Civics & How Government Works

4+ min ago   (152+ words) Wisconsin Justice Initiative Inc. November ballot question 3: Prohibiting targeted government benefits for minority individuals and women - Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program, which aims for 5% of the state’s supplier contracts to be awarded to minority-owned businesses. - Wisconsin Department of Health Services grants…...

43+ min ago   (258+ words) It’s Tuesday, Oct. 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Advanced Voter Registration Deadline: Today is the deadline to register in advance to vote in the November election. Residents can register by…...

7+ hour, 12+ min ago   (98+ words) Columbia Missourian Voters enter their ballots into scanners at early in-person voting in Cleveland, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. - To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. The Pulse of I-70 A visual roadtrip from Odessa to St. Charles. Managing editor…...

4+ hour, 46+ min ago   (121+ words) The New Jersey deadline to register to vote in the November 3, 2026 election is Tuesday, October 13, and Maplewood and South Orange are doing their part to help local residents get to the polls. Both townships are hosting “late night” voter registration…...

12+ hour, 1+ min ago   (429+ words) True editorial freedom requires independent funding. In under a minute, you can start a monthly contribution that safeguards our work and keeps your reading experience clean. Thank you! The numbers, first reported by the New York Times ahead of this…...

1+ hour, 47+ min ago   (167+ words) timesdaily.com NEW YORK — Elon Musk, the world's only trillionaire, has quietly become the biggest known donor in this year's midterm elections, doling out more than $276 million since July to try to save Republican majorities in Congress. Javascript is…...

1+ hour, 40+ min ago   (509+ words) I was informed that I may need to take the ‘Life in UK Test’. Please tell me what this test is about. Persons may need to take the Life in UK test as part of their application for British citizenship…...

34+ min ago   (335+ words) Commission says 11-day submission period is inadequate and may restrict citizens' right to participate in public affairs. Tuesday 13 October 2026 | 18:00 The human rights watchdog has raised concerns over the Government’s timeline for public consultations on the Constitution Amendment Bill 2026. The Fiji…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago   (429+ words) The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has raised serious concerns over the 11-day public consultation period for the Constitution Amendment Bill 2026, warning that the rushed process could undermine meaningful public participation. Commissioner Alefina Vuki says the timeframe, coupled with…...

1+ hour, 2+ min ago   (304+ words) Public consultations on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 will begin this Thursday, October 15, with the Special Parliamentary Committee scheduled to hold six consultation sessions across Fiji over three days. The consultations will allow members of the public to express their views,…...