What happened on Saturday, 04 October 2025
Martin County, Florida
Peter Hunan, director of utilities and engineering for the City of Stuart, said the city is advancing pavement maintenance, lift‑station rehabilitation and water reclamation headworks upgrades with staggered completion dates through early 2026.
Santa Cruz County, California
County officials told the Board of Supervisors that HR 1, changes in state budget policy and a possible federal shutdown will reduce federal and state support for Medi‑Cal, CalFresh and other programs over multiple years, creating multi‑million‑dollar budget pressure and likely increases in uncompensated care, food insecurity and homelessness.
Hempstead, Nassau County, New York
The board moved and approved the administrative calendar in its entirety and subsequently moved to adjourn; roll-call votes recorded multiple 'Aye' votes from named board members in the transcript excerpt.
Martin County, Florida
County growth manager presented 2024 population estimates and building activity; Indiantown unveiled an enhanced GIS maps portal showing active projects, while town leaders warned that several large proposed developments must resolve water capacity before site plans can proceed.
Martin County, Florida
Pat Nolan, director of utilities and public works for the Village of Indiantown, said the village is constructing a new wastewater plant sized for 1.2 million gallons per day, drilling brackish wells, planning an RO plant and building a deep injection well for concentrate disposal.
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
Daniel McKenna Foster, Long Range Planning, described AO 2025-94 as a complex but foundational Title 21 chapter intended to make it easier for property owners to perform small repairs without triggering costly full-conformity requirements.
Hempstead, Nassau County, New York
A resident complained about campaign-style mailers appearing in homes and asked how much taxpayer money funded them; the town provided no figure in response, and the supervisor later said his budget included an 18% general-fund tax cut and referenced a $5,000,000 tax-cut figure.
The Utah State Board of Education finance committee heard public comment and staff briefings on disparities in property-tax funding, discussed multiple policy scenarios for the voted-and-board local levy program, and voted to ask staff to convene a multi-stakeholder working group to study the issues and recommend options to the board.
United Nations, Federal
Denise Brown, the U.N. resident and humanitarian coordinator in Sudan, said access is blocked to large populations near El Fasher, that aid convoys cannot move without guarantees of safe passage, and that funding and security gaps are deepening malnutrition, disease and protection crises.
Hempstead, Nassau County, New York
Speakers alleged the shelter hired an unqualified trainer and described animal injuries; the town's supervisor said his administration increased staffing and expanded trap-neuter-release (TNR) services in the first 54 days and instituted a mobile TNR program.
Martin County, Florida
John Mayle, Martin County environmental resource administrator, said a FDIN grant will fund a new paddling‑only access near Jensen Beach, and the county advanced 16 properties (about 10,000 acres) through the Martin County Forever program.
Martin County, Florida
Martin County staff summarized active and upcoming capital projects including Charlie Lane Park reconstruction (boat ramps closed through 2026), Port Salerno drainage and sidewalk work, Jensen Beach resurfacing, the Sun Trail multiuse path and a new roundabout at Sunset Trail in High Meadow.
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
Planning staff described AO 2025-112, which defines “relocatable dwelling units,” allows more housing types and repairs in existing manufactured housing parks, moves some approvals from conditional use to site-plan review, and expands permitted uses on public/institution (PLI) land; no Assembly vote occurred at the work session.
Hempstead, Nassau County, New York
The Millbrook Civic Association president said a developer is replacing smaller homes with much larger ones, removing greenery and increasing impermeable surfaces; residents submitted photos and a petition of nearly 200 signatures and asked the building department to investigate drainage, parking and occupancy concerns.
Pewaukee School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
At Firestein Field, Germantown's balanced attack and short-field drives overcame Pewaukee's late rallies and turnovers, producing a 28-7 road win on homecoming night.
Farmington Public School District, School Boards, Michigan
Farmington High School routed the visiting Troy Colts 42-0 Friday night at Falcon Field, turning consecutive turnovers into short-field scores and returning the second-half kickoff for a touchdown, the TV 10 play-by-play announcer said.
The committee approved a cleanup amendment to rule R277-325 to remove outdated references and clarify that the educator engagement survey will be administered on even-numbered years while the exit survey continues as an ongoing instrument.
Montgomery City, Montgomery County, Alabama
Mayor Steven Reed and city and college officials on Tuesday announced Montgomery will host the Morehouse–Tuskegee Classic at Crampton Bowl, highlighting local sponsorships, cultural significance and weekend events while coaches urged focus ahead of the game.
East Side Union High, School Districts, California
The Spectrum board voted unanimously to adopt a revised by-trustee-area map and approved a sequencing plan that would move one newly drawn trustee area to the presidential election cycle using a one-time two-year term if the State Board of Education grants a waiver.
Judicial - Appeals Court Oral Arguments, Judicial, Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Appeals Court heard argument Oct. 3 in Rauhaus Friedenfeld Associates v. Carrollton West Pet Hospital, a dispute over how to calculate an architect's percentage fee when a construction contract, partial owner self-performance and incomplete work complicate the measure of "total cost."
Hempstead, Nassau County, New York
An attorney for Tunnel to Towers told the board the foundation received recent zoning approval and has submitted a demolition permit; she asked the town to consider waiving permitting fees to expedite a planned November closing with the county.
Hempstead, Nassau County, New York
Town staff said bids came in below a $2,000,000 congressional grant and the town will extend sidewalks and add benches, lighting and trash receptacles on Front Street between California and Fenmore avenues; detailed scope to be reviewed with residents after the meeting.
United Nations, Federal
At a United Nations session, speakers including a climate scientist urged country delegates to increase climate ambition, saying science, law and economics demand action. Delegates referenced nationally determined contributions and a COP 31 hosting bid; no formal votes or decisions were recorded in the transcript.
Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
The City Council presented a resolution recognizing Jane Kennedy’s decades‑long career in broadcasting, fitness programming, film and television and her new memoir, emphasizing her role as a trailblazer in sports broadcasting and representation.
The Standards and Assessment Committee voted to approve revised alternate achievement science standards developed with the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) consortium for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities and to forward the revisions to the full board for final approval.
Leslie, Searcy County, Arkansas
Staff read a citation from the Arkansas House recognizing Violet Brumley Hensley, born Oct. 21, 1916, for her contributions to Ozark folk art and music and said the citation will be presented in September 2025.
Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
The City Council presented a certificate to Bechtel Corporation recognizing 127 years in business and its local projects and partnerships, including past work on regional infrastructure and small‑business engagement.
Adams County, Wisconsin
The Administrative & Finance Committee approved the sale of a tax-delinquent parcel at a bid below the assessed fair market value. The buyer's payment will first satisfy county taxes, fees and charges; any excess will be paid to the prior owner, consistent with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling discussed by counsel.
Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
Council members presented a certificate to the Wolfendale Club (historical women’s civic organization) honoring eight decades of scholarships, cultural programming and preservation of a historic clubhouse in West Adams.
Judicial - Appeals Court Oral Arguments, Judicial, Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Appeals Court heard argument Oct. 3 in Guinane v. Fitzgerald, an appeal challenging a police chief's denial of a firearm license based on concerns about the applicant's household and association with her husband.
Members of the Utah State Board of Education’s Standards and Assessment Committee heard a progress report on public feedback to the draft Utah Core Mathematics standards and debated whether to keep an integrated pathway statewide, how assessments would compare across pathways, and the status of honors/extended topics.
Leslie, Searcy County, Arkansas
Staff presented a draft letter to owners of dilapidated properties urging remediation and requesting owners contact city hall by Oct. 4 to discuss plans or request assistance. The letter stresses partnership and notes the city has ordinances governing dilapidated structures.
Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
The City Council presented a recognition to New Economics for Women (NEW) for four decades of work on affordable housing, workforce development and entrepreneurship support for low‑income women and families across Los Angeles.
Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
The Los Angeles City Council recognized Jody Long for her leadership of the SAG‑AFTRA Los Angeles Local, citing her role in contract negotiations, advocacy on AI protections, and efforts to retain production in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
The Los Angeles City Council and visiting descendants and labor leaders commemorated 100 years since formation of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, highlighting the union’s role in labor and civil-rights history and its links to Los Angeles migration and leadership.
Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles City Council voted to adopt items 1 through 11 in a single roll-call vote, unanimously recorded as '10 ayes' when taken as a block. Item 6 was later the subject of a reconsideration vote and then a separate final vote that passed 9–1.
Leslie, Searcy County, Arkansas
City staff reported eight chlorine bottles at the sewer plant that do not qualify for an Arkansas Brownfield grant and said the city submitted an ANRC application for sewer-plant rehabilitation. Staff also said RDOT intends to turn over an old bridge to the city after making repairs and resurfacing; power-pole relocation is underway.
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
CA-1-25, a charter amendment to codify recommendations from the City Council Compensation Commission, was discussed; the committee voted to take no position and asked staff to reconcile CA-1 and a related CA-2 before final council action.
Adams County, Wisconsin
Finance staff presented a balanced 2026 county budget that keeps the COLA at 2.4%, budgets a 9.5% health-insurance increase, and uses fund balance for capital projects. The countywide mill rate is projected to fall to $3.88 per $1,000 of valuation despite a levy increase.
Judicial - Appeals Court Oral Arguments, Judicial, Massachusetts
In Commonwealth v. Mark Romanoff, defense counsel argued that a written "release plan" should have been admitted at trial and that the Commonwealth relied on unreliable 20-year recidivism projections; the Commonwealth said the 20-year figures were admissible context and that the defense waived a full Daubert/Lanigan reliability hearing.
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
The committee unanimously recommended favorably on O-34-25, which updates exempt service job classifications; members voted in support without substantive discussion at the Rules Committee meeting.
The committee approved text changes to R277‑100 (definitions) and advanced R277‑311 (specialized endorsements) on first reading; both items were forwarded to the full board for second and final reading. A separate comma correction to a published rule was also handled as a first‑reading item.
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Committee members declined to recommend for or against the Market House lease, citing ongoing negotiations and the absence of a final lease text; members asked staff and the lessee to finish negotiations and return final language to committees and council.
Leslie, Searcy County, Arkansas
The council announced in open session that an executive session had addressed an employee's status and that the employee's employment "has been terminated." The employee addressed the council and asked for time to collect personal items and return keys.
Adams County, Wisconsin
An external auditor told the Adams County Administrative & Finance Committee the 2024 financial statements received an unmodified (clean) opinion. A new GASB standard for compensated absences increased the county’s recorded liabilities by roughly $200,000; the county’s general fund and unassigned balances remain above policy targets.
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
The committee approved amendments and recommended favorably on O-30-25 to adjust floor-area-ratio and rooftop allowances in the Business Revitalization (BR) district to make redevelopment viable and to fix split-zone boundary language.
Judicial - Appeals Court Oral Arguments, Judicial, Massachusetts
In Commonwealth v. Frederick Jackson Jr., defense counsel asked the court to reverse denial of a motion to suppress, arguing police exceeded a Terry frisk by searching pockets and a suitcase and that statements made after the search were the fruits of that illegal conduct; Commonwealth contended officers had reasonable grounds based on a report of
Talking Rock, Pickens County, Georgia
The Town Council of Talking Rock adopted a rollback millage of 1.912 for the 2026 fiscal year and authorized a $2,900 survey of a park-adjacent parcel, while approving a finance agreement with EMC to collect franchise fees and review prior-period payments for potential refunds.
After a lengthy debate about monitoring, data reliability and enforcement, the Law & Licensing Committee voted unanimously to move proposed changes to the board oversight framework (R277‑111 and R277‑114) to a special meeting for further refinement and stakeholder input.
Judicial - Appeals Court Oral Arguments, Judicial, Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Appeals Court heard argument Oct. 3 in Commonwealth v. Ramon Rodriguez, an appeal asking the court to reverse a conviction for indecent assault and battery on a child.
The Law & Licensing Committee discussed proposed amendments to R277‑322, a code of conduct for non‑licensed school employees and contractors, and voted unanimously to bring the item back to committee in November for continued discussion and possible action.
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
The committee recommended a favorable vote on O-29-25, an overlay for the Tyler Avenue corridor that lowers lot-size thresholds to encourage smaller homes, preserves height limits, and requires streetscape easements for future sidewalks and trees.
Chatham County, Georgia
Commissioners reviewed budget amendments and interfund transfers (transcript contains garbled figures), a grant application for Johnny Mercer Boulevard sidewalks, a noise variance for a fundraising event at Roberts Dairy, and a first reading of a speed zone ordinance update; staff described an accounting correction related to a vehicle purchase.
After a multi‑hour workshop session, the board adopted a revised mission and vision, added a purpose statement referencing constitutional oversight, and approved several strategic priorities including educator quality, licensing pathways, professional development, instruction and accountability.
ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
Students, parents and arts supporters urged the Rockville Centre Union Free School District Board of Education at its Oct. 3 meeting to make replacement of the Southside High School auditorium air-conditioning unit a near-term priority, saying the current equipment is failing and disrupting rehearsals, classes and major school events.
