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China reports 800 new COVID cases for July 24 from 982 the day before
Medical workers in protective suits collect swabs from residents of a nucleic acid testing site following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China on July 23 2022. REUTERS/David KirtonJoin now for…
Transitions and new hires at the town hall of Mukilteo
MUKILTEO, Washington, July 22, 2022 – This week, City Hall welcomes two new faces, executive assistants Nick Nehring and Leslie Lavoie. Current executive assistant Lindsey Arrington, whose last day is Friday, July 22, is leaving to spend…
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China reports 776 new COVID cases for July 18 from 598 the day before
People wearing face masks walk in a main shopping area, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Shanghai, China January 27, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song/File PhotoJoin now for FREE unlimited access to…
China’s growth hopes rest on struggling local government financing vehicles
If the Chinese government is able to meet its economic growth target of 5.5% this year, it will be partly thanks to retail investors like Jane Song.In May, Song invested 200,000 Rmb ($29,600) in a fixed-income wealth management…
Florida law reduces candidate requirements for Soils and Water Board seats
Every time you turn on the sprinklers, not just around our homes, but in the citrus and other agricultural industries, the depletion of our water supplies and the effects on our ecosystem are watched by elected…
Do you have brain data?
A cultural shift involving AI and the Internet of Things promises significant benefits, writes Andy Venter, public sector manager at HSO. Sponsored commentary from HSO.
Have you ever found yourself nagging the kids to turn off the…
Democratic Pueblo County commissioners endorse Republican nominee
The United States is not as politically divided as people like to assume, said Pueblo County Commissioner Garrison Ortiz.As divisive cultural issues galvanize Republicans and Democrats in state and local government, county government is…
NJ comptroller uncovers widespread illegal sick leave payments to public servants
Local governments have failed to adhere to decade-old reforms designed to end excessive sick leave payments, the state comptroller found in an investigation released Thursday.
In a review of 60 cities,…
Hoover Council awards $364,000 to build sidewalk in Russet Woods
Hoover City Council agreed to pay approximately $364,000 tonight to build a sidewalk in the community of Russet Woods.
The new sidewalk will be on Russet Woods Drive between South Shades Crest Road and Guyton Road, stretching…
Essex Junction celebrates its independence
People gather in the middle of the Five Corners intersection in Essex Junction for a group photo on Friday July 1, 2022 during a celebration of the separation of the town from the city of Essex. Photo by Shaun Robinson/VTDigger
ESSEX…
Every week, two more newspapers close and the “information deserts” grow
Placeholder while loading article actionsPenelope Muse Abernathy is perhaps the nation's foremost expert on the media researchers call them "information deserts" - and she's worried.Information deserts are communities without an information…
Now is the time to support local news
Congress has the ability to pass legislation that benefits all local citizens, businesses, and even protects our democracy. The Local Journalism Sustainability Act, LJSA for short, should be included as part of any upcoming…
Coronado hires Tony Winney as assistant city manager
The City of Coronado welcomes Tony Winney to its leadership team. He will take up his duties as deputy general manager on July 11.Winney has worked for a number of cities in the San Diego area, including Carlsbad, Vista, and most recently…
Salem Cuts Costs in Half with RITA | News, Sports, Jobs
SALEM — A recent document detailing the Regional Income Tax Agency's first-year numbers in Salem proved proponents' point: The change saved the city money.
The operating…
Philippine government prosecutor John Albert Laylo was killed in Philadelphia on his way to the…
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Police say a man visiting Philadelphia from the Philippines died from a single gunshot wound to the head. Police have confirmed that the victim is John Albert Laylo, a lawyer for the Philippine government, according to…
Democrats seek to reduce gun rights in states and cities
Placeholder while loading article actionsDemocrats across the country have begun pushing to ban the sale of guns near schools and daycares in an incremental effort to move gun restrictions forward as a national Republicans are blocking more…
Michigan Republicans aim to limit emergency orders to 28 days in massive bill package
Republicans are again trying to limit the government's emergency powers, this time with the goal of repealing state departments' emergency health powers.But supporters of the 31-bill package say it's simply a move to tighten up current laws…
Reno Primary Election Results: City Council Candidates
Primary voters in South Reno and the North Valleys will choose the two candidates who will face off in November for the City Council seats in Wards 2 and 4. The Reno Gazette Journal will update this story throughout the day as election…
High school graduate speaker’s comments considered anti-gay
God's Word and Laws Rejected Thank you to the graduation speaker from River Valley High School (of Marion County) who had the courage to encourage graduates to obey the word of God and enter into heterosexual relationships in their lives.…
Pipistrel founder donates $37 million to local government
Pipistrel's two majority owners, founder Ivo Boscarol and his daughter Taja, donated 25 million euros (A$37 million) to the Slovenian municipality of Ajdovščina after selling the company to Textron Aviation in March .
Twenty million euros…
City appoints a new leader | Local Government Chronicle (LGC)
Southampton City Council's Chief Executives Employment Committee has appointed its current interim chief executive as head of paid services.
The appointment of Mike Harris, who was previously responsible for planning at Southampton,…
Anaheim ballpark deal is among recent Southern state scandals
A corruption scandal unfolds in Anaheim, a town in Orange County known to be home to Disneyland.
Affidavits filed by federal investigators describe a tightly knit group of political and business figures — describing themselves as a “cabal”…
Local communities pull out all the stops to celebrate Memorial Day
The Village Hall Green in Wilmette was so packed that guest of honor Michael Rogers had to take a video.
"My dad is not going to believe it," said Rogers, a Wilmette native, retired U.S. Navy admiral and former director of the…
The importance of continuity in local politics – Daily Montanan
The Montana primary election is approaching, and I have been reflecting on the choices I face in my rural Montana county. I'm not asking much of the county government, just the basics - roads plowed in…
New member of the Alpena DDA youth council delighted to get involved | News, Sports, Jobs
News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Alpena Downtown Authority member Corey Canute, left, and new youth member Nick Lusardi attend a DDA meeting on Tuesday. Lusardi is 17 years…
Cape Cod student summit focuses on climate change and local government
East Sandwich Game Farm HikeThe East Sandwich Game Farm offers access to hundreds of acres of conservation land, plus two cool walkways and more!Eric Williams, Cape Cod TimesSANDWICH - Students across Cape Town swapped the classroom for…
Advocates want city to act on response to mental health crisis | local government
Local advocates gathered at the Downtown Mall community board Monday night to call on the Charlottesville City Council to do more to address mental health needs.Organized by The People's Coalition and Brave Souls on Fire,…
Building peace, one project at a time in Colombia – Colombia
A group of veterans of the FARC rebel group in Colombia reflect on five years of peace and community building in a locality called Tierra Grata, which translates to "pleasant land".
A cooking pot boils over an outdoor log…
Officials from 37 counties call for veto of collective bargaining bill – The Fort Morgan Times
Elected officials from 37 counties signed a letter calling on Gov. Jared Polis to veto Senate Bill 22-230, a bill they say serves the public expansion of unions at the expense of service delivery. county services.
More than 250 elected…
Summary of weekly meetings – La Presse
TOWN HALL OF FATHERCouncil approves rezoning of parcel on Scheuring Road
Council unanimously approved a rezoning application for a parcel at 1360 Scheuring Road, just!-->…
Does the merger of the three Delhi municipalities really deepen the spirit of decentralization?
On April 19, the Union government pushed an act through Parliament to merge the three Delhi local governments into a single Delhi municipality. The debate sparked by this decision reminds us that despite the presence of local…
Local government authorities lost billions of dollars in revenue
According to the local government report, officers were supposed to hand over to councils a sum of 5.62 billion/- from the collection, while council employees were supposed to hand over the full amount collected.
Instead, the CAG report…
Peter Thiel’s New Zealand lodge should be rejected, says council planner
Peter Thiel has properties around the world, but a proposed luxury lodge in New Zealand may not materialize.Mark Bello | Getty ImagesThe future of Peter Thiel's luxury lodge on New Zealand's South Island hangs in the balance after a senior…
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
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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…