Novato's former Mayor, Tim O’Connor, wrapped up his term in December, looking back at a year packed with achievements and challenges. He pointed out that the city made big strides in 2025, like catching up on audits, giving out over $1 million for affordable housing, and starting a grant program to
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has been under fire for funding some truly strange and cruel animal experiments. Groups like the White Coat Waste Project (WCW) are teaming up with Republican lawmakers to put an end to this. They want the Trump administration to cut off the NSF's funding for th
In a recent hearing, a lawmaker shifted the focus away from Minnesota's fraud problems. Instead, she brought up crimes by "White men" and "American citizens. " This happened while the state's governor, Tim Walz, announced he wouldn't run again. New reports show Minnesota might have lost $9 billion d
Chicago is in a bit of a pickle. The city's top money manager is leaving, and the mayor is talking about possible job cuts. This is all happening after a recent budget showdown. The mayor, Brandon Johnson, is trying to stay positive about finding a new finance chief, but he's also warning that layof
The U. S. has decided to leave a major climate agreement. This move has sparked debate. Some say it might not even be legal. The U. S. is pulling out of the U. N. Framework Convention on Climate Change. This is a big deal. The U. S. has been part of this treaty for over 30 years. The Senate approve
Alaska's budget process is stuck in the past. The state's constitution demands an unusually high threshold for overriding a governor's veto on budget matters. This rule, requiring three-fourths of legislators to agree, makes it tough for the public's voice to be heard. It's time to update this rule
A recent decision by the Naples City Council has sparked discussions about where local governments should draw the line between cost savings and community support. The council awarded a $7. 5 million fleet services contract to an out-of-town dealership, despite a local business, Tamiami Ford, offeri
Béla Fleck, a famous banjo player with 18 Grammy Awards, has decided to cancel his upcoming shows with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center. He shared his decision on social media, explaining that performing there has become too political. Fleck believes the Kennedy Center should fo
In New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backing his newly chosen housing leader, Cea Weaver, despite some people being upset about her old social media posts. Weaver, known for her work helping renters, was picked to lead the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants. Her job is to take strong action agai
In a bold move that has intensified the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the leader of Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC) chose not to participate in discussions aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Yemen. The STC, which has been pushing for an independent s
