MEMORANDUM: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Representative Pat Patterson
Jeff Brower, County Council Chair, Volusia County Chris Cloudman, Mayor, City of DeLandFROM: Governor Ron DeSantisDATE: Friday, October 2, 2026 RE: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former
California settlement requires school district to reform discipline practices
The California Attorney General's office and Natomas Unified School District reached a settlement requiring sweeping policy changes following an investigation that found violations in student privacy
Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Dutchess County
A raccoon found in Rhinebeck, New York, has tested positive for rabies, the Dutchess County Department of Health confirmed. The animal was brought to Rhinebeck Animal Hospital on October 1 after
ICE Deports 9 Individuals With Criminal Convictions
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported nine individuals with criminal convictions in late September, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The deportations, which took place
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Greg Schwinghammer to the Palm Beach State College District Board of Trustees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Greg Schwinghammer to the Palm Beach State College District Board of Trustees. GregSchwinghammerSchwinghammer served in
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Will Robinson to the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Representative Will Robinson to the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees. Will
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Lower Florida Keys Hospital District
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Peter Batty Sr., and the reappointment of Erica Sterling and Kathryn Ovide to the Lower Florida Keys Hospital
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Seminole State College of Florida District Board of Trustees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Daniel O’Keefe and John Good to the Seminole State College of Florida District Board of Trustees. John GoodGood is the
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Earl Glisson and David Clark to the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council. David ClarkClark is a
California Empowers Police to Return Stolen Cryptocurrency to Fraud Victims
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1208, legislation that gives California law enforcement new authority to return cryptocurrency stolen in fraud schemes to victims. The law allows police who
National Manufacturing Day, 2026
For 250 years, American workers have been the driving force behind our Nation’s strength, prosperity, and industrial might. Their skill, ingenuity, and determination have fueled our economy and
Washington governor proposes phone ban for schools starting 2027
Governor Bob Ferguson announced a legislative proposal that would require students to store cellphones and smart devices away from them during the school day, with the policy taking effect in
Pittsburgh mayor names permanent fire chief, budget director, and tech chief
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor announced the permanent appointments of three cabinet members: Mat Davis as chief of the Bureau of Fire, Rea Price as director of the Office of Management and Budget
Presidential Message on National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
In an age of rapid digital advancement, cyberspace has emerged as the new frontier of American innovation, prosperity, and strength. As new technologies open doors to discovery and opportunity that
Treasury audits reveal security gaps and improper spending at IRS
Treasury Inspector General audits revealed multiple control and security failures across IRS operations in three separate inspections. The findings identified spending decisions that lacked proper
Governor Ron DeSantis Celebrates Completion of River Road Widening Project in Sarasota County
VENICE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis celebrated the completion of the $61 million River Road widening project in Sarasota County. The project expands five miles of River Road from two lanes to
Presidential Message on National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we celebrate the resilience and courage of our Nation’s four million breast cancer survivors, extend our unwavering support to those currently in the
Presidential Message on Down Syndrome Awareness Month
From the moment a child is conceived, they are a gift from God, created in His image and likeness, bringing hope, love, and a future filled with promise to our Nation and the world. This Down
Presidential Message on National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
In communities across our great Nation, domestic violence destroys families, harms innocent children, and leaves lasting pain in our neighborhoods. For America to be strong, children must feel safe
Transportation unemployment rises above national average
The unemployment rate in the U.S. transportation sector reached 4.7% in September 2026, exceeding the overall national unemployment rate and rising from 4.3% a year earlier, the Bureau of Labor
Mayor Brandon Johnson Cuts the Ribbon on United Yards 1A, Welcoming 51 New Affordable Homes to the Back of the Yards Community
CHICAGO —Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson joined Ald. Jeannette Taylor, Department of Housing Commissioner Lissette Castañeda, the Chicago Community Trust, Caledon Partners, the Blackwood Group, and new
Menlo Park refutes housing law violations alleged by state
The City of Menlo Park responded on October 1, 2026, to a California Attorney General notice disputing allegations that it violated state housing laws in processing the 80 Willow Road project. In
Traffic Advisory for October 2, 2026
People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on thewebsiteand information on theMBTA
Mayor Brandon Johnson, CDPH Announce Expanded Evening Hours for CARE Program
