A mid-decade congressional redistricting battle has played out for more than a year now, reassigning millions of people to new districts. Our Get the Facts Data Team broke down what to know about redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Redistricting…
LOS ANGELES, CA – To address the increasing extreme heat due to climate change, the LA City Council unanimously passed Councilmembers Bob Blumenfield, Eunisses Hernandez, and Adrin Nazarian’s motion to ensure renters are protected from the deadly impacts of extreme heat.
(The Center Square) - A Colorado Supreme Court justice and another state appellate judge, both appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot, are facing criticism over a former officialâs allegations of their... Up for retention, top Colorado judges Posted By: Mercedes44, 10/30/2026 5:33:22 AM (The…
Council President Carl Williams is seen at a Schenectady City Council meeting on July 27. SCHENECTADY — Discontent with Mayor Gary McCarthy’s proposed 42.5% property tax hike for 2027, City Council President Carl Williams intends to pass a budget with an increase “nowhere near…
Oct. 29—English has been the official language of Idaho for nearly 20 years. Currently, the law designates English as "the sole language of the government," but there are certain exemptions to this requirement when a language other than English is required,…
On Election Day, 11 Illinois counties will vote on a non-binding referendum that asks if residents would like to separate from Cook County and form a new state. Organizers say downstate counties are being ignored by lawmakers. Even if approved, the…
Miranda Devine of the New York Post highlights a major piece of bad news for the Big Apple. A woman was raped at knifepoint in Central Park at 8:30 Saturday night after being dragged off Fifth Avenue near East 66th Street. It…
This story is part of a series from Public Matters, a reporting project in collaboration with KPBS. Read more stories here. A nonprofit pushing for bolstered child care access, local health care organizations, labor unions and two wealthy San Diegans…
State’s Two Signature Downtown Revitalization and Economic Development Programs Have Awarded $1.34 Billion in Funding to 178 Communities All Applicants Must Meet Pro-Housing Community Requirements to Qualify for Funding Applications are Due by January 8, 2027 at 4 p.m. Through the CFA Portal Visit the…
October 30, 2026 5:04 AM / Staff Report New York communities can apply for a new $200 million round of downtown revitalization funding, with applications due January 8, 2027, at 4 p.m. Municipalities must meet the state's Pro-Housing Community requirements to qualify. The money supports the 10th round of the…
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