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Civic Life & Participation
Public meetings, petitions, participatory budgeting, civic education, and service.
- Sheppard mandates four day per week return to office
November 9, 2026, 9:32 am CST Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton will require all U.S.-based lawyers and staff to spend four days per week in the office starting in 2027. (Image from Shutterstock) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton has…
- Koretsky: Lowering max mobilization age needs comprehensive approach, to be reviewed
Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Koretsky, responding to a petition, stated that the issue of lowering the maximum mobilization age requires a comprehensive approach, taking into account the security situation in the country and the needs…
- Supreme Court denies petition from Poppleton residents
The U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition to hear the case of the failed redevelopment of a West Baltimore neighborhood, ending a two-year legal fight. The neighborhood association of Poppleton and six residents sued New York-based La Cité…
- Wausau council rules panel to review public comment disputes
Wausau’s City Council is reviewing rules governing public comment and debate, while federal agencies are seeking input on how rulemaking comments are processed and on proposed changes to telephone-marketing opt-out requirements. The…
- We usually object to plans – but this High Wycombe scheme won us over
“High Wycombe Society – you’re the people who go around objecting to other peoples’ planning applications” I heard recently. Well, we do, as we’re concerned about the appearance of our town and want to keep it looking good. We’re invited…
- Salt Lake City said it's making progress on unruly parties. These residents disagree
SALT LAKE CITY — Police and administrative leaders in Utah's capital city said they believe an ordinance cracking down on "unruly" parties has made a difference, pointing to only a few multiple violations over the past year that led to…
- Recall effort against Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry fails
A recall effort against the governor of Louisiana has failed. Petitioners were unable to reach the legal signature requirements in the recall effort against Gov. Jeff Landry. The deadline was for Nov. 2, according to the Louisiana…
- Douglas County leaders uphold controversial change to citizen-led petition increasing board from 3 to 5
September 4, 2026 / 8:46 AM MDT / CBS Colorado Tensions were high in the packed Douglas County commissioners' hearing room Thursday, as county leaders heard a protest petition filed against a recent resolution to change language on a…
- Ridgefield To Hold Public Hearing On Joining Connecticut Municipal Development Authority
RIDGEFIELD, CT — Ridgefield residents will have an opportunity Nov. 18 to comment on a proposal for the town to join the Connecticut Municipal Development Authority, a state organization that provides financial and technical assistance for…
- State law allows officials to respond during public comment, Wausau mayor says
State law allows Wausau officials respond to residents during public comment, Mayor Doug Diny told the City Council Tuesday, after three alders said this month that members are required only to listen. “So the answer is yes,” Diny said…
- Wausau council rules, from public comment to ending debate, up for review Monday
The rules that set how long Wausau residents may speak to the City Council and how alders can cut off debate face a top-to-bottom review Monday. The Rules Review Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in the Council Chambers at City…
- Resident files recall petition against Benton Harbor mayor
BENTON HARBOR â A recall petition against Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad is being circulated by Dennie Brown. BENTON HARBOR â A recall petition against Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad is being circulated by Dennie Brown…
- Mineral Town Council members withdraw FOIA petition
In June, Town of Mineral council members Michelle Covert and Rebecca “Becky” Mc-Gehee filed a petition in the Louisa County General District Court seeking enforcement of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regarding actions of…
- Port Lavaca public hearing
PORT LAVACA, Texas - The City of Port Lavaca is holding a public hearing on the final draft of its comprehensive plan. PORT LAVACA, Texas - The City of Port Lavaca is holding a public hearing on the final draft of its comprehensive plan…
- Recall effort against Gov. Jeff Landry fails
KLFY.com BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The recall effort against Gov. Jeff Landry has been deemed unsuccessful. The Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office announced Thursday that the effort failed to meet the legal signature…
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