Local government
CenterPoint Energy's commitment to safety has led to a significant investment in community safety projects, with the company awarding 99 grants totaling nearly $220,000 to communities in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas. This year's grants are part of the company's Community Safety Grants
Local government
A devastating cholera outbreak has left a trail of death and suffering in Niger State, with at least 12 people killed and over 230 others hospitalized in several Local Government Areas (LGAs). The outbreak, which was first detected on Sunday in the Shiroro Local Government Area, has since spread to
Local government
The Nigerian Army has announced that it has successfully thwarted a terrorist plot to destabilize and rustle livestock in Ragada and Warari communities in Rijau Local Government Area of Niger State. In a joint operation with the Air Component, the troops killed scores of terrorists and recovered several weapons and
Local government
Christian Aid Nigeria has initiated a rapid humanitarian response project in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by recent violent attacks. The project, funded through the Start Fund, aims to support 1,500 households with various interventions, targeting approximately 10,000
Local government
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has continued to fulfill his administration's commitment to clearing outstanding entitlements owed to retired local government workers in Gombe State. On Tuesday, he flagged off the disbursement of another tranche of backlog gratuity payments to retired local government workers in the state. This move
Local government
Local governments in Idaho are set to receive significant funding to offset the loss of property taxes from federal lands in their borders. The federal Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program provides essential support to rural communities through the distribution of funds calculated based on the number of acres
Local government
Labour's plans to build hundreds of thousands of homes in new towns across the country risk stifling local democracy and eroding public trust, experts have warned. The proposals, which aim to address the nation's chronic housing shortage, could see development corporations created to oversee large-scale developments,
Local government
As council tax bill rises hit 5% for the third year in a row, a parliamentary inquiry has concluded that the current broken link between the local charge and the quality of services risks undermining local democracy. Critics argue that the tax, still based on property values from 1991, is
Local government
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser filed a lawsuit against Mesa County Sheriff's Deputy Alexander Zwinck for violating state laws by cooperating with federal immigration officials to detain a 19-year-old Utah woman after a traffic stop. The lawsuit alleges that Deputy Zwinck shared the driver's personal identifying
Local government
Tensions ran high in Bauchi and Rivers states after reports of banditry and violence emerged, leaving several people injured and others feared to be in danger. In Bauchi, four individuals were kidnapped in an attack by bandits, while in Rivers, a gunman suspected of being an assassin killed the Vice
Local government
As Tropical Storm "Crising" (Wipha) and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) bring widespread flooding and damage to several regions in the Philippines, the Philippine Army's Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) teams are working tirelessly to evacuate residents, distribute emergency relief goods, and conduct road-clearing and
Local government
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) announced that 44 local governments in Idaho will receive a total of $42.9 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding for 2025. This funding will help cover the costs associated with maintaining community services in rural areas
