Category: state_governments

Fairfax County Police Announce This Week's Community Events, Including Drug Take Back Day

22 Oct 2026 11:00 a.m. · Source: Fairfax County Police Department

Fairfax County Police Department lists this week's community events, from harvest festivals and trunk-or-treats to Drug Take Back Day at seven district stations and advisory committee meetings.

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Granicus Pitches Integrated Communications Platform to Government Agencies

22 Oct 2026 9:53 a.m. · Source: US Social Security Department

Granicus is marketing its integrated digital communications platform to governments of all levels and sizes, promising better resident engagement, two-way conversations and data-driven decision making.

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Mayor Karen Bass to Chair Metro Board Meeting, Host Boyle Heights Job Fair

21 Oct 2026 9:00 p.m. · Source: LA Mayors Office

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass chairs the Metro Board Thursday morning, then hosts a Boyle Heights job and career fair in the afternoon, with vending carts awarded to microbusinesses.

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L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce to Move Headquarters to U.S. Bank Tower in Downtown L.A.

21 Oct 2026 8:00 p.m. · Source: LA Mayors Office

The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce has signed a long-term lease for the 32nd floor of the U.S. Bank Tower, relocating its headquarters Downtown in mid-2027 under Mayor Bass's revitalization push.

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Spanberger Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Army Major Bianca C. Wilkerson of Norfolk

21 Oct 2026 7:45 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger ordered state and local flags flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Thursday, October 22, 2026, in memory of Army Major Bianca C. Wilkerson of Norfolk.

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Newsom Proclaims October 2026 Disability Employment Awareness Month

21 Oct 2026 7:35 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

Governor Gavin Newsom declares October 2026 Disability Employment Awareness Month, honoring 4.7 million Californians with disabilities and vowing to protect services amid federal uncertainty.

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Backlash Grows Over Ramaswamy Ad Featuring Rival's Estranged Mother

21 Oct 2026 5:33 p.m.

The ad, which has spread online but not aired on television, shows Amy Acton's mother calling her a liar; Vance tells Republicans to "stop whining" about it.

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Governor Sherrill to Highlight Bell-to-Bell Cellphone Ban at Cherry Hill High School East

21 Oct 2026 6:00 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

New Jersey Governor Sherrill will visit Cherry Hill High School East on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 12:15 p.m. to highlight the bell-to-bell cellphone ban, with press availability and a livestream.

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Department of War Awards $41.1 Million Grant for New School at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

21 Oct 2026 6:00 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War's OLDCC awarded Tucson Unified School District a $41.1 million grant toward a $54 million project to build a new Frank Borman K8 School at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

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Fairfax Supervisor Alcorn Says He Would Vote to End Flock Camera Contract

21 Oct 2026 5:02 p.m. · Source: Hunter Mill District of Fairfax County

Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn says he would have voted to end Fairfax County's contract with Flock for license plate reader cameras, citing data security and surveillance concerns.

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Governor Ivey to Honor Disability Employment Award Winners in Montgomery

21 Oct 2026 5:01 p.m. · Source: Alabama Governor's Office

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey will present the Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities awards Thursday at 10 a.m. CDT in Montgomery, joined by ADRS Commissioner Jane Elizabeth Burdeshaw.

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Fairfax County Unveils 2026-2031 Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness

21 Oct 2026 4:35 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

"The Way Home Fairfax," the county's Continuum of Care strategic plan for 2026-2031, targets better outcomes, stronger prevention and reduced unsheltered homelessness, alongside 38 new criminal justice academy graduates.

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Spanberger Touts $150 Million Virginia Premium Savings Program as Up to 200,000 Could Save on Health Insurance

21 Oct 2026 3:52 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Governor Spanberger celebrates the $150 million Virginia Premium Savings program, saying up to 200,000 Virginians could save hundreds on Marketplace premiums and 50,000 could pay $0 monthly.

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Media Monitor: Former Police Kept Access to Camera Network, Ohio Race Roiled by Ad, Officials Advise States on Election Meddling

21 Oct 2026 3:08 p.m. · Source: The Washington Post

The Washington Post reports former officers retained access to Flock's surveillance network, an Ohio governor's race ad featuring a Democrat's estranged mother sparked uproar, and U.S. officials privately advised states on election meddling.

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Governor Sherrill Calls House GOP Subpoena "Political Theater" 13 Days Before Midterms

21 Oct 2026 2:56 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

New Jersey Governor Sherrill says a House Republican subpoena is political theater timed 13 days before the midterms, defending her handling of the 2023 MVC registration issue.

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Rice University Expands AI Push With 75 Faculty Hires and New Master's Degree

21 Oct 2026 2:43 p.m.

Rice University is expanding its artificial intelligence focus with 75 faculty hires, a new master's degree and a dedicated industry collaboration space in Houston's Ion District.

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Mayor Bass Urges Angelenos to Prepare as Rain Threatens Burn Scar Areas

21 Oct 2026 2:13 p.m. · Source: LA Mayors Office

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass outlined citywide storm preparations ahead of rain expected this week, warning that burn scar areas face mud and debris flow risks as the city braces for a potentially historic El Niño.

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Beshear Calls on Kentucky Colleges to Review Sexual Assault Policies Within 90 Days

21 Oct 2026 2:14 p.m. · Source: Kentucky Governor's Office

Gov. Andy Beshear sent Kentucky colleges and universities a letter ordering a 90-day review of sexual assault and harassment policies, alongside updates on jobs, early voting, medical cannabis and the Team Kentucky Food Drive.

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Newsom Opens Staff-Led Honor Dorm at Corcoran Prison to Boost Rehabilitation and Reentry

21 Oct 2026 1:08 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

California opens a staff-led honor dorm at Corcoran housing about 100 incarcerated people, expanding the California Model built at San Quentin with education, job training and reentry preparation.

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Silco Fire & Security Breaks Ground on $6.4 Million Bullitt County Facility, With Up to 64 Jobs Planned

21 Oct 2026 12:44 p.m. · Source: Kentucky Governor's Office

Silco Fire & Security has broken ground on a $6.4 million facility in Bullitt County, Kentucky, expected to create 20 jobs in three years and up to 64 in the future.

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Newsom Slams Trump's FEMA Retreat as California Stages Flood Supplies Ahead of El Niño

21 Oct 2026 12:03 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

Governor Newsom condemns the Trump administration's retreat from federal disaster support during Flood Preparedness Week, as California stages 6.2 million sandbags and inspects 1,600 miles of levees ahead of El Niño storms.

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Ivey Awards $27 Million to Auburn, New Healthcare Sciences School

21 Oct 2026 12:00 p.m. · Source: Alabama Governor's Office

Governor Kay Ivey approved $27 million in Public School and College Authority funding, with $22 million going to Auburn University and $5 million to the new Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences.

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Connecticut Approves $6.9 Million for New Britain Flood Fixes, Launches Homeowner Compensation Program

21 Oct 2026 11:49 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Governor Lamont, Comptroller Scanlon and Mayor Sanchez announce $6.9 million in state grants for Allen Street stormwater upgrades and a $250,000 program to compensate flood-hit homeowners.

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Iowa National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn to Retire Jan. 16, 2027

21 Oct 2026 11:24 a.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn, Iowa's 28th Adjutant General, will retire effective Jan. 16, 2027 after more than four decades of military service, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced.

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Virginia Awards $14.39 Million to Expand Rural Health Data Sharing

21 Oct 2026 11:02 a.m. · Source: Cardinal Care

Virginia Health Care Foundation announces 25 Provider Interoperability awards across all six rural regions, expected to benefit more than 845,000 rural Virginians as part of a $189.5 million federal program.

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Whitmer Announces $2.2M State Grant to Restore Lapeer Opera House, Add Housing and Events Space

21 Oct 2026 11:02 a.m. · Source: Office of Michigan Governor

Michigan's Revitalization and Placemaking program backs a $5.7 million redevelopment of the former Lapeer Opera House, adding 10 apartments, commercial space and a third-floor events venue.

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Sanders Announces 344 Regulatory Changes to Cut Red Tape in Arkansas

21 Oct 2026 10:21 a.m. · Source: Arkansas Governor

Arkansas agencies identified 344 ways to speed up permits and licenses under a February executive order, with 51 changes enacted and 24 underway, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said.

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Bass Breaks Ground on $414 Million Vermont Bus Rapid Transit Corridor

21 Oct 2026 3:59 p.m.

The 12.4-mile dedicated bus lane from South LA to Los Feliz is to bring 26 new stations and faster trips, with Metro aiming for service by the 2028 Olympics.

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Usha Vance and Sanders Tour North Little Rock School, Honor 50 Arkansas Educators

20 Oct 2026 8:58 p.m.

The Second Lady and governor held a literacy roundtable and assembly at Glenview Elementary before a Governor's Mansion reception for Merit Teacher Incentive Fund recipients.

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City Council Confirms Mickey Chavez to Harbor Commission, Creating Harbor Resident Supermajority

20 Oct 2026 8:30 p.m. · Source: LA Mayors Office

The Los Angeles City Council confirmed Mayor Karen Bass' appointment of former ILWU Southern California District Council President Michael "Mickey" Chavez to the Harbor Commission, giving Harbor residents a supermajority.

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