The federal government shutdown that began October 1 is now entering its second week, and its effects are reverberating throughout North Alabama’s economy. With so many federal workers and contractors in the region, Huntsville has found itself on the front lines of the financial fallout. An estimated 45,000 people work at Redstone Arsenal, and the […] The post Financial Advisor Urges Calm, Cash-Flow Focus as Federal Shutdown Hits Huntsville Hard appeared first on Huntsville Business J...| Huntsville Business Journal
On October 1, 2025, the United States entered a partial government shutdown after Congress failed to pass appropriations legislation for the 2026 fiscal year. The shutdown resulted from partisan disagreements over federal spending levels, foreign aid rescissions, and health insurance subsidies. The shutdown led to the furlough of approximately 750,000 federal employees. Essential services such […] The post How the 2025 Federal Shutdown Could Impact Huntsville and What Locals Can Do About It...| Huntsville Business Journal
Some school districts and school bus companies in search of drivers may need to look even harder after a federal rule outlaws the issuing of CDLs to non-U.S. citizens. Many U.S. states are pausing or suspending the issuance of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) in response to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s Sept. […] The post Update: U.S. Department of Transportation Enacts CDL Restrictions on Non-Domiciled Workers appeared first on School Transpo...| School Transportation News
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Nairobi, Kenya: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Haimanot Teferra visited Nairobi from...| Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK)
I am writing to formally raise a complaint regarding a dispute that I have with the...| Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK)
The current Supreme Court case Chiles v. Salazar centers on Colorado’s 2019 law banning licensed mental health professionals from practicing conversion therapy on minors. Conversion therapy refers to attempts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity, a practice widely condemned by medical and psychological organizations as harmful. Kaley Chiles, a Colorado counselor, challenged... The post The Supreme Court Must Not Lift Conversion Therapy Bans first appeared on NYRA.| NYRA
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya is expected to secure another term in the upcoming presidential election.| Oxford Economics
If one thing can be said about those who work in our courts, they believe in and are proud of … The post How technology and staffing challenges are reshaping courts appeared first on Thomson Reuters Law Blog.| Thomson Reuters Law Blog
Advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology is bringing about rapid change within the legal field. As legal professionals face increasing pressure … The post Meet Westlaw Advantage: The next generation AI legal research solution appeared first on Thomson Reuters Law Blog.| Thomson Reuters Law Blog
On a special episode of Startland News’ 12-part podcast series diving deeper into Plug and Play, we explore how the Topeka-based program and its partners work to turn bold ideas into Kansas success stories. Guests includes Bret Lanz from Kansas State University’s Technology Development Institute; John G. Brown of StenCo; and Cole Ahlvers from NQV8 The post LISTEN: Meet the partners behind Plug and Play Topeka’s growth (and impact) appeared first on Startland News.| Startland News
Editor’s note: The following story is presented through a paid partnership with Network Kansas. An initiative built on collaboration with business boosters already embedded in urban communities is deepening Network Kansas’ impact, said Erik Pedersen, sharing how the strategy helps more readily connect entrepreneurs to available resources like loans and technical assistance. In Wyandotte County, The post Back to the people: Social venture firm connects WyCo entrepreneurs with a human-cente...| Startland News
Revenue Minister Simon Watts sought advice on removing IRD numbers from those not entitled to work in NZ as part of an immigration crackdown The post IRD mulls sharing data with Immigration NZ to catch illegal migrants appeared first on Newsroom.| Newsroom
Passengers in East Anglia will travel on a publicly owned railway from Sunday, as Greater Anglia transfers to government control The post Greater Anglia joins public ownership after record year of performance first appeared on East Anglia Bylines.| East Anglia Bylines
Pennsylvania lawmakers have hobbies too, and sometimes surprising hidden talents. The post Hidden Talents Of PA Lawmakers: Legislators Lurking In ‘Succession’ & ‘Cheers’ appeared first on LevittownNow.com.| LevittownNow.com
Bristol Borough sewer customers will face rate increases and a shift to a monthly billing cycle. The post Bristol Sewer Rates To Rise In 2026 appeared first on LevittownNow.com.| LevittownNow.com
Bristol Township residents can dispose of a wide range of items for free this weekend. The post Bristol Twp. Clean-Up Day Accepts Electronics, Furniture & More appeared first on LevittownNow.com.| LevittownNow.com
Middletown Township is losing two members of its governing bodies. The post Husband & Wife Public Servants Resign From Middletown Posts appeared first on LevittownNow.com.| LevittownNow.com
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced this week that Pennsylvania has joined a legal effort to challenge President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in American cities under federal orders. The post PA Joins Legal Fight Against Pres. Trump’s National Guard Deployments appeared first on LevittownNow.com.| LevittownNow.com
The Bucks County Commissioners are exploring the possibility of implementing a paid family leave policy for county employees. The post County Government Exploring Paid Family Leave Policy appeared first on LevittownNow.com.| LevittownNow.com
State House Democrats passed a $50.3 billion plan, while GOP leaders again emphasized spending concerns. The post PA’s Budget Impasse Hits 100 Days, & A New Proposal Seems Unlikely To End It appeared first on LevittownNow.com.| LevittownNow.com
What to do when you get denied. The post 7 Tips To Fight A Health Insurance Denial appeared first on LevittownNow.com.| LevittownNow.com
Bucks County officials and veterans organizations dedicated Bridge 304 on Silver Lake Road in Middletown Township on Tuesday to honor the Neshaminy High School graduate killed in action.| LevittownNow.com
States are doing what they generally do during a federal government shutdown: continuing to operate programs serving some of the neediest people.| Hartford Courant
There is enough fear to go around. There is fear of the indescribable horror when the ICE men and women, their faces hidden by masks, grab a suspected illegal immigrant. Their grab could come at the person’s home or place of work, while picking up a child from school or standing in the hallway of […]| White House Chronicle
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Learn how canary testing protects your users from buggy releases by deploying to small groups first. Discover implementation steps, best practices, and real-world examples.| aqua cloud - best software for testing
Congress.gov is a powerful website -- if you know how to use it.| Fancy Comma, LLC
KSDE won't say why it is changing contract language to include gender identity in the anti-discrimination section of its lunch funding contract with school districts.| The Sentinel
The Kansas House of Representatives voted to eliminate revenue-neutral by a vote of 115-6.| The Sentinel
They looked like old friends, but Federico and Anthony had met just hours before on the corner of 16th and Capp Street. Day 213 at the 16th St. Plaza: Camaraderie on Capp Street| Mission Local
Supervisor Matt Dorsey visited the 630 Sansome St. immigration court and said asylum-seekers have San Francisco's support. Supervisor Dorsey tours S.F. ICE office, pledging aid for asylum-seekers| Mission Local
Golden Gate Bridge wants $163,000 from 26 pro-Palestine protesters who blocked the bridge for hours last year in support of Gaza Gaza protesters who blocked Golden Gate Bridge hit with $163K bill| Mission Local
An administrative law judge ruled against the city in favor of San Francisco nonprofit Collective Impact, implicated in a corruption scandal. In ‘bizarre’ midnight move, S.F. nonprofit tied to corruption scandal wins reprieve| Mission Local
“I know this is not just about me,” Chakrabarti said. "This is about an overwhelming demand for change right now.” Pelosi challenger Saikat Chakrabarti launches upset bid at packed Mission event| Mission Local
The American Indian Cultural Center says cutting it out of Native American Heritage Night "excludes the very community the event is meant to honor." Mayor Lurie ends 20-year partnership with S.F. indigenous group| Mission Local
Despite the odds stacked against him, Miguel Lopez is fighting to return home from Mexico after his recent deportation. He lived in the U.S. for 29 years. Now, he’s fighting to return home from Mexico.| Mission Local
Nearly 200 residents came out to demand rapid solutions from city representatives to address street safety conditions in Bernal Heights. After fatal hit-and-run, Bernal residents ask for more lights, police| Mission Local
In a "graveyard" outside Supervisor Connie Chan's office, each tombstone is marked with a Halloweeny riff on the name of a former supervisor. In City Hall, a spooky homage to S.F.’s undead political careers| Mission Local
“I feel strongly that no is not the answer,” said Sherrill, closely echoing remarks made on Monday by Mayor Daniel Lurie. District 2’s Stephen Sherrill isn’t saying no to upzoning| Mission Local
Meghann Adams, a school bus driver living in San Francisco's Tenderloin, is a socialist candidate for state controller. This Tenderloin bus driver wants to manage California’s finances| Mission Local
The law walks back the three-strike system Wiener sought when he introduced the legislation. It also still requires Public Works' support S.F. police can now enforce laws against illegal street vending| Mission Local
In doubleheader, Sen. Scott Wiener, architect of the state building mandates that require San Francisco to rezone, draws ire at Westside forum Lurie warns Sunset: Upzone, or S.F. could see ‘towers everywhere’| Mission Local
This may come as a surprise: SF’s Asian elected officials have never formally united to cultivate their successor generation. Until today. S.F. Asian leaders form new group to boost City Hall representation| Mission Local
His mother, who's been fighting for her son Logan Hollarsmith's release from Israel, said only one San Francisco official reached out to her.| Mission Local
You hear the term “fiscal policy” a lot. It comes up in talks about taxes, a new budget, or the role of the government in the economy. The main goal of a fiscal policy is to keep the economy strong and steady. We can tell how well the economy is doing by looking at things […] The post How Congress & the Government Make Tax & Spending Decisions appeared first on National Debt Relief.| National Debt Relief
"WIRED spoke with more than 200 federal workers in dozens of agencies to learn what happened as the Department of Government Efficiency tore through their offices."| Longreads
Views that the federal government has too much power are now slightly higher than in previous years.| Gallup.com
It's hard to explain the significance of CERN. It's the birthplace of the World Wide Web and the home of the largest machine ever built, the Large Hadron Collider. The bit that's hard to explain is, well, I mean, look at it! Charlotte and| Troy Hunt
Based on how President-elect Donald Trump’s first administration handled immigration, experts are concerned about how his second term will impact foreign-born biopharma professionals. Two immigration attorneys discuss what may be ahead, including increased difficulty getting work visas.| BioSpace
The Trump administration’s recently announced fee for new H-1B visa petitions is “completely unreasonable,” an immigration attorney told BioSpace. Attorneys and talent acquisition experts discuss how the fee could impact biopharma and confusion around the proclamation.| BioSpace
Women’s right to full and equal participation in the public and political life of their country is recognized by the 1979 United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The proportion or number of parliamentarians who are women – also referred to as the descriptive representation of women – is often used to measure the achievement of this right. Beyond the statistics though, women and diverse groups are represented in political institutions i...| HillNotes
We noted in August how Deloitte Australia did a report for the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) that looked extremely chatbot. It was full of fake references, and some of the…| Pivot to AI
WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues. Russ Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, said on the social media site X that the “RIFs have begun,” referring […]| Providence Business News
Ric Thornton aims to reduce the $6.2 million dollars worth of outstanding fines for missing or overdue state campaign finance reports by 25% by the end of the year. The state campaign finance director doesn’t expect to convince former candidates and officeholders to make good on their six-figure debts. Instead, Thornton is invoking a new […]| Providence Business News
The R.I. Ethics Commission voted to place stricter limits on gifts that public officials can take from lobbyists. But a second vote raised the maximum monetary value of gifts, which Common Cause Rhode Island opposed. Common Cause, a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to government transparency and democratic values, supported the commission’s change of definition of an […]| Providence Business News
The federal govt shutdown will create widespread challenges for organizations that rely on Washington. Our 1-2-3 playbook gives comms leaders a proactive plan to move decisively, protect their reputation, and emerge stronger when govt operations resume.| RH Strategic
House Bill 121, adding flexibility for certified public accountants to qualify for work in Alaska, became law without the governor’s signature. The post Accountant Reform Bill Becomes Law appeared first on Alaska Business Magazine.| Alaska Business Magazine
An executive greenlight for a road to the Ambler Mining District, and federal ownership in the venture, leaves talks with Native landowners still to be done. The post Presidential Order Reverses Ambler Roadblock appeared first on Alaska Business Magazine.| Alaska Business Magazine
Builders expect to finish twenty-four tiny houses by Thanksgiving to shelter homeless Anchorage residents transitioning to permanent housing. The post Tiny Homes for Anchorage Homeless Expected in Time for Holidays appeared first on Alaska Business Magazine.| Alaska Business Magazine
Judge Jeanine will be convening a grand jury next. The post After Getting No-Billed, DOJ Tries Presenting Case To Local Grand Jury. Court Not Amused. appeared first on Above the Law.| Above the Law
From the yeah-dude,-we-know dept The post Trump Admits: ‘We Took The Freedom Of Speech Away’ appeared first on Above the Law.| Above the Law
Senate lawmakers are at an impasse over DoD's Small Business Innovation Research program, a key seed funding initiative.| Breaking Defense
Lithuania’s government will publish a call for applications tomorrow (10 October) for a scheme to support energy storage, which is deemed crucial to the country's energy security.| Energy-Storage.News
The bill likely won’t get far in a GOP-controlled Congress, but proponents described it as part of a broader effort to push back through constitutional institutions. The post Dems introduce bill to halt mass voter roll purges appeared first on CyberScoop.| CyberScoop
A new bill renames the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 and would make its legal protections retroactive after its lapse. The post Sen. Peters tries another approach to extend expired cyber threat information-sharing law appeared first on CyberScoop.| CyberScoop
In a court filing, the groups argued court action was needed to prevent permanent privacy harm from the government’s “illegal and secretive consolidation of millions of Americans’ sensitive personal data.” The post Voting groups ask court for immediate halt to Trump admin’s SAVE database overhaul appeared first on CyberScoop.| CyberScoop
Despite fears from privacy advocates, officials from the ruling party said mass-scanning proposals like Chat Control should be “taboo in a constitutional state.” The post German government says it will oppose EU mass-scanning proposal appeared first on CyberScoop.| CyberScoop
A new report from the leader in the generative AI boom says AI is being used in existing workflows, instead of to create new ones dedicated to malicious hacking. The post OpenAI: Threat actors use us to be efficient, not make new tools appeared first on CyberScoop.| CyberScoop
Hundreds of people — from toddlers to teenagers to seniors and everyone in between — spilled into Oakland Technical High School’s auditorium Sunday to learn how to resist the rise of authoritarianism under President Donald Trump. Nearly 1,000 people attended Get Ready: Noncooperation Training by Bay Resistance, a group advocating for racial, economic, climate and… The post Training session teaches Oaklanders how to resist President Trump appeared first on Oakland North.| Oakland North
Oakland City Council’s Finance Committee on Tuesday discussed how to structure a proposed property tax increase that would help balance out a $265 million shortfall projected by the end of the fiscal year in June. The discussion comes three months after the City Council passed a $4.36 billion two-year budget that cut vacant positions and… The post Oakland eyes another parcel tax increase to close budget gap appeared first on Oakland North.| Oakland North
Herpetologist Dennis Quinn took part in adjusting the layout based on new field research to protect eastern box turtle habitats| Hartford Courant
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the workplace. From résumé screeners to video interview tools and performance monitoring software, automated decision-making promises speed and ...| Internet Lawyer Blog
Drought has been declared in Sussex for the area supplied by South East Water due to declining water levels at Ardingly Reservoir. The Environment Agency has changed the status of […] The post Drought declared in parts of Sussex by Environment Agency appeared first on Water Magazine.| Water Magazine
The UK Government has announced that 21,000 new homes are to built in North Sussex following a landmark agreement between government, regulators and industry – resolving a four-year pause on […] The post 21,000 new homes in North Sussex to be built after four-year pause on development while safeguarding local wetlands appeared first on Water Magazine.| Water Magazine
In position statements published this week, the Environment Agency (EA) has reaffirmed its support for water recycling as a vital tool for bolstering England’s future water security, while also taking […] The post Environment Agency backs water recycling with more cautious approach to desalination appeared first on Water Magazine.| Water Magazine
An independent group appointed by the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its provisional redeterminations on the price controls for five water companies that appealed Ofwat’s PR24 decisions. […] The post CMA publishes provisional findings on water company price control appeals appeared first on Water Magazine.| Water Magazine
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Urban Wastewater Treatment in 2024 report, released yesterday (8 October 2025), shows that investment at priority areas in Ireland highlighted by the EPA is delivering improvements […] The post Volume of raw sewage discharges in Ireland halved, but many wastewater plants still poorly managed appeared first on Water Magazine.| Water Magazine
The Spirit of Agronomy by Jeffrey A. Tucker at Brownstone Institute [The following is an excerpt from Jeffrey Tucker’s book, Spirits of America: On the Semiquincentennial.] It’s impossible to speak of American history without reference to the life of the farmer and the land. The experience shaped many generations. It formed the basis for the belief in freedom itself, the conviction that a family can provide for itself through hard work and defend its rights based on the little slice of p...| Brownstone Institute
A 500-Year Storm Just Hit Healthcare by Tom Markson at Brownstone Institute Last week, President Trump set in motion a transformation that will fundamentally redefine American medicine for a generation. In a single news conference, he delivered a direct and sweeping challenge to the entire structure of public health authority. As a result, the credibility of national health agencies, leading professional associations, and the corporate medical establishment has been shaken at its very core....| Brownstone Institute
Strategy over Optics: Trump’s Most Favored Nation Status on Drug Prices by James Lyons-Weiler at Brownstone Institute On September 30, 2025, the image of Albert Bourla standing in the White House beside President Donald J. Trump stunned large segments of the public. The moment instantly became a lightning rod, drawing condemnation and confusion from those who remembered the unresolved—and in many cases, still unaccounted for—devastations of the Covid-19 response. My inbox, and those of ...| Brownstone Institute
A Step Forward but Still in the Mud: The New United States Global Health Strategy by David Bell at Brownstone Institute Changing the direction of a dinosaur was, presumably, hard for any who tried. Especially when the direction of the dinosaur was highly profitable to its minders. While paleontology does not fully support the analogy, the picture describes the new Global Health Strategy just released by the US government. Someone is trying hard to return the dinosaur – the largest source of...| Brownstone Institute
