What happened on Saturday, 10 January 2026
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
At its Jan. 8 meeting, the Fall River Community Preservation Committee heard eligibility presentations for park, land-protection and preservation projects including a $500,000 Father Kelly Park parking lot, a $400,000 Columbia Street parklet, and a $200,000 ask for an Abbott Court sensory playground; committee members pressed for cost breakdowns and phasing plans.
Forest Park, Clayton County, Georgia
The Forest Park URA voted to award a $2,880,000 construction contract to Technique/Technic Concrete for the Grapevine buildout, with equipment costs and long‑lead items to be handled via change orders. Contractor Freeman said equipment pricing could add to the total and promised updated quotes next week.
Northampton County, Virginia
County Executive Tara Sierinski delivered her first report Jan. 8, announced a press conference (tentatively Jan. 13) to name appointees, said she intends to promote Dorothy Edelman to recorder of deeds, and previewed a summit at Northampton Community College and a stakeholder survey effort.
Tri-Creek School Corporation, School Boards, Indiana
Business office reported $651,250.29 in investment income for calendar year 2025 and described cash‑flow scenarios showing a possible $2 million annual property-tax revenue loss under Senate Enrolled Act 1, prompting discussion of timing for a possible referendum as a revenue replacement.
Bronx County/City, New York
Community Board 11’s education committee heard a presentation from Miss Morris of the Collegiate Institute for Math and Science about piloting an attendance program (iGraduate/I Will Graduate) that would serve 30 students Feb–June at an estimated cost of $29,937.50; members asked for detailed quotes, pledged outreach and agreed to pursue letters of support and funding avenues.
Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma
Planning staff recommended aligning urban reserve language with agricultural residential rules by adopting a 10‑acre minimum (with cluster development allowing 2‑acre lots when 65% is preserved as open space) and updating AIM maps to show a proposed Oklahoma Turnpike Authority alignment; the committee asked staff to schedule a council study session.
Smyrna, Rutherford County, Tennessee
Commissioners questioned whether the proposed cast‑brick/limestone veneer meets Smyrna’s design‑review rules and required the developer to either provide durable brick/stone or demonstrate the material’s durability; the Kroger outbuilding plan was approved with staff conditions addressing materials, ADA parking placement, and dumpster locations.
Northampton County, Virginia
Council amended a Pennsylvania Act 106 compliance resolution to increase a wire-transfer bond from $4 million to $5 million, struck two other bond items pending confirmation, and adopted the amended resolution by roll call 9–0.
Wichita County, Texas
Facilities staff updated commissioners on pending roof repairs (expected by spring), an IT/network closet project awaiting Cornerstone, an exit gate wiring job, an RTU heating issue and a reported 2,601 jail work orders processed over the prior year.
Juneau City and Borough, Alaska
National Weather Service and local avalanche experts said hazard remains high as freezing levels rose and rain returns; DOT's infrasound system detected 8–10 events near Thane Road and agencies plan drone reconnaissance and LIDAR to assess slide paths before reopening roads.
Smyrna, Rutherford County, Tennessee
The commission deferred a proposed 40,250‑square‑foot Bailey Equipment & Intralogistics warehouse on Trident Drive after staff concluded the elevations and materials did not meet Smyrna’s design‑review standards and recommended resubmission with revised materials and elevations.
Northampton County, Virginia
Council adopted an amendment to the County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) to require electronic submissions and to revise language for consistency; the ordinance passed by roll call vote 9–0 after no public comment during the hearing.
Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma
Public commenters presented photos and a rough feasibility case for repurposing the Methodist Homes gymnasium as a black-box theater and community multipurpose venue, noting limited paved parking, the poor condition of a cafeteria building, and that 'a couple million' might make the gym usable.
Juneau City and Borough, Alaska
Juneau City and Borough, state and federal partners described localized flooding and roof-load stress after heavy rain on large snowpacks, moved shelters out of slide paths, provided reporting hotlines and said response costs will be substantial and documented for insurance and public-assistance claims.
Smyrna, Rutherford County, Tennessee
On Jan. 8 the Town of Smyrna Municipal Planning Commission approved multiple plats and site plans, deferred one warehouse proposal for further design work, and voted to forward several zoning ordinance amendments — including standards for climate‑controlled storage and transient vendors — to the town council.
Northampton County, Virginia
Council issued a proclamation and adopted a matching resolution declaring January 2026 National Blood Donor Awareness Month, presented to Miller Keystone Blood Center, whose representatives thanked the county and noted an incoming bloodmobile funded in part by the county.
Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma
City staff and a hospital representative outlined hospital renovation needs (including two service elevators estimated at about $300,000 each) and a list of candidate bond projects. Staff recommended using a conservative $57 million total-collection figure for survey materials and said formal bonding decisions would come later.
Juneau City and Borough, Alaska
Juneau City and Borough issued an evacuation advisory for known slide paths, moved cold-weather shelter operations off Thane Road and opened Red Cross shelter space as officials warned of continuing avalanche hazard, widespread drainage flooding and heavy roof loads; the city urged residents to document damage for insurance and potential aid.
Caldwell County, North Carolina
On Caldwell County Today, host Paige Counts speaks with a local resident, Lois, who recounts childhood in Greasy Creek and a multi-decade teaching career supported by local teachers and a federal tuition-for-service program.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
At a Jan. 9 work session, project staff previewed the introduction and implementation chapters of the St. Mary's 2050 comprehensive‑plan draft, announced a roughly 45‑day public review period beginning when the first public draft is released in February, and outlined open houses, grocery‑store tabling and an online feedback process.
Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma
The survey committee reported 186 responses and that 82% of respondents who answered favored converting part of a temporary tax into a permanent sales tax. Members asked for clearer explanations of how ranked choices are weighted and for project-specific cost figures on the next survey.
Ascension Parish, Louisiana
The council entered executive session for confidential negotiations related to the West Ascension Parish Riverplex Megapark industrial site, adopted a resolution to keep negotiations confidential, and approved an item described on the record as 'summit with Demco versus Ascension Parish.' Details were not disclosed publicly.
Davidson County, Tennessee
The board approved four consent items: a no-fund data-use agreement with Tennessee, a $10,000 donation from the Marjorie Newhall Foundation, an amendment to the Strong Babies grant, and $843,396 in workforce-development foundational funding.
Jefferson County, Indiana
County leaders discussed converting the county’s unused jail into a juvenile detention and treatment facility, aiming to open initially with 8 male and 8 female beds and targeting January 2027; officials requested additional contractor bids, operational cost data and potential grant funding before a budget vote in February.
Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma
The commission voted 7–0 to recommend deannexing two unplatted parcels (about 20.1 combined acres) on Hensley Road, with staff saying petitioners submitted the required notices and signatures and no municipal infrastructure serves the parcels.
Juneau City and Borough, Alaska
Juneau City and Borough urged residents in known slide-path zones to leave their homes after an atmospheric-river event raised freezing levels, produced heavy runoff and triggered multiple avalanches; officials said reconnaissance, drone monitoring and shelter operations are underway.
North Andover Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
The committee approved the consent agenda, received an MSBA update on the Kittredge Elementary project that will appear at Town Meeting for debt authorization, and took first reads on a robotics trip and the high school program of studies; public commenters urged the committee to pursue an earlier override rather than rely on circuit-breaker funds.
Davis County Citizen Journalism, Davis County, Utah
A slate of local candidates introduced themselves at a Davis County Conservatives forum; a county commissioner (unnamed in the transcript) criticized missing audits, perceived lack of transparency in county government and endorsed several local conservative candidates.
Ascension Parish, Louisiana
The council approved a cooperative agreement with Louisiana DOTD for the Roddy Road/Black Bayou roundabout and authorized a $10,000/month (federal) and $7,500/month (state) contract with Picollo Group LLC for government affairs, amending agenda text to correct a typo; the not-to-exceed amount is $250,000.
North Andover Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Superintendent Lathrop presented a FY27 recommended budget that preserves current services and adds staff for special education and early learning; the plan uses $1.5 million of an anticipated $2.5 million circuit-breaker reimbursement to reduce a projected gap and sets the stage for an FY28 override campaign.
Kent County, Delaware
Becker Morgan Group presented a comprehensive sign plan for the Delaware State Fire School campus, including a new seal over a cupola and a proposed 14‑by‑5‑foot digital sign. No public comment was recorded; the item will be considered at the commission's next business meeting.
Village of Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
The board authorized bids for Prairie Avenue North with both concrete and asphalt options, committed to cost‑sharing Hillside Drive with the City of Waukesha, and listed Donald Drive as an alternate for the 2026 road paving program within a $500,000 village commitment.
Ascension Parish, Louisiana
The council adopted the zoning commission recommendation to approve Parcel 51422800 and deny two adjacent parcels on Babin Road (PZ-3793.25) after local residents spoke in favor of preserving neighborhood character. A separate rezoning request (PZ-3822.25) to return land from rural to medium‑intensity residential was deferred to Feb. 19 so council members can review a prior court order.
Davidson County, Tennessee
Board members discussed recent federal changes that moved some vaccines from universal to population-specific recommendations; presenters said the HHS/CDC press release lacked a transparent evidence review and raised concerns about future coverage for Medicaid/VFC populations.
SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Senate gave first readings to a package of bills (S.226–S.236) covering topics from sister-state ties to motor-vehicle diagnostics and referred each to the appropriate standing committee; a joint resolution authorizing the Green Mountain Boys State Educational Program to use the State House on June 25, 2026, was read and placed on tomorrow's calendar. The Senate adjourned until Jan. 13 at 9:30 a.m.
Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma
The Norman Planning Commission voted 7–0 to recommend rezoning a tract at 24th Avenue Northeast and Alameda from C2/R1 to RM6 and to approve a preliminary plat for the Norman A 24 addition; residents raised environmental, traffic and school-capacity concerns during public comment.
Tri-Creek School Corporation, School Boards, Indiana
At its reorganization meeting the Tri-Creek School Corporation Board of Trustees elected officers (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and deputy treasurer), approved the 2026 meeting schedule, accepted an investment report presentation, and passed a slate of routine resolutions and consent items by voice vote.
Ascension Parish, Louisiana
At its Jan. 8 meeting the Central Parish Council retained its current chair and selected Pam Alonzo as vice chair. The leadership actions were uncontested, followed by a brief photo and the council moved into regular business.
Davidson County, Tennessee
TB program staff told the Board of Health that case counts are small but resource-intensive, with 35 cases logged last year and 79% of 2025 cases showing at least one social vulnerability; presenters said the program currently has one TB-disease nurse and requested priority for TB positions in the FY27 budget.
Office of the Governor, Executive , Massachusetts
Governor Healy said ICE has used Hanscom Airport for deportation flights, accused the agency of due-process violations and urged private airlines to stop participating; she said she alerted DHS and called for investigations and stronger safeguards.
Davis County Citizen Journalism, Davis County, Utah
At a Davis County Conservatives forum, State Rep. Carrie Ann Lisenby described draft legislation to require developmentally accurate prenatal videos in high‑school health classes, a bill to tighten voter‑roll maintenance and bar noncitizen voting, and steps the legislature is taking on redistricting and judicial transparency.
Village of Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Tall Pines Conservancy asked the village to add a new permitted “Land Preservation and Education” use to the A‑1 zoning district for a 269‑acre property on River Road; trustees and commissioners supported the concept but directed staff to tighten language on storage, events and acreage limits before a public hearing.
Ways & Means, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Representative Connor Casey introduced H.584 to amend Vermont's income tax code to exclude pension income and survivor benefits for police, firefighters and EMTs, effective for tax years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2026. Lawmakers asked for fiscal detail and whether out-of-state pensions would qualify.
Davidson County, Tennessee
Finance staff told the Board of Health that departmental budget requests must be submitted by Feb. 6 and that the mayor's recommended budget is due to Metro Council by May 1; presenters warned contractual escalators and limited new funding will constrain improvements.
Kent County, Delaware
Alan King asked the Kent County Regional Planning Commission to rezone about 1.3 acres to allow more parking and maneuvering space for his Dover business; staff recommended keeping commercial acreage at the existing 0.7 acres as a conservative approach. No decision was made; the commission will consider the application at its Jan. 15 business meeting.
Wichita County, Texas
Wichita County commissioners discussed options for funding employee certifications — especially Commercial Driver’s Licenses estimated at about $4,000 — and the legal/practical limits of repayment agreements; no policy decision was reached and the topic will inform upcoming budget discussions.
Office of the Governor, Executive , Massachusetts
Governor Healy announced the state will provide about $250 million from the Commonwealth Care Trust Fund to replace expired enhanced premium tax credits for ConnectorCare enrollees in 2026, helping roughly 270,000 residents for one year and urging Congress to restore federal aid.
Ways & Means, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Joint Fiscal Office told the Ways & Means committee that modifying the statutory weight for universal pre-K (UPK) may change how families use Child Care Financial Assistance Program (CCFAP) subsidies and could affect Head Start matching funds; JFO said data gaps prevent precise measurement and the report is not yet final.
Governor's Cabinet: Rep. DeSantis, Executive , Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis used the event to promote 'Healthy Florida' civic programming and reiterated his administration's emphasis on medical freedom, criticizing pandemic-era mandates and announcing plans for civic statues and outreach through mid‑2026.
Mount Vernon, Knox County, Ohio
After presentations and public input, the commission adopted a flat private stormwater maintenance fee of $13.15 per unit per month for the Liberty Crossing development and approved related multifamily and townhome layout changes; commissioners debated equity and billing complexity before the vote.
Wichita County, Texas
County staff reviewed proposed policy manual edits including renaming time clock to 'time and attendance,' adding a remote-workers reimbursement section (lodging-only rules), and removing language that implied law-enforcement holiday pay equals a full scheduled shift; the court will consider adopting the changes at its Tuesday meeting.
St. Charles County, Missouri
The St. Charles County Board of Adjustments approved VAR25-04 on Jan. 8, 2026, allowing a new carport to encroach into the 7-foot side-yard setback at 301 South Church Street after staff recommended approval and the applicant testified the lot configuration makes relocation impractical.
Health Care, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
DFR told the committee that solvency is the regulator’s chief consumer protection goal, recommended stronger monitoring and governance at Blue Cross, and outlined reinsurance and risk‑sharing options while cautioning reinsurance costs money and value‑based care or provider risk sharing may offer more sustainable relief.
Mount Vernon, Knox County, Ohio
The Mount Vernon Municipal Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for Arista Villas (about 100 single‑family lots) by a 4–1 vote, after developer and staff stated the plan meets R‑1 zoning standards and outstanding engineering and stormwater details will be addressed in later submittals.
Wichita County, Texas
Fidelity representatives told the Wichita County Commissioners Court on Jan. 9 that employee education — delivered via quarterly workshops and optional one-on-one sessions — can materially increase long-term retirement outcomes; the firm will prepare a written proposal for HR.
Ways & Means, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Agency testimony to joint committees detailed a $7.5 million rescission plan that delays projects (Springfield garage, Rutland rail platform), eliminates contracted tree cutting and some culvert work, cancels a permitting technology contract and counts $2.254 million in position-management savings after a reduction-in-force.
Health Care, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Testimony to the legislature and DFR reports show Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont fell from an RBC level in the 600s (2021) to a reported ~214% at the end of 2024 and relied on a $30 million surplus note from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; company leaders say 2025 yields a $47 million gain through September and other steps that materially strengthened reserves, but DFR urges sustained, multi‑year restoration and continued oversight.
Governor's Cabinet: Rep. DeSantis, Executive , Florida
The state said independent tests on 24 infant-formula samples found heavy metals above federal benchmarks in 16 samples; Florida will continue testing, post results online and has coordinated with federal partners to expand WIC options for families.
Ithaca City, Tompkins County, New York
At the Jan. 9 Project Review Committee, the design team for 602 West Buffalo (presented by 'Bear') discussed multiple entry options, accessibility choices (lift vs ramp), transformer placement, garage screening and streetscape details; the board asked for circulation diagrams, updated elevations and further coordination with the fire marshal.
Coffee County, Tennessee
The Budget & Finance Committee voted to transfer $3,500,000 from general debt service to the capital projects fund to pay for a justice center roof, repairs at the Tullahoma Library and other projects. Commissioners also approved multiple budget amendments and grants, including a state convenience‑center grant with a local shortfall and a five‑year ambulance maintenance agreement.
Appropriations, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Agency of Transportation told an unnamed committee it will backfill the Pilot Special Fund with two transfers totaling $360,050 — one from the general fund and one from the transportation fund — to cover Town Highway Aid for nonfederal disasters after projects exceeded last year's appropriation.
Montgomery City, Montgomery County, Alabama
An unidentified speaker said people accused of violent crimes are being released within hours or days and often return with new violent charges, threatening community safety and officer welfare. The speaker urged changes to pretrial practice and encouraged voters to consider public-safety impacts before the May Alabama primary.
Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado
Council passed Ordinance 87‑21 with amendments to balance water conservation, urban canopy and wildfire resilience; key changes include removing a blanket tree‑removal requirement, adding limbing‑up standards, clarifying scope triggers, and planning tree/plant lists to be managed through a city‑manager rule.
General & Housing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Susan Aronoff of the Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council told the House General & Housing Committee that focused investments and a new statewide pool of temporary state‑funded rental vouchers — plus at least 25 state vouchers this session — are needed to build service‑supported housing for about 3,400 Vermonters in the council's target population.
Coffee County, Tennessee
Coffee County school leaders presented proposals to add a three‑section addition at East Coffee Elementary and build a four‑section replacement for Hickerson Elementary, citing overcrowding, aging infrastructure and safety limitations. The district estimates a combined projected cost of $68,845,000 and a target occupancy for East Coffee in 2027, contingent on funding.
Lacey, Thurston County, Washington
Commissioners reviewed the human services grant program update, discussed possible policy and rubric revisions (including administrative-cost caps and supports for emerging groups), and agreed to host focus groups starting Jan. 21 to inform recommendations to City Council in April.
Ways & Means, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
At a joint hearing, agency presenters told the House Transportation and Ways & Means committees that fuel-based revenue is stagnating, construction costs have risen sharply and a projected $33.4 million state match shortfall threatens the ability to draw federal funds; an updated forecast and further committee review are expected.
Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado
After staff presentation and public input, council adopted resolutions and ordinances to annex approximately 1.294 acres at 915 5th Street in a series annexation, set initial zoning to Residential‑Estate (RE), and consented to inclusion in the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District.
Ithaca City, Tompkins County, New York
CJS Architects told Ithaca’s Project Review Committee that The Hive at 132 Cherry needs an amendment because updated FEMA flood maps expanded the regulatory floodway and the project has shifted from market-rate to an affordable 4% ACR approach; the team will update renderings and details before the planning board review later in January.
Redondo Beach City, Los Angeles County, California
Commissioners asked staff to produce annualized figures showing how much the city spends on professional services that the municipal code currently exempts from competitive bidding, and asked for benchmarking against neighboring cities. Staff agreed to refine financial-system exports and return with recommended metrics.
Lacey, Thurston County, Washington
The commission voted Jan. 8 to recommend that the City Council pursue Community Development Block Grant funding (Option 1) to provide $313,554 for senior-center parking/accessibility improvements, a contingency for Hunter Park accessibility work, and administrative funds for the CDBG program; commissioners debated administrative caps and staffing capacity.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Committee was briefed on FY26 accounting and staffing: the Select Board hired a former treasurer as a consultant at $100/hour to fix FY25 discrepancies and produce forecasts, and an interim town administrator has started while recruitment continues for several finance and administration positions.
Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado
Council considered calling up a five‑story mixed‑use redevelopment at 5501/5505 Arapahoe for review under council discretion but the motion to call up the project failed 4–5; several members said the developer complied with adopted form‑based code even if outcomes raised aesthetic concerns.
Clay County, Florida
Members reviewed attendance rules (three missed meetings may prompt removal), discussed contacting absent members to restore quorum, and raised concerns about repeated water damage at the county museum and archives.
Redondo Beach City, Los Angeles County, California
A resident's analysis showing 10 of 22 CIP projects with high change-order percentages prompted the commission to open a formal review, request targeted questions for the public works director, and ask staff to return with answers and possibly an external audit. Commissioners also raised concerns about planning for a voter-approved $93 million bond for fire and police facilities after a news quote about how the bond amount was chosen was read aloud.
McCall, Valley County, Idaho
A county representative reported a South Fork collapse, warned a road closure is likely pending Forest Service action, outlined Perpetua road‑maintenance talks (Warm Lake Highway access), and said Ignite will administer county indigent funding with an initial county seed of about $25,000 per year.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Town of Hubbardston Finance Committee on Jan. 7 approved two reserve fund transfers: $3,000 to cover unbudgeted plowing/private-way costs and $14,000 to send a police recruit to academy training beginning June 1, 2026.
Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado
Council approved a consent‑agenda item approving the city's agreement to host the Sundance Film Festival (2027–2036) and, acting as the Downtown Commercial District board, adopted Resolution 3‑19 to provide incentives including a temporary revenue‑sharing arrangement for parking during the festival.
Corrections & Institutions, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
A sponsor asked the committee to consider statutory steps to improve medical care and housing processes for transgender people in state custody after hearing from an incarcerated trans-identified woman; members asked DOC to explain current vetting, flagged risks of misuse, and agreed to invite the woman and DOC witnesses to testify.
Redondo Beach City, Los Angeles County, California
Redondo Beach City Treasurer presented the first-quarter investment report showing a $73 million portfolio, a 3.23% effective yield and $575,653 interest earned YTD. An automated system flagged a corporate-issuer concentration above policy limits; staff said the purchase was compliant at the time it was made and no swap was executed.
Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado
Several public commenters told council that Flock Safety cameras and related data systems pose privacy and cybersecurity risks, citing reported unencrypted storage, exposed admin portals, overseas gig‑worker access to images, and broad searches with little case association; staff said policy has not changed and is being monitored alongside state legislation.
Clay County, Florida
Board members heard updates on cemetery restorations: Sauter Cemetery cleanup, an Eagle Scout-led restoration at McKendree Hammock, pending VA veteran marker application and plans to pursue state grants for abandoned African-American cemeteries.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The committee approved revised minutes, received a treasurer’s report showing modest open‑space balances, noted staffing changes in town finance, and reviewed NEECH draft language the planning board will consider for the Sam Pitt site, including potential continuing‑care uses.
Corrections & Institutions, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Committee members and Lieutenant Mike Student discussed legislative options to address trafficking: funding dedicated housing and rehab placements, restoring case manager positions, specialized training for prosecutors/judges and MOUs with hotels and taxis to reduce victim dependency and improve investigations.
Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia
Staff reported immediate mechanical issues at the former YMCA — a leaking pump station, rented hot-water tanks, multiple boiler systems and unreliable HVAC fixes — and estimated a pump replacement at about $6,000–$10,000 per unit; members urged comprehensive estimates to avoid repeated 'band-aid' repairs.
Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado
City staff told the council the emergency operations center ran Dec. 17–20 and that staff estimate about 60% of the community lost power during the public safety power shutoff and wind event; the city will host a virtual town hall and produce an after‑action report.
McCall, Valley County, Idaho
McCall council approved a transit‑building office lease renewal and renewed two seasonal concessions (a small concession trial and a watercraft concession) after staff and the Parks & Rec advisory committee reported few operational issues and unanimous advisory support for renewals.
Corrections & Institutions, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Lawmakers discussed H549, which would extend a program that issues state non-driver IDs to sentenced people who served six months to include detainees detained at least six months; members asked DMV and DOC to clarify operational, REAL ID and funding issues and agreed to schedule agency testimony.
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
Veteran Services reported roughly 450 phone calls, 823 letters/emails/faxes and about 180 office visits (71 walk-ins) in December and described outreach to nursing homes, partnership activity with regional Vet Centers and completion of accreditation steps.
Kalamazoo City, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Discover Kalamazoo sought five variances for a proposed 150,000 sq ft youth sports complex at 1619 N. Drake Rd.; the board approved four variances (slope encroachment with NFP conditions, building height, impervious coverage, reduced bike parking) and denied the request to reduce woodland preservation from 25% to 13.5% after extended public comment and debate.
Corrections & Institutions, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Lieutenant Mike Student told the joint committee that when a multi-stakeholder human trafficking task force shared data there were around 400 reports; after the DOJ grant and task force ended reporting dropped to roughly 42 reports from three agencies, creating large data gaps.
Clay County, Florida
Board members approved minutes and reviewed a revised Fort Number 11 marker draft, agreeing to add wording about the army'built paths and to hold the state application until final wording, GPS coordinates and maps are provided.
Science, Space, and Technology: House Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal
Industry witnesses told the House Science, Space and Technology Committee that slow EPA chemical reviews and regulatory uncertainty are pushing U.S. innovation overseas, while former EPA officials and Democrats warned that cuts to the agency's independent research office risk public‑health protections.
Kalamazoo City, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
The Kalamazoo Zoning Board of Appeals voted 6–0 to allow Kwik Trip to provide 49 parking spaces at a proposed fuel‑station convenience store at 3810 East Cork St., citing a reduction in impervious surface from a previous truck‑stop use and staff support for site changes.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Town of Hubbardston Open Space Committee discussed options to deter unauthorized off‑highway vehicles at Malone and other trails, weighing low‑cost boulders, wooden rails with steel backing, and removable pipe posts; the committee also explored partial funding from a MassTrails grant and volunteer labor.
Corrections & Institutions, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Representative Karen Dolan told the House Corrections and Institutions Committee she is advancing statutory language from a work group to create consistent post-charge restorative justice procedures and funding across Vermont’s community justice centers; the committee asked for DOC and judge input and to schedule testimony.
Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia
After staff presented four reuse options for the former YMCA/Poplar Hill site, council members and staff coalesced around pursuing two paths — a limited, low-cost reopening of pool/gym programming and an adventure park lease model — with partner outreach and cost estimates due in February.
Judge David D. Wolfe State of Tennessee, Judicial, Tennessee
The court accepted a guilty plea from Austin Wayne Carver to a resisting-arrest misdemeanor (time served, GPS monitoring on release), reinstated Susanna Salas to supervised probation after treatment, and reset multiple cases and hearings on the calendar.
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
At the request of the City of Hayward, the committee approved Resolution 2026-1 to move a newly annexed Monarch Gym parcel from Supervisor Hessel's district to Supervisor Duffy's district; the motion passed by voice vote.
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
At its Jan. 8 meeting, the Palo Alto Human Relations Commission refined its 2026 work-plan 'buckets' to focus on core responsibilities, housing, climate resilience, community safety and engagement, youth mental health/suicide prevention, and technology/AI. Commissioners agreed to refine subgoals and assign liaisons before the next meeting.
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
An application to reduce the front setback at 2120 Lucerne Ave (Sunset Island 4) to build a two‑story home with an accessory paddle court was continued. Staff recommended continuance because the paddle court footprint could make the accessory use more prominent than the house; the applicant and neighbors said the design and landscaping would be compatible.
Miami Lakes, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Commissioners debated whether the charter should explicitly authorize fees for large public‑records requests and whether ex‑parte disclosure rules apply to this committee; the town attorney said Chapter 119 governs fees and exemptions and that ex‑parte rules cited are for quasi‑judicial matters, not charter revision.
McCall, Valley County, Idaho
The council unanimously approved the Boydston Place plan‑unit development (14 units) and final plat, amending condition 3 to require parks‑in‑lieu funds or escrow before issuance of building permits rather than before recordation; applicant has already provided funds to staff pending final escrow mechanics.
Stevensville, Ravalli County, Montana
Airport manager reported a scorched PAPI circuit board that has rendered the precision approach lighting inoperable (FAA notified) and scheduled manufacturer troubleshooting; work started on a new fuel farm and staff plan to rebid a FAA/state‑funded taxi‑lane rehab after last year’s bid drew no responses.
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
After debate about transparency, retention and potential AI manipulation, the Sawyer County Administrative Committee voted to continue live Zoom meetings open to the public and to keep posting full meeting recordings to YouTube, while staff will monitor technology and revisit the policy if problems emerge.
Buncombe County, North Carolina
Advisory board members raised equity concerns after a state/legislative change moved student library access from automatic opt‑out to opt‑in; director Jason Hyatt said staff would gather data and report back on local effects and school district approaches.
Corrections & Institutions, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Lieutenant Mike Student told a joint House committee that trafficking in Vermont includes both commercial sex and labor forms, often exploits vulnerabilities, is underreported and frequently prosecuted at the federal level; he urged more victim-centered services and investigative resources.
State Water Resources Control Board, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Chair Geisler circulated a draft report outline and the panel agreed to reorganize material into dedicated sections (background, research needs, best management practices, modeling); members formed two‑person teams to revise specific sections and staff set the next meeting for Jan. 14 in Sacramento.
Nash County, North Carolina
Jonathan Edwards said Rural King is partnering with the Nash County Pet Connection Center for a pet adoption event on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the store on Sutter's Creek Boulevard in Rocky Mountain; a county contact email was provided for more information.
Stevensville, Ravalli County, Montana
Council accepted town attorney Greg Overstreet’s early resignation (effective Feb. 1) and voted to advertise a request for qualifications (RFQ) to hire a replacement; councilors said Overstreet will assist in transition and staff will consolidate legal services.
Miami Lakes, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Commissioner Bennett proposed converting the appointed town manager into an elected controller/comptroller to reduce political pressure; the town attorney said the attributes described align with a strong‑mayor/executive mayor and the idea merits extended, well‑noticed discussion and likely legal/ballot review.
Judge David D. Wolfe State of Tennessee, Judicial, Tennessee
After testimony from a victim and police, the court revoked the bond of Cody Ragsdale, citing a shooting at a South Bear Creek Road residence and a separate February incident at Thunder Alley in which a firearm was displayed. Ballistics and video evidence remain partly inconclusive.
Prescott Valley, Yavapai County, Arizona
Council approved a $13.93 million construction contract (plus 10% contingency) and three professional-service agreements for the Glassford Hill Road widening project, and separately approved a $659,358 professional-services agreement for a two-year stormwater recharge field trial with West Consultants.
Chandler, Maricopa County, Arizona
The Chandler Center for the Arts is showing Rice Is Me, a multimedia exhibition by Tucson artist Antoine Nguyen that uses hand-sculpted grains of clay rice to explore cultural transmission, motherhood and hybrid identity; the show runs through Feb. 7.
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
Councilors nominated Loretta Smith and Steve Novick for council president, traded sharp exchanges over race and oversight, and then recessed the continuation meeting until Jan. 14 after a briefing about a shooting and related federal enforcement concerns.
Buncombe County, North Carolina
Board members supported periodic branch tours, creation of an orientation handbook (bylaws, Library Bill of Rights, collection policy and procedures for book challenges), and a positive outreach plan to county commissioners to showcase library services.
McCall, Valley County, Idaho
The McCall City Council unanimously adopted ordinance 10-33, approving a package of code amendments that remove references to an out‑of‑date impact area, adjust residential and commercial use charts (including a limited self‑storage exception), and add a narrow public‑hearing surrebuttal provision; council amended one line of language before adoption.
Nash County, North Carolina
County update host Jonathan Edwards said trees have been cleared for the Nash Senior Center expansion in Nashville; workers are installing electrical conduit and plumbing and the new space will include an exercise room, classroom space and a game room.
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The Board of Adjustment approved a rear-setback variance to allow a private paddle court at 1631 West 28th Street (Sunset Island 1), subject to conditions including acoustic barriers, a minimum 7-foot perimeter wall (or equivalent), restricted hours of use and lighting limited to the property. Staff recommended approval and the board voted to approve.
Clarke County, Georgia
Planning staff supported and the commission recommended approval of a special-use permit to combine two existing downtown bar spaces into a single bar with combined occupancy above 100, contingent on plan review items including fire alarm upgrades if occupancy exceeds 300.
Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana
The commission voted to retain Indiana Landmarks as its staff organization for 2026 at the same fee; members also discussed a proposed move to the Caucus Room that would stop livestreaming and affect public access.
State Water Resources Control Board, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Field trials presented by UC researchers showed finely ground almond shells (5 t/acre) and similar high‑carbon amendments reduced winter nitrate leaching in several trials (averaging ~47 lb/acre reduction across seven trials; in some years reductions exceeded 100 lb/acre), though effectiveness varied with rainfall and timing.
Nash County, North Carolina
Nash County reports construction has started on Shell Building Number 3 at the Middlesex corporate center, and Getzco is moving into a recently completed building there, county update host Jonathan Edwards said.
Stevensville, Ravalli County, Montana
The Stevensville Town Council approved a five‑year Axon taser lease with training and a purchase agreement for three Panasonic Toughbooks for patrol cars; officials said fundraising will cover much of the cost and both measures passed by recorded 'Aye' votes from the two sitting council members.
Prescott Valley, Yavapai County, Arizona
External auditor reported an unmodified opinion on the Town of Prescott Valley’s FY24–25 financial statements and on single-audit federal compliance while listing four recommendations (IT policies, personnel documentation, conflict disclosures, and a WIFA-grant benchmark risk).
Clarke County, Georgia
Planning staff recommended denial of an SUP for a short-term rental at 249 5th Street; the commission agreed and voted to forward a denial recommendation to the mayor and commission.
Buncombe County, North Carolina
Library Director Jason reported systemwide schedule restorations including Pack (PAC) Memorial Library opening Mondays, added evening hours at PAC, 36 added service hours across 12 locations, new story time times, winter reading challenge through March 3, NCWorks career drop‑ins, and several branches serving as early voting sites Feb. 12–28.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Trustees voted 4–0 to accept a story‑walk grant application that would fund outdoor story‑display panels, a trailhead sign and rotating books. They also discussed other funding paths (CPC/CPA, ADA improvement grant, Massachusetts Preservation Fund) and posted that the select board approved liability waivers for library programs.
State Water Resources Control Board, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Yoji Muramoto presentó ensayos que muestran reducción de lixiviación de nitrato con cáscaras de almendra y glicerol; propone criterios ajustados a Ag Order 4 (C:N>30, partícula fina, 5 t/acre, posible crédito ~30 lb/acre) y pide estudios a largo plazo y pruebas de costos.
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
On Jan. 9 the Miami Beach Board of Adjustment elected Sarah Romelli as chair and Jan Silverman as vice chair. The outgoing chair, Mr. Goldberg, who served as chair for four years, outlined reappointment procedures and thanked staff and commissioners.
Queen Anne's County, Maryland
A petition from Symphony Village residents asking the town to support a state engineering study at MD‑213 and Taylor Mill Road prompted debate: some council members supported helping residents gather information, while others said the road is under county and state jurisdiction and the town should first coordinate with county commissioners.
Miami Lakes, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The Town of Miami Lakes Charter Revision Committee heard public comment, debated budget-notice timing and public-records fees, discussed whether to alter the form of government, and approved several drafting edits including replacing ‘hearing’ with ‘meeting’ in the Citizens Bill of Rights and updating the town map.
Prescott Valley, Yavapai County, Arizona
After nearly three hours of public comment and questions about health, water and tax terms, Prescott Valley’s council adopted Ordinance No. 2026-974 to rezone roughly 39.7 acres for a sand-and-gravel operation at the Government Tank site; the measure passed 5–2.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
A pinhole leak in the library’s steam heating caused a suspended ceiling tile collapse in the main foyer. Royal Steam provided temporary bracing; trustees instructed staff to schedule a full inspection before spring renovations and to pursue insurance and asbestos checks as needed.
Clarke County, Georgia
Commission recommended approval of a special-use permit for a short-term rental at 210 East Cloverhurst Unit 2 by a 4-3 vote after hearing staff's recommendation to deny due to cumulative housing impacts and an HOA opposition letter.
Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana
Commission staff reported the operating budget was cut to about $50,000 while the nonreverting fund shows $245,857.50; commissioners discussed collapsing two facade-grant rounds into one, administrative costs, and the effect of adding roughly 1,100 properties to the historic survey.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Library Director Christine Barbera told trustees the library saw 261 patrons in December, submitted a $95,396 FY27 budget request (including $56,000 payroll), and noted program and social‑media engagement and an AED donation. Trustees asked for clarified financials while hiring for vacant town finance positions continues.
Department of Health Care Access and Information, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Miranda Wirtz (HCAI) introduced a phased snapshot to measure Investment, Workforce, Access, Quality and Equity for primary care in California; deliverables include an HCAI brief (early Jan 2026), a static snapshot (fall 2026) and an interactive dashboard (2027).
Queen Anne's County, Maryland
Council adopted Resolution 01-2026 clarifying that merit step increases take effect the pay period after an employee anniversary and Resolution 02-2026 allowing certain unused sick leave to be credited toward retirement service, aligning written policy with current practice.
Department of Health Care Access and Information, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Debbie Lindis described OKA's behavioral health spending methodology (primary-diagnosis test for claims, formulas for non-claims allocation), reported Advisory and Board feedback, and said OKA will run HPD analyses (market, age, geography, price vs utilization and secondary-diagnosis impacts) and work with DHCS on including county behavioral health spending.
Buncombe County, North Carolina
At a library advisory board meeting, incoming county counsel Suzanne Avedt told members that adding a third board member to any communication constitutes a meeting under public‑meetings law; she urged routing agenda suggestions through staff and recommended a bylaws review to address virtual/hybrid meeting practices.
WASHINGTON CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
A student urged the board to strengthen guidance counseling services; a local attorney and parent raised legal and implementation concerns about proposed redistricting, warning of emotional harm and urging least-restrictive alternatives. Board members acknowledged the comments and said stakeholder input informed adjustments.
Clarke County, Georgia
The commission recommended denying the rezoning/PD for 570 Prince Avenue, a proposed hotel and preservation project tied to the UGA president's house, while supporting a future-land-use map change. Neighbors raised strong concerns about scale, stormwater, parking and enforceable preservation easements.
Department of Health Care Access and Information, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
OKA presented proposed technical updates to the 2026 Data Submission Guide, clarifying alternative payment model (APM) file specifications, primary care code sets and Medi-Cal reporting (in collaboration with DHCS); Oka said the changes clarify instructions but do not change methodology and a draft will go out for public comment.
Queen Anne's County, Maryland
Council authorized Martin's Excavation & Hauling to remove the remaining dangerous structure at 2647 Centerville Road for $125,605, and separately approved a temporary privacy fence rental for about $1,495; staff will file a lien and pursue tax-sale collection if costs are not recovered.
WASHINGTON CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
After stakeholder input and logistical review, the Washington County School Board approved targeted changes to proposed transportation zones, including keeping portions of Spring Valley Road at High Point Elementary and reassigning a small Rust Hollow group to Addington Elementary; board directed staff to prepare enrollment and route impacts.
Nottoway County, Virginia
Board members discussed a potential 1% local-option sales tax for school renovation, stakeholder work sessions for Pickett Park/incubator use, and proposals to stagger supervisor election terms to preserve continuity.
Santa Ana , Orange County, California
Staff told the commission there were 313 SAPD vehicle pursuits from Jan 2022–Nov 2025, 90 (30%) resulted in collisions, and tire‑deflation devices were used 10 times; commissioners asked staff to provide breakdowns by CVC violation type, race for reasons of pursuit, and details on $1.2M in settlements tied to off‑duty city vehicles.
Queen Anne's County, Maryland
Independent auditors told the Centerville Town Council they issued an unmodified opinion on the town's fiscal 2025 financial statements, found no fraud or material weaknesses in controls, and said a large deferred outflow reflected pension/OPEB actuarial adjustments supplied by the State of Maryland.
Coconut Creek, Broward County, Florida
City manager Sheila Rose updated the commission on the Lions Road lighting project (poles ordered; March delivery expected), a virtual town-hall on property tax (Feb. 3), a Jan. 29 remembrance event and a redistricting committee timeline (applications May 4–June 8; appointments expected in June/July).
WASHINGTON CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
The Washington County School Board voted on officer appointments and a series of routine and procedural items, including clerk and deputy clerk appointments, authorization for superintendent actions, committee assignments, first-policy readings, snow makeup days, and motions to open/close the budget public hearing.
Churchill County, Nevada
CNRWA leaders reviewed likely 2027 water issues — including AB009 (temporary environmental conversions), AB109 (non‑consumptive uses review), administrative reforms and SB31 (vested‑rights filings) — and discussed a draft policy urging counties and utilities to limit evaporative cooling and require disclosure of data‑center water use.
Health Care, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Hunger Free Vermont urged a $167,700 FY26 appropriation in the BAA to fund a six-week transition and startup costs for Bridges to Health as the program moves from UVM Extension to fiscal sponsorship under free and referral clinics.
Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana
The Carmel Historic Preservation Commission voted to table a demolition-delay request from a property owner on Emerson Road to allow the applicant time to refine design plans and for staff to inventory outstanding grant obligations.
State Water Resources Control Board, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
UC ANR presented Central Coast ILRP reporting analysis (2017–2024), finding average reported N application ~178 lb/crop‑acre/year and that larger farms reported ~17–22 lb/crop‑acre more than small farms; within large farms, greater crop diversity associated with lower N rates.
Punxsutawney Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Punxsutawney DECA officers updated the board on the chapter's inaugural season: 11 of 23 members qualified for the state competition in Hershey. Officers requested fundraising support to cover travel and competition costs.
Churchill County, Nevada
The Desert Research Institute told the CNRWA it is halfway through a two‑year, DCNR‑funded effort to develop or update county water‑resource plans for rural Nevada, with Esmeralda County used as a pilot and a focus on supply‑vs‑demand analysis, water‑rights inventories and outreach to county land‑use bodies.
Health Care, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
DMH Commissioner Emily Hawes summarized department responsibilities, said DMH runs two state facilities and manages a roughly $339 million budget serving over 25,000 Vermonters, and flagged rising transport and forensic-evaluation costs and travel-nurse reliance at facilities.
Nottoway County, Virginia
Supervisors heard updates on local EMS operations: Burkeville plans to pay five EMS employees and may request $44,500 per month from the county; the board discussed nuisance calls, legal definitions, and the limits of third‑party billing.
State Water Resources Control Board, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Presentadores del equipo analítico mostraron registros 2017–2024 y reportaron un promedio de ~171 lb N/acre/año con diferencias modestasa entre tamaños de rancho; anunciaron un memorándum técnico ampliado y trabajos adicionales.
Punxsutawney Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Administrators proposed RFPs to contract substitute-teacher services and supplemental cafeteria staffing after long-standing recruitment difficulties. The discussion covered pension rules for retirees, union/MOU issues, pay competitiveness, and potential outsourcing; staff will return proposals for board approval.
Churchill County, Nevada
The Central Nevada Regional Water Authority accepted a contractor's report on monitoring of roughly 51 wells across 14 basins, noting steep long‑term declines in multiple index wells and two dry index wells in Clayton Valley; the board directed staff to evaluate replacement or rehab options and data‑format issues raised by NDWR.
Nottoway County, Virginia
At its organizational meeting, the Nottoway County Board of Supervisors elected leadership for 2026, kept regular meeting times, and finalized committee assignments while scheduling follow-ups on several county projects.
Coconut Creek, Broward County, Florida
The City Commission unanimously adopted the city's 2026 state legislative agenda Jan. 8 after amending language to change certain fiscal-impact items from "oppose" to "monitor." The binder includes five appropriation requests totaling $2,240,000 for stormwater, wastewater, government center courtyard, recreational repairs and a utilities expansion.
Santa Ana , Orange County, California
Family members and advocates urged the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission to seek an independent investigation and public community briefings after the December 2024 death of Noe Rodriguez, saying officers’ statements conflict with full body‑camera footage and naming Officer Luis Casillas among those involved.
Punxsutawney Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The board reviewed HHSDR proposals for a high-school roof overlay/partial replacement and a deteriorating rubber stadium walkway, and agreed to add a resolution authorizing staff to apply for a grant that could cover up to 75% of eligible costs; staff will clarify bid figures and timeline before the voting meeting.
Victorville City, San Bernardino County, California
The Victorville City Council voted 4–0 on Jan. 8 to adopt a resolution opposing the County of San Bernardino’s proposed expansion of a treatment campus adjacent to Silverado High, Lorea Middle and Cobalt Institute, citing inadequate community engagement and safety and traffic concerns. County officials said they will pull phase 2 and work to increase local outreach.
Oneida Special School District, School Districts, Tennessee
District directors and principals reported plans to hire staff, detailed student-support efforts including a $10,000 grant, expanded weekend food backpacks and upcoming testing and recognition events.
Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
BPAC voted to direct staff to submit a $2,000 League of American Bicyclists Community Sparks grant application focused on equity and accessibility; proposed partners include Bike Santa Fe, Santa Fe MPO, Seniors on Bikes and Chainbreaker Collective.
State Water Resources Control Board, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Panelists reviewed three proposed compliance pathways for counting irrigation‑water nitrogen in targets, examined numerical scenarios showing inconsistent outcomes across pathways, and asked report authors to clarify or consolidate options before the next meeting.
Bangor City, Penobscot County, Maine
Committee members elected Ryan Robbins as chair for the calendar year; appointment occurred by voice vote during the meeting and was confirmed without a recorded roll-call tally.
Punxsutawney Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
District staff presented a proposal to expand Hudl subscriptions districtwide, including mounted cameras, analytics and digital ticketing. The board directed staff to place the contract on the upcoming voting agenda after asking questions about cost, playoff streaming and training.
Jasper County, South Carolina
The Jasper County commissioners approved the meeting agenda and board minutes, heard a director�s report outlining election dates, voter-registration rules and training plans, and scheduled the budget for discussion at the next meeting before adjourning.
Health Care, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
A Joint Fiscal Office presenter gave members a step-by-step tutorial on how to read the BAA 'ups and downs' worksheet, explaining sections A–E, fund types, Global Commitment matching and example line items such as an $850,000 family planning reduction.
State Water Resources Control Board, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Expertos del panel del State Water Resources Control Board discutieron si mantener tres vías de cálculo del aporte de nitrógeno del agua de riego o unificarlas; coincidieron en más investigación y en encargar borradores revisados sobre la pregunta 9 y 7d antes del taller del 14 de enero.
Hoschton City, Jackson County, Georgia
Staff proposed adding two holidays and a limited discretionary cash‑out for accrued time, and recommended consolidating many municipal meetings on Thursdays to accommodate city attorney and planner schedules; council members expressed concerns about preserving meaningful public input and asked about tabling rules and attorney billing.
Oneida Special School District, School Districts, Tennessee
The Oneida Special School District board unanimously approved a first reading of a zero-tolerance policy, created an AI task force, approved a capital outlay budget amendment and a set of fundraisers, and accepted a bid for a metal storage building during its meeting.
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
City staff said Palo Alto utilities will launch a direct-installation, turnkey electrification program in 2026 through Franklin Energy to help customers replace gas appliances with electric alternatives; customers can choose which appliances to electrify and may phase upgrades over time.
Coconut Creek, Broward County, Florida
The commission approved a CMAR pre-construction contract (phase 1) to Pirtle Construction Company for Fire Station 113, citing a 10-acre Cullum Road site, an 18-month estimated performance window for phase 1, and an anticipated 30% design presentation in April–May 2026.
Hoschton City, Jackson County, Georgia
Staff requested council authorization to close City Square Road on May 30 for a spring festival and described proposed closures for an October fall festival affecting City Square, Bell Avenue, Railroad Avenue (train depot), West Broad Street (in front of the Stancil Building) and part of White Street.
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
The Climate Action and Sustainability Committee voted to recommend that the City Council approve the 2026–2027 SCAP work plan and receive four studies that supply modeling and funding scenarios; discussion focused on funding feasibility, communications, EV charging, and program priorities.
State Water Resources Control Board, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Panelists recommended identifying candidate crops and regions for alternative compliance pathways—such as wine grapes and alfalfa—and asking regional boards to pursue targeted assessments rather than recommending immediate, statewide exemptions.
Bangor City, Penobscot County, Maine
Director Trace Hillett updated the Parks, Recreation & Harbor Advisory Committee on the 2021 facilities master plan, short- and mid-term capital priorities (Cascade Park, playground replacements, trail lighting and Union Street field upgrades), said a fountain leak is limiting daily operation at Cascade, and reported Sawyer Arena reopened on a rented chiller while Trane repaired the original unit under insurance coverage.
Hoschton City, Jackson County, Georgia
City staff told the Hoschton City Council a proposed 2026 water and sewer user rate increase of 8.6% is intended to support repairs, maintenance and ongoing capital projects, and presented a proposed meter‑repair fee schedule including a $500 replacement charge and other component fees.
Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
BPAC unanimously named a Vulnerable Road User Task Force to study collisions involving pedestrians and cyclists, collect multiagency data, examine charging and case outcomes, and develop recommendations for policy and investigative practice; the group plans roughly a one-year effort and expects to make findings public.
Humboldt County, California
HWMA staff told the board that CalRecycle issued a stop‑work notice on Nov. 14, 2025, freezing a $2.7 million grant for a Eureka organics processing retrofit; staff submitted a modified work plan and extension request on Dec. 11, 2025, and said franchise agreements must be executed by February–March to preserve timetables toward a July 1, 2026 start of out‑of‑county transport.
Union County, Illinois
County officials reported recent Axon camera installations and described planned license-plate-reader and AI features to aid investigations; board members asked who will have live-feed access and were told the county plans to share information with partner agencies, with details to be finalized.
Hoschton City, Jackson County, Georgia
Newly elected councilmembers were sworn in at the start of the Hoschton City Council meeting; the council then moved and approved the meeting agenda by hand vote. Paperwork was completed for the oath of office.
Humboldt County, California
HWMA staff told the board the Hawthorne Transfer Station collected about 8,300 mattresses in 2025 (roughly 700 per month) and that only about 5% of incoming units are too contaminated to recycle; staff said the program aims to break even but will provide detailed cost figures on request.
Perkins, Payne County, Oklahoma
After adjourning the planning commission, the presiding officer called a flood plain meeting, completed roll call, and approved the consent agenda (minutes of 11/13/2025) by roll call votes.
Union County, Illinois
The Union County board approved routine business including Dec. 29 minutes, two single-family building permits and a resolution certifying which officials must file economic-interest statements under the Illinois Government Ethics Act; members also moved to pay county bills.
Coconut Creek, Broward County, Florida
The commission voted Jan. 8 to award a four-year, citywide landscape maintenance contract to EDJ Services LLC for $629,301.60 (down from $677,000), with two one-year renewal options. Commissioners pressed staff and the contractor about use of dyed red mulch, irrigation responsibility and renewal criteria.
Perkins, Payne County, Oklahoma
The planning commission approved a rezoning request from Trio Ranch to change a parcel south of Highway 33 from agricultural to residential. Staff recommended approval; the applicant said a preliminary plat will be filed next month and commissioners recorded unanimous favorable votes.
Judiciary, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
On Jan. 9 the Senate Judiciary received testimony on S.178, a bill intended to reinforce speedy-trial rights after pandemic-era delays. The Defender General urged clearer statutory standards, highlighted long competency-evaluation waits and a Burlington pilot that reduced violations, and cautioned about drafting pitfalls that could allow dismiss-and-refile tactics.
Savannah-Chatham County, School Districts, Georgia
District staff said the board adopted a new cell-phone policy Dec. 17 to meet House Bill 340'related requirements and that implementation guidance will be published ahead of next school year; Derek Butler also reported first-semester attendance improvements and pilot programs to reduce chronic absenteeism.
Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
BPAC members, neighborhood representatives and Bike Santa Fe raised safety concerns about the redesign of Galisteo Road at the Zia Station development—narrow travel lanes, a 3-foot raised median and loss of a striped shoulder—that they say endanger bicyclists and pedestrians; BPAC agreed to a field visit and to pursue a committee recommendation to the land use director if warranted.
Commerce & Economic Development, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Office of Legislative Council staff told lawmakers the guidance expands mutable terms—like 'housing development site' and 'public good'—that warrant legislative attention. Staff and witnesses recommended clarifying amendment triggers and performance-assurance obligations in housing infrastructure agreements.
Morgan County, Indiana
Morgan County council voted unanimously to adopt the proposed 1782 tax-rate scenario after hearing from Reedy Financial Group on assessed-value shifts, SEA 1 deductions and options to balance reserves and taxpayer rates.
Coconut Creek, Broward County, Florida
City manager Sheila Rose presented a proclamation Jan. 8 recognizing Eric Rupert's 41-year career in Coconut Creek IT, tracing his hire in 1984 through successive leadership roles and citing mentorship, modernization projects and continuity of services.
Savannah-Chatham County, School Districts, Georgia
Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools'board police said a Dec. 30 after-school practice at Hubert Middle School involved an apparent accidental firearm discharge that injured a student; investigators from the district, Savannah Police Department and the district attorney's office are reviewing the incident and the district will conduct an after-action review.
Commerce & Economic Development, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Vermont League of Cities and Towns told lawmakers it received a Northern Border Regional grant to provide technical assistance for CHIP, with plans for a municipal cohort, template agreements and a CHIP increment calculator to help smaller towns apply without hiring outside consultants.
Kankakee City, Kankakee County, Illinois
Councilors heard that early missed Republic pickups were caused by a downed wire blocking truck access; staff will bring an ordinance about multi-unit garbage service changing to commercial collection under the new contract.
Duval County, Florida
The committee approved a slate of items including withdrawal of 2025838, approval of 2025865, 2025867, 2025868, 2025870 (as amended), rereferral of 2025871 as amended, approval of a range of appropriation and collective bargaining measures, and an emergency designation for 2025892.
Christian County, Missouri
The Christian County Commission adopted its 2026 budget appropriation (certified commission order O1-092026-O1) after a brief meeting. Commissioners discussed the budget timeline, statutory timing and praised the auditor's work before approving the appropriation by voice vote.
Savannah-Chatham County, School Districts, Georgia
Superintendent Dr. Denise Watts said the state's Georgia Promise Scholarship (up to $6,500 per eligible student) may reduce local funding tied to enrollment; the district plans differentiated interventions for 18 named schools, a zero-based budgeting approach and boundary adjustments to address enrollment and performance.
Commerce & Economic Development, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
At a Jan. 9 joint legislative hearing, council staff said guidance for the CHIP tax-increment financing program is set to launch later this month, with an intake portal and trainings to help municipalities apply. Lawmakers pressed officials on definitions, compliance, and verification for primary-residence requirements.
Duval County, Florida
The finance committee approved a rules substitute and the sale of the Armory parcel 'as is' with a three‑year nonflip restriction. Redevelopment Associates said making the building usable will require about $15M of remediation as part of a roughly $30M project; the developer expects to create hundreds of local jobs and produce ongoing tax revenue.
Findlay City, Hancock County , Ohio
The Findlay City Rules and Organization Committee on Jan. 9 reviewed member preferences, addressed scheduling conflicts and recommended a slate of two-year committee assignments to the full council by voice vote. The committee also flagged that water and sewer work will carry major long-term fiscal implications.
Kankakee City, Kankakee County, Illinois
An alderman outlined concerns about a new grocery-owner’s plan to expand into adjacent parking after investing about $500,000; councilors said they would check with economic development staff and the mayor about any ongoing coordinated redevelopment plans.
ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, Arkansas
The Alma School District board publicly recognized custodian Andrew McCassel for long service and Linda Bowen for organizing a Christmas 'blessing box' program that assisted about 240 children; Board cited community and staff contributions.
Duval County, Florida
Public Works and Council member Gaffney secured an amendment to increase funding (to $9.4M appropriation with $4.9M remaining in Zone 4) and a waiver of a 20% mobility‑zone limit so FDOT can incorporate the intersection work into its resurfacing project; the amendment carried and the bill was rereferred as amended.
Waukegan, DuPage County, Illinois
The commission recommended approval of a map amendment, a front-yard variance and a club lodge hall conditional use at 510–520 10th Street for an Ooma/UMA Community Empowerment Center; the applicant withdrew the related vocational-school conditional use to preserve flexibility for a later, more developed filing.
ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, Arkansas
After returning from a closed session on personnel, the Alma School District board approved the hiring of Abby Foster at Alma Intermediate and Jeremy Burns as head football coach; both hires were recommended by administration and approved by motion.
Hayward City, Alameda County, California
On Jan. 8, 2026 the Hayward Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit allowing Bubble Machine Car Wash at 22235 Mission Boulevard to replace one self‑service bay with a touch‑free automatic bay, subject to conditions including hours limits, a masonry wall, on‑site queuing and daily litter maintenance.
ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, Arkansas
The Alma School District board approved next year's K–12 and Pre-K calendars, which staff described as essentially a carbon copy of the current year; the motion passed without objection.
Waukegan, DuPage County, Illinois
The Waukegan Planning and Zoning Commission on Jan. 8 approved a conditional use permit for the Waukegan Technical Trade School at 814 and 824 Glen Flora Avenue, subject to conditions including limits on hours, occupancy and a required parking agreement with a nearby lot.
ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, Arkansas
The Alma School District board voted to file for a 10-year second-lien bond to fund partnership facility projects (roofs, electrical and plumbing) and amended the application to a $3,000,000 "do not exceed" amount so the district can accommodate playground and other upgrades pending final bids.
Duval County, Florida
Council Auditor Kim Taylor presented the quarterly summary showing unaudited results, explained a $92M current‑year variance that largely reflects carryforwards and a $33.6M net increase to operating reserves (before appropriations), and flagged independent authority JTA’s $19M net overrun driven by paratransit and bus operations.
Kankakee City, Kankakee County, Illinois
Kankakee City Council approved the minutes from its December meeting by roll-call vote; the motion was moved and seconded and recorded as carried. No substantive debate accompanied the vote.
St. Bernard, Hamilton County, Ohio
Council members debated whether a prior change to who presides over the Committee of the Whole was correctly codified (Section 3 vs Section 5). Council moved to place Ordinance 5 (2026) on the table for further review; the motion carried 5–1.
Van Zandt County, Texas
Van Zandt County officials approved a 30-day countywide burn ban at an emergency meeting after the county fire marshal cited high temperatures, low rainfall and heavier fuel loads; the marshal was authorized to rescind the ban if weather or fuel conditions improve.
Adams County, Wisconsin
The treasurer told the board that pet license sales doubled year‑over‑year (131 sold since Dec. 15 vs. 68 last year) and warned that tax season starting Feb. 1 will create heavy in‑person demand; staff noted a five‑minute processing time per license and discussed pursuing an electronic licensing option. The board discussed where licensing should reside administratively and the need for adequate staffing.
Commerce & Economic Development, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Witnesses told the Commerce & Economic Development committee that H.512 would protect consumers and small arts venues from deceptive resale sites by capping markups at 10%, banning deceptive URLs and speculative sales, requiring reseller registration, and giving the attorney general stronger enforcement authority.
St. Bernard, Hamilton County, Ohio
Safety & Service Director Mark Wendling told council that anaerobic-digester operator Syntheca has unresolved building-code and zoning issues and will likely need a conditional-use review before the Board of Zoning Appeals; Wendling also said energy-aggregation actions and an OPWC application are on the agenda.
Kankakee City, Kankakee County, Illinois
City aldermen discussed whether to limit standalone smoke shops downtown to five or maintain the current seven, and considered enforcement options (percentage-of-sales, signage, tiered licenses). They directed staff to meet with the city attorney and comptroller for legal and financial guidance; no formal action was taken.
Adams County, Wisconsin
Finance staff presented a memo explaining changes to the parks capital funding approach: starting in 2025 sales tax would only be transferred to parks after year‑end net profit is confirmed. Supervisors pressed whether parks should operate as an enterprise, questioned transparency and ongoing public subsidies for parks, and asked for clearer, one‑page financial summaries.
Oversight Committee Democrats, Oversight and Reform: House Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal
An unidentified participant alleged extensive corruption and large taxpayer expenditures tied to the presidential administration, citing multimillion-dollar payouts and travel; a responding witness said alleged employee involvement is unproven and that the Justice Department’s public integrity section has been “largely defunded.”
Duval County, Florida
Council President Kevin Carico asked the Finance Committee to file a resolution directing roughly $10,019,006 in council strategic initiative money into the mayor’s contingency account so the incoming president and the finance committee can allocate it during next year’s budget process. Some council members urged a broader, council‑wide prioritization process.
Prescott City, Yavapai County, Arizona
Staff updated the commission that wood siding has been added and CMU caps removed at 402 and 410 East Goodwin (Chris Todd property); the owner asked about brick caps and staff sought commission feedback on whether a special PPC review is needed.
Adams County, Wisconsin
The board voted to remove a previous $5 million cap on investments with PMA so the treasurer and finance director can jointly invest funds quickly; the board added a requirement for a six‑month review (report due in July). Supervisors expressed caution about concentration risk; a local bank representative described pledged securities and networks that secure large deposits.
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Speakers said subject-matter experts are finishing reviews for the behavioral care center and expect an initial comprehensive budget next month; the committee approved developing a secondary tracker (separate from the BET watch list) to monitor future capital and operating costs for multi-year projects.
Rules, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Rules Committee on Jan. 9 agreed unanimously to allow a senator to substitute revised landlord-tenant/eviction bill language after the drafting deadline, citing a task force delay and the need to correct errors in the earlier draft.
Adams County, Wisconsin
The board approved the sale of a tax‑delinquent property in the city of Adams at 610 South Walker Street; the treasurer said the final bid of $26,514 covers the county's owed taxes of $1,495.16 and is roughly half the reported market value of $49,000. The sale was approved by voice vote.
St. Bernard, Hamilton County, Ohio
In a special meeting Jan. 8, the Village of Saint Bernard adopted Resolution 2-2026 authorizing an application to the Ohio Public Works Commission for state capital-improvement or local transportation funds; council voted 6–0 on suspension of readings and adoption.
Curry County, Oregon
County Clerk Denny told commissioners she plans to retire effective Aug. 31 and requested approval to post an updated chief deputy county clerk job description and begin recruitment; commissioners approved starting recruitment and a supplemental budget if needed.
Adams County, Wisconsin
The county board approved an ordinance amending Chapter 145 to formalize humane officer appointments and designate an appeal/hearing role in line with statute Chapter 173; humane officers (Planning & Zoning employees) will handle dogs at large while the sheriff retains responsibility for dangerous or criminal animal matters. The ordinance was approved by voice vote and will be forwarded to the county board.
Francis Howell R-III, School Districts, Missouri
During a Jan. 8 work session the Francis Howell R‑III board approved routine motions to adopt the meeting agenda and contract for negotiation facilitation, then heard superintendent updates that the district received 37 formal book‑challenge requests and will propose a streamlined review process at next week's meeting.
Prescott City, Yavapai County, Arizona
The Prescott Preservation Commission voted 5–1 on Jan. 9, 2026, to approve HP 25‑009 for a detached garage and workshop at 230 South Mount Vernon Avenue. Debate centered on horizontally oriented sliding windows that staff said are not visible from the Mount Vernon streetscape, while at least one commissioner urged vertical windows consistent with the master plan.
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Health-plan staff told the committee medical claims are up roughly 20–25% in recent months, prescriptions are near flat, and the plan is about 4% ($649,000) under budget overall. Staff said a pharmacy rebate over $1,000,000 was received and will appear on next month’s accounting.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Planning staff presented a project-status sheet (about 13 projects, 2 completed, 4 in progress), reported a GIS delay on the commercial-district revision from MRPC, and confirmed a meeting with AT&T to discuss wireless-equipment locations; board members asked staff to gather assessor data and to route an LTA recommendation to the select board.
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
County staff told the Community Development Committee that Chapter 21 needs amendment by April so the county can apply for a state recycling grant. Draft changes align the ordinance to NR 544 sample language, add required materials reporting, and move to require municipal reporting and clearer hauler education; committee asked to add lithium‑ion batteries and hazardous‑waste clarifications.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Town of Hubbardston planning board reported that the town's revised bylaws were approved by the Attorney General and discussed whether to draft an Article IV amendment to require special permits for grid-scale battery energy storage in higher-tier areas; the board agreed the change would require the full bylaw amendment process and public hearing.
Lake City, Columbia County, Florida
The special magistrate ordered the owner of 2983 US Highway 90 to apply for a sign permit within 30 days and allowed 60 days after permit issuance to complete repairs; the city will assess $50/day if the owner fails to comply and was awarded $30.52 in mailing costs.
Encinitas, San Diego County, California
The Environmental Commission approved three sets of past meeting minutes and voted to approve the commission’s updated work plan for the coming cycle; both items passed by voice votes with no opposition recorded.
Curry County, Oregon
Curry County officials approved a one-year contract to host the professional 'Challenge of the Champions' bull-riding tour stop at the county fairgrounds for about $35,000; county staff said the one-day event could boost local hotels and restaurants and will be televised on the promoter's channel.
Lake City, Columbia County, Florida
A special magistrate ordered the owner of 1019 SE Putnam Street to apply for a permit within 30 days and to complete repairs within 180 days of permit issuance or face a $50-per-day fine; the city documented broken windows, a knocked-down door and long-standing water intrusion.
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
At a Jan. 8 Community Development Committee meeting, staff presented preliminary amendments to chapters 14, 15 and 17 to align county zoning with state code and DATCP guidance. Key debates centered on whether private burial plots should require conditional use permits, how to treat small versus commercial slaughterhouses, and limits on home occupations; staff will file petitions and schedule public hearings.
Marathon County, Wisconsin
UW Extension said it's finalizing interviews for a new area extension director with final interviews Jan. 21 and an anticipated start in early March; staff also flagged the Central Wisconsin Housing Summit and AI sessions for local government.
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
County committee was told December financial statements are being prepared; detention-center staff confirmed there is cash on hand but discussed taking two months of payments in January to cover short-term needs. Members agreed to wait for full projections and to schedule a special meeting if needed.
Health Care, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Megan Pope, the department financial director, told the committee the 2026 budget adjustment is small but includes a $300,000 reclassification from Global Commitment to general fund because federal HR1 restricts Medicaid payments for Planned Parenthood family‑planning services; the package also shifts IT costs to departments via ADS allocations.
Marathon County, Wisconsin
MCDEVCO told the committee it lent just under $1,000,000 as of the end of 2025, continues small-business lending and education programming, and operates a near-85% occupied Wausau business incubator and commercial kitchen.
Stephenson County, Illinois
Animal-control staff reported six cat and six dog intakes in December, current inventory of 14 adoptable cats and 11 adoptable dogs, planned camera quotes for Meadows Drive, an issue with incorrectly printed rabies tags that the vendor corrected, and plans to scrap unusable tanks for revenue.
Encinitas, San Diego County, California
Commissioners discussed a federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management proposal that would open California waters to new offshore oil leasing and urged individual public comments and a possible city council letter before the Jan. 23 deadline; staff said council direction is required for an official city comment or updated ordinance.
Stephenson County, Illinois
County staff said a judgment was entered to recover about $35,000 for Rock City Road guardrail replaced after an accident; only a small court-fee payment has been received and legal counsel advised filing a citation to discover assets to enforce repayment.
Marathon County, Wisconsin
Marathon County Public Library updated the committee on a replaced 650-gallon aquarium, an ongoing restroom renovation with toilet-flushing issues being tested, new wireless printing and payment options, safety-phone upgrades and early-literacy programming (LENA).
Encinitas, San Diego County, California
Peggy Walker of the San Diego Alliance for Drug Free Youth urged the commission to address environmental and health harms from single‑use vapes — citing microplastics, e‑liquid and lithium‑ion battery hazards — and asked the commission to advance smoke‑free multiunit housing work this year.
Stephenson County, Illinois
Stephenson County approved a $50,000 agreement (option to extend up to $150,000 total) with consultant Will Hoffman for construction observation and testing on projects the county cannot certify for; the committee cited cost and liability concerns with in‑house certification.
Marathon County, Wisconsin
The Extension, Education and Economic Development Committee voted unanimously to direct the county administrator to send a letter of support for the Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership's application to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation's talent recruitment grant program, citing workforce shortages and a 20% local match requirement.
Encinitas, San Diego County, California
City sustainability analyst Ryan Lampkin briefed the Environmental Commission on reach codes readopted by the council and explained how Assembly Bill 130 pauses most new residential reach codes from Oct. 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031, while offering limited exceptions for cities.
Hilliard, Franklin County, Ohio
The commission approved a variance allowing Kitty Care to use more than four colors on a 16.28-square-foot sign at 3600 Main Street; staff described the request as minor and recommended approval with conditions, and the commission voted 7–0.
Francis Howell R-III, School Districts, Missouri
Francis Howell R‑III leaders presented a two‑part 2026–27 staffing plan on Jan. 8 that would hold 7.76 positions pending budget clarity tied to Senate Bill 3. Administration said contingency positions and reallocation would be used to manage class sizes, special‑education caseloads and coaching supports; final approval is scheduled for Jan. 15.
Education, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
At a joint House–Senate Education Committee hearing, the Vermont NEA, Vermont School Boards Association, and Vermont Principals Association endorsed parts of the redistricting task force report but warned against rushed, mandatory district mergers, urged reforms to statewide health benefits, and pressed for detailed cost modeling and funding for school construction.
Stephenson County, Illinois
Stephenson County Public Works Committee approved a federal participation agreement to double-seal and shoulder 5.6 miles of Orangeville Road; the federal share is $225,600 and the county share $56,400. The resolution passed by voice vote.
Texas Courts, Judicial, Texas
The Judicial Council technology committee voted to update its technology standards to add filing types for motions for summary judgment and their responses, and directed staff to troubleshoot widespread e-service and Research Texas notification issues while advancing a recommended minimum standard for county case-management systems.
WARREN CO. R-III, School Districts, Missouri
The board adopted the agenda, approved an amended consent agenda, approved an archaeological study contract and approved City of Orton SRO/crossing guard contracts with an added training clause; the board also set its next regular meeting for Feb. 12, 2026.
Hilliard, Franklin County, Ohio
The commission granted a variance for a slightly larger wall sign at Dapper's Barber Shop in the Kroger shopping center (4730 Cemetery Road), noting the building's 500-foot setback from Cemetery Road and approving staff conditions unanimously.
Education, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Secretary of Education Zoe Fonder told the Redistricting Task Force the agency supports Act 73's goals but found the task force's cooperative-service proposal inconsistent with the law, warned it could add bureaucracy and funding inequities, and urged prompt map clarity so districts can prepare.
City Council Meetings, Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee
At its Jan. 8 meeting the Shelbyville City Council adopted multiple annexation resolutions and rezoning ordinances for parcels around the municipal airport and State Route 437, approved a $10,000 sponsorship for a community 5K, and authorized an amendment to the employee defined benefit plan.
Grayson County, Kentucky
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Pinellas Park, Pinellas County, Florida
Council approved consent agenda items C1–C10, covering acceptance of right‑of‑way and utility easements, budget ordinance items for FY2025‑26, authorization to purchase a pothole truck and a new Pierce fire pumper, rescind of a low bid and award to the second‑lowest bidder, and other purchases.
Health Care, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Rick Hildebrandt, newly on staff at the Vermont Department of Health, introduced himself to a legislative committee and prioritized preserving public‑health trust, maintaining vaccine access, addressing rising stimulant use and protecting statewide access to obstetric and reproductive services.
Hilliard, Franklin County, Ohio
The commission granted a setback and post-style sign variance for Wellington Village Senior Living at 5863 Scioto Darby Road, noting a sanitary-sewer easement and that relocation for future utility work would be at the property owner's expense; approval included conditions and unanimous vote.
Williamson County, Tennessee
The commission approved several final and site plans (Vineland Meadows, Stone Ridge, Stephens Valley, Bonterra pavilion), approved recording of James A. Sokol final plat after expiration, and elected Sammie McCoy as chair, Don Crohan as vice chair and Aaron Holmes as secretary.
Pinellas Park, Pinellas County, Florida
Council adopted Resolution 2026‑01 to vacate a 7.5‑by‑62‑ft portion of a platted utility easement at or near 9124–9127 37th Street North so a homeowner can build a screened‑in patio; staff said no utilities occupy the easement and utility providers had no objection.
Health & Welfare, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Lawmakers reviewed the veto of H91 (VHARF), which would have transitioned emergency housing programs to a new statewide program with $7 million appropriated for FY26; the committee discussed remaining $10 million in the budget and the need to reduce dependence on motel programs and provide support services with housing.
City Council Meetings, Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee
Shelbyville’s City Council voted to enter a Sourcewell procurement with Vertisoft to implement OpenGov permitting software, approving up to $76,724.82 for implementation through June 30, 2026 and annual subscriptions not to exceed $47,889.69; council members debated state fee‑documentation requirements and audit risks before the 5–1 vote.
Pinellas Park, Pinellas County, Florida
Council passed first reading of Ordinance number 20 26‑01 to amend the commercial‑neighborhood (CN) standards — including permitted uses, minimum lot size reduction, FAR increase, new setbacks and shorter permitted hours — after a staff presentation explaining the changes.
Hilliard, Franklin County, Ohio
The Hilliard Cleaning Zoning Commission approved a Level B site plan for the Sabe Alano food truck on Parkway Lane, subject to six staff conditions including electrical permitting and signage permits; the motion passed unanimously.
Williamson County, Tennessee
The commission voted to deny the Clovercroft Estate concept plan after staff found missing wastewater approvals, incomplete soils and design reports, and several lots located on slopes over 25%; applicant requested deferral but commissioners voted to deny (approximately 7–3).
Pinellas Park, Pinellas County, Florida
After a staff presentation and owner remarks, council approved two conditional uses for a drive‑through coffee shop (~1,000 sq ft) and a financial institution (~3,000 sq ft) at 7101 Park Boulevard; Planning & Zoning had recommended approval.
Health & Welfare, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Committee members reviewed Act 54 (H238), which expands the PFAS sale prohibition to types of consumer products including treated containers and dental floss, sets new effective dates, bans some firefighting PPE containing PFAS and asks ANR to report on availability and cost of non‑PFAS PPE.
Williamson County, Tennessee
The Williamson County Regional Planning Commission voted to remove an emergency-only restriction on a gated connection between King’s Chapel and High Park Hill, approving the change with conditions that require High Park Hill phases 5–6 to assume maintenance and submit CCRs and maintenance agreements; the decision drew extensive public comment both for and against.
Pinellas Park, Pinellas County, Florida
Leisure services staff told council the library had about 123,000 visits in the prior year (a 30% increase), ran 65 more programs, and now has roughly 21,000 cardholders; council voted to accept the annual report.
Mifflin County, Pennsylvania
The board moved and approved the 2026–27 MCAS school calendar, authorized an overnight trip for five culinary students to the 2026 ProStart competition at the Hershey Lodge (chaperones Travis McCullough and Michelle Royer), and approved December 2025 bills and the treasurer's report by roll call.
Pinellas Park, Pinellas County, Florida
A local business owner told the council that enforcement of a city prohibition on feather flags has been inconsistent and has reduced his sales by over 50% on days the flags must remain stowed; he asked council to reconsider the rule or its enforcement.
MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
Board members defended their decision to maintain segregated bathrooms and locker rooms with accommodations while appeals and federal litigation proceed; public commenters included medical experts advocating inclusive policies and residents criticizing the board’s lawsuits and fundraising.
Health & Welfare, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The committee reviewed provisions from Act 22 (S36) requiring AHS to cover medically necessary, medically monitored residential treatment and to review Medicaid payment models; members also discussed the repeal of old 'public inebriate' language and planned presentations from Health, DMH and DOC on services for incapacitated individuals.
MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
The Massapequa Board approved a contract amendment tied to its existing transportation provider and authorized the district to file an annual agreement form with the New York State Education Department; officials noted the zero-emission bus extension deadline is March 31 and 2027 is the first required purchase year.
Kingsburg, Fresno City, Fresno County, California
The Planning Commission voted Jan. 8 to adopt Resolution 2026-01 recommending the City Council approve an updated Kingsburg general plan that reorganizes the document, adds state-required elements and clarifies policies; the update makes no land use designation changes and staff concluded the update is exempt from CEQA.
Mifflin County, Pennsylvania
Principal Cross and Director Hicks reported new student engagement initiatives and industry partnerships: a Principal's Cabinet of nominated student representatives, planned military branch visits for career exposure in February, live-work construction and collision repair projects, 115 signed second-look tour attendees, and a new attendance-tracking tool showing roughly 93% accuracy.
MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
Massapequa Union Free School District honored its field hockey (fifth straight Nassau County title), football (Long Island champions and Rutgers Cup winners), and boys volleyball (first-ever Division 1 New York State champions) at a recognition ceremony preceding the regular board meeting.
Health & Welfare, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Members reviewed Act 16 (H218), a standalone FY26 appropriations bill from the opioid abatement special fund that lists multiple grants and asks the advisory committee to base recommendations on prior outcomes and cite statutory authority for expenditures.
Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Cannabis Control Board told the Senate committee that Vermont’s regulated market has grown quickly, revenue has exceeded early forecasts, and the board is monitoring clustering, advertising and illicit‑market dynamics; the board urged legislative direction on funding for a cannabis business development fund and warned federal rescheduling timelines remain unclear.
Mifflin County, Pennsylvania
In a facilities update, the academy said a Dec. 18 Department of Environmental Protection site visit marked the district's first audit; staff reported the school "passed with flying colors" and will file paperwork to update its listing and request removal from the 'very small quantity generator' classification.
Jefferson County, Indiana
During public comment a resident requested prioritization for a gravel road; county staff said conversion is done section-by-section, funding is limited, and the county is trying to spread projects across areas rather than concentrate them in one place.
Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The committee received the Vermont Convention Center and Performing Arts Venue Task Force interim report and heard a request from the Department of Economic Development to allow the task force to continue meeting monthly through November 2026 so it can finish a final report. Task force leaders urged treating convention centers and performing arts venues separately and flagged hotel capacity, transport access and governance questions.
Health & Welfare, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The committee reviewed Act 9 (H259), which requires hospitals to perform security risk assessments, implement workplace‑violence prevention plans, adopt incident reporting systems, and report related costs to be considered in hospital budget reviews.
Santa Barbara County, California
Sheriff Bill Brown led a promotion ceremony that included the swearing-in of under sheriff Brad Welsh, recognition of two new hires and 12 promoted staff across custody and patrol ranks; speakers emphasized leadership, humility and community service.
Bexley, Franklin County, Ohio
The Bexley Architectural Review Board on Jan. 8 reviewed more than a dozen residential and commercial façade projects: it approved routine consent items, recommended several applications to the Board of Zoning and Planning with design conditions, and tabled multiple applications to Feb. 12 so applicants could provide revised elevations or details.
Jefferson County, Indiana
After a presentation on guaranteed-savings projects and available federal incentives, commissioners approved a motion to allow vendor Varigee to perform a no-cost assessment of county buildings to identify energy and operational savings.
Goshen, Orange County, New York
On Jan. 8 the Goshen Town Board approved routine permits and bond reductions, accepted a retirement notice, appointed a deputy tax receiver, authorized payment of accounts payable, and set attendance for the Association of Towns session. See full list below.
Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee
The commission approved a consolidated list of appointments and reappointments to multiple city and regional boards, including zoning appeals, historic zoning, housing authority seats and others; the motion passed by roll call.
Jefferson County, Indiana
At the annual Board of Finance meeting read into the Jan. 8 record, Treasurer Megan Hoskins reported more than $1.12 million in interest earned in 2024 and that 39 properties sold at the tax sale produced about $988,766.06; motions to approve prior minutes and nominations passed unanimously.
LaSalle County, Illinois
IT staff told the committee that iFiber overpaid taxes in 2024 and the county is awaiting a physical refund check from the IRS to iFiber; the county cannot finalize the quarter-split documentation until iFiber receives that check.
Goshen, Orange County, New York
The Town Board approved a resolution to advertise a request for qualifications for engineering services tied to a $1.8 million EFC grant for Arcadia Hills water treatment improvements, with discussion of greensand filters and a larger $3 million project scope.
Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee
On Jan. 8 the commission approved three items on third reading: rezoning of 2121 Seminole Drive (R-2 to R-2C), rezoning of 2600 Peoples Street (R-3 to MS-1), and abandonment of 0.27 acres of right-of-way at 2832 West Walnut Street; staff reported no changes since earlier readings.
WARREN CO. R-III, School Districts, Missouri
Board approved amended contracts with the City of Orton to provide SROs and crossing guards and added a clause requiring at least one SRO to attend the CES/Missouri School Safety Academy annually; board carried the motion by voice vote.
Coffee County, Tennessee
The committee discussed ongoing sewer backups in a county building that staff have investigated with camera runs and propose to clear with a full system flush and targeted floor cut if needed; the jail's air conditioning is reported operational and its camera system is installed and undergoing final integration.
Jefferson County, Indiana
Commissioners voted to adopt uniform 2026 meeting guidelines setting a 5 p.m. start time, requiring recordings and YouTube publication, and limiting public comment to three minutes at the end of meetings.
Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee
Planning staff advanced an amendment to the Horizon 2045 land-use map and a rezoning for a 16–townhome project on Princeton Road to first-reading approval; staff said the proposal meets prior conditions and increases parking above code.
Lakeville Public School District, School Boards, Minnesota
At a special Lakeville Public School District meeting, board members and staff debated whether to implement a targeted, one-year boundary adjustment to relieve Highview Elementary’s reported overcapacity or move now to a districtwide E1 redesign. Staff provided capacity figures and transfer thresholds; no formal vote was taken.
Goshen, Orange County, New York
Town officials said Slate Hill Cemetery is likely to be declared abandoned and may be transferred to the town; the board will advertise for volunteers, gather records, and attend a state meeting on March 19 to learn remediation and maintenance responsibilities.
Government Operations & Military Affairs, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
At a Jan. 9 Government Operations & Military Affairs meeting, legislative counsel Tucker Anderson said letters and surveys have been sent to committees for a reports repeal project, with 4–5 committees still to receive them and about two weeks until the response deadline.
Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee
After a public hearing, the commission approved a concept-plan amendment that increases a previously approved East Oakland Avenue multifamily project by 16 units; staff cited compliance with Horizon 2045 and the applicant will add a turn lane on Springbrook per a traffic modification.
Coffee County, Tennessee
Committee members reported Jan. 8 that the county health department and animal shelter construction projects are moving ahead of schedule, with sheetrock, HVAC and windows work progressing and the animal shelter�frame and roof installed; paperwork and final site work remain.
LaSalle County, Illinois
IT staff told the committee they are working on closed captioning for YouTube recordings and tools to improve website ADA compliance, and plan departmental training and an agenda-center revamp with a target of April to achieve major accessibility improvements.
Goshen, Orange County, New York
After extended debate over safety and timing, the Goshen Town Board voted to keep its public hearing open on an applicant’s battery storage project, authorize a third‑party risk analysis to be paid from the applicant’s escrow, and assign a board member to coordinate the review.
Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee
Mayor Greg Cox read three proclamations on Jan. 8 recognizing the American Legion’s 'Be The 1' veteran suicide prevention effort, Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 19) and January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month; local groups outlined events and survivor services.
Sunnyside City, Yakima County, Washington
Sunnyside City Council approved a motion to accept a consent decree with Attachment Appendix A in a brief open session; Councilor Hart moved, Councilor Vasquez seconded, and the measure passed by roll call with six yes votes and one absence (Chavez).
Edgefield County, South Carolina
Staff presented a draft ordinance to confine data centers and crypto mining to industrial zones, require a 1,000‑foot buffer from residences, mandate closed‑loop cooling, a noise study at 500 feet, at least 10% on‑site renewables, generator limits, and an R2‑standard decommissioning plan; commissioners asked for utility feasibility studies before council review.
Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The committee recorded arrivals of several appointments (including Annie Hall to Vermont State Housing Authority) and assigned members to follow up on contact information ahead of upcoming floor action; the committee will reconvene Tuesday to hear a land use review board report on Act 250 appeals.
Columbus City Council, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
Tiara Ross took the oath of office at a ceremony in Columbus City Council Chambers, where faith leaders, elected officials and colleagues praised her housing advocacy and vowed support for her term. Speakers highlighted Ross’s track record on tenant advocacy and urged courage in office.
Edgefield County, South Carolina
Planning staff presented a revised tree-preservation ordinance with a 30% subdivision canopy requirement, revised plant lists vetted by local arborists and Clemson Extension, and enforcement tools including pre-development surveys and a five‑year development lock if sites are clear‑cut before survey.
Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The department reported 1,244 youth-access compliance checks, 2,360 regulatory inspections, 399 administrative violations and 10 criminal arrests in FY25; the Commissioner described responsible-gaming resources funded by lottery and sports-wagering funds and partnership with the Department of Mental Health.
Melbourne Beach, Brevard County, Florida
During his Melbourne Beach town manager interview, candidate Mister Thomas said the town’s top priority should be fixing low staff morale and detailed experience with grants, hurricane response and road-maintenance budgeting.
Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The commissioner reported FY25 revenue for liquor and lottery, outlined a digital-lottery bill that would allow web and mobile ticket purchases with agent revenue-sharing, and said sports-wagering revenue was $6.2 million in FY25 with a significant share of activity from out-of-state visitors.
LaSalle County, Illinois
The IT and Central Services Committee approved prior minutes, accepted Central Services and IT monthly reports, and authorized payment of central services and IT bills. Purchases and routine staffing items were discussed but no new formal policies were adopted.
South Washington County Schools, School Boards, Minnesota
Superintendent Julie Nielsen read a message to families about increased immigration enforcement activity and the district's visitor/volunteer and secured-entry procedures; the superintendent also presented six policy updates (minor edits, one title change, two recommended deletions, and a technical update to debt compliance) to be presented to the board for a vote at the next meeting.
Melbourne Beach, Brevard County, Florida
After interviews with four finalists, the Melbourne Beach Town Commission narrowed the field to two and voted 3–2 to select Marie Smith as their top choice; the town attorney will draft a contract to present to Smith, with a fallback offer to the second choice if negotiations fail.
Portage City, Porter County, Indiana
The board approved several pay applications and claims, accepted Schneider's 2026 engineering contract with a 10% rate increase over 2024, and authorized a budget transfer moving funds from the 400-series to the 300-series to balance the 2025 budget.
WARREN CO. R-III, School Districts, Missouri
Grand Hema Dentistry owner Adam Stotts told the board that runoff and construction activity from the new elementary site caused mud and water to invade his property, cited repair estimates (foundation $33,770; interior work ~$8,955), said insurance denied coverage as flood, and requested compensation as he pursues remediation.
Timberlane Regional School District, School Districts, New Hampshire
Administrators outlined a Department of Education special-education monitoring process, plans to pursue returning a state-funded dental program, CPR training for staff, and an operating-budget preview showing approximately $4 million in reductions ahead of the public hearing.
South Washington County Schools, School Boards, Minnesota
Independent auditors reported an unmodified (clean) opinion on the district's fiscal-year financial statements for the year ended 06/30/2025, highlighted ADM of 19,220 and general fund revenues/expenditures near $346 million, and noted a required GASB accounting change affecting unrestricted net position; the federal single audit remained in progress with a March 31 deadline.
Timberlane Regional School District, School Districts, New Hampshire
The board approved second readings and adopted K–12 health curriculum revisions (including updated middle-school units) and a new policy on generative artificial intelligence after discussion of parental notification, opt-out procedures and classroom uses.
Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee
By unanimous votes, council appointed Mark Riggins as general manager of the newly created Gas & Water board and authorized an interlocal agreement with the Penny Bridal Regional Energy Agency to add redundancy to gas service.
Timberlane Regional School District, School Districts, New Hampshire
After summaries from negotiators and administrators, the Timberlane board voted to ratify and place on the ballot four tentative collective-bargaining agreements covering paraeducators, administrators, administrative assistants/maintenance, and a new certified OT & SLP assistants unit; the board discussed cost, contracting language and staffing impacts.
Portage City, Porter County, Indiana
The board approved a 2026 stormwater board engineer contract (with a noted proposed rate increase), authorized advertising a Willow Creek Road parcel for sale with a $30,000 minimum bid, approved claims, and authorized a budget transfer to balance 2025 line items; actions were taken by voice vote.
South Washington County Schools, School Boards, Minnesota
District presenters described a multi-year rollout to align K'12 math instruction with the Minnesota math standards, introduced new elementary enrichment "concept quests," and said a new secondary curriculum will be phased in ahead of MDE's assessment changes; students and board members raised questions about assessment comparisons and course pathways.
Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee
Ordinance 45 — to authorize negotiations for purchase of property for day and emergency shelter services in partnership with Clarksville Area Urban Ministries — was postponed to the March 5, 2026 regular session after council and members of the public raised location and outreach concerns; motion to postpone passed 8‑4‑1.
Portage City, Porter County, Indiana
Staff presented a request to advertise a sliver of property on Willow Creek Road purchased about 12 years ago for drainage work; citing IC Code 36 preference for adjoining owners, staff asked for authority to advertise and to sign a contract, and the board approved the request.
Timberlane Regional School District, School Districts, New Hampshire
After an EEI briefing, the board debated dropping the pack roof from phase 4 of lease-funded work and redirecting $817,000 toward a high‑school exterior-envelope project; a motion to rescind the pack-roof funding and reallocate funds was made and put to a vote.
Indian Head Park, Cook County, Illinois
The board approved a five-year municipal franchise with SBC Waste Solutions that includes unlimited sticker-free trash, recycling and yard waste, year-round scheduled curbside e-waste and hazardous pickups, and an opt-in composting card; trustees said most residents will see cost savings and approved the contract 6–0.
Portage City, Porter County, Indiana
The Portage board approved two variances for a BJ’s Wholesale Club development that will add above- and below-ground stormwater detention and seek relief from the city’s 2024 allowable release rate; staff said the design will reduce runoff to the existing pond and the motion passed by voice vote.
Indian Head Park, Cook County, Illinois
Trustees approved three ordinances to establish the Triangle Area TIF District, designate the project area and adopt tax increment financing; staff said the TIF would run 23 years and the statutory redevelopment cap is $37,000,000.
Human Services, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
A joint DCF–Judiciary report found supervised‑visitation capacity uneven across Vermont, with wait lists, underfunded programs, and geographic gaps; the judiciary urged county‑level access and the committee asked DCF, victim services, and community partners to cost out closing the gaps for FY27.
Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
Council voted unanimously on multiple agenda items including reappointments, ARPA subrecipient amendment, CivicPlus contract ($6,032.88), SEO appointments, police vehicle purchases, and planning actions such as a lot add-on to Veterans Memorial Park and lot consolidation.
Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee
Council rejected an amendment to increase the minimum message transition time from 5 to 20 seconds but adopted Ordinance 43 (electronic message center regulations) as originally proposed. Debate focused on driver distraction versus business competitiveness.
Indian Head Park, Cook County, Illinois
Trustees approved Resolution 2026-01 to enroll in the Illinois Comptroller’s Local Debt Recovery Program, allowing the village to submit delinquent accounts for state interception of payments such as tax refunds or lottery winnings; officials said there is no cost to the village and trustees voted unanimously.
Timberlane Regional School District, School Districts, New Hampshire
Parents and an assistant principal told the Timberlane Regional School District board that evening-division and HiSET programs helped struggling students re-engage, improve grades and, in one case, earn a diploma early by focusing on smaller classes and competency-based pacing.
Portage City, Porter County, Indiana
The board opened five bids for a 24-inch sanitary sewer crossing under Highway 20 near Highway 249 and moved to table the award for further review; bids ranged across contractors with base and alternate prices announced.
Cumberland, School Districts, Rhode Island
Legal counsel informed the Cumberland School Committee about a petition by Warwick Public Schools (case referenced as 25‑074A) contesting how CTE payments are calculated; the matter requires statutory interpretation at the Rhode Island Department of Education and could yield statewide implementation changes.
Human Services, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The House Human Services Committee finalized recommendations to the Budget Adjustment Act, including an April 1 Medicaid increase, restored Housing Opportunity Program funding of $1,322,141, $210,000 for recovery centers, and a one‑year protection for designated agencies against penalties tied to payment‑reform implementation.
Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
An ordinance to put a home-rule commission question on the May 2026 primary ballot passed unanimously; council members urged outreach to recruit seven commission candidates and noted the board of elections can answer signature and timing questions.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Clerk read 12 bills on first reading covering voyeurism, victims' rights, domestic abuse protections, court judgments, connected device security, energy storage goals, environmental amendments, municipal cannabis votes, public cannabis consumption rules, DOC supervisory fees, body‑worn camera oversight, and driving under the influence; each was referred to the appropriate committee.
WARREN CO. R-III, School Districts, Missouri
District CSIP presenter reported reading outcomes meeting the reading goal at 76% and a 47% reduction in repeat referrals between the first and second quarters; math goal progress lagged and staff retention remains below target.
Cumberland, School Districts, Rhode Island
On Jan. 8 the Cumberland School Committee approved multiple routine items: agenda and consent agenda (both 6–0), a personnel slate, invoices for Gabba Memorial and B.F. Norton, and payment of bills totaling $1,927,842.59; a motion to seal executive minutes failed 3–3.
Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee
Council approved Resolution 34 as amended to allow the Lincoln Homes redevelopment to proceed if the developer proves financing by specified dates; the amendment ties road abandonment to financing close, with construction to begin June 15 and a hard completion deadline of Nov. 15, 2027 for tax‑credit compliance.
Portage City, Porter County, Indiana
City staff told the sanitary board that a December storm produced 2.52 inches of rain in 24 hours with nearly 8.8 million gallons of inflow; the board approved a $44,670.60 payment for UV-station work and heard that screening equipment will need replacement.
Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee
Council voted on seven first‑reading rezoning requests: Ordinances 46, 49 and 50 passed first reading; Ordinances 40, 41 and 42 failed; Ordinance 51 was sent back to the regional planning commission after public opposition. Debate centered on unit size, neighborhood character, traffic and school capacity.
Cumberland, School Districts, Rhode Island
The Cumberland School Committee voted 5–1 to renew a Flock Safety camera contract covering Tucker Field after members debated whether the device is a plate‑reader, who may access footage and whether the town council should decide on policy and funding.
Agriculture, Food Resiliency, & Forestry, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Hunger Free Vermont asked the Agriculture, Food Resiliency, & Forestry committee to include $167,700 in the FY26 Budget Adjustment Act to support Bridges to Health as it moves from UVM Extension to a new host, warning service interruption would harm migrant and immigrant farmworker families who rely on the program.
Roseville, Placer County, California
City staff described Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing (HPRR) eligibility — rental assistance, rapid rehousing, case management, navigation centers — and said an estimated $250,000 will be available; applicants must submit a separate HPRR application via ZoomGrants, provide UEI registration, and invoice for reimbursement.
Bedford County, Tennessee
At a Jan. 8 meeting, the Bedford County Wastewater Advisory Committee adopted bylaws, rescinded an earlier ex‑officio appointment and heard a technical briefing from Consolidated Utility District on decentralized "step" wastewater systems, soils limits and recommended local rules to limit failures.
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
Assessor Jackie Davis said evaluation notices will be mailed the week of Jan. 9; property owners must file formal appeals by Feb. 11. The office recommends early informal review and plans automated hearing reminders; Board of Equalization hearings are expected late March–early April.
Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
The council approved an intergovernmental MOU letting the RDA/land bank retain up to 50% of certain real-estate tax revenue for up to five years to offset redevelopment losses and also amended an ARPA subrecipient agreement to permit upfront property purchases rather than reimbursement-only payments.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The House adopted a strike‑all amendment to H.409 that (1) corrects bail‑cap language so certain misdemeanors retain a $200 cap after being designated sealable and (2) creates a process allowing prosecutors to appeal a denied bail revocation motion; third reading was ordered by voice vote.
Cumberland, School Districts, Rhode Island
The Cumberland School Committee on Jan. 8 amended and approved authority allowing the superintendent to bind the district to construction change orders up to $25,000 in emergency situations and received a Colliers update on B.F. Norton construction and a new circulation plan.
2024 San Juan County Commission, San Juan County Commission, San Juan County Commission and Boards, San Juan County, Utah
Staff reported upgrades to permit-tracking software, release of November/December and annual reports, and conversion of the 2011 zoning code to Word (about 90% complete) to enable clear strike/insert edits; the commission said the information will help assess staffing and inspection workloads.
Agriculture, Food Resiliency, & Forestry, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Board staff summarized Act 250 triggers, exemptions, district coordination, digitization of records, new application form, and Act 181 implementation tasks including regional plan reviews, a new road‑construction trigger, and an EJ community engagement plan.
Finance, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Senate counsel and JFO walked through S.220, a two‑year per‑pupil spending cap using a 9% gap factor with a 3% floor; proponents say it limits growth to relieve taxpayers, while members and counsel raised Brigham‑style equal‑opportunity and education‑clause legal concerns and asked JFO and the Agency of Education for hard numbers.
Southington School District, School Districts, Connecticut
Joanne Kelleher told the board that the Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington is the town’s local governance partner for Early Start CT (contracted as of July 2025), that the town currently has 45 state-funded preschool slots and will need a community needs assessment to compete for more slots as the state expands funding.
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
Assessor Jackie Davis told the Anchorage Municipality assembly the total assessed base is near an all‑time high and that a new $100,000 personal property exemption will likely reduce personal property value ~4%, with modest net effects on the overall tax base; major new-construction projects also boosted commercial values.
Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Bird Town program presented Williamsport with a certificate and offered program resources; Lycoming Audubon pledged $1,000 and Bird Town staff highlighted certification tiers, annual reporting and a pending DCNR grant application.
Southington School District, School Districts, Connecticut
The board approved awarding the Pleasant Street agricultural science barn RFP to the recommended bidder with a $803,990 award (funded by the Connecticut ASTE grant). The finance report also noted declines in meal counts and projected special-education excess-cost reimbursements of about $3.3 million at an anticipated 70.3% state reimbursement rate.
2024 San Juan County Commission, San Juan County Commission, San Juan County Commission and Boards, San Juan County, Utah
Commissioners agreed at the Jan. 8 meeting to remove Chapter 13 (Indian reservation) from the county's use table and bring the deletion back next month; discussion noted county jurisdiction limits on reservation and tribal lands and referenced recent examples of inspection arrangements.
Agriculture, Food Resiliency, & Forestry, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Land Use Review Board filed a report with 10 recommendations to help wood-products manufacturers navigate Act 250, including sector-specific fact sheets, training, permit-coordination with ANR, rule updates, a proposed ombudsperson, and a statutory fix to exclude log yards from the wood‑products‑manufacturer definition.
Southington School District, School Districts, Connecticut
The Southington Board of Education approved K–5 health and grade‑6 science curriculum revisions, adopted new AP textbooks (costs disclosed), approved new SHS courses including Advanced Pottery and an EMT certification course, and approved multiple policy updates; an indoor archery unit was tabled for further review following public safety concerns.
Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
The Williamsport City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Chief Sam Unks’s more than 27 years of service with the Williamsport Bureau of Fire and wished him well on his retirement; council members and a resident offered tributes before the resolution passed unanimously.
2024 San Juan County Commission, San Juan County Commission, San Juan County Commission and Boards, San Juan County, Utah
County staff proposed importing the 2025 draft's expanded definition chapter into the live 2011 zoning ordinance with transparent strike-and-insert edits; commissioners directed staff to continue with chapters B'Z and fix an identified table formatting error.
Madison County, School Boards, Kentucky
Madison County students and principals described hands-on career and technical education labs that rotate students through career stations; the board praised the program and plans districtwide expansion of the modules next year.
Southington School District, School Districts, Connecticut
Superintendent presented a proposed $130.3 million 2026–27 budget and said the increase (clarified to 6.89%) is driven mainly by contractual salary and benefit obligations, higher energy and transportation costs, and growth in special-education needs; the board scheduled workshops and public hearings next week.
Senate Transportation, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
At the Jan. 9 Senate Transportation hearing, agency leaders warned of looming fiscal gaps — GMT estimated roughly $3 million needed in FY28; agencies reported Medicaid program losses and scaling limits in on‑demand (O&D) grants — and raised concerns that reduced funding could force cuts that disproportionately affect medical and mobility‑dependent riders.
Madison County, School Boards, Kentucky
On Jan. 8 the Madison County Board accepted a clean 2025 audit, approved Whitehall HVAC/geothermal final plans, authorized $34,000 and $47,198.60 purchase orders for a renovation, created a Title I-funded teacher position, and awarded an athletic-training contract to OSPTKY LLC.
Judiciary, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Committee members and researchers discussed creating a new chapter in Title 13 to centralize criminal‑justice data collection and clarify which reports (annual or ad hoc) agencies must produce; researchers warned that a single recidivism indicator cannot substitute for targeted program evaluations.
Senate Transportation, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
At a Jan. 9 Senate Transportation hearing, VTrans and regional transit providers described completed and planned transfers of rural routes — Franklin/Grand Isle moved Jan. 1 to RCT and Washington County is slated for June 1 to Tri Valley Transit — and outlined union, IT and subcontractor issues intended to preserve service continuity.
Madison County, School Boards, Kentucky
At its Jan. 8 meeting the Madison County Board of Education elected Lori Cobb as board chair and Brandon Rutherford as vice chair for 2026 by acclamation after nominations and unanimous voice votes.
Roseville, Placer County, California
Local advocates at a Roseville workshop urged the city to prioritize permanent supportive housing and rental assistance and described hidden homelessness among families and youth; speakers asked whether the city proactively assesses organizations for funding and warned of impending behavioral health cuts.
Judiciary, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Members set witness schedules for H578 with sessions Tuesday and Wednesday, and Speaker 1 said there is a path to return later on the recidivism bill (H4 10), indicating ongoing development rather than immediate votes.
Appropriations, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Agency of Commerce and Community Development officials told the House Appropriations Committee that nearly all federal ARPA funds under their purview have been spent or reallocated to state general funds, with roughly $600,000 in federal ARPA remaining and more than 1,000 units expected from the Vermont Housing Improvement Program once final reimbursements are processed.
WARREN CO. R-III, School Districts, Missouri
Board architects reported the new elementary school is largely under roof, with storm-shelter protections, a two-hour emergency generator, and site work advancing; the board approved an archaeological study contract and discussed MoDOT coordination and budget updates.
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
Officials said an inmate escaped from prerelease custody in December, eluded capture for eight days, and was located by a U.S. Marshals fugitive task force at a motel and apprehended after an attempted second‑story escape from the room.
Judiciary, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Lawmakers and witnesses debated H.410’s proposed recidivism definition, with prosecutors urging a conviction‑to‑conviction measure and public‑defense counsel warning that categorical "recidivism classes" could be misused to limit judicial discretion; researchers urged a clear statutory definition, better labels for DOC data, and targeted studies rather than relying on a single population indicator.
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
Bob Dole, the mayor's nominee for director of Community and Economic Development, told the Anchorage Assembly he will prioritize the administration's goal to build 10,000 homes in 10 years, improve developer outreach and update the permit system to make development more accessible.
Senate , Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
SB 447 (vehicle) and related bills were presented as a possible path for advanced nuclear and other resource definitions. Generators’ association and advocacy groups raised concerns about market impacts, reliability, public engagement and the structure of developer PPAs; safety and community engagement for new nuclear were highlighted by public-interest witnesses.
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
Officials reported a year‑over‑year rise in average daily population to 269.13 and said 56.5% of inmates at the prison were receiving psychotropic medication; one inmate's medication was cited as costing $12,000 per month.
Baldwin County, Alabama
On Jan. 8 the commission approved preliminary plats and site plans including Sweetwater South (SPP25-34) conditional on Malbus Treatment Plant expansion, a Smithville replat and large-lot subdivision, Warner Subdivision (SPP25-37), and a Dollar General site plan (CSP25-44) pending ALDOT turnout permit.
Judiciary, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Members debated advancing H5 via a narrow short-form bill while leaving contested mental-health provisions unchanged; Wilbur's prior testimony was cited as influential in framing the age-related application of the rule.
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
At a January meeting, members elected officers, approved the previous meeting minutes and expenditure reports, and approved personnel appointments including Quentin Ferguson and Brian Solomon, with unanimous voice votes.
Senate , Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
SB 599 would preserve administrative funding (up to $1M) and continue limited grant authority for the Renewable Energy Fund after recent budget actions; DOE officials said the fund receives roughly $8M annually and warned cuts would require staff changes or alternate funding.
Baldwin County, Alabama
The commission denied a family-exemption variance (SV25-25) for a Coleman Lane conveyance after staff said the proposed transfer did not meet Alabama Code §11-24-2 immediate-family criteria. Public commenters urged state-level changes to close perceived loopholes allowing developers to use family exemptions to circumvent public review.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Vermont House adopted the Judiciary Committee’s amendment to H.28, which adds an explicit affirmation option across Titles 1–10 of the Vermont Statutes and delays the bill’s effective date to Jan. 1, 2027; third reading was ordered after a voice vote.
Lake Forest Park, King County, Washington
Councilors discussed attending Association of Washington Cities advocacy days in Olympia (late Jan–Feb options) and referenced past success, including a roughly $1 million state line item for the city’s lakefront park; members will confirm participants and dates offline.
Senate , Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
Sponsor Mark McConkie requested and the committee approved an interim study for SB 539 to allow more stakeholder work on proposed RPS changes affecting biomass plants and REC markets.
Bonner County, Idaho
A committee member said the upcoming legislative session will include a refiled version of last year’s House Bill 101, renumbered for the new session, intended to prevent road vacations that would block access to public waters and lands under Title 40.
Finance, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Fiscal staff told the committee that a federal HR1 provision would phase down hospital provider tax rates, preliminarily costing Vermont about $113 million in annual general-fund revenue (today's dollars) when fully implemented and risking much larger losses in Medicaid services after lost federal match.
Senate , Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
SB 592 would add habitat strongholds and wildlife corridors to local conservation-commission inventories and regional planning purposes. Conservation groups, Fish and Game and land trusts supported the change while timberland owners raised privacy and redundancy concerns; sponsor and witnesses said the bill does not alter private property rights.
Lake Forest Park, King County, Washington
At a Jan. 8 work session, Lake Forest Park council members voiced interest in council leadership posts and nominated liaisons to regional boards and committees; formal elections and confirmations will occur at the next regular meeting.
Baldwin County, Alabama
Commissioners tabled a planned 100-unit open boat and RV storage development in Lillian (CPD25-03) after neighbors and members raised traffic circulation and stormwater questions; the developer agreed to submit revised drawings and the commission set the item for the March meeting.
Forest Park, Clayton County, Georgia
URA staff reported Fort Gillum’s pump/lift station has not worked properly for more than 25 years, required emergency remediation, and that assessment work suggests at least $150,000 in repairs with full replacement estimates discussed; staff will provide a finalized assessment and invoice breakdown next month.
Iroquois County, Illinois
At an Iroquois County Planning Commission hearing on Jan. 6, 2026, developer representatives said they seek a conditional use permit for a 4,468.2‑acre parcel with roughly 3,000 acres to be developed; residents warned of runoff, soil and economic harms while supporters cited millions in tax revenue and construction jobs.
Senate , Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
Senate Energy Committee heard extensive testimony on SB 540, which would allow portable plug-in solar devices (up to 800 watts), require safety standards and a 30-day registration, exempt them from net metering, and limit utility liability; witnesses urged technical edits around UL 3700, outlets, and aggregate device tracking.
Bonner County, Idaho
Parks staff said the county will keep ReserveAmerica but users will be redirected to Firefly for Garfield Bay reservations; Firefly will allow county staff to make in-house bookings, move sites and process cancellations that had previously caused reimbursement problems after wildfires.
Duval County, Florida
Two public commenters raised distinct concerns during the Dec. 2 TEU committee meeting: John J. Newney accused local ethics failures and questioned OGC representation, while Carnell Oliver urged exploring a sale of JEA, estimating proceeds of $3–4 billion and proposing a 10-year rate cap.
Glendale Heights, DuPage County, Illinois
Village officials announced the launch of ADA-accessible village and Leisure Services websites and described a partnership with DUCAF to offer youth events and an "internship for a day" job-shadowing program for Glendale Heights high-school students.
Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma
A presenter recommended expanding early public engagement for tax increment finance (TIF) districts — including citizen committees, application fees to cover city review, and independent economic analyses — and committee members asked staff to return with policy options.
Duval County, Florida
At the Jan. 6 Land Use & Zoning meeting the chair reorganized the agenda (placing Item 16 as first action), announced multiple item deferrals, and committee members clarified that Item 16's draft required rewording (change from "appeal" to "approve") and separate votes for each amendment; no votes were recorded.
Sun City West, Maricopa County, Arizona
The budget and finance working group recommended retaining CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) as Sun City West’s auditor for a five‑year term, citing the firm's depth of nonprofit/HOA experience, local resources and a competitive cost proposal; the recommendation will be brought to the regular meeting for a vote.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The board continued VAAP‑25‑1847 (Redden) to Feb. 12, 2026, after staff and the Critical Area Commission submitted differing lot‑coverage calculations and members asked the applicant for a redesigned plan addressing coverage and CAC concerns.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The Saint Mary's County Board of Appeals on Jan. 8 approved a variance allowing Gerald and Laura Reese to install a pool and patio that will intrude into an expanded 100-foot critical-area buffer, after the Reeses and staff described site constraints and mitigation plans.
Glendale Heights, DuPage County, Illinois
The village board approved a contract to repair Well No. 12, renewed live-entertainment permits for three businesses and adopted the consent agenda (including payroll and accounts-payable listings totaling $5,886,236.10). First readings were waived for new-business ordinances 2026-01 through 2026-04.
Duval County, Florida
At the Jan. 6 Land Use & Zoning meeting, a committee member reported an applicant-driven amendment to Item 6 (20 25 7 5 7) that would add "personal property" and "medical" uses to the PUD's title and section; staff indicated support and the applicant was present. A committee member must formally move the amendment before it can be voted on.
Duval County, Florida
The committee approved multiple bills, including workforce-funding reallocation, outdoor-dining pets ordinance (amended), the Armory sale (substitute, amended), several small appropriations and an emergency JSO grant; one member recorded a single dissent on the Armory sale.
Duval County, Florida
The Transportation, Energy and Utilities Committee voted 6-0 on Dec. 2 to adopt an amendment and pass bill 2025-0833, which concerns a 25.7-acre parcel slated for future commercial development. The planning department had previously reviewed the measure and it passed following a public hearing.
Sun City West, Maricopa County, Arizona
Staff proposed a $12.5 million CIP for the coming year, highlighting facility repairs and a major Stardust golf irrigation replacement phase estimated at $6.728 million. Directors were told figures are preliminary and will be refined during the budget process.
Duval County, Florida
The Rules Committee approved a resolution (20250881) supporting nomination of the Main Street Bridge to the National Register of Historic Places after members discussed historic significance and OGC clarified the National Register does not impose city regulatory controls.
Village of Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Trustees reviewed two fire station options — a remodel/addition (scheme B, roughly $3.8M–$4.6M all‑in with furnishings/soft costs) and a larger addition (scheme C, roughly $4.5M–$5.5M all‑in) — and discussed referendum timing, binding vs advisory questions, and vacating costs; no vote to send a question to referendum was taken.
Finance, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Joint Fiscal Office staff summarized major fiscal elements of Act 73 — a base foundation formula indexed to inflation with category weights, supplemental district spending (SDS) mechanics, property classification changes and a homestead exemption phased and indexed — and warned many pieces are contingently effective pending follow‑up reports.
New Mexico Courts, New Mexico
A proclamation on Jan. 10, 2025 established January 10 as "Supreme Court of New Mexico Day," honoring the date in 1912 when the state's first justices were sworn in; speakers reviewed the court's history, building, jurisdiction and statewide administrative role, including a reported $253 million judiciary budget.
Duval County, Florida
JEA presented four collective bargaining agreements covering PEA, IBEW, AFSCME and JSA with multi-year wage schedules; the Rules Committee approved the resolutions and staff said the agreements go to full council on Jan. 13 for final action.
Glendale Heights, DuPage County, Illinois
The Village of Glendale Heights on Jan. 8 recognized two police officers with the chief's award of valor and lifesaving awards for rescuing three people from a submerged vehicle in a frozen pond on Dec. 14. Village leaders called the response brave and swift.
Duval County, Florida
Committee approved bill 20250873 to set aside $3 million from a previously authorized workforce grant to reduce the city's projected $68 million budget deficit to $65 million next year.
Duval County, Florida
Rahman Johnson told the committee Jan. 6 that JTA has reduced fixed‑route fares from $1.75 to $1.00 (a 43% cut), reduced paratransit from $2 to $1, and made the Navi neighborhood service complimentary; he announced public input meetings in early January and urged the public to use the reduced fares.
Northampton City, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Principal Ben Tagliere presented an informational preview of a proposed alternating-day (A/B) elective for NHS third period to expand elective access and create intermediate special-education support time; the program will return to the committee for a formal vote in February after further feedback and scheduling review.
Wichita County, Texas
The court reviewed routine invoices (advertising, drug-testing vendor fees), reiterated a policy to avoid paying grants prior to reimbursement, reminded employees that HRA claims for 2025 must be submitted by March, and adjourned at 11:22 a.m.
Jim Wells County, Texas
Commissioners debated escalating abatement enforcement for illegal dumping and long-term vehicle parking on county roads, discussed appointing a dedicated abatement officer or reassigning duties, and heard staff report low criminal filing counts for 2025.
Duval County, Florida
The committee voted 6–0 on Jan. 6 to attach revised exhibits across four JEA bills (20250877, 20250878, 20250879, 20250880) correcting the Professional Employees Association pay‑range maximum from 2.5% to 3% and moving each bill as amended.
Tri-Creek School Corporation, School Boards, Indiana
Architects from Gibraltar Design presented final designs for the bond project's last phase: infilling the old pool into a gymnastics center, expanding the weight room, and finishing a new fitness center. Bids will be issued and construction is planned to start June 1, with substantial completion targeted in July.
Duval County, Florida
The committee approved the substitute for bill 20250876 to sell the historic Armory building to a redevelopment group for $2,547,513.60, with $496,537.10 used to repay a prior CDBG loan. Members raised concerns about the sale price relative to assessed value, remediation costs and a proposed three-year transfer restriction; the measure passed 5–1.
Appropriations, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Joint Fiscal Office told the Senate Appropriations Committee how year-end contingency funds flow — stabilization reserve, carryforwards, contingent list, then rainy-day and pension splits — and said an updated forecast due at the emergency board next week adds roughly $77 million that could be available for the Budget Adjustment Act.
Duval County, Florida
The committee approved a substitute for the land-sale item (20250876) after staff reported the developer agreed to cover a CDBG funding shortfall; an amendment increased the purchase price by $496,537.10 so the city is repaid, producing a new purchase price of $3,044,050.70.
Duval County, Florida
The committee voted 6–0 to pass a cost‑disbursement agreement with JEA for a rail‑spur construction project (20250875) and later approved an emergency authorization (20250899) after staff said construction must begin to meet grant deadlines.
Jim Wells County, Texas
Commissioners authorized a master agreement with Hart Intercivic for voting hardware and software support and approved a $348,059 finance contract with Government Capital Corporation, to be paid over three years after vendor certification.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The board unanimously approved a variance for Doug Waddingham to replace a shorefront house and driveway on a 61.5‑acre property in California, Md., after the owner described removing debris and committing to extensive mitigation.
Duval County, Florida
The committee approved an ordinance allowing dogs in designated outdoor dining areas but amended the bill to add minimum signage requirements and directed staff to coordinate size and legibility standards with the planning department and rules committee.
Duval County, Florida
By a 4–3 vote, the Rules Committee approved ordinance 20250869 to require that council installations be held in city-owned facilities; members debated costs, geographic access and presidential discretion before the close vote.
Duval County, Florida
The Transportation, Energy and Utilities Committee on Jan. 6 approved bill 20250871 to allocate $7 million from mobility fees across two projects and discussed a planned amendment at the finance floor to waive a 20% cap that currently limits intersection spending and would allow one $6 million project to be fully funded.
Jim Wells County, Texas
The court adopted an order and forms to implement exemptions under Texas Local Government Code §232.0015 for certain large tracts, enabling the county to record orders so buyers are on notice that roads may remain privately maintained.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The board unanimously approved a variance allowing construction of a modest, raised house and driveway for the Tancredo property, which lies largely inside the 100-foot critical-area buffer and includes non‑tidal wetlands; applicant proposed mitigation and a pending MDE wetland authorization.
Santa Rosa City, Sonoma County, California
The Planning Commission voted 6-0 on Jan. 8, 2026 to recommend City Council adopt amendments to Titles 20 and 21 (PLN25-0397) implementing the 2023–2031 housing element. Changes address tiny homes on wheels, housing cooperatives, farmworker housing, care‑facility definitions and ADU rules to align with recent state laws.
Duval County, Florida
The Rules Committee approved the Neighborhoods Amendment (20250866) to require signage for restaurant patios no smaller than 8x10 inches, to be posted at all patio entrances; the committee adopted a Salem amendment specifying the wording 'Dogs allowed on patio.'
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The Board of Appeals unanimously approved a variance allowing David and Tina Dotson to rebuild a riverside deck following an elevation project; applicants showed that prior brick patio and impervious surfaces were removed during the FEMA/county house‑raising work.
Roseville, Placer County, California
City housing staff told a public workshop the estimated 2026–2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation is roughly $700,000, with priorities on shelter, affordable rental housing and supportive services; staff explained eligibility, program caps, and application deadlines.
Village of Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Trustees reviewed updated Public Works building drawings and directed the village engineer (Rooker/Milke) to prepare a detailed site plan (building location, utilities, yard waste layout) before bidding; the board approved the building plans as presented and authorized bidding subject to site plan approval.
Jim Wells County, Texas
The commissioners court approved a resolution authorizing the county judge's office to apply for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (FY2027) to fund mitigation projects and cover most implementation costs, officials said.
Northampton City, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
During public comment, residents urged a midyear appropriation to restore school staffing and services, and at least one speaker accused the mayor's husband of intimidating Member Mike Stein; the committee did not respond during public comment and no formal follow-up was recorded.
Finance, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Agency of Education told a legislative committee it has improved data collection and staffing and is preparing models to test Act 73 district-consolidation savings, but cautioned that governance changes alone — without operational reforms — are unlikely to deliver large cost reductions.
Jim Wells County, Texas
Constable Jim Long presented the required racial profiling report for Precinct 3 and told the court he found no evidence of racial discrimination; the report was submitted to the court and acknowledged on the record.
Duval County, Florida
By unanimous committee action, members approved ordinance amendment 20250867 to require the city's budget office to request input from the Duval County School Board when preparing the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), aiming to coordinate sidewalks, lighting and street projects near schools.
Wichita County, Texas
Officials reported jail staffing shortfalls (down six beds/positions), overtime and coverage figures referenced in the payroll report, and implementation issues tied to new benefits and timekeeping; payroll personnel were commended for overtime work resolving errors.
Natural Resources & Energy, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
S.219 would commission Efficiency Vermont and the Climate Economy Action Center of Addison County to design a community-based home energy navigator and coaching program, with $50,000 for a report to Efficiency Vermont and $150,000 to the community center for program development and expansion; report due 01/15/2027.
AMHERST CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
Finance staff told the board it is halfway through the fiscal year with updated capital figures reflecting higher ADM; they warned of spiking health-insurance claims and noted roughly $1 million of prior one-time funding that will need restoration as budget planning continues.
Duval County, Florida
The Rules Committee approved Abner Davis’s nomination to the Jacksonville Retirement System board (item 20250884) by voice/ballot, recording 8 yeas and 0 nays. Davis described his investment and retirement experience and will be recognized at the next council meeting.
Natural Resources & Energy, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Legislative staff outlined a voluntary chloride-contamination reduction program that would create best management practices, certify commercial and municipal applicators, require recordkeeping and reporting, and provide an affirmative defense for certified applicators and municipalities that follow BMPs (excluding gross negligence). Implementation would be contingent on appropriation.
AMHERST CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
Administrators reported major progress on Amherst County High School construction — new cafeteria tech, cosmetology and nursing lab upgrades — and communications staff said a new ParentSquare-powered website and social media strategy produced sustained traffic gains and a viral video with millions of views.
Jim Wells County, Texas
The commissioners court approved previous minutes and a consent agenda item, and reappointed three officers to Emergency Services District No. 1 for two-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
AMHERST CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
The Amherst County School Board approved the 2026–27 school calendar and sent two policy updates — home instruction (LBD) and student-athlete extreme heat safety (JJAG) — to the policy committee for further review.
Duval County, Florida
At an agenda meeting Dec. 2, the Land Use and Zoning Committee announced an amendment to bill 12025487 (a rezoning on Cortez) that will remove an LI request and re-refer the item; several items were deferred to Jan. 6 and item 262025845 was requested and agreed to be deferred. No formal votes were recorded at the agenda meeting.
AMHERST CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
At its first meeting of the new term the Amherst County School Board elected David Childress chair and Erica Rossi vice chair, confirmed multiple regional and advisory appointments and continued the policy committee, which will now set its membership for the coming year.
Duval County, Florida
After debate and a legal red flag about Edward Waters University’s public-purpose footing, the Rules Committee approved a $15 million finance substitute with $2 million for EWU placed below the line pending legal review and $675,000 set aside for apprenticeship training.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
The committee voted to rescind a prior $225,000 grant for work at the Coughlin School, finding the recipient failed to meet required 180‑day deliverables and did not provide timely updates; the motion passed by roll call.
Duval County, Florida
The committee approved an emergency amendment and the bill to broaden a Northside community regrant program so applicants across Duval County — not only the sponsor’s district — can apply, citing a desire to speed distribution of allocated dollars.
Costa Mesa, Orange County, California
Director Brian Gruner reported on senior-center programming, adult and youth recreation, volunteer restoration at Fairview Park, and upcoming events including the Brentwood Park groundbreaking and an All Abilities Resource Fair on Feb. 28.
Duval County, Florida
A nominee for the Kings Road/Suttell CRA advisory board had his appointment withdrawn after staff could not verify that he lived within the one-mile residency required by code; members discussed ordinance changes to allow 'live or work' waivers.
Sun City West, Maricopa County, Arizona
Directors weighed whether to appoint a board liaison, create a short-term committee, or rely on staff oversight for the master-plan project. General manager warned of operational friction if the board inserts itself; directors agreed to bring a vote on a defined liaison role to the next regular meeting.
Duval County, Florida
The Neighborhoods Committee voted 6–0 to extend the deadline for the five-year homelessness strategic plan and approved an amendment to move the submission date earlier (Oct. 31, 2026). Members pressed for speed and asked for procurement and implementation detail; staff said a consultant was selected from the RFP and the Homelessness Initiatives Commission has $1.8 million available to spend.
Duval County, Florida
The Duval County Rules Committee approved a series of appointments, including a planning commission chair and several Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office leadership positions, voting unanimously on each nomination after brief introductions and questions.
Natural Resources & Energy, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
S.213 would allow customers of public water systems to decline wireless smart meters, permit systems to charge only the cost of an alternative meter (not a surcharge), and requires ANR to set minimum cybersecurity standards for systems using smart meters, with a compliance timeline for permitted systems.
Duval County, Florida
Council members pressed MOSH and DIA on a proposal to reduce on-site parking from 75 to 30 spaces to save an estimated $4 million for building and exhibit work; a staff amendment clarifying six‑month extension authority for DIA carried, but the bill was deferred for more design detail and parking logistics.
Natural Resources & Energy, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Legislative staff walked through a bill to allow limited municipal delegation to perform technical review of water and wastewater service connections (not septic), citing Act 147 study; the draft would require municipal capacity and retain ANR oversight and a $500 ANR application fee for delegated connections.
Duval County, Florida
After heated debate, the Neighborhoods Committee approved an amendment removing District 9 from a proposed 103rd Street special-dependent district petition and voted to file that amendment, but the introducer and chair agreed to defer final approval to allow more outreach and technical work on petitions, notice and staffing.
Natural Resources & Energy, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
S.134 would clarify municipal authority to permit restricted landing areas, place restricted landing areas under Act 250 review, create a statutory Aviation Advisory Council with industry and neighbor representatives, and require quarterly flight-data tracking at state-owned air navigation facilities with a large appropriation for technology.
Duval County, Florida
The finance committee approved the substituted omnibus finance package and multiple other bills and emergency measures; recorded tallies were announced for each item at the meeting.
Institutions, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Scott Moore of the Joint Fiscal Office briefed the Senate Committee on Institutions on the proposed two‑year capital bill, describing a $100 million bonding plan ($50M/yr), the cash fund’s role for planning, key program allocations and next steps including a JFO cash‑fund report.
Education, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
VSAC told the House Education Committee it will seek modest state funding to expand tuition-free programs (802 Opportunity, Freedom & Unity), highlighted forgivable workforce loans (nursing example) and unveiled an AI-based award-letter comparison tool to help students compare true cost across colleges.
Government Operations, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Tim Duggan told the Senate Government Operations Committee the teacher retiree healthcare plan moved vendors at the start of 2026, projecting about $11 million in premium savings and roughly $20 million in annual ADEC savings this session while acknowledging transition challenges for members.
Northampton City, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
The committee approved chair-proposed technical edits to its rules, moved the automatic adjournment time to 9:30 p.m., elected Elena Bartoli vice chair and named Sanders Sullivan warrant officer. Members also scheduled a retreat and set an annual calendar.
Education, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation told the House Education Committee that caps in the federal reconciliation bill—limits on parent, graduate and professional borrowing plus program-level earnings tests—could reduce access to graduate and workforce-critical programs; VSAC urged state measures and outlined mitigation steps.
Government Operations, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Legislative counsel and VLCT staff briefed the Senate Government Operations Committee on Section 6 of Act 57, explaining that it gives municipal legislative bodies authority to carry forward, invest and spend unexpended voter‑approved budget funds as unassigned fund balances, while preserving open‑meeting and other legal safeguards.
Duval County, Florida
The committee approved a finance substitute that folded revised term sheets for workforce and education projects, moved $2 million for Edward Waters University above the line, created a $675,000 contingency for apprenticeship programs, and set a 37.5% reimbursement model with a 10-year clawback; an initial proposal for 25% upfront payments was amended to an invoice/reimbursement approach.
Government Operations, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Tim Duggan told the Senate Government Operations Committee on Jan. 9 that Vermont’s retirement systems have recovered funding after recent reforms, that investment gains and Act 114 measures will generate long‑term savings, and that the treasurer’s office is seeking a funding‑policy task force and transfer of investment authority to VPIC.
Duval County, Florida
City project lead Mike Weinstein told the finance committee the Jaguars stadium renovation is progressing, remains under the Jaguars' overrun protections in the lease, and is currently slightly over budget though the August opening date is still targeted.
Government Operations & Military Affairs, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Senate Government Operations & Military Affairs members finalized logistics and a question set for a joint hearing next Tuesday to interview two announced candidates for adjutant general of the Vermont National Guard, focusing on recruitment, the Guard's dual federal/state mission, mental-health supports, sexual-assault response, and emergency operations.
Government Operations & Military Affairs, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Treasurer Picek told the House Government Operations & Military Affairs committee on Jan. 9 that H.567 would raise small‑claims thresholds, require insurers to provide patient identifiers for medical reimbursements, temporarily redirect limited unclaimed‑property transfers to Vermont Saves, and transfer OPEB investment oversight to VPIC; the bill also requests three staff positions and a task force to study OPEB amortization.
Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas
City officials and consultants presented a draft five-year update to Kennedale's hazard mitigation plan, invited public feedback via surveys and meetings, and highlighted priority actions including stream bank stabilization and outdoor warning sirens. The draft will go to the Texas Division of Emergency Management and FEMA for review.
Costa Mesa, Orange County, California
Commissioner Dawn Parker asked the Parks and Community Services Commission to open an advisory discussion on use of city-owned Fairview lands and adjacent golf courses, requesting revenue and participation data to evaluate reallocating nine holes to open space for youth sports and community uses.
Iroquois County, Illinois
At a Jan. 6 public hearing the Iroquois County Zoning Board of Appeals heard the developer of 2 Road Solar LLC describe a 398 MW, 4,468.25-acre project and its mitigation plans; neighbors questioned drain-tile protection, outreach and vegetation; the board combined three related agenda items for a single hearing and recessed without deciding the permit or variances.
Costa Mesa, Orange County, California
The Parks and Community Services Commission approved a family'donated memorial bench and plaque for Fairview Park, voting 6-0 to accept the item; staff said the donor will pay for the bench and plaque and the city will provide installation.
Sun City West, Maricopa County, Arizona
Sun City West governing board on Jan. 9 welcomed BerryDunn to formally kick off a community master plan. The consultant outlined a phased schedule, intensive on-site engagement next week and multiple drop-in events; residents were urged to use the soon-to-launch masterplan.suncitywest.com to provide input.
Tri-Creek School Corporation, School Boards, Indiana
District leaders reported improved checkpoint scores in grades 7 and 8 after curriculum alignment work and won a U.S. Department of Education grant of just over $37,000 to support the 'Building Thinking Classrooms' professional-development program and teacher stipends.