas, rubber bullets and blunt force at a recent No Kings protest and said the mayor has not acknowledged the actions; committee did not take formal action on the comment.
Board of Equalization, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
Following an informational hearing on underinsurance in wildfire recovery, the board asked staff to prepare options — including possible statutory changes or Department of Insurance actions — to improve consumer transparency and safeguards after disasters.
Administrative Rules, House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
At its June meeting, the Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (JELCAR) approved changes to an OPLC licensure form, adopted DNCR’s Adopt-a-Park rules and granted conditional approval to shorten electronic processing for OHRV and snowmobile registrations.
Alpharetta, Fulton County, Georgia
The board approved Christina McManus’s plans to renovate and convert the former office at 350 Brady Place into a residence with new garage and garden house, and required the applicant to work with staff on a permeable driveway treatment.
Kenner City, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Mayor Glazer announced the city received a $4 million loan from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality to move three canal-bank pump/lift stations to submersible, street-level locations and to enlarge the Saint Jude lift station ahead of a new 900-unit apartment development.
Washington County, New York
County staff summarized a Washington County Community Development Block Grant housing rehabilitation program that completed multiple projects and said the county will seek up to $750,000 in 2025 CDBG funds to address a growing wait list.
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
The Sawyer County Zoning Committee approved Conditional Use Permit 25-038 to allow a 24-by-36 storage building on Nelson Lake to house a pontoon and buoys used by the Nelson Lake Association; committee adopted staff findings and conditions.
Kenner City, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
A resident complained about worsening drainage on Berlino Drive and asked for an inspection and action plan; public works said crews will clean and flush drain lines and noted the June storm produced over 3 inches of rain concentrated on Kenner.
Kenner City, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Council accepted a $6.325 million DOTD construction contract and approved $705,620 in professional services for Roosevelt Boulevard reconstruction; discussion noted likely loss of median trees and a planned August start date.
Kenner City, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Kenner City Council approved a professional services contract of $2,558,630.29 with Linfield, Hunter & Junius Inc. to design a new Police Emergency Operations Center and training facility; funds come from a state criminal justice/first responders allotment for design work.
Festival organizers presented the inaugural poster and announced a July 5 downtown lineup including Curtis Grimes, John Wolf, Michael Martin Murphy and headliner Ned Ledoux.
Shelby County, School Boards, Kentucky
Superintendent Dr. Matthews reported multiple summer construction projects at Shelby County schools, a 19-module delivery for the career center, and described an RFP scoring process that identified H&W Deuce as the highest-value bidder for an athletic contract; no formal award vote is recorded in the transcript.
Spanish, Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
A City Council committee reviewed and voted to file the municipal language-access annual report for fiscal year 2023�24 after staff summarized departmental translation and interpretation capacity.
Alpharetta, Fulton County, Georgia
The Alpharetta Design Review Board approved Ivy Kids’ plans to remodel a former Kids Are Kids center at 3455 Webb Bridal Road, with conditions on portico proportions, signage scale, roofing material, paint shade and landscaping upgrades.
Warren County, New York
Supervisors voted to enter a short executive session under Public Officers Law §105(1)(e) to discuss collective negotiations under Civil Service Law Article 14; motion by Supervisor Bean, second by Supervisor Stroud, approved by voice vote.
Spanish, Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
During the public comment period, multiple speakers raised concerns about safety for visitors and residents, homelessness and the qualifications and transparency of the city’s tourism commission; speakers urged the committee to address security and services ahead of large upcoming events.
Board of Equalization, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
The Board approved the April work‑group minutes, accepted the draft report summarizing assessor and assessment appeals board (AAB) presentations and scheduled a second work‑group meeting for Sept. 17 to pursue mid‑ and long‑term recommendations.
Shelby County, School Boards, Kentucky
The board held a first reading of KSBA-recommended policy revisions, discussed guidance on Senate Bill 181, weighed a half-credit civics option versus a 100-question test, and addressed a financial literacy graduation requirement for incoming 9th graders.
Spanish, Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
A Los Angeles City Council committee adopted modifications to the PY51 consolidated plan for 2025–26, reallocating funds toward a Micro Enterprise/small-business assistance program and neighborhood park improvements, and asked CIFD for a project-status report by Sept. 1, 2025.
Warren County, New York
The Warren County Board approved a package of appropriations, budget amendments and capital-project transfers at its June 20 meeting; multiple items passed by roll call (several recorded as 926 votes in favor).
Southern York County SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
District staff told the board the Susquehanna High School construction project is close to final payments, with an estimated remaining budget of about $875,000 and a contingency balance of roughly $560,000.
Spanish, Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles World Airports staff presented a report to the Commerce and Travel Committee on gaps found in a 2017 memorandum of understanding and proposed procurement and project‑delivery changes to reduce delays and claims on future public‑private partnership projects; the committee voted to receive and file the report.
Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
The committee amended and approved an item to extend master service agreements for certified access specialist services with three vendors through June 30, 2026, pending a future RFP and budget allocation; the amendment was seconded by Councilman Jurado and approved on consent with items 3 and 6.
Shelby County, School Boards, Kentucky
The Shelby County School Board reviewed the annual evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Matthews, with the board reading ratings across multiple standards and a motion to accept the evaluation moved; the transcript does not record a subsequent vote.
Warren County, New York
Cornell Cooperative Extension representative John Poe thanked two long-serving employees—Michelle Baker (20 years) and Roxanne Westcott (19 years)—and described their roles supporting 4-H, camperships, parenting programs and other services.
Sedgwick County, Kansas
County staff said the fire agenda includes a near-$30,000 first-responder donation application, a request to establish nearly $500,000 in budget authority to replace PPE, and a separate nearly $226,000 budget authority item paired with a matching $225,000 grant for wildland gear.
The council approved Ordinance 14-97, a 2025 budget supplemental appropriating funds for Downtown Development Authority microgrants, DDA legal expenses, and replacement parts for the aquatic center pool boiler.
Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
Jackie Rodriguez, director of operations at the Community Investment for Families Department, presented the city’s first annual language-access report for FY23–24, documenting about 3,900 certified bilingual staff, roughly $3.8 million in expenditures, and more than 2,000 translated vital documents.
Bradenton City, Manatee County, Florida
City administrators described negotiations with the police headquarters architect over an additional fee tied to increased project size, reporting the architect reduced an initial invoice and that the city is paying a negotiated change‑order amount rather than pursuing arbitration.
Sedgwick County, Kansas
Commissioners were briefed on Comcare items including an amendment to a 988 operational grant, a proposed statement of work with Overflow (a teen suicide-prevention organization), and a KDOC grant application of about $707,000 for juvenile detention behavioral health services.
Warren County, New York
The Warren County Board of Supervisors adopted the Warren County 2040 comprehensive plan at its June 20, 2025 meeting after a public hearing; the roll call was recorded as 926 votes in favor.
Board of Equalization, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
BOE legislative staff outlined bills that would lengthen timelines for disaster-related reassessment relief and add probate and consolidation clarifications to parent‑child exclusions under Proposition 19.
Sedgwick County, Kansas
County staff said the existing financial system (in place since 2002) is reaching end of life and commissioners were asked to approve a budget transfer of about $1.5 million from technology contingency and operating reserve to fund a replacement ERP set to go live in October.
Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
The committee approved the CLA report for the PY51 Consolidated Plan with amendments reallocating Rose Hills Park funds to a DTLA small-business assistance program and other small adjustments; CIFD was directed to report back on project status by Sept. 1, 2025.
Southern York County SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The board authorized bidding for the district’s highest‑priority facilities work — three boiler‑room renovations and a roof/rooftop‑equipment replacement — and approved an architect agreement with Beers & Hoffman. Funding will come from capital fund balance.
Bradenton City, Manatee County, Florida
Council amended code to allow overnight mooring at the Riverwalk public day dock by intergovernmental agreement so the county's expanded water‑taxi service can dock larger vessels overnight.
Warren County, New York
County public health presented winners of a student tobacco-prevention poster contest and told the board that youth e-cigarette use surged from 2014–2018; officials also reported 93 registered tobacco and vape retailers in the county.
Franklin Park, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Staff and council discussed recent storm damage, several fallen trees that struck a vehicle, ongoing right-of-way tree risks, requests for thermoplastic pavement markings, and timing of a parks comprehensive plan that will guide placement of new pickleball courts.
Minot, Ward County, North Dakota
The Economic Development Plan Review Committee voted Friday to forward a package of recommendations to Minot City Council that includes a requirement for MAC EDC to provide more detail on how City of Minot funds are spent yearly, continued investment in consolidated data for site selection, and a recommendation that the council consider creating a Land Development Partnership Committee to speed private development on underused parcels.
Board of Equalization, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
The Board set aside the morning of July 29 for a 2–3 hour informational hearing on modular housing and other construction options to support rebuilding after wildfires and to address housing affordability; speakers will include industry, building trades and CAL FIRE.
Warren County, New York
The Warren County Board of Supervisors recognized Christine Duffy for 12 years as president of SUNY Adirondack, citing expansion of degree pathways and workforce partnerships; Duffy thanked the community and urged support for her successor.
Sedgwick County, Kansas
County staff said engineering proposals for Project R-364 came in higher than expected and additional negotiated work was added, prompting a request to amend the CIP and to approve a subsequent engineering contract.
Bradenton City, Manatee County, Florida
City council amended the land‑use code to list docks and piers as a special use in the Urban Village (UV) zoning district, sending future commercial dock proposals to planning commission and council review.
The council approved initial posting of Ordinance 1498 and set a public hearing for July 17 on a special use permit to replace an existing 63-foot lattice tower with a new 120-foot lattice tower (130 feet to top of appurtenances) at 5955 Trout Creek Road.
Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
City staff outlined a guaranteed-income pilot targeting survivors of intimate partner violence and transitional-age youth, proposing $2 million in discretionary funds, a $250,000 grant, and an 18–24 month benefit period paired with workforce training; no formal committee vote on program authorization was recorded.
Brunswick City, School Districts, Ohio
Superintendent Jason Niedermeier and district finance staff described proposed elements of Ohio’s 2025 biennial budget and related tax bills that they say could sharply reduce Brunswick City Schools’ reserves, complicate long-term planning and force earlier levies.
Bradenton City, Manatee County, Florida
The Bradenton City Council confirmed Assistant Chief Josh Kramer as chief of police and scheduled his swearing-in for July 8 at the Historic Courthouse; Kramer will replace retiring Chief Bevin.
Harrison County, Mississippi
Harrison County's Blue Ribbon Committee voted Thursday to seek local "Baby DJ" legislation and pressed Child Protection Services, hospitals and youth court officials for clearer procedures when newborns test positive for illicit drugs.
Missoula, Missoula County, Montana
A Sentinel High School student told a Missoula rally that young people feel powerless under current national politics and called for civic engagement and participation to reclaim influence over public policy.
Franklin Park, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Staff said the Matterhorn project is nearing closeout, reported the borough cannot reallocate a $190,000 Growing Greener grant, and described steps to get the Fish Run stream restoration and Greenway Trails applications ready for DEP and other grant programs.
Lewisburg City, Marshall County, Tennessee
At a special called meeting June 18, the Mayor and Council of the City of Lewisburg approved first readings of an ordinance adopting the fiscal year 2025-26 budget and a separate ordinance amending prior budgets, while two residents urged caution about tax increases and called for recruiting industry.
Missoula, Missoula County, Montana
A founding member of the Montana Black Collective described Juneteenth as both history and an ongoing call to dismantle systemic barriers, urging Missoula residents to move beyond acknowledgment and pursue inclusion and community building.
Bradenton City, Manatee County, Florida
The Bradenton City Council on May 28 approved a contract with Dover Kohl & Partners and partners to produce an eight-month urban renewal action plan and three special-area plans, with the Bradenton Area EDC as implementation partner.
Missoula, Missoula County, Montana
Missoula Pride co-chairs framed upcoming Pride events as both celebration and political resistance, citing statewide policy attacks on transgender youth, curriculum and healthcare and urging public support for local Pride and counseling services.
Franklin Park, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Council preview included an introduction to a proposed government study commission and home-rule charter ordinance and a wide-ranging discussion on earned-income tax caps, real estate transfer tax, bidding limits, advertising requirements and proposed increases to zoning application fees.
Franklin Park, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
At a June 18 preview meeting participants ranked six applicants and selected two junior councilors after discussion of selection method and candidates' strengths.
Forest Park, Clayton County, Georgia
Forest Park planners approved a 24-month permit for temporary portable classrooms at a Montessori school (5881 Phillips Drive), subject to nine conditions including driveway upgrades, parking improvements, a construction timeline, permit compliance, and site restoration after removal.
Board of Zoning Appeals Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
The Board of Zoning Appeals granted a variance to allow a new detached two-story garage larger than 700 square feet to be built closer to the rear property line than the 20-foot setback required by code, citing reduced impervious surface and neighborhood context.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Connecticut
The Human Services and Appropriations committees approved a federal selective provider contracting waiver renewal that allows Connecticut to continue the current Birth to 3 contracting model for early intervention services.
Missoula, Missoula County, Montana
Organizers and speakers at a Missoula rally criticized a reported $45 million federal expenditure on an Army birthday event and urged attendees to contact national legislators to oppose a package of cuts speakers called the “big ugly bill,” saying it threatens Medicaid, school meal funding and veterans’ services.
Board of Equalization, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
BOE staff reported 16 Letters to Assessors issued so far in 2025 and summarized training and state-assessed property work, including expanded course offerings and upcoming audits and allocations.
Board of Zoning Appeals Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
The Board of Zoning Appeals granted a variance to allow an opaque fence in the street setback at 4600 Nevada Avenue after a tied motion shifted when a member chose to participate and vote yes.
Forest Park, Clayton County, Georgia
The commission granted a side-yard variance allowing a homeowner to extend a residence in Ward 2 to repair and enlarge living space. The applicant described storm flood damage and high repair costs; a neighboring landlord supported the request. Approval was subject to site-plan conformance and standard conditions.
Southern York County SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The board held a first reading of Policy 815.1 on generative artificial intelligence, directing administrators to add an explicit prohibition treating undisclosed AI‑generated student work as plagiarism and to post the draft for public comment before a second reading in August.
Monroe County, Indiana
The Plan Commission approved PUD-25-1 (North Park 2) with a waiver of final hearing and two conditions requiring use of a stormwater grading permit for ongoing testing and updating karst conservancy areas to a 50-foot buffer found in the recorded written commitment.
Energy and Natural Resources: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
At a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, a senator pressed a witness about the presence of political appointees on review boards for federal loan programs, questioning why career staff are not conducting those reviews and noting a recent large disbursement described in the exchange.
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
Resolution 926, sponsored by City Council Speaker Adams, would declare New York City adopts the New York State Climate Smart Communities pledge. Administration witnesses and environmental groups told the committee the pledge would make the city more competitive for certain state grants and technical assistance.
Forest Park, Clayton County, Georgia
The Forest Park Planning Commission approved a variance reducing side and rear yard setbacks to allow construction of a two-family residence in Ward 3, subject to conditions including conformance to the submitted site plan and two off-street parking spaces per unit.
Board of Equalization, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
After a lengthy discussion on governance and AB 102 constraints, the Board asked staff to return in July with analysis of three options for handling legislative matters: a standing work group, a reformed legislative committee, or using existing board‑member agenda processes with updated governance rules.
Monroe County, Indiana
The commission voted unanimously to continue two Holland Fields subdivision items while county staff and developers work on as-built reviews, cost allocations and coordination with an adjoining three-lot subdivision developer.
Board of Zoning Appeals Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
Neighbors appealed a zoning administrator’s permit decision that treated the developer’s proposed elevation as the front facade; the Board of Zoning Appeals heard rival legal and design arguments and left the appeal on the docket for rehearing on July 17.
San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California
Multiple residents testified that out‑of‑town investors have placed several convicted sex offenders and high‑risk offenders in a nearby home and asked the council for help finding legal ways to remove them and prevent similar placements.
Board of Zoning Appeals Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
The Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals did not reach the four-vote threshold to grant a reduced street-setback variance for a Sunnymeade Drive lot, and the board scheduled a rehearing for July 17 so absent members can review the record.
Maricopa, Pinal County, Arizona
ADOT legislative staff reported June 20 that the state Senate budget proposal includes targeted appropriations for highway projects statewide, including funding for the Riggs Road interchange on SR‑347 and $2.13 million for design of a second northbound SR‑87 turn lane at SR‑260 in Payson.
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
A pre‑considered introduction would allow stormwater construction permits to be issued before recording maintenance easements and make other process changes intended to shorten review time. DEP and developers said the unified stormwater rule is essential but current permit review can take seven to nine months and requires process improvements.
Monroe County, Indiana
Commissioners debated whether to codify a separate 'debate' step in Article 10 of the Plan Commission rules of procedure and were told staff will return a red-line draft; staff also updated the public on progress to prioritize text amendments to the Monroe County Development Ordinance.
Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado
The Board of Zoning Adjustments approved a variance allowing two covered patio structures and a single‑car carport to remain about 20.2 feet from the east/rear property line where 25 feet is required. The 4–1 vote followed presentations from city staff, the applicant team and a nearby neighbor who opposed the request.
Williamson County, School Districts, Tennessee
The Williamson County Schools Board unanimously approved three budget amendments to align the district’s general, central cafeteria and extended-school funds with changes made earlier by the Williamson County Commission, including a $500-per-FTE reduction in the county’s health insurance request and a change in property-tax receipt assumptions.
Lowell City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
The newly formed Lowell Affordable Housing Trust Fund voted to accept $3,300,000 in ARPA funds and authorized the city manager to record a declaration of trust; trustees elected officers and set a July 16 follow-up meeting.
Provo City News, Provo, Utah County, Utah
Provo City held a public event called FlushFest to mark the opening of a new membrane bioreactor water reclamation facility. Officials said the plant increases capacity, reduces nutrient discharges to Utah Lake and was funded with state low-interest financing and a county ARPA grant.
San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California
Multiple residents and community organizations urged the council to address alleged police harassment and ICE enforcement tactics targeting day laborers near the Home Depot on First Street and requested a formal day‑labor hiring site, a moratorium on citations and a meeting with the police chief.
Chautauqua County, New York
Following a presentation of a draft jail needs assessment, Chautauqua County legislators discussed options — including full replacement, renovation, and alternative site or programmatic approaches — and asked staff to explore next-step costs and planning support before committing to a design path.
Maricopa, Pinal County, Arizona
The Arizona State Transportation Board on June 20 approved its fiscal 2026–2030 transportation construction program, adopting “alternative 3,” a plan the department says preserves funding for widening State Route 347 and keeps the SR 260 Lion Springs safety project on schedule while deferring three pavement-preservation projects into 2030.
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
At a New York City Council committee hearing, the Department of Buildings said existing local laws and pending energy code updates make a new, yearlong feasibility study of commercial “solar‑ready” measures unnecessary, while advocates urged clearer financing and zoning guidance.
Dolton, Cook County, Illinois
Trustee Stan Brown and Trustee Cleo said the Dolton Park District hosted a traveling baseball and softball gathering at Dolton Park, 721 East, aimed at reviving youth baseball and fostering community unity; organizers described teams from nearby places and plans for concessions and adult play.
Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado
The Boulder Beverage Licensing Authority granted Kura Sushi USA Inc. a hotel-restaurant liquor license for a Ninth Street restaurant after petitioning showed broad support and the applicant outlined staff training and ID-verification plans.
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
Intro. 1302 would consolidate multiple climate and energy reporting requirements into PlanYC, increase climate adaptation plan frequency, and adjust several reporting roles. MOCEJ said consolidation could improve cross‑cutting analysis and recommended task‑force restructuring.
United Nations, Federal
Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, told the United Nations Security Council that attacks on nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic of Iran have caused “a sharp degradation in nuclear safety and security” and that the IAEA needs timely access and technical information to verify safeguarded nuclear material.
Camden County, Georgia
Election supervisor reported the office is about 79% through its FY 2024–25 budget with notable overages in cellphone charges, advertising, travel and janitorial supplies; staff said they are auditing several line items.
Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon
Summary of motions and voting outcomes at the June 20, 2025 Bend MPO policy board meeting, including minutes approval, promissory note authorization, bylaw adoption, SHF criteria, manager award-adjustment authority, committee appointments and a letter of support for a federal grant application.
San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California
Council approved the HUD consolidated plan and multiple consent and pulled items, including a consultant for the enterprise resource planning project, work at the Waterman Landfill and a citywide crosswalk/study list; item 8 was pulled for later review.
Chautauqua County, New York
At its June 20, 2025 meeting the Chautauqua County Audit and Control Committee approved a slate of routine resolutions including airport leases, county lease renewals, several grant acceptances and accounting transfers; all were approved by voice vote.
Camden County, Georgia
The Camden County Board of Elections certified the June 17 special primary after staff reconciliation and voted to hold the July 15 public service commission runoff at a single election-day polling place in Woodbine, with early voting July 7–11 at the Kingsland annex from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
The Los Angeles City Council Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee on Monday approved a package of legislative positions to include in the city's 2025'26 state and federal legislative programs and confirmed five appointments to the Charter Reform Commission, all by 5-0 votes.
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
The Lebanon County Board approved payment to Quincy Technology Services to continue an electronic case-management system used by the coroner’s office; the county will add the annual cost to future budgets.
Weston County, Wyoming
The WCHS board approved meeting minutes and the amended agenda, voted to credential four clinicians, and received operational reports covering census, staffing, inventory system roll-out, accounts receivable work and a scheduled CT project with continuity of MRI services.
House, Northern Mariana Legislative Sessions, Northern Mariana Islands
During the session the Youth Congress adopted its organizational journal and later voted to adjourn. The clerk recorded six members present and two absent.
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
The county approved a contract renewal for the CAPS case-management system and a fiscal consulting agreement to train Children & Youth fiscal staff; the department also sought approval of third-quarter invoices for the current fiscal year.
San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California
The City Council approved the 2025–2030 Consolidated Plan and 2025–26 Annual Action Plan, which outline anticipated HUD allocations and first‑year project funding including CDBG, HOME and ESG grants.
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
Intro. 1271 would require the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice to submit drafts of the long‑term sustainability plan (PlanYC) to the Environmental Justice Advisory Board for review. MOCEJ told the council it supports environmental‑justice involvement but prefers earlier consultation to better shape analyses and recommendations.
Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon
The Bend MPO policy board on June 20 debated whether to create or adopt a local crash-fatality review process after members said some serious incidents on private property are not captured in state highway statistics.
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia
The Valdosta Mayor and Council approved proposed SPLOST 9 project language for placement on the November ballot after a brief presentation by Finance Director Chuck Dinkins and limited discussion about roadway-language specificity.
Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado
The Boulder Beverage Licensing Authority voted to grant an entertainment facility liquor license to Lifetime (1821 30th Street). Petitioning showed strong business support; board members praised the applicant's alcohol policy and training.
Spanish, Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
Multiple public speakers urged the committee to support a resolution backing state-level "polluters pay" legislation, called for local investment in stormwater capture instead of the Delta tunnel, and requested more funding for immigrant legal services.
Seattle, King County, Washington
At a June 20 joint session, local officials heard business, port and tourism leaders and county and city economists describe falling port volumes, price and staffing pressures, weaker taxable sales and hotel stress tied to tariffs, immigration fears and federal funding threats.
House, Northern Mariana Legislative Sessions, Northern Mariana Islands
Floor leader Flora introduced Youth Congress Bill 20-1 to establish the Prinimete and Akapa as the official pledge of allegiance to the CNMI flag; the measure was referred to the Committee on Education and committee leaders said they will schedule stakeholder meetings soon.
Weston County, Wyoming
Board members raised concerns about large discrepancies between the hospital's accounting system and bank cash reports, agreed to a cash-based review with consultant support and set a July 7 work session and a July 10 public hearing to finalize the fiscal-year budget.
Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon
City of Bend project lead updated the Bend MPO on Riverfront Street design: public outreach favored a one-way option that preserves landscaping and provides a 10-foot multiuse path; high groundwater and limited vertical drop near the river complicate required stormwater pretreatment and will affect design choices, cost and grant timing.
Dolton, Cook County, Illinois
Edward Steve, a trustee in Dolton, invited residents to his fourth annual Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Walk scheduled for July 12 at 9:30 a.m., saying participants can register via an online link or QR code and that food and festivities will be provided. He did not specify a beneficiary organization or fundraising target.
California Volunteers, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
A program called California Volunteers is recruiting paid service members — including college students and adults not in school — for community work in education, climate and food security, offering stipends and full-time pay, a presenter said.
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
The Lebanon County Board of Commissioners approved 22 contract amendments totaling $240,624 to cover higher utilization in mental-health, intellectual-disability and early-intervention services; county officials said no additional county tax dollars are required.
Easly City, Pickens, South Carolina
At a special call meeting the Easly City Council approved the FY2025–26 operating budget and amended it to earmark $399,855 from the road fee fund for a proposed roundabout at Canaan Land and Olive Street; councilors and residents raised questions about audits, fund balances and one-time spending.
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia
City Manager Richard Hardy recommended continuing a contract that assigns John Crawford as the city’s principal governmental affairs consultant; council clarified the contract is with the firm (Coleman Talley Strategic LLC) and approved continuation by show of hands.
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia
The council approved terms for a $1,000,000 construction note using ARPA funds: 3.25% interest, a 30-month construction period with interest-only payments, permanent payments over 17½ years, and a balloon payment of $300,000–$500,000 at construction end.