Opinion: The Commission on Disabilities is working to improve accessibility and inclusion in town services and public spaces — and residents are invited to weigh in. https://ow.ly/BWAQ50Yrwk4

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Massive sewage spill flowing into Potomac River upstream from Washington A massive pipe rupture has sent sewage spilling into the Potomac River. The spill of about 40 million gallons of sewage a day is turning part of the river gray upriver of Washington, D.C.

A sewer pipe ruptured near Glen Echo, MD, dumping millions of gallons of untreated sewage into the Potomac River. This isn’t just a water problem, it’s a climate and public health problem. #ClimateCrisis #LocalPolicy

Sheffield city centre streets to be 'transformed' under council plans Sheffield City Council says it wants to make it

"Councillor Ben Miskell, chair of the #council's #transport, #regeneration and #climatepolicy committee, said: "It's going to look fantastic, bringing in far more #greenery and new #publicspaces for people to enjoy."

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House amends and approves bill prioritizing in‑state students in University of Iowa nursing program House File 2226 was amended to require 70% in‑state admission priority at the University of Iowa's nursing program (delayed to 2027) and passed after debate about statewide nursing seat shortages and impacts on smaller institutions.

A new bill has just passed, prioritizing in-state students for the University of Iowa's nursing program, but could this lead to even more nursing seat shortages across the state?

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#IA #HealthcareEducation #CitizenPortal #IowaNursing #LocalPolicy #EducationAccess

🏘️While the federal government and state governments have seaward authority, local governments have some leverage when it comes to facilities on land. 🏗️Offshore drilling projects rely on support from onshore facilities, such as pipelines, processing plants, and more. #ClimatePolicy #LocalPolicy

Extreme Makeover: Bus Station Edition. As the City greases the wheels to buy the terminal, Chaddick Institute proposes an affordable facelift - Streetsblog Chicago In September 2024, Greyhound owner FlixBus narrowly escaped eviction from its station, 630 W. Harrison St. in the West Loop. But in November 2025, there was some great news from Mayor Brandon Johnson’...

An affordable redesign for Chicago’s Greyhound terminal aims to boost comfort, visibility, and accessibility, keeping a critical transit hub alive and supporting low-carbon travel options. 🚍🌿 #localpolicy #PublicTransit
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Hoboken’s successful endeavor to make its city safer for pedestrians is a masterclass in urban design.🚶 This is a great example of the power of local policy and how roadways can be designed to benefit all users, not just cars!
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Select Board presses for clear Casella materials and plans before town meeting as automated pickup is considered The Select Board discussed switching to automated curbside pickup and related policy details to bring to Town Meeting. Members asked Casella for clearer flyers and pricing on bin rentals, tipping fees, business vs. residential services, and noted a proposal for a weekly 10-yard cardboard container at the highway shed.

Brentwood's Select Board is gearing up for a pivotal decision on automated curbside trash collection that could reshape how residents manage waste and costs!

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Fire department seeks FEMA grant; council asks law to weigh ICE cooperation language against local executive order Jersey City Fire Department asked council to accept a $939,000 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant; council members raised concerns about grant clauses referencing cooperation with ICE and asked the law department whether the mayor’s executive order (sanctuary policy) would supersede such clauses.

Jersey City's fire department is vying for a crucial $939,000 FEMA grant, but questions arise about its implications for local sanctuary policies.

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#JerseyCityHudsonCounty #NJ #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #FederalGrant #LocalPolicy #JerseyCityFireDepartment

Baltimore City Council advances 'Safe Spaces and Communities' bill and adopts state-action resolution on immigration enforcement The council read and advanced a bill to codify local limits on cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and adopted a resolution urging the state to ban certain enforcement practices and immigration-enforcement agreements.

Baltimore City Council is taking a bold stand for immigrant families by advancing the "Safe Spaces and Communities" bill, aimed at limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

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#BaltimoreCityBaltimoreCounty #MD #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #LocalPolicy

Martin County board approves comprehensive-plan amendment to allow ADUs At its Tuesday meeting, the Martin County board approved a comprehensive-plan amendment to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs), a measure supporters said could expand local housing options; the change will require implementing LDRs before new units can be built.

Martin County is taking a big step towards solving its housing crisis by approving accessory dwelling units—could this be the solution our community has been waiting for?

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What the County Equity Participation Authority Act Could Mean for Prince George’s County Local governments often encourage development by offering incentives such as tax breaks or grants. While effective, these incentives may not provide lasting benefits to the community, especially if pr...

A new county bill could shape how public dollars are used in development and community investment. Our latest blog explains the County Equity Participation Authority Act, what it does, and why it matters.

#local #localpolicy #communitydevelopment #civicengagement

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Seneca County adopts housing strategy; funding plan to be developed County supervisors voted to adopt a CZB‑prepared housing strategy that recommends a $1,000,000‑per‑year housing trust fund and local capacity building; the board did not commit funding and directed committees to develop financing and implementation plans.

Seneca County is taking bold steps to tackle its housing crisis by adopting a new strategy that aims to bridge a $100,000 financing gap for affordable housing.

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#NY #NewYorkHousing #CommunityDevelopment #AffordableHousing #LocalPolicy #CitizenPortal

Lacey council weighs repeal of social‑card prohibition and gradual gambling‑tax increases City staff presented revenue options for social card games and pull tabs, noting Lacey’s 7.5% social‑card rate yields roughly $500,000 annually; council signaled support to pursue ordinance language to remove the local prohibition and asked staff to return with fiscal analyses and phased increase options.

The Lacey City Council is considering changes to gambling taxes that could boost revenue and lift the prohibition on social card games—could this reshape the local gaming landscape?

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#LaceyThurstonCounty #WA #LaceyGambling #RevenueEnhancement #LocalPolicy #CitizenPortal

Arlington lays out 2026 climate steps, including action plan and tree‑canopy changes The Unidentified Speaker said Arlington will launch a climate action plan in 2026, set budget metrics to reduce carbon and flooding impacts, advance a low‑residential study and pursue state changes to improve local tree‑canopy controls.

Arlington County is set to prioritize climate action in 2026 with a bold plan to tackle carbon emissions, flooding, and tree loss—are you ready to see the changes unfold?

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#ArlingtonCounty #VA #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #LocalPolicy #CitizenPortal

Burnsville council directs staff to draft policy on federal immigration agencies staging on city property After residents described recent ICE activity they said had intimidated immigrant neighbors and local businesses, the Burnsville City Council voted to direct staff to draft a policy restricting when federal immigration agencies may stage on city-owned property and to return it for council adoption.

Burnsville City Council is taking a stand against federal immigration agencies using city property, responding to residents' fears of intimidation and aggressive tactics.

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#BurnsvilleDakotaCounty #MN #BurnsvilleImmigration #CommunitySafety #LocalPolicy #CivicEngagement

This week includes major harbor oversight, an airport noise update, plus the kickoff of the Christmas Boat Parade. 🎄🌊
📅 Full meeting details:
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City website redesign:
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Create a bootable external disk for Apple silicon Macs in Tahoe Apple silicon Macs were designed to boot almost as securely from external disks as from their internal SSD. That makes macOS installation a little more complicated. Here's how to do that.

East Stroudsburg Area School District swears in directors, elects officers and revises committee schedule At its Dec. 1 reorganization meeting the East Stroudsburg Area School District board swore in four newly elected directors, elected Michael Catrillo president and Jason Gollstrand vice president, approved committee rosters and canceled most January committee meetings because the administration center will be under renovation.

The East Stroudsburg Area School District just welcomed four new directors while electing Michael Catrillo as president—find out how these changes shape the future of local education!

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#PA #CitizenPortal #EastStroudsburgSchools #CommunityInvolvement #LocalPolicy

Planner outlines proposed updates to Hebron's Economic Development Incentive Program to match state statute; council requests follow-up Town planner Matt Whirl presented a draft to align Hebron's incentive policy with Connecticut statute 12-65b, including possible personal property abatements, expanded eligible uses (including multifamily), longer terms and a reimbursement option for public improvements; council discussed flexibility and administrative burden and asked staff to refine forms and examples.

Hebron's planning director just unveiled a game-changing update to the Economic Development Incentive Program that could reshape local investment and growth!

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Giving Tuesday (@givingtuesday.bsky.social) is one week away! 💚

This #givingtuesday, consider supporting nonprofits, like us, by giving local! Your donations help us to create a more sustainable future. 🌎

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Arlington Heights board directs staff to research limits on federal immigration enforcement use of village property Trustees voted 8–0 to direct staff to research legal options — including policies, resolutions or ordinances — to limit use of village property for federal civil immigration enforcement operations; an amendment to require staff to draft an ordinance failed 5–3.

Arlington Heights is taking a stand to protect its community by exploring limits on federal immigration enforcement using village property.

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#ArlingtonHeightsCookCounty #IL #CitizenPortal #CommunityTrust #ImmigrantRights #LocalPolicy

🧭 Local ordinances can make or break a solar project.
Join experts Jared Burden, Cord Briggs, Skyler Zunk, and Scott Sklar at #SolarFocus2025 to explore what to know before you build.

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Tonight’s the night 🎉

Join us at 8PM EST for our Election Night Watch Party! Tune in as results roll in, celebrate our candidates, and hear reflections from our team + Executive Director @jack-hanson.bsky.social . Don’t miss it!

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Votes at a glance: Pullman City Council actions Oct. 14, 2025 On Oct. 14 the Pullman City Council approved routine consent items, adopted a police support-services labor agreement and related budget amendment, updated a sales-tax-to-CIP designation ordinance, and directed staff to review short-term rental code sections; several Metro Parks motions were also approved.

The Pullman City Council made significant strides on October 14, approving a new police labor agreement and crucial budget amendments that impact the community's future.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: State and Local Strategies for Strengthening Communities and Protecting Immigrants . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining ... As federal immigration enforcement dramatically expands during the second Trump administration, state and local lawmakers play a critical role in shaping policies that safeguard immigrant communities....

Learn strategies for data protection, limiting ICE cooperation, and increasing legal services.
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Beyond the Tax Check: How Data Centers Can Actually Benefit Communities With the right governance and community engagement, data centers can deliver real value beyond property taxes—but the industry needs to change its approach.The narrative around data centers has become...

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Commercial developers push infrastructure districts as local financing tool; city officials urge caution A commercial real estate trade group described Tennessees new infrastructure development district (IDD) law and urged Gallatin officials to consider the tool for large commercial projects. Council members expressed mixed views, saying the laws benefits were more likely to apply to commercial projects than to routine residential development in the

Tennessee's new infrastructure development districts could revolutionize financing for large commercial projects, but local officials are urging caution before diving in.

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🌎🌱 Meet our 2025 Policy Fellows!

They’re ready to research, advocate, and lead the way on today’s biggest challenges. Join us in welcoming the next generation of changemakers! 🤗

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🌎 Join Run on Climate TODAY for San Diego Climate Week! 🌱

📅 When: Oct 8th, 2 p.m. PT

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