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King County Council approves new sales tax
The ultimate use for the new revenue is not stipulated and will be determined in later budget legislation.
County Council to hear from MoCo health officer on ‘concerning’ youth mental health trends
Plus: Public hearings on proposed expansion of tenant fire protections, relaxed requirements for accessory dwelling units
Prince George’s County Council votes to advance billion-dollar entertainment venue project
The Sphere concert and entertainment venue planned for National Harbor is another step closer to reality after an vote Monday by the Prince George’s County Council, but unions looking to secure agreements on construction of the project have been left out.
Prince George’s Co. Council votes to advance billion-dollar entertainment venue project
The Prince George’s County Council voted 11-0 authorizing up to $215 million in special obligation bonds to help build the entertainment complex.
Is a ‘political’ email sent with county government resources worth a $5K fine?
Republican County Councilman Nathan Volke is championing three ethics reforms for Anne Arundel County government, with just weeks to go before the election. What’s he hoping to accomplish? How could county government actually change?
Beth Fukumoto: When Politicians Run Unopposed, Everyone Loses
Of the state’s 98 general election races this year — from Congress to county council — more than a third will feature a candidate with no opposition.
Frederick County Council prepares business development plan
Several amendments to Frederick County’s Workers and Workplaces Plan were overturned Tuesday night, restoring land to the project. Previous amendments had cut the acreage over concerns that too much agricultural land was included. Supporters of the changes argued the county is running out of industrial zoned land for business development.
Harger: Gov. Bob Ferguson is a two-time state chess champion. Washington politics is his board now
Governor Bob Ferguson is smart. You don't make the move from the King County Council to the attorney general's office to the governor's mansion without being smart, savvy, and strategic.
Allegheny County’s paid parental leave approved by health board, moves to council
Allegheny County's Board of Health voted to approve a county-wide paid parental leave mandate Monday. The matter now heads back to County Council for deliberation.
Paid parental leave clears health board, heads for Allegheny County Council
Allegheny County's Board of Health approved a scaled-back paid parental leave bill, cutting leave to 12 weeks and exempting employers with 15 or fewer workers.
Allegheny County Board of Health set to vote on proposed paid parental leave policy Monday
If the Board of Health approves the proposal during Monday’s vote, the measure will advance to the Allegheny County Council for consideration later this fall.
The Politics Hour: Montgomery County's trash and an RFK campus master plan heads to the D.C. Council
Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González on the future of the county's aging trash incinerator and Ward 5 D.C. Councilmember Zachary Parker on the Council's first legislative hearing of the fall.
Boone County hearing to consider plan for Witham-Parkview health affiliation
Boone County, Indiana, commissioners and the county councilor will hold a special meeting and public hearing Sept. 16, 2026, to consider Witham Health Services' plan to be affiliated with Parkview Hea...
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math … STEM in action at next Placer County Navy League meeting
The Placer County Council of the Navy League is meeting Monday, Sept. 21.
Allegheny County Council proposes bill that could regulate AI use in political campaign materials
Members of Allegheny County Council on Tuesday introduced a bill that would require political candidates to disclose their use of artificial intelligence in campaign materials, an effort aimed at preventing voters from being misled by AI-generative content. If passed, the ordinance would establish disclosure requirements for AI-generated campaign content used
Luzerne County Council zeroes in on inmate health care practices
Luzerne County prison inmate medical care procedures and costs were discussed at length during last week’s County Council work session.
LEDA And MRA Funding For Business Development
BY SUZIE HAVEMANNLos Alamos County Councilor Good things are happening in Los Alamos County!Residents have repeatedly said they want to see more economic vitality in Los Alamos and White Rock. Fort…
Devon health maternity unit closure is 'a catastrophic failure'
County councillors discuss the closure of the maternity unit in North Devon District Hospital.
Scenes From LACDC Business Meet & Greet For County Economic Development Administrator Max Khudiakov
From left, Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann, Los Alamos County Economic Development Administrator Max Khudiakov and County Councilor Suzie Havemann mingle during the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation’s (LACDC) business meet & greet Thursday at SALA Event Center. The event welcomed Khudiakov to the community and gave local business owners an […]
‘Not harmless entertainment’: Montgomery County bill looks to tackle street takeovers
A new bill moving through the Montgomery County Council is aimed at tackling a big, sometimes dangerous problem on county streets.
MoCo health officer to update County Council on ‘forever chemicals’ in North Potomac waterway
Plus: Public hearing on suggested revisions to water, sewer comprehensive plan
Danielle Vinson talks local politics in The Post and Courier Greenville
The Post and Courier Greenville taps Furman's Vinson for her insights on nonpartisan elections and why County Council members pay the price for voter anger.
Danielle Vinson talks local politics in The Post and Courier Greeville
The Post and Courier Greenville taps Furman's Vinson for her insights on nonpartisan elections and why County Council members pay the price for voter anger.
Going pro-Trump and endorsing redistricting: 4 takeaways from SC’s 1st District GOP runoff debate
Charleston County Councilwoman Jenny Costa Honeycutt and state Rep. Mark Smith talked affordability, Trump and more in their final debate before Tuesday’s runoff election.
Norfolk chaplain on why he prays at county council meetings
Some Reform UK-run councils are introducing the Lord's Prayer but many have held services for years.
The Politics Hour: D.C.'s budget crunch
Montgomery County Councilmember Kristin Mink on how MCPS is navigating cuts and what the council can do to help. Plus, D.C. Councilmember Christina Henderson on the council's first budget vote next week.
Final plans approved for Oklahoma City mental health crisis center
The Oklahoma County Council approved final plans for the new Robert Ravitz Crisis Center last week.
Final plans approved for Oklahoma City mental health crisis center
The Oklahoma County Council approved final plans for the new Robert Ravitz Crisis Center this week.
The Politics Hour: A tightening D.C. Mayor's race and Virginia Governor Spanberger's vetoes
City Cast DC's Michael Schaffer talks a tightening mayor's race and VA Del. Paul Krizek on why retail cannabis is stalled again in the Commonwealth. Plus, Prince George's County Councilmember Jolene Ivey.
Angry crowd demands County Council president's resignation
A week before facing voters in a contested Democratic primary for a state House seat, Allegheny County Council President Patrick Catena is confronting...
Prince George's County approves $5K business fee amid backlash
A new business fee approved by the Prince George’s County Council is sparking strong debate between local leaders and small business owners who say the policy c
The Politics Hour: What's next with Virginia redistricting
Virginia Speaker Don Scott and U.S. Rep. James Walkinshaw on what's next for redistricting. Plus, Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González pitches her alternative to property tax hikes.
Prince George’s Co. will charge new fees — but only on certain types of businesses
The Prince George’s County Council in Maryland just passed a bill that levies new fees on only certain businesses that operate there.
The Politics Hour: Prince George's County anti-ICE bills
WAMU's Alex Koma on the D.C. budget, VA Rep. Suhas Subramanyam gives the latest on the Iran War, and Prince George's County Council Vice Chair Eric Olson talks anti-ICE legislation.
Prince George’s Co. Council introduces new bills aimed at luring more, better businesses
A majority of the Prince George’s County Council announced a package of new bills that aims to make it easier to lure more nice restaurants to the county.
Pierce County resolution condemns political violence, seeks safety for public servants
The Pierce County Council has formally condemned political violence, adopting a resolution Tuesday that calls for renewed commitment to public safetyand constr
Local elections in Sussex in May could see big political changes
Almost 1.5m voters will elect county councillors to run Sussex for the first time in five years.
The Politics Hour: Prince George's tries to block detention centers
VA State Sen. Jennifer Boysko on eliminating data center tax breaks, WAMU's Alex Koma on D.C.'s mayor and at-large races, and Prince George's County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha discusses federal immigration detention centers.
The Politics Hour: Potomac River sewage spill latest
NBC 4's Mark Segraves updates us on the Potomac River sewage spill. Plus, Montgomery County Council's Marilyn Balcombe talks data centers and VA Del. Adele McClure on what will move forward as the General Assembly hits its midpoint.
Delco Council ends Crozer Health disaster declaration
Delaware County Council has ensured that “ambulance coverage is intact and operational” following the collapse of Crozer Health.
Council leaders discussed private healthcare plans for HQ
Plans to turn Derbyshire County Council's headquarters into a hotel have been queried.
Horry Co. approves controversial mental health facility despite community backlash
Horry County Council approved the Asha Vista Behavioral Institute's plan to open a new psychiatric hospital along Highway 707.
Schools to receive £55,000 mental health trial in Cherwell
Oxfordshire County Council will fund the scheme across the Cherwell District following a new report.
Trade unions reenter New Castle County politics amid a fight over data center development
The Delaware Building Trades Council, a once-dominant political force at the state level, is asserting itself into the electoral politics of New Castle County with two of its local leaders announcing last month they will run for seats on the County Council.
Paterson mayor hires ex-Bergen pol as city's business administrator
Former Bergen County councilman has become Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh's third business administrator in the past 12 months.
Vogel vows 'partnership over politics' as new Erie County executive
Christina Vogel was sworn in as Erie County's eighth county executive, pledging to improve relations with employees, County Council and residents.
Female leaders new to politics eager for first year in office
Elizabeth Boyle, Jessica Rienstra, Carly James joining Whatcom County Council, Port of Bellingham
The Politics Hour: The year in local politics and what's ahead in 2026
New Prince George's County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha talks budget priorities, public safety, and data centers. Plus, WAMU's politics reporters breaks down the year's top stories and what to watch for in 2026.
The Politics Hour: The year in local politics and what's ahead in 2026
New Prince George's County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha talks budget priorities, public safety, and data centers. Plus, WAMU's politics reporters breaks down the year's top stories and what to watch for in 2026.
Zahilay names 3 nominees to replace him on King County Council
The King County Council will interview the three candidates at its meeting on Tuesday and then choose one to serve through next year's election.