📌 Recently Mid Sweden University and #ChallengeEU hosted a M.A.R.K.E.T Meet-Up on the continued development of the distance campus together with Lärcentrum Östersund.

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#HigherEducation #RegionalCollaboration

House Republicans welcome White House attention on Great Salt Lake, outline possible uses for federal aid House leadership welcomed reported White House engagement on the Great Salt Lake and listed potential uses of federal support — water conservation, participation in desalination projects and regional water-sharing — while stopping short of saying the White House had made a firm financial pledge.

House Republicans are optimistic about potential federal aid for the Great Salt Lake, but can it turn into real funding for urgent conservation projects?

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#UT #WaterConservation #CitizenPortal #RegionalCollaboration

Dorchester County advisory commission reviews draft Green Belt Program annual impact report Staff presented a draft annual impact report for the Green Belt Program listing project names, acreage totals, partners and funding; commissioners urged a map and clearer figures and discussed regional coordination and funding continuity tied to a sales‑tax referendum.

Dorchester County's Green Belt Program just revealed impressive figures, showcasing the protection of over 2,300 acres and collaboration with numerous partners!

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#DorchesterCounty #SC #CitizenPortal #PublicAccess #ConservationEfforts #RegionalCollaboration

Bill extends deadline to form regional public facilities districts for aquatics and sports Senate Bill 6189 would extend from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2028 the deadline for the formation of additional public facilities districts authorized in 2022 for regional aquatics and sports facilities; supporters said the extension allows ongoing feasibility work and regional collaboration.

Senate Bill 6189 is set to extend the deadline for forming regional public facilities districts, giving communities more time to collaborate on vital aquatics and sports facilities.

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#WA #CommunityDevelopment #RegionalCollaboration #AquaticFacilities #CitizenPortal

Cooke County votes to join regional application for statewide emergency radio grant to boost redundancy Commissioners voted to combine Cooke County’s grant allocation with Denison and Grayson County to pursue the Statewide Emergency Radio Infrastructure FY27 grant, citing improved redundancy and connectivity; Cooke’s portion was cited around $253,560 and the combined ask roughly $932,330.

Cooke County is teaming up with Denison and Grayson County to secure nearly $1 million in grant funding aimed at enhancing emergency radio infrastructure and ensuring better reliability for first responders.

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#CookeCounty #TX #RegionalCollaboration #EmergencyInfrastructure

Hawthorne agrees to join South Bay Regional Housing Trust; council approves participation on consent calendar Following a presentation by South Bay COG, Hawthorne voted to join the South Bay Regional Housing Trust joint powers authority to access Measure A funds for 100% affordable housing and homelessness prevention; many details (dues, project selection, bylaws) will be set by the trust board.

Hawthorne City Council just took a bold step towards tackling homelessness and affordable housing by joining the South Bay Regional Housing Trust!

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#HawthorneCityLosAngelesCounty #CA #RegionalCollaboration #AffordableHousing #CitizenPortal #HomelessnessPrevention

Corporate Partners Program - National Narcotic Officers' Associations' Coalition The NNOAC corporate partners program attracts companies interested in legislative support on relevant issues, subject matter expertise in the areas of narcotics enforcement and impairment and exposure...

☕ Web Chick Update
The partners logos have been revised on the NNOAC Partnership Program page — updating and highlighting the organizations collaborating within the network.
#WebChickUpdate #NNOAC #PartnershipProgram #CommunityPartners #LogoUpdate #RegionalCollaboration

Salem Lakes EDC weighs Wisconsin Innovation Grant for shared services, clarifies committee role Committee discussed using the Wisconsin Innovation Grant to fund multi-municipal shared services (for example, sewer lining and joint building-inspection resources) but agreed to seek legal guidance on whether pursuing administrative items falls within the Economic Development Committees authority.

The Village of Salem Lakes is exploring a game-changing Wisconsin Innovation Grant to boost regional services like sewer lining and building inspections, but first, they need to clarify their committee's authority!

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#SalemLakesKenoshaCounty #WI #RegionalCollaboration

MAHB outlines Safe 2 requirements and cross‑jurisdictional benefits for Nantucket public health staff Presenters summarized Safe 2 reforms (chapter 111 §27D): mandatory inspection standards, uniform data and credentialing, expanded DPH/DEP obligations, and cross‑jurisdictional sharing that allows regional trainings and shared platforms for islands like Nantucket; presenters said noncompliance can affect state funding.

Massachusetts is rolling out transformative public health reforms that promise to make services more equitable and accessible, especially for island communities like Nantucket.

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#NantucketCounty #MA #NantucketPublicHealth #PublicHealthStandards #RegionalCollaboration

Panelists say more housing construction and zoning changes are needed to ease Central Ohio affordability Panelists tied elevated prices and a tight vacancy rate to housing affordability problems and recommended increased construction, regional collaboration and relaxed local opposition to new development.

Housing supply is in crisis in Central Ohio, with panelists urging for more construction and collaboration to tackle skyrocketing prices and tight vacancy rates.

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#OH #RegionalCollaboration #ZoningReform #AffordableHousing #CitizenPortal

Louisa supervisors approve asking Virginia Tourism Corporation to recognize Go Virginia Region 9 The board voted unanimously to request recognition of Go Virginia Region 9 as a district tourism region, citing potential for a destination development manager through the Virginia Tourism Corporation and better alignment with regional visitor patterns.

Louisa County is taking a bold step to boost its tourism by pushing for recognition as a new district region, potentially transforming its visibility and economic ties!

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#LouisaCounty #VA #EconomicDevelopment #RegionalCollaboration #VisitorEngagement #LouisaCountyTourism

New Metropolitan Public Transit Authority elects inaugural chair and officers At its inaugural meeting, the Metropolitan Public Transit Authority elected David Howard as chair and approved officers for vice chair, secretary and treasurer. Trustees also were sworn, initial terms were assigned by lot, and members approved a procedural resolution to publish statutorily required studies.

David Howard has been elected as the inaugural chair of the Metropolitan Public Transit Authority, marking a pivotal moment for transit development in Mecklenburg County.

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#CharlotteMecklenburgCounty #NC #CharlotteTransit #RegionalCollaboration #PublicTransportation

Santa Ana approves regional MOU to secure HAP funding for outreach and shelter The council approved a memorandum of understanding with Orange County, Anaheim and Irvine to jointly apply for HAP funds to support outreach, engagement and exits from street homelessness; Santa Ana emphasized its CityNet contract provides higher outreach capacity in the city.

Santa Ana is taking a bold step forward by partnering with Orange County and neighboring cities to secure crucial funding for housing and homelessness prevention—find out how this will reshape outreach efforts!

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#SantaAnaOrangeCounty #CA #RegionalCollaboration #CommunityOutreach

Mayors urge regional collaboration to tackle housing, homelessness and economic growth Mayors from Columbus, Toledo, Findlay and Lima told a Columbus Metropolitan Club forum that Ohio cities must act regionally to attract investment, expand housing and respond to federal funding cuts that threaten homelessness services.

Ohio's mayors are uniting to forge a collaborative path forward, addressing housing shortages and economic growth amidst looming federal funding cuts.

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#OH #RegionalCollaboration #EconomicGrowth #AffordableHousing #CitizenPortal

Day 2 of our #Epiverse training in Africa 🌍 is underway!

Participants dive into:
✅ Interoperability in health data systems
✅ Practical sessions with Epiverse tools

These topics strengthen data-driven decision-making & boost #RegionalCollaboration in health research across #WestAfrica.

📢 Join us to explore regional education policy challenges and get a hands-on introduction to NORRAG’s Social Systems Map.

🗓️ 24 November
⏰ 4pm CET

🔗 Register now buff.ly/rcBS5LZ
#EducationPolicy #RegionalCollaboration #edusky

Brown County emergency manager outlines regional model for McPherson County emergency services Brown County Emergency Manager Scott Lines briefed McPherson County commissioners on a regional emergency management model using LEMPG funding and the ScribeTrack documentation tool; commissioners asked staff to collect documentation and consider a regional arrangement and possible deputy assignment.

Brown County's Emergency Manager unveils a game-changing regional emergency management plan that could transform McPherson County's disaster response!

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#McPhersonCounty #SD #CitizenPortal #RegionalCollaboration #DisasterReadiness #EmergencyManagement

Effingham Unit 40 to serve as fiscal agent for regional CORE Academy; board approves agreement The board approved an agreement for Effingham Unit 40 to act as fiscal/administrative agent for the ERCF/Core Academy, a career-focused program run in partnership with 16 districts and Lakeland College; Unit 40 will be reimbursed for administrative costs and the arrangement is expected to start mid‑January.

Effingham Unit 40 is stepping up as the new fiscal agent for the ERCF Core Academy, paving the way for innovative career opportunities for students across 16 districts!

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#IL #CitizenPortal #RegionalCollaboration #EffinghamEducation #CareerDevelopment

Fall River sewer commission moves to open talks on regional treatment with Somerset Staff presented two primary options for Somerset’s wastewater permit-driven upgrades: forming a special-act regional sewer district or taking Somerset on as a customer under an intermunicipal agreement. Commissioners expressed general support for staff to transmit a draft letter to Somerset and to form designated representative teams to negotiate,但

Fall River's sewer commission is taking crucial steps towards a potential partnership with Somerset to tackle costly wastewater upgrades—could this be the game-changer both towns need?

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#FallRiverCityBristolCounty #MA #CitizenPortal #RegionalCollaboration #SustainableUtility

Roseville details long‑term water supply strategy, highlights RiverArc, groundwater storage and planned raw‑water pipeline City staff told a virtual “State of Water” presentation that Roseville relies on a diversified portfolio — Folsom Reservoir contracts, Placer County Water Agency agreements, aquifer storage and recycled water — and is pursuing regional projects (RiverArc, a Sacramento regional groundwater bank) and a roughly 14‑mile raw water pipeline to add convey

Roseville is securing its water future with innovative projects like the RiverArc and a new 14-mile pipeline, ensuring resilience against drought and growth challenges.

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#RosevillePlacerCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #RosevilleEnvironmental #RegionalCollaboration

Tumwater signals support to pool opioid settlement funds regionally for 2026–27 Council indicated concurrence to pool available opioid settlement receipts with Thurston County, Olympia and Lacey for 2026–27. Staff said the city has received about $366,000 to date and expects roughly $461,833 total through 2027; pooling is subject to an amended interlocal agreement and a mid‑year budget amendment.

Tumwater council members are taking a bold step to pool opioid settlement funds with neighboring cities for impactful projects in 2026–27.

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#TumwaterThurstonCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #RegionalCollaboration #CommunitySupport #PublicHealth

Erie County asks Huron to consider joining regional water-sewer feasibility study Erie County commissioners asked the Huron City Council to consider participating in an independent feasibility study to explore regionalizing water and sewer services across the county. Commissioners said an independent study would establish a factual baseline on capacity, operations and potential cost savings; council members pressed for details,,

Erie County is proposing a groundbreaking feasibility study that could reshape water and sewer services across multiple communities, promising potential savings and improved efficiency.

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#OH #CitizenPortal #RegionalCollaboration #InfrastructureImprovement #CostEfficiency

Northwest CLT Coalition adds Hawaii, reaches 39 members and plans Sitka gathering Membership chair Dom Merriweather reported that the Northwest Community Land Trust Coalition has 39 member organizations across Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon; membership voted to add Hawaii and the coalition is planning next year's gathering in Sitka. The coalition said the annual gathering has become self‑sustaining and is

The Northwest Community Land Trust Coalition just welcomed Hawaii as its 39th member, paving the way for stronger collaboration and advocacy across the Pacific!

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#MissoulaMissoulaCounty #MT #MembershipDevelopment #CitizenPortal #RegionalCollaboration #MissoulaCommunity

#MARCADPlus Director, Prof. Oumar Gaye & PI Prof Umberto D’Alessandro moderated a scientific showcase on cross-border research collaboration between the UCAD & @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social ; organized as part of the official opening of the MRCG–UCAD Partnership Office in Dakar.

#RegionalCollaboration

Gearing up for a new milestone in African science!

#MRCG, @lshtm.bsky.social & Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar officially opened Partnership Office in #Dakar, strengthening collaboration for health research across #WestAfrica.

#MRCGUCADPartnership #ResearchExcellence #RegionalCollaboration

Regionalization pitch: Ithaca board hears plans to expand shared career pathways and special‑education programs Tompkins‑Seneca‑Tioga regional leaders briefed the Ithaca board on a regionalization plan focused on career pathways, shared operations and inclusive special education, describing existing pilot programs and next steps for collaboration across districts.

Exciting changes are on the horizon for Ithaca students as regional leaders unveil a groundbreaking plan to enhance career pathways and special education across multiple districts!

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#ITHACASchoolDistricts #NY #CitizenPortal #SpecialEducation #RegionalCollaboration

RSU 4 board votes to join Western Maine Regional Service Center, board asks follow‑up questions The RSU 4 board voted unanimously to petition the Western Maine Regional Service Center (WMRSC) for membership and authorized the superintendent to enter a membership agreement. The board discussed dues, estimated state subsidy, obligations of membership and asked administration to confirm financial and operational details with existing members.

RSU 4 is taking a bold step by unanimously voting to join the Western Maine Regional Service Center, potentially unlocking $70,000 in state funding for its students!

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#ME #CitizenPortal #RegionalCollaboration #MaineEducation #GiftedTalentedPrograms #EducationFunding

Sacramento County authorizes encampment‑cleanup contract and schedules regional homelessness summit The Board of Supervisors approved authority for a vendor contract to clean homeless encampments in unincorporated areas and the county executive announced a multi‑jurisdictional homelessness summit for Oct. 28. County leaders also highlighted recent Safe Stay project awards and a new site tour.

Sacramento County is stepping up its fight against homelessness with a new cleanup contract and a crucial regional summit set for October 28!

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#SacramentoCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #RegionalCollaboration #CommunityCleanup #HomelessnessInitiatives

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Energy Minister Joe Saddi will visit Cyprus on November 10 to discuss an undersea cable project to address Lebanon's electricity crisis. This follows his engagements across the region aimed at enhancing cooperation and stabilizing energy supplies. #LebanonEnergy #Cyprus #RegionalCollaboration

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