Fayetteville will enforce a clear bag policy at Festival Park events after council members criticized staff for delaying safety measures approved last May.| CityView NC
You can read all about our two finalists for the city gavel and two finalists in the District 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 races in our reporting. We’ll burn the midnight oil for you.| CityView NC
Find all the latest articles and watch TV shows, reports and podcasts related to government on France 24| France 24
On Sept. 25, President Trump issued a directive called National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 in which “anti-Americanism, anti-capitalism, and anti-Christianity” were described as “common threads” of domestic terrorism. Here is everything you need to know about NSPM-7. Q: What is NSPM-7? A: A key term for future AP U.S. History students in the “Rise of […] The post What To Know About NSPM-7 appeared first on The Onion.| The Onion
Richmond City Council unanimously approved $1 million in March to nonprofits that provide immigrants with legal aid and other resources. But more than six months later, city officials acknowledge that not a dollar has reached its intended destination. “The need is higher than ever right now,” Marisol Cantú, a community organizer at Reimagine Richmond said… The post Richmond pledged $1 million in legal aid to immigrants but has yet to spend a penny of it appeared first on Richmond Con...| Richmond Confidential
The new plan is to be considered in Thursday’s meeting. The post JeffCo Poised to Adopt Comprehensive Land Use and Zoning Update appeared first on BirminghamWatch.| BirminghamWatch
City leaders invite proposals for a new hotel and mixed-use development near the BJCC. The post Birmingham Seeks Developers for Hospitality Project at Former Trinity Church Site appeared first on BirminghamWatch.| BirminghamWatch
The water drop image illustrates the five counties served by the water works. The post Board Approves New Central Alabama Water Logo appeared first on BirminghamWatch.| BirminghamWatch
The post Birmingham Design Review | September 2025 appeared first on BirminghamWatch.| BirminghamWatch
With their dehumanizing rhetoric and soft-on-crime policies, progressives create permission structures that excuse crime and violence, remove accountability, and blur the distinction between right and wrong. As if that weren’t enough, in New York they have also created powerful disincentives for good citizens to protect themselves or others from crime. The post Lawlessness Is a Choice appeared first on Imprimis.| Imprimis
Fodor's provides expert travel content worth exploring so you can dream up your next trip. The world is a weird and wonderful place—we want to show you around.| Fodors Travel Guide
Mike Stephen gets an update on the latest Chicago TIF numbers from Tom Tresser of the TIF Illumination Project, chats with local musician Carlo Basile about his local music with a worldwide influence, and previews the Back Fine Art Faire with Patricia Andrews-Keenan, founder of Pigment International. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our Apple Podcasts Page, Spotify, or our RSS feed. The post OTL #989: A Chicago TIF update, New local music with a worldwide influence, Previewing ...| Outside the Loop RADIO
I've noticed that the "Department of Government Efficiency" has received hardly any media attention in recent months, and its website shows no updates since August 13. Has there been any formal change in policy terminating or downsizing DOGE, or has it simply become less active and/or prominent de facto since Musk's departure, without any de jure change?| Recent Questions - Politics Stack Exchange
Before the 7 October attacks, some Israeli officials considered that, at a political level, Hamas was an asset. This Intercept article details the logic: Hamas, in that sense, has been a convenient presence for Israel, whose leaders have favored the militant group over the Palestinian Authority [..]. While Hamas has been enemy No. 1 in Israeli rhetoric for years, offering a cover for Israel to maintain its blockade and periodically kill hundreds of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, it has also o...| Recent Questions - Politics Stack Exchange
Like many public school districts across the country, San Francisco Unified has faced chronic teacher shortages and turnover for years. But in mid-August, it celebrated good news: nearly 95 percent of its classrooms were fully staffed on the first day of school. The staffing boost has a positive ripple effect. It lets schools use extra […] The post SFUSD Has Teachers In Nearly Every Classroom. There’s An Extra Benefit Too appeared first on The Frisc.| The Frisc
Crisis staffing and tech-enabled disaster relief are the future of emergency response. Discover strategies to plan for the worst.| Insight Global
Illinois Newsroom - Military troops arrived at an Elwood training center after weeks of threats from President Donald Trump’s administration, over the objections of local leaders. The post Texas National Guard members arrive at Chicago area military training facility appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee amid mounting concerns that the DOJ is being weaponized to go after President Trump's perceived enemies. The post Watch: Bondi testifies before Congress in the first hearing since the Comey indictment appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom