Local Government

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (590+ words) While voicing concerns about possible voter confusion and state-law violations, a Newport Beach City Council majority voted on Friday, Sept. 11, to move forward with preparing for a court-ordered special election on Nov. 3 that will let voters weigh in on three…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (313+ words) WHAT: Norfolk City Council WHEN: Monday, Sept. 14, 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Norfolk City Council chambers, 309 N. Fifth St. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED ACTION — Public hearing to review the City of Norfolk’s fiscal year 2026-27 municipal budget. — Public hearing to review the City of Norfolk’s fiscal…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (705+ words) Virginia is replacing traditional food-assistance benefit cards with chip-enabled versions designed to make it harder for thieves to steal SNAP benefits from families. About 749,000 state residents receive assistance through the program. Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Thursday that the state has…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (705+ words) Virginia is replacing traditional food-assistance benefit cards with chip-enabled versions designed to make it harder for thieves to steal SNAP benefits from families. About 749,000 state residents receive assistance through the program. Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Thursday that the state has…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (634+ words) Work continues on the Norfolk Police Division expansion project. City projections indicate the full $8.833 million designated for the police station project will be collected by the July 2027 remittance. Once that amount has been reached, revenue generated by the sales tax…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (678+ words) THESE are the latest decisions made under delegated powers by planning officers at Winchester City Council. In Alresford, 26/01110/HOU was permitted for a two-storey rear extension at 7 Covey Way. In Alresford, 26/01315/LIS was permitted for the creation of an opening…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (416+ words) In this November's election, Richmond voters will choose between Councilmember Claudia Jimenez and former human resources professional Ahmad Anderson for their new mayor. Jimenez and Anderson were the two frontrunners to move on from the June primary election, earning more…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (560+ words) On Sept. 28, Agenda Alexandria plans a panel discussion on “Civic Engagement, Trust, Responsiveness and an Open Government.” The Alexandria Federation of Civic Associations applauds the selection of this topic as timely and meaningful in our city, as the Federation expands…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (156+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer announced he will run for the Republican nomination to represent District 22 in the Virginia Senate. Dyer, a veteran of the United States Marines, served Virginia Beach for 14 years on city council before…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (52+ words) The city of Portsmouth and Portsmouth Public Schools are joining together to announce that Portsmouth voters will have the opportunity in November to consider a 1% local sales and use tax dedicated exclusively to school construction and major renovation projects, including…...