CHICAGO —Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Public Health announced an expansion of the Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement program, increasing the resources hours of
The City of Chicago Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
CHICAGO— The City of Chicago today joined a coalition of 26 states, counties, and cities led by the State of California in filing a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Washington opposes Canadian fast-track approval for oil pipeline
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson and state Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller opposed Canada's decision to designate the West Coast Oil Pipeline as a "Project of National Interest" on Oct. 1. The
U.S. blocks Hamas financing network using fake charities
The U.S. Treasury Department blocked a financing network that raised more than $2 million for Hamas through fake charities and cryptocurrency transfers, the agency said today. The action designates a
California-led coalition sues to block weakened fuel economy standards
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, leading a coalition of 26 states, counties, and cities, filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's new fuel economy standards. The lawsuit was filed
Whitmer appoints judge to Michigan probate court
Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Dr. Amber Libby to the 6th District Probate Court, which serves Mackinac and Luce Counties. Libby, of Saint Ignace, previously served as a senior assistant public
Treasury outlines strategy for financial literacy
The Treasury Department's Financial Literacy and Education Commission released an updated U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy, establishing four priority areas for financial education. The
Five Texas colleges approved for federal workforce training aid
Five Texas community colleges earned approval from the U.S. Department of Education to offer Workforce Pell, a federal student aid program for short-term job training. A consortium led by the Alamo
$7.2 Million Awarded to South Dakota for Rural Ambulance Services
The Trump Administration announced $7.2 million in funding to modernize emergency medical services across South Dakota, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said. The funding will support 25
USPS Audit Finds Risks in $1 Billion Annual Lease Spending
The Postal Service leases nearly 23,000 of its 31,000 real properties nationwide at an annual cost of more than $1 billion, according to an audit by the USPS Office of Inspector General. The
Navy provides free Wi-Fi to 865 military housing units, 90 percent complete
The Navy has deployed free, high-speed Wi-Fi to 865 of 962 unaccompanied housing buildings worldwide, marking 90 percent completion of a service rollout that began in November 2025, the military
Culver City Suspends Bus Service After Driver Killed
A Culver City bus operator was shot and killed while driving their route, the city said. In response, the city is suspending Culver CityBus service throughout the weekend. The operator's identity is
Coast Guard suspends search after vessel capsizes off Puerto Rico
The U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Juan suspended a four-day multiagency, international search Thursday evening for missing people from a vessel that capsized in the Mona Passage off Puerto Rico. Air
Las Vegas launches fire prevention week focused on battery safety
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue is launching Fire Prevention Week from October 4 to 10 in partnership with the National Fire Protection Association, focusing on safe practices for charging rechargeable
California opens public comment on first bobcat management plan
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is accepting public comments on a draft bobcat conservation and management plan—the first such plan in state history—that was developed over five years.
New Report: DSA Policies Would Cost Americans Trillions
Today, President Donald J. Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers released areportrevealing thesevere economic cost– $49 TRILLION, over $350,000 per household – for American taxpayersover the next ten
The Real Cost of Socialism in America
Upon taking office, the Trump Administration immediately worked to secure the border, unleash American energy, usher in a wave of new investment, make life affordable for working families, and
Ten foreign nationals indicted for illegal voting in Minnesota
A federal grand jury has indicted ten lawful permanent residents on charges of illegal voting and making false claims of citizenship to vote, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced. The
Texas tax revenue surges 11.5% in September, led by business spending
Texas collected $4.4 billion in state sales tax revenue in September, 11.5% higher than the same month a year ago, driven largely by spending in business-focused sectors, according to the Texas
Groundbreaking held for 16-bed youth mental health facility in Redmond
Oregon health officials and community partners held a groundbreaking ceremony on September 29 for a new 16-bed residential treatment facility for youth experiencing behavioral health crises in
Governor Stein Honors North Carolina’s Gold Star Military Families
Today Governor Josh Stein and the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs hosted a reception to honor the enduring sacrifice of Gold Star Families and Families of the
Santa Fe opens natatorium after repairs to dehumidification system
The Genoveva Chavez Community Center (GCCC) Natatorium will reopen Friday, October 2, after its dehumidification unit was repaired, according to the City of Santa Fe. The system is essential to
City of Chicago Announces Major Settlement to Resolve 16 Wrongful Conviction Lawsuits Tied to Reynaldo Guevara
CHICAGO— Mayor Brandon Johnson and Acting Corporation Counsel Renee Hatcher today announced another historic mass settlement resolving 16 police misconduct lawsuits against former Chicago Police
Strong deer harvest expected for 2026-27 Texas hunting season
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists expect hunters will find good harvest numbