State & Local Government News
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Convexus Launches Platform to Turn Civic Dialogue Into Coordinated Action
New platform helps communities move from discussion to consensus and action through structured dialogue and AI-assisted facilitation. - March 13, 2026 - Merrill Keating
Anita Denise Evans Honored as a VIP for 2026 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Anita Denise Evans of Madera, California, has been named a VIP for 2026 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her contributions and dedication to city government and public service. About Anita Denise Evans Anita Denise Evans made history in Madera, California, as the first African... - March 06, 2026 - Strathmore Worldwide
Los Angeles Opportunity Fund Wins Court Battle, Advances 64-Unit Affordable Housing Development Under ED1 at 800 Lorraine Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Opportunity Fund, LLC, the developer of a six-story, 64-unit low-income housing project in the Windsor Village neighborhood of Los Angeles, has prevailed in a lawsuit filed by a neighborhood association aimed at stopping the project. - March 03, 2026 - Los Angeles Opportunity Fund, LLC
Early Voting Tops One Million as New Survey Highlights Independent Voters’ Role in 2026 Texas Primaries
More than one million early ballots cast in Texas as a survey shows a potential for Independents to shape the coming midterms. - February 26, 2026 - BallotReady
Texas Independents Send Early Signal: Policy Alignment Alone is Not Enough
New statewide U.S. Senate primary research finds collaborative versus combative tone and alignment with President Trump shape independent support in both Democratic and Republican contests. - February 19, 2026 - BallotReady
Anita Denise Evans Honored as a VIP for 2026 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Anita Denise Evans of Madeira, California, has been named a VIP for 2026 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her contributions and dedication to city government and public service. About Anita Denise Evans Evans is a councilwoman serving within city government, where she is... - February 19, 2026 - Strathmore Worldwide
POWER Applauds Introduction of SAFE Act to Strengthen Oversight of Temporary Staffing Agencies and Protect California Workers
California is one of the few large labor markets that does not currently require comprehensive statewide registration and licensing of temporary staffing agencies before they begin operations. (See attached chart) - February 12, 2026 - POWER
Law Enforcement Officer Rita Goulet Announces Formation of Integrity Autosports for 2026 ARCA Racing Campaign
Law Enforcement Officer Rita Goulet Announces Formation of Integrity Autosports for 2026 ARCA Racing Campaign, New team, New vision, new sponsors. - February 11, 2026 - Brian Weber Racing
Saratoga Medical Center Evolves Into Saratoga Ascend, Marking a New Era of Growth
Saratoga Medical Center announces the national expansion of its DBA, Saratoga Ascend, delivering integrated healthcare, IT, and life sciences solutions and staffing services to federal, state, and military agencies across the United States. - February 04, 2026 - Saratoga Ascend
CMG Alliance Launches Integrated Opportunity Management Platform with Artificial Intelligence to Streamline Government Contracting
CMG Alliance has launched a new integrated opportunity management platform that combines expert-led opportunity sourcing with AI-driven decision support to simplify government contracting. The unified system replaces multiple tools with one secure environment, helping contractors focus on qualified, winnable opportunities while managing the full lifecycle from evaluation to award tracking. - February 02, 2026 - CMG Alliance
iGrad Partners with Arkansas Financial Education Commission to Launch Enrich Financial Wellness Platform
iGrad has partnered with the Arkansas Financial Education Commission (AFEC) to deliver Enrich, a free, unbiased financial wellness platform designed to help Arkansans build practical money skills, strengthen financial confidence, and make informed decisions for the future. Accessible anytime on desktop or mobile, the platform offers interactive, self-paced financial education tailored to each user’s unique needs and stage in life. - January 21, 2026 - iGrad
Valley Attorney Gabriel Vadasz Announces Launch of Bid for Arizona House Seat in LD4
Valley attorney Gabriel Vadasz has announced his candidacy for the Arizona House in Legislative District 4, running to restore conservative values, reduce the cost of living, and limit government overreach. Focused on affordability, fiscal discipline, and personal liberty, Vadasz is committed to putting families and small businesses first and says it’s time to Make Arizona Great Again. - January 20, 2026 - Gabriel Vadasz for Arizona House
California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce Launches the Empower Program to Support Small Businesses in Government Contracting
CAPCC has launched Empower, a cost-free, multi-state business development program helping small businesses prepare for and pursue government contracts. Funded by MBDA and CalOSBA and delivered with CMG Alliance across 21 states, Empower provides webinars, one-on-one technical assistance, and digital tools to strengthen contracting readiness and support long-term business growth. - January 13, 2026 - CMG Alliance
Oklahoma Rise 25 in 25 RHTP Task Force Launches with MCOK Support to Accelerate Oklahoma-Led $1 Billion+ 5 Year Rural Health Transformation Program Effort
An independent, execution-focused collaborative based at the MCOK Oklahoma City Innovation Lab will convene health leaders, healthcare innovators, and clinical medical professionals to deploy AI-enabled planning tools in support of Oklahoma's statewide Rural Health Transformation Program initiatives. - January 02, 2026 - Musculoskeletal Consortium of Oklahoma
Retired Texas Judge Sara Canady Launches U.S. Senate Bid “Time to Bring American Industry Home”
“I'm running to be Texas's voice of reason in Washington—fighting for our families, our borders, and our economic renaissance,” Canady said. “It is time a true conservative takes on the Washington establishment and John Cornyn.” - December 30, 2025 - Sara Canady for Senate
GovWorx Introduces Real-Time Policy Guidance for 9-1-1 with CommsCoach ASSIST
GovWorx announced the launch of CommsCoach ASSIST, a real-time AI call support tool for 9-1-1 centers that reduces the cognitive load on telecommunicators by bringing local policies and guidecard questions into the call as it happens. ASSIST listens to live calls, identifies the incident type, transcribes in real time, and dynamically guides call takers through agency-specific policies and criteria, auto-filling answers and optionally sending data to CAD. - December 16, 2025 - GovWorx
Georgia’s Faith Leaders Honor Champions of New State Law Securing Death Penalty Protections for the Intellectually Disabled
The Georgia Interfaith Public Policy Center announces its 2025 Legislator and Advocate of the Year honorees, recognizing the champions behind the Georgia death penalty reform bill enacted this year aimed at ensuring that no person with an intellectual disability is subject to the death penalty in the State of Georgia. - December 11, 2025 - GIPPC
New York City Dog Bites Climbed Post‑Covid as Bites Attributed to “Unknown” Breed Surged; Pit Bull Bites Stalled Yet Remain Overrepresented
A 97% surge in New York City dog bites attributed to "unknown" breeds post-2020 is obscuring key public health data trends, a phenomenon that emerged after two key city policy changes. Despite the data shift, pit bulls remain significantly overrepresented, accounting for 30.4% of all identified-breed bites over the 9-year period. - December 09, 2025 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
American Faith Announces Project RedBird
American Faith, one of the nation’s fastest-growing values-driven news and media organizations, announced today the alpha launch of Project Redbird—a first-of-its-kind, legislative transparency platform. American Faith has become a trusted source of news, cultural insight, and... - December 04, 2025 - American Faith
From Practise to Platform: New Webinar Series Helps Irish Solicitors Move Beyond the Billable Hour and Build Smarter Systems
A new webinar series from Praxis Consulting aims to help Irish solicitors modernise legal service delivery. The series focuses on building smarter systems using tools firms already use, embedding compliance and audit readiness and navigating AI safely under the EU AI Act and new Law Society guidance. The series has been designed in line with Law Society of Ireland CPD criteria. - November 24, 2025 - Praxis Consulting
Transformative Justice Coalition Launches "Hey Jersey - Let’s Vote!" GOTV Freedom Ride to Mobilize Voters Across New Jersey
The Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC), in partnership with the NAACP New Jersey State Conference, League of Women Voters, New Jersey Center for Social Justice, AFT, SEIU, Salvation in Action, the People’s Organization for Progress, local municipalities, faith and civic leaders and a host... - October 31, 2025 - Transformative Justice Coalition
CSOC UT Austin Hosting Special Seminar on Faith, October 23
How does faith function in Christian experience? Just as we use our five senses to contact and experience the physical world, faith is the means by which we receive and know God. - October 22, 2025 - CSOC UT Austin
NCBCP Celebrates President & CEO, Melanie L. Campbell’s 30 Years of Leadership and Service During the 28th Annual Spirit of Democracy Awards Gala
Celebration to Honor Three Decades of Civic Leadership, Empowerment, and Impact on October 21, 2025, at The Hamilton Live. - October 20, 2025 - NCBCP
Wave of Florida Communities Adopt Mobile Apps: Four Launches in Two Weeks
Westlake, Flagler Beach, Palatka, and Key West marina facility adopt digital platforms as Florida leads municipal tech adoption powered by GOGov. - October 18, 2025 - GOGov
Kody Kinsley Awarded Omicron Delta Kappa Pillar of Leadership in Service to Campus and Community
Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, announces Kody Kinsley (Brevard College, 2005) as the 2025 recipient of its Pillar of Leadership in Service to Campus and Community. Currently, North Carolina’s Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kinsley, is recognized for his collaborative, integrity-driven leadership and lifelong dedication to public service. - October 02, 2025 - Omicron Delta Kappa
A Movement for Children: CHILL Act 2025 Brings Health, Inclusion, and Learning to the Forefront in Utah
CHILL Act 2025, Utah’s largest kids’ activity and special needs expo, takes place September 27 at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy. With over 2,500 families already pre-registered, the event unites leading therapy providers, education innovators, and technology leaders to support children’s health, inclusion, learning, and leadership. The expo is the first in a national series expanding to Orem, Denver, Phoenix, and Houston. - September 24, 2025 - Children Health Inclusion Learning Leadership
WREKD® Developing Breakthrough FPV Solutions to Bridge the Gap Between FPV Pilot Training and Field Operations
WREKD® is developing breakthrough FPV drone solutions that bridge the gap between pilot training and real-world field use. With a modular system that evolves from basic flight skills to mission-ready deployment, the company is expanding rapidly with global talent and consultants across FPV racing, film, defense, first response, and industrial inspection—building adaptable, safe, and NDAA-compliant solutions worldwide. - September 23, 2025 - The Wrekd Company LLC
National Coalition on Black Civic Participation’s Black Women’s Roundtable Announces 2025 CBCF ALC Weekend Activations
The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) and its Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR) today announced a series of powerful events during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) Weekend in Washington, DC. These gatherings will uplift... - September 22, 2025 - NCBCP
Robbins-Gioia Awarded U.S. Air Force Contract for Critical PDMSS Sustainment
Robbins-Gioia LLC has been awarded a U.S. Air Force contract to sustain the Programmed Depot Maintenance Scheduling System (PDMSS), the service’s critical tool for scheduling depot-level maintenance of aircraft, engines, and major assets. RG will provide engineering, cybersecurity, and on-site support at Robins AFB (GA) and Tinker AFB (OK) to keep PDMSS secure, stable, and mission-ready. - September 19, 2025 - Robbins-Gioia
Christian College Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence
Founded out of the homeschooling movement by Dr. Michael P. Farris, Patrick Henry College (PHC) opened 25 years ago with a promise to equip the next generation to lead the nation and shape the culture for Christ and for liberty. PHC continues to deliver on that promise. This fall, PHC welcomed the largest freshman class in its history, and has a current enrollment of nearly 450 students. Despite its youth and size, PHC has a record of success that few colleges, Christian or otherwise, can match. - September 16, 2025 - Patrick Henry College
Housing Authority of the County of Chester Hosts Property Redevelopment Event to Engage Residents and Community Leaders
The Housing Authority of Chester County (HACC), led by CEO Paul Diggs, hosted a property redevelopment event on Aug. 12 with CVR Associates, engaging 100+ residents and officials across four sites. The meetings shared project updates, timelines, and Q&A. HACC seeks landlord partners for 6-month leases during renovations to support displaced residents. - September 11, 2025 - Housing Authority of Chester County
Fast Pace Health Celebrates Inaugural "Urgent Care Appreciation Day" with Indiana Governor Mike Braun's Proclamation
Fast Pace Health, a leading provider of accessible and affordable healthcare, proudly announces that Indiana Governor Mike Braun officially proclaimed September 8, 2025, as “Urgent Care Appreciation Day” throughout the state. This landmark recognition highlights the vital role of urgent... - September 09, 2025 - Fast Pace Health
New Book Warns of “Slow-Motion Coup” as Tech Elites Advance a Dark Revolt Against Democracy
The book contends that the neo-reactionary (NRx) movement has escaped the margins of online forums to become a strategic playbook for power, operationalized by tech billionaires, political operatives, and ideological entrepreneurs. - September 05, 2025 - Intellectual Enlightenment Press, LLC
Chicago Residents Oppose Proposed Chicago Fire Soccer Stadium and High-Rise Development at “The 78”
South Loop, Chinatown, Pilsen, and Bronzeville residents warn of accelerated gentrification, displacement, traffic disruption, public safety concerns, and loss of promised public parkland from Related Midwest mega-project. - September 03, 2025 - Stephen C Wagner
JOA Receives Another 5-Year Contract to Provide Construction Project Management for the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA)
JOA will continue to provide support and management for ongoing and future HACLA projects. - September 03, 2025 - JOA
Cannabis Association of New Mexico (CANM) Ignites a Bold New Era for the State's Cannabis Industry
New Mexico's cannabis industry just gained a powerful champion with the timely launch of the Cannabis Association of New Mexico (CANM). Fueled by the rallying cry: "You're either at the table or on the table. Join us at the table!," CANM is leading the charge to unite industry pioneers,... - August 26, 2025 - Cannabis Association of New Mexico
The Cassata Foundation Sponsors Collier County Sheriff's Teen Driver Challenge
Rosario S. Cassata of the Cassata Foundation sponsored The Teen Driver Challenge along with the Collier County Sheriff's Department to ensure local teenagers are safe while on the road. - August 17, 2025 - The Cassata Foundation
CCi Voice Joins the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
CCi Voice earns a spot on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, ranking #39 in U.S. telecommunications and #31 in Connecticut. With 77% revenue growth and 33% employee growth over three years, this first-time honoree credits its success to a dedicated team and loyal clients, as it works toward becoming the #1 most loved and respected telecom provider in the Northeast. - August 13, 2025 - CCi Voice
Philanthropist Rosario S. Cassata, Trustee of The Cassata Foundation, generously donates LifeVac Units to the Collier County Sheriff's Department
On August 7, 2025, Rosario S. Cassata, Philanthropist and Trustee of The Cassata Foundation, a native of Long Island, N.Y., personally provided LifeVac anti-choking rescue devices for each marked patrol vehicle in Florida’s Collier County Sheriff's Department. - August 12, 2025 - The Cassata Foundation
In-Pulse CPR Expands to Chattanooga, Offering American Heart Association Certified CPR Classes
In-Pulse CPR, an American Heart Association–approved training center, is now offering hands-on CPR certification classes in Chattanooga, Tennessee. These classes are open to healthcare professionals, businesses, and community members, providing vital life-saving skills through expert instruction in a convenient local setting. - August 05, 2025 - In-Pulse CPR
Formerly Incarcerated Leader Makes History: Florida DOC Residents Attend Public Resource Event Led by Return Leader Giovanni Sairras
In a historic first, currently incarcerated residents from Miami North Work Release attended a community resource event co-led by Giovanni Sairras — a formerly incarcerated leader who now runs a nonprofit, RE Entry One Inc., supporting reentry and criminal justice reform. This full-circle moment highlights a new model of leadership and collaboration with FDOC. - August 03, 2025 - Re-Entry One Inc.
IronOrbit Approved as Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud (GCC) Partner
Milestone expands IronOrbit’s ability to serve U.S. government agencies and contractors with secure, compliant cloud solutions - August 01, 2025 - IronOrbit
Fortuna Solutions Group Welcomes David Hector as New Senior Contracts Leader to Advance Strategic Growth and Client Partnerships
Fortuna Solutions Group, a leading government contract consulting and professional services firm, is proud to announce that David Hector has joined the company as Senior Contracts and Procurement Consultant, bringing with him over 15 years of exceptional experience in federal acquisition, contract... - July 24, 2025 - Fortuna Solutions Group, LLC
Congress Urged to Establish the First Specialized Human Trafficking Courts
Initiative by Anti-Trafficking Leader Jaco Booyens Ministries Marks Critical Step Toward Justice - July 18, 2025 - Jaco Booyens Ministries
Whitaker Brothers Introduces the Ultimate Data Destruction Solution: The Datastroyer DCS 36/7 High Security COMBO Paper, CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Shredder
Whitaker Brothers, a trusted leader in the data destruction industry, is proud to announce the launch of its newest product innovation, the Datastroyer DCS 36/7 High Security COMBO Paper, CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Shredder. This cutting-edge product meets the latest National Security Agency (NSA) regulations for Top Secret, SCI, and COMSEC destruction of paper and optical media, and is CUI compliant. - July 08, 2025 - Whitaker Brothers Business Machines
Zenius Corporation Releases Strategic Assessment Model to Transform Grants Performance Across Public Agencies
Zenius Corporation, a leading provider of digital transformation and consulting services for government and nonprofit sectors, proudly announces the release of its newest white paper: Zenius GMA – A Strategic Assessment for Grants Excellence. This release marks a pivotal step in helping... - July 06, 2025 - Zenius Corporation
PepperBall® Announces Exclusive Multi-Year Partnership with Marshfield Drones™ to Implement AIMbot™ and SWATbot™ Robotic Platforms
PepperBall becomes the sole global source for the remotely operated robots that integrate with the FTC™, TAC-SA™, BLAST™, and BURST™ non-lethal launchers. Product launches at the National Sheriffs Association Conference, June 23-25, 2025, Booth 1716. - July 03, 2025 - PepperBall
Harris & Harris Launches ACTION RCM: A Bold New Step in Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management
Harris & Harris proudly launches ACTION RCM, a bold new entity delivering revenue cycle management for healthcare providers. Backed by 57 years of proven results, ACTION RCM combines advanced analytics, compassionate patient engagement, and strategic expertise to drive smarter, faster, and more integrated RCM solutions—built for today, ready for tomorrow. - June 22, 2025 - Harris & Harris
Leaving California Launches New Community Skool Platform to Support Californians Seeking a Fresh Start
Riots, fires, cost of living, and lower quality of life have pushed many over the edge. - June 17, 2025 - Leaving California
Joseph Pool Awarded 2025 Omicron Delta Kappa Gen. Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year
Joseph Pool of Plantation, Florida, has been named the 2025 Omicron Delta Kappa (OΔK) Gen. Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year. - June 12, 2025 - Omicron Delta Kappa