The federal government officially shut down Wednesday after lawmakers were unable to strike a deal on a funding bill, marking the nation’s first shutdown in nearly seven years. The last shutdown — which took place during President Donald Trump’s first term — lasted 35 days and furloughed about 380,000 federal workers. This time, the impact…
(The Center Square) – When Microsoft announced plans for an additional $4 billion data center in Kenosha County on Thursday morning, it came with comments from Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Milwaukee County Executive and governor candidate David Crowley about the benefits. But many of the usually benefits of a business entering the state –…
At our recent annual conference APSE hosted a panel session joined by colleagues from the Northern Ireland Local Government Association, the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA), the Welsh Local Government Association and the Local Government Association, reflecting the four UK administrative areas. It is clear similarities exist and there is much learning to do…
Charlie Kirk’s assassination has prompted many to speak out on social media, including an assistant dean of MTSU. Administrators fired Laura Sosh-Lightsy after she posted what the school called “inappropriate and callous comments” about the conservative activist’s death. The employee stated online: “Hate begets hate. ZERO sympathy.” Her post faced backlash and even caught the…
The United States will require international visitors to pay a new “visa integrity fee” of at least $250, added to existing visa application costs, according to a provision in the Trump administration’s recently enacted domestic policy bill. The fee will apply to all visitors who are required to obtain nonimmigrant visas to enter the United…
BANGKOK – Shares were mixed Wednesday in Europe and Asia after an update on U.S. inflation pulled most Wall Street stocks lower, though gains for Nvidia pushed the Nasdaq to another record. The report showed inflation in the United States accelerated to 2.7% last month from 2.4% in May. Economists said higher prices for clothes,…
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MANKATO — While the recent focus has been on many state and federal politicians refusing to have town hall meetings with constituents, about 200 local constituents crowded into the Mankato Room of the Intergovernmental Center Saturday morning to attend a town hall hosted by Sen. Nick Frentz, DFL-North Mankato, and Rep Luke Frederick, DFL-Mankato. The…
NOVONIX, a leading battery technology company in Chattanooga, only has to jump through one more hoop to be permitted to build another location in town. The Hamilton County Commission will host the final vote on the matter on Wednesday, March 12. NOVONIX highlighted how the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law have…
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} On this week’s From the Halls of City Hall our guest is Councilman Mike Danforth. With a council meeting on Monday 3/3/25, there was a lot to discuss. Your browser does not support the audio element. A mid-term review of the Home Rule Charter is in progress. The committee is assessing…