Chatham County, Georgia
Chair and clerk presented motions to appoint Josh Zugich (Live Oak Public Library), Kia Walker (DFCS) and to reappoint multiple members to county authorities and the zoning board of appeals; motions and seconds were recorded and commissioners were asked to cast votes (tallies not recorded in the transcript).
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Discussion of O-18-25, which would reallow historic duplexes in the city's R-2 zoning, exposed divided views on planning, displacement and infrastructure; a motion for a favorable recommendation failed for lack of a second, so the committee took no formal position.
Chatham County, Georgia
The board proclaimed October 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Fire Prevention Week. Suzanne Cooler accepted for Safe Shelter Savannah and Dr. Karen Denise Austin described a 12-week survivor education program; Chief Vickers urged public education on lithium‑ion battery fire risks.
After debate, the Board approved repurposing $150,000 from FY2025 carryforward to fund an 'Every Day Counts' attendance campaign and required staff to provide a performance report at the end of school year 2025–26.
Dade City, Pasco County, Florida
At the Oct. 14 meeting the commission approved a resolution on city‑vehicle use with clarified mileage wording, ratified the city manager's employment contract with editorial corrections and residency language, adopted changes to the historic preservation board code and unanimously continued two land‑use ordinances to Oct. 28.
Chatham County, Georgia
Melanie Wilson, executive director of the Metropolitan Planning Commission, told the Chatham County Board the 2045 comprehensive plan will be a 20-year countywide roadmap, will emphasize land use and implementation funding, start public outreach immediately, and follow a schedule that includes a staff draft, CRC review and DCA submission.
California Volunteers, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $5 million grant to expand paid service roles for young men across California, aiming to recruit 10,000 participants over two years into the California Men’s Service Challenge through the California Service Corps.
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, School Districts, North Carolina
The Board of Education approved a contract on Oct. 3 to hire Dr. Don Phipps as interim superintendent beginning Dec. 1, 2025, to serve roughly 15 months while the district searches for a permanent leader.
Wichita County, Texas
Wichita County’s commissioners voted 5‑0 Oct. 3 to use a design‑build contracting method for the Burke Burnett Annex project and authorized seeking qualified design‑build teams and an independent architect/engineer to represent the county. The court said it expects to break ground around January and emphasized the need for an owner’s‑rep for qual
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
The Rules and City Government Committee approved amendments to O-15-25 removing the general owner-occupancy requirement for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to allow FHA-eligible financing while preserving owner-occupancy for units used as short-term rentals; amendments also raised the size cap and eased utility hookup costs.
Dade City, Pasco County, Florida
The Dade City Commission unanimously continued a proposed comprehensive plan amendment and companion rezoning for West Hill Estates to Oct. 28 to allow further review after residents raised density and wetland‑compatibility concerns.
The board reconsidered a motion to ask staff to seek a legislative change to allow parents broader opt‑outs from computer adaptive or LEA assessments. After debate, a motion to send that request to the Legislature failed.
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Committees recommended Amendment 4 to O‑14‑25, which reorders and expands the ordinance 'purposes' to make mixed‑use development, active transportation and neighborhood services explicit priorities in implementing Annapolis Ahead Comprehensive Plan 2040; staff endorsed the text as consistent with the ordinance intent.
The board voted to review and approve a student‑owned device policy for USDB, adopting the committee's work nearly unanimously.
After a USDB budget update and audit review, the Utah State Board of Education voted to bring USDB financial and programmatic systems under USBE control, approved a code change recommendation for superintendent appointment, and set reporting requirements for contingency funds.
Wichita County, Texas
Lieutenant Wilson of the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office told commissioners Oct. 3 that the office will begin monthly VIN verification inspections locally to help residents avoid travel to Decatur or Fort Worth for specialty vehicle‑titling needs.
House of Representatives, House, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico
The House of Representatives Committee on Tourism met Oct. 3, 2025, to hear House Bill 605, filed by Representative Lourdes Ramos Rivera, which would require operators or managers of properties offered as short‑term rentals to provide a bilingual (Spanish/English) safety notice listing nearby beaches within a five‑mile radius, specific warnings about rip currents and other beach hazards, emergency contact numbers, and evacuation routes for storms and other atmospheric events.
Bangor City, Penobscot County, Maine
The Bangor City Cultural Commission voted to apply for an America250 grant of up to $10,000 to support design, writing and printing of interpretive panels for Pickering Square; staff will coordinate with the city and potential supporters to meet an Oct. 31 application deadline.
Dade City, Pasco County, Florida
After a public comment from a commercial property owner about costs and apparent inconsistency of backflow‑preventer notices, the commission directed staff to research code, review the city’s cross‑connection plan and, if necessary, issue supplemental notices and allow time before the Jan. 1 compliance deadline.
Wichita County, Texas
The county voted to change carriers and plan design for 2026 after months of benefit‑committee review. The plan moves to a two‑tier network, eliminates the HRA, sets a $2,000 deductible for the standard tier and promises an advocacy team and local $0 generic prescriptions at participating pharmacies.
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
The Anchorage Municipal Assembly on Oct. 3 held a work session to review AO 2025-93 and its S version, ordinances proposing landlord-funded tenant relocation after notices to vacate and misdemeanor penalties for noncompliance.
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
The Rules and City Government Committee approved amendments to O-15-25 that raise ADU size limits, allow shared utility hookups to reduce upfront costs, and retain owner‑occupancy rules for accessory dwelling units used as short‑term rentals. The ordinance as amended advanced to full council.
Santa Cruz County, California
The city’s fire prevention division previewed Fire Prevention Week’s theme, 'Charge into fire safety,' focusing on lithium-ion battery risks, safe charging, certification and recycling options; a council member asked about battery-collection options with sanitation.
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Committee members debated reallowing historic duplexes in R‑2 zones (O‑18‑25). Planning staff supported a modest change consistent with the comp plan, but concerns about concentrated redevelopment and infrastructure led a motion for a favorable recommendation to fail for lack of a second, leaving no committee position.
Dade City, Pasco County, Florida
At its October meeting the Dade City Community Redevelopment Agency approved minutes and a parking‑lot purchase, appointed a new advisory‑committee member and postponed final action on proposed grant‑program changes after extensive discussion about contractor requirements, DIY applicants and clawback language.
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Amendment 6 — a package tying density bonuses to transit improvements, community benefit agreements and tax‑increment financing — prompted extensive debate over development incentives and timing. Environmental Matters recommended the amendment; Rules members urged delay but the joint committees advanced the ordinance as amended.
Wichita County, Texas
Wichita County’s commissioners voted unanimously Oct. 3 to authorize the County Judge to sign a resolution establishing Wichita Solar Reinvestment Zone No. 1, a legal step that permits future tax abatement negotiations on land inside the zone but does not itself grant an abatement or change property valuations.
Jim Wells County, Texas
During public testimony at the Oct. 3 Harris County Commissioners Court meeting a resident thanked Precinct 4 and county personnel for help finishing 1.7 miles of County Road 145, saying residents are pleased with the work.
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Rules and Environmental Matters committees voted to recommend changes to O‑14‑25 that add green‑roof performance standards, clarify rooftop dining and accessory‑structure rules in the Dock Street historic area, and change a draft ban on 'covered' rooftop features to prohibit 'enclosed' habitable rooftop uses.
Santa Cruz County, California
The City of Santa Cruz presented a completed Wildfire Resiliency Plan identifying priority treatment zones, permitting paths and potential funding approaches to reduce wildfire risk to critical infrastructure and open space; presentation did not require council action.
Dade City, Pasco County, Florida
At a Dade City meeting public-comment period, resident Rose Figa said park projects should have official names assigned early so legal review can be completed before other planning steps.
Hempstead, Nassau County, New York
A representative of the Millbrook Civic Association said a new developer is building much larger homes that remove lawns and trees, increasing impervious surfaces, drainage and parking problems; the group submitted a petition with about 200 signatures.
Minneapolis City, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Chief Brian Tyner told the Budget Committee the fire department has improved response-time performance but remains reliant on overtime; the SAFER grant that funded 15 firefighters runs through March 2026 and proposed reductions include cutting two contractual supports (Lexipol app and Ready Rebound) and one vacant office support position.
Santa Cruz County, California
The council extended a temporary ordinance allowing outdoor dining on private property through July 1, 2029, citing economic impacts from the Murray Street Bridge retrofit; staff said they will return if the bridge timeline changes.
Jim Wells County, Texas
Harris County Commissioners Court on Oct. 3 approved a motion to appoint County Auditor Cindy Garcia as the county's Title VI coordinator so the county can submit a Title VI plan required by the Texas Department of Transportation for federal transportation funding.
St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Missouri
The Board adopted a resolution honoring Chelsea Murtaugh for her work as a legislative assistant to the Seventh Ward, citing her role in legislation and community engagement.
Santa Cruz County, California
Council adopted a resolution authorizing the city manager or designee to grant limited waivers to tenants of city lease agreements (up to $1,000 per tenant per fiscal year) and set an annual city-wide cap of $20,000.
Minneapolis City, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Director Amanda Harrington told the Budget Committee the Neighborhood Safety Department is nearly fully staffed at 17 authorized FTEs, is improving contract compliance and data reporting, and faces a $2.5 million Byrne grant expiration and reliance on one-time funding for a safety ambassador pilot.
Hempstead, Nassau County, New York
A public commenter alleged the acting director bypassed an RFP and rehired a person later arrested for animal torture, recounted recent dog-injury incidents and asked for a formal investigation; the board said staffing and TNR services have increased under the current administration.
Hempstead, Nassau County, New York
Jennifer Porter of CSG Law said Tunnel to Towers Foundation received zoning approval for a veteran housing project at 3915 Austin Boulevard and asked the board to consider waiving demolition permit fees to expedite the project ahead of a county closing anticipated in November.
St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Missouri
The board perfected Board Bill 69 to amend local inspection rules for boilers, pressure vessels and related equipment, implementing recommendations from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board after a 2017 explosion.
Minneapolis City, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Grace Waltz, chief of staff to Mayor Frey, told the Budget Committee that the mayor’s office will hold steady at 16 FTEs in 2026 with a $22,900 ongoing reduction, while stressing improved constituent access through a new dashboard and intake processes.
Santa Cruz County, California
The City of Santa Cruz voted to join a local coordination effort and to pursue an agreement with Save Our Shores to oppose proposed federal offshore oil leasing; the council directed staff to return within a month with a cooperative agreement and identify short-term funding contributions requested by the county.
Cobb County, Georgia
Truck-a-Palooza 2025, the 13th annual fundraiser for the Cobb County Safety Village, is running at Town Center Mall until 3 p.m.; organizers said proceeds will support interactive education programs and an all-inclusive playground.
Hempstead, Nassau County, New York
The board moved and adopted the administrative calendar by roll call. The action took place amid a contested public-comment exchange in which a local candidate accused the administration of playing 'a shell game' with town reserves and raised concerns about tax policy and a pending lawsuit.
Hempstead, Nassau County, New York
Town staff said a $2,000,000 congressional grant will fund an extended Front Street streetscape between California and Fenmore Avenue, with sidewalks, benches, light poles and trash receptacles; officials offered to review the full project scope after the meeting.
St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Missouri
The Board adopted Resolution 1-26 urging contractors and developers to honor MWBE (minority- and women-owned business enterprise) commitments during a pause in program administration and committing the board to stronger, follow-up legislation.
Santa Cruz County, California
Council approved consent items that include staff concurrence to pursue a Santa Cruz Mountain Wine Business Improvement District; industry speakers urged approval while at least one public commenter opposed government-managed marketing and mandatory assessments.
Staff recognized data and grants teams for system updates: the USIMS educator domain work is approaching an Oct. 14 milestone, and Utah Grants continues iterative improvements to improve funds management and reporting; the committee received summaries and acknowledged staff and LEA efforts.
St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Missouri
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen voted to adopt a resolution affirming Mayor Spencer's executive order on data centers, directing staff to develop regulatory recommendations and requiring expanded conditional-use screening for proposed data centers while planning work continues.
Martin County, Florida
School district officials said all three district high schools placed in the top 25% nationally in U.S. News rankings; the board adopted a lower 2025–26 millage rate and staff gave progress reports on Stuart Middle School (renovation complete), Murray Middle (design underway) and Warfield (procurement starting).
Santa Cruz County, California
The City of Santa Cruz unanimously approved an Anadromous Salmonid Habitat Conservation Plan and related water-rights modifications to dedicate stream flows for coho and steelhead while pursuing underground storage and interagency water-sharing to preserve local water reliability.
USBE data staff reviewed edits to the Utrack daily-collection specifications, highlighted new required fields for assessments and incidents, and reminded local education agencies of required submission deadlines tied to state reporting timelines.
The committee recommended the board approve $50,000 in federal mineral lease funds to support an after-school math workshop and research pilot led by Bonnie Jones; committee also directed staff to contact Ogden School District for feedback before the full board meeting.
Appropriations: House Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation
Rep. Tom Cole, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, said the U.S. House has passed a clean continuing resolution to keep the government operating but said the measure faces an uncertain path in the Senate, where a 60‑vote threshold remains, and the shutdown is already affecting federal workers.