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How Oyo Governor Makinde robs us of local government funds, lied against us – Councilors
Some aggrieved local lawmakers in Oyo state have accused the state governor, Seyi Makinde, of lying that they received N300,000 as monthly salary when he only paid them N120,000 .
Councilors also said they had not received their…
Florida Reedy Creek disbandment law won’t go to court, says government lawyer
MAITLAND, Florida. – A Maitland lawyer who specializes in local government issues said the law stripping Disney of its special government powers would not hold up in court.Jacob Schumer questions the legality of Senate Bill 4C, which…
Two missiles hit Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, military administration says
A view of the city council in Tiraspol, the capital of Transnistria, Moldova, November 25, 2021. (Alexander Hassenstein/UEFA/Getty Images)The self-declared republic of Transnistria – which has its own constitution, army, currency and flag…
Ludhiana | GRP will auction 110 unclaimed vehicles on May 19
Years after being dumped in the backyard of Local Railway Police (GRP) Thana, the Railway Police will finally hold the auction of 110 unclaimed vehicles on May 19.Railway police currently have 165 unclaimed vehicles in custody, 110 of…
4 Democrats Seek Johnson’s 6th District Seat | News, Sports, Jobs
LISBON — There are four Democrats vying for their party's candidacy for the sixth U.S. congressional district seat currently held by U.S. Representative Bill Johnson,…
What happens when New York’s Covid alert level changes to medium risk?
As coronavirus cases rise again, fueled by BA.2, the highly contagious subvariant of Omicron, New York City is poised to move from a green or low risk level to a yellow or medium risk. But what does this mean for city dwellers and what…
Report: Governments should benefit from the “metaverse” and its associated technologies
Since Facebook became Meta, the "metaverse" - a term coined in the early 1990s referring to a network of three-dimensional virtual worlds - has been a hot topic of conversation online, at home and in many town halls. . The implications…
Russian-Ukrainian War and Putin News: Live Updates
WASHINGTON — The Moskva was the pride of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, a symbol of the country's dominance over the region, and a powerful war machine that had been used to launch precision cruise missiles deep in the ocean. Ukraine.Despite…
Scherer: ‘Keep Bartonville Country’ a catchy name, but meets the personal desires of the…
"Keep Bartonville Country", although a catchy name, focuses only on satisfying the personal desires of the few.
There is beauty in our rural atmosphere. We all agree that Bartonville should never become a Flower Mound or Argyle. We want…
Pedestrian fatalities increased by 17% in the first half of 2021
The number of people killed in traffic accidents while walking increased by 17% in the first half of 2021, compared to a similar period the previous year.The toll of pedestrians killed by motorists rose to 3,441 people at the start of…
2022 Local Government Software Market Size Analysis by Major Key Players
New Jersey, United States,-The Global Local Government Software Market report 2022-2028 covers revenue, trade volume, size, value and this valuable data. The Local Government Software Market report provides an objective and unbiased…
In a state notorious for its fiscal mess, the glimmers of a turnaround
Illinois voters are used to hearing about the poor state of their state's finances. Now, however, Illinois officials are painting a much different picture, one of responsible fiscal management, as they head for re-election.“For years in…
This Week in Local Government
BRADENTON — The Palmetto City Commission, Bradenton City Council and Manatee County Commission will each meet for meetings this week. The Palmetto City Commission…
LocalGov.co.uk – Your authority on UK local government
Image: Maridav/Shutterstock.com.
There will be no more funding to help councils deal with COVID outbreaks, the government has confirmed.
The local government has lobbied the Treasury to extend the Containment Epidemic Management…
More evidence that poverty leads to child abuse
Professor Paul Bywaters, with Guy Skinner of the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, produced The relationship between poverty and child abuse and neglect: new evidencea literature review of the last…
Investors buy mobile home parks. Residents pay a price.
GOLDEN, Colo. — When Sarah Clement moved into Golden Hills Mobile Home Park two years ago, she felt like she had won the lottery. After years of sneaking into one-bedroom apartments with her, her 7-year-old son has finally settled into his…
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Nan Whaley unveils plan for Appalachia
While Governor Mike DeWine delivered his State of the State address, Democratic hopeful Nan Whaley was in Chillicothe to outline her vision for Appalachia in Ohio. She spoke alongside Chillicothe Mayor…
Fear food strategy white paper will be delayed
The architect of the National Food Strategy to tackle obesity and create healthy food systems is skeptical of the government's commitment to publishing its response to the white paper in May.
The Department for Environment, Food and…
Council member wants to ‘hack’ Cincinnati’s trash problem with your ideas
Cincinnati officials are looking to residents for new solutions to waste. Council member Liz Keating held a public forum in the West End on Monday evening."We've been doing the same thing for…
Local government by the people, for the people, of the people
Despite all its achievements, the leadership of local government in Nepal has not been without flaws. Municipalities and neighborhoods, in particular, have been arrested for budget discrepancies. The 58th report of the Auditor General's…
Islamabad local government order declared null and void by High Court
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has struck down the Islamabad Local Governance Ordinance 2021 ordering authorities to hold elections under the Local Government Act 2015.
IHC Judge Mohsin Akhtar Kayani ruled in favor of petitions…
Avian flu case discovered in a flock of chickens in southern Wisconsin | local government
Avian flu has been confirmed in a commercial chicken farm in Wisconsin, the US Department of Agriculture announced Monday.Samples from the herd were tested at the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and confirmed at…
Daily local symptomatic COVID cases in China have more than tripled
Residents line up outside a nucleic acid testing site of a hospital, following cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Shanghai, China March 11, 2022. China Daily via REUTERS Join now for FREE unlimited access to…
SEND Tribunal hearings have doubled since 2014
The number of court cases involving disputes over Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) has increased by 111% since the government's 2014 SEND reforms.
According to a report by the Local Government Association, reforms…
Wisconsin Election Commission deadlock over clerks correcting errors | local government
Wisconsin's bipartisan Election Commission deadlocked on Wednesday over whether municipal election clerks should be allowed to fill in missing information on envelopes containing mail-in ballots.Republicans are targeting…
Street resurfacing in Carrboro will last two months
If you've been to downtown Carrboro lately, you've seen the massive construction project around Main Street as OWASA crews replace 2,000 feet of sewer lines.
But that's not the only road project underway in Carrboro this spring.…
Seoul local government is building a metaverse counterpart
The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) is becoming the first local metropolitan government in Korea, if not the world, to create and develop a high-performance metaverse platform for its own use. Known as “Metaverse Seoul,” the…
It’s time for the Montclair government to move away from gas-powered snowblowers as well (town…
Autumn Mott Rodeheaver via UnsplashSeveral community organization leaders sent the following letter to Montclair Township Superintendent Tim Stafford on February 2 as part of an effort organized by Quiet Montclair, which opposes the use of…
Councils ‘will have to cut key services to pay for UK storm damage’ | Weather United…
Councils will have to cut key services to pay for the 'soul-destroying' damage caused by three unprecedented storms across the UK, local leaders have said.Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin brought hurricane-force winds and heavy rain to…
s114’s renewed fears for Croydon pending loan approval
Croydon LBC faces another financial meltdown amid fears it misused £73million – which may need to be cut from its revenue budget – as it also faces an anxious wait to find out whether ministers will support a capitalization loan of…
Former Manistee City Manager appointed to interim leadership position
MANISTEE — The Manistee Recreation Association Board of Directors has named Mitchell Deisch as the association's interim executive director, according to a press release from the organization. Kenny Kott, chairman of the association's board…
Valparaiso offers a seven-week Municipal Government Academy | News from Valparaiso
McGowan & Sons, a seafood market in Valparaiso, has expanded its operations to include cooking classes, a new takeout menu, lobster rolls, wine tastings and fish fries on Fridays.The business at 1607…
Rep seeks to restrict use of traffic cameras in Ohio | News, Sports, Jobs
An Ohio House member who has proposed legislation to restrict the use of traffic cameras over the years has introduced several new bills on their use.
"Traffic cameras…
User Engagement Outcome – Proposed Change to Collecting Non-Standalone Units in LADR…
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This document confirms the outcome of the user engagement on our proposal to end the collection of non-self-contained units as aggregated dwelling equivalents in local authority data collection from 2022.
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Vincent joins calls for compulsory voting in local elections
The town of Vincent has joined calls to introduce compulsory voting in local government.It became the second inner city council last week to recommend the change as part of its comments on the state government reform package to the Local…
San Diego could move to a relatively long 5-year email retention policy
SAN DIEGO- Mayor Todd Gloria is proposing that San Diego drop its unusual city email retention policy forever and keep emails for five years, which he says would be the longest retention policy in the city. state and country.Gloria says the…
Local government in the European Union: closing the cycle of integration
When people think of EU policymaking, they usually think of developments within EU institutions. But local authorities across Europe are responsible for a wide range of social and economic tasks which are regulated by the EU. Marius…
Whitepaper pension plan upgrade could cost councils dearly
The government's target for municipal pension funds to invest up to 5% of their assets in projects in the UK could be counterproductive, writes Martin George, editor of LGC.
For a government keen to increase investment in Britain's…
Big Push Against Big Government: Flagstaff City Council Receives State Legislative Recommendations |…
During Tuesday's business session, Flagstaff City Council was presented with recommendations on pending bills to support or oppose. The bills recommended for the opposition had one thing in common: they would strip…
Fight against cyberattacks on local governments starts here, says DHS
Fight against cyberattacks on local governments starts here, says DHSNews Sports Entertainment Life Money Tech Travel OpinionLocal governments are more vulnerable to digital threats than ever before. Police departments, water treatment…
New bill would allow year-round sale of fireworks in Kansas
TOPEKA — As things stand, Kansas retail fireworks vendors are only allowed to sell their wares from June 27 through July 6, a shorter period than some neighboring states.
Seasonal Missouri retailers can…
California County recalls top official, giving militia-aligned group a path to government |…
Voters in far northern California have upheld the ousting of a Republican county official, giving control of the Shasta County Board of Supervisors to a group backed by local militia members.Leonard Moty, a retired police chief and…
DataBank: local government meeting agendas (February 3)
(Editor's note: The following agendas should be considered draft agendas up to 72 hours before meetings.)
Rio Communities Planning and Zoning Commission
When: 5:30 p.m., Thursday, February 3, in the boardroom. The meeting will…
Pritzker gives update as Illinois prepares for ‘Severe Winter Storm’ – NBC Chicago
Watch Governor Pritzker's announcement in the player above.
Governor JB Pritzker is expected to provide an update Tuesday afternoon as Illinois prepares for a winter storm system that could bring more than a foot of snow to…
Legislature split over whether 16- and 17-year-olds should vote in local elections
Published on January 30, 2022 at 8:17 p.m.
By Robert Nott and Jessica Pollard Santa Fe's New Mexican
Standing in front of a crowded classroom at Capital High School, 19-year-old Monica Loya and 18-year-old Maxamillano Quintana…
COLT, others oppose steeple bill
The Loudoun Cities Coalition has added its voice to those opposing a bill introduced by Sen. John J. Bell (D-13) to override local authority and allow telecommunications companies to build wireless communication towers up to 150 feet…
Will tax impact statements help businesses hold local government accountable?
In 1973, the Florida Legislature enacted the Municipal Home Rules Power Act, giving cities and counties the power to enact their own laws, unless state law overrules them. This legislative override, or “preemption,” is either the…
China’s Guangdong set to lower lower bound on local-source bond bid rate
SHANGHAI, Jan 21 (Reuters) - South China's Guangdong province will lower the lower limit of the bid rate range for local government bonds to be issued on Monday, people familiar with the issue said on Friday. of the file, following the drop…
Waterville council plans to join economic development body
WATERVILLE — City Council on Tuesday plans to consider joining the Kennebec Valley Council of Governments after quitting its membership many years ago.
The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at The Elm at 21 College Ave., and the public can…
Will the Legislature close our Soil and Water Conservation District?
Will the Florida Legislature, that reliable enemy of local government, take away our Soil and Water Conservation District this session?A bill introduced by Republican Palm Coast Sen. Travis Hutson (SB 1078, HB 783) would remove county-based…
The tariff loophole for secondary residences will be eliminated
New measures have been announced to target owners of second homes abusing a tax loophole that allowed them to claim their properties are vacation rentals, despite often being empty.
Those who take advantage of the system to avoid…
As omicron, COVID-19 rises in Utah, Salt Lake mayor and Governor Cox disagree
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson is pushing back Gov. Spencer Cox after the governor ruled masks optional in state government buildings despite the county-wide mask order issued on Friday.
"I have learned that Governor Cox has…
The MQM-P will ask industrialists during the January 12 competition to join the fight against the…
After organizing a multi-party conference and a traders' conference on the contested law on local government, the Muttahida Qaumi-Pakistan Movement is organizing a conference with industrialists on January 12.
The MQM-P called the…
South Africa’s ruling party celebrates anniversary amid divisions
South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress, will celebrate its 110th birthday this weekend amid deep divisions, allegations of corruption and sweeping challenges that have seen it run dire in the election local last…
State of emergency declared in Kazakhstan’s capital as fuel protests rage and government…
By Rob Picheta, Anna Chernova, Radina Gigova and Ivan Watson, CNN
Unrest erupted in cities across Kazakhstan on Wednesday, as thousands angrily protested a sharp rise in fuel prices that sparked the resignation of the central…
Outgoing Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto reflects on his tenure, following
When the political career of outgoing Pittsburgh mayor, Bill Peduto, began about three decades ago, the city was much different from the one he said left mayor-elect Ed Gainey.
Peduto said he started working in "a city that was in…
Shanghai publishes five-year plans for metaverse development
Joggers in Shanghai, China on April 10, 2021.Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesBEIJING - China's largest city takes seriously the metaverse, the technology that has captured the attention of the masses this year for its potential to…
After the redistribution, the lawyers plead for more districts. Or none at all. – Voice of…
Illustration by Adriana Heldiz
For years Barry Pollard has met a group of neighbors engaged over coffee to discuss issues of life and community. The longtime leader from Southeast San Diego calls the group his "personal think…
Local Cities and Counties Sign to Share Idaho’s Opioid Settlements | Idaho
BOISE - Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced that all eligible counties and cities in Idaho have…
Restructuring local governments will reduce kidnappings and killings – Clerc
Posted December 26, 2021
The Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Niger and Bishop of the Diocese of Awka, Anglican Communion, Alexander Ibezim, said the restructuring of local government areas would put an end to the continued…
New councilors are sworn in following local elections
The newly elected councilors of the Blue Mountains City Council were sworn in (or affirmation) last night (December 23, 2021), following the 2021 local elections.Councilor Mark Greenhill was elected mayor for a third term, at the special…
Why Government Agencies Should Adopt Zero Trust Security
Transcription:Why Government Agencies Should Adopt Zero Trust SecurityZero Trust security is gaining traction with state and local government leaders, especially after…
NEWBY: Leaders should always look for new opportunities | Local news
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban once said, “Creating opportunity is looking where others aren't. "Whether…
Joe Pizzillo of Goodyear to complete Georgia Lord’s term as mayor
Goodyear board member Joe Pizzillo will complete the tenure as mayor of Georgia Lord, who died at the house on December 12.Lord, 83, had been the mayor of Goodyear since 2011 and was remembered for his continued leadership and the Southwest…
As he leaves office, Brad Hart looks for new ways to serve Cedar Rapids
Outgoing Cedar Rapids Mayor Brad Hart is pictured in the City Council Chamber at Cedar Rapids Town Hall on December 8. (Jim Slosiarek / The…
Victorian government rate hike cap pushes local councils to cut services, cut jobs, report says
"It's fewer workers, it's lower wages overall," Nahum said. “There is a shift towards part-time and casual work. Basically, we're talking about a heavier workload for every… local government employee.The union reports that the municipal…
Lack of whistleblower complaints prompt local government audit
Public sector whistleblowers have made nearly 1,000 reports to investigative agencies in New South Wales, according to the state ombudsman, but some fear that public authorities are underreporting internal disclosures of…
Marion city council moves forward with fairness
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Graduate students benefit from political experience (opinion)
Efforts are taking shape across the country to involve more scientists in policies at the local level. However, an approach that many other academic disciplines use effectively, but which is lacking in the pure sciences, is largely missing…
Siouxland businessman plans to remodel old Prince Manufacturing building | Government and politics
SIOUX CITY - A local businessman plans to redevelop the old Prince Manufacturing building and surrounding land for new industrial tenants.Dan Hiserote of Brickyard Developers, LLC purchased the former Prince Manufacturing…
Govern versus administer | News, Sports, Jobs
The people have spoken. New faces will soon be joining many local government teams, making it a great time for our elected officials to take a close look at how their local…
South Okanagan National Park formation slows – Penticton News
Photo: Parks Canada
Little new information has come from a Parks Canada update presented to the Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District on Thursday regarding the progress of a proposed national park in the South Okanagan.
Sarah Boyle,…
Legal marijuana swells government budgets
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) - Legal marijuana sales are pushing local government budgets to new heights. Legal sales taxes are a welcome boost to the government's bottom line.When proponents of plans to convince voters to make possession and use…
LocalGov.co.uk – Your authority over UK local government
The majority of MPs polled in a recent YouGov survey don't think government policy goes far enough when it comes to installing renewable heating technologies for homes.
The survey of 100 MPs, commissioned by the MCS Charitable…
Perpetrators of domestic violence in England – not their victims – must be removed from…
Councils in England are looking at ways to provide housing for perpetrators of domestic violence so their victims can stay in the family home, in response to growing calls from some charities and activists.The recently passed domestic abuse…
Local authorities will buy up to 500 ‘turnkey’ houses
Local state authorities are looking to buy up to 500 'turnkey' homes from builders in a new offering to boost the supply of affordable and social housing.…
Supporters saw inclusive leaders in political newcomers
WORCESTER - Richard Boateng said he first heard of Etel Haxhiaj when he brought his West African restaurant Anokye Krom to Coes Square and heard about the work Haxhiaj was doing in the neighborhood.He said that the Haxhiaj city council…
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Editorial: Things Rowan must be thankful for this year – Salisbury Post
With Thanksgiving Day Thursday, here are a few things we can be thankful for in Salisbury, County Rowan and Kannapolis:
• Green bell tower
It's easy. The park brought a beautiful landscape to the city center and provided a…
Natural Language Processing Applications for State Governments
“When you start to contemplate the hundreds and thousands and tens of thousands of hours of media that are recorded, it's literally impossible for individual humans to sit there and listen to it all,” says Morper. “Technology like NLP can…
Parents sue Kettle Moraine School District over gender transition policy | Local government
Some parents are suing the Kettle Moraine School District over a policy that allows underage students to change their names and gender pronouns at school without parental consent - an issue already in dispute in the Madison School…
Five years later, Charlottesville has a new comprehensive plan
On Monday evening, Charlottesville City Council voted unanimously to adopt the Recently updated global plan.
They did so in the first reading and public hearing, after nearly three hours of public commentary from dozens of community…
Where’s the next generation of board leaders?
The role of chief executive of the board risks becoming overwhelming and unattractive, writes Nick Golding, editor-in-chief of LGC.
The revelation of the departure of two prominent London City Council chief executives follows the…
Bangladesh: ruling party set to win vote boycotted by rivals
SREENAGAR, Bangladesh (AP) - Bangladesh's ruling party is set to win a series of local elections to choose village-level representatives as part of a boycott of the country's largest opposition party, after numerous allegations misconduct…
What are the definitions of reckless, reckless and exhibition driving? | Local News
Question: What is the difference between reckless or reckless…
Respect due to local officials –
The organizations I and I work for have long been conservationists for the wilds and wilderness of Adirondack Park, which can seem and sometimes clash with some members of the local park governments. I respect the leaders of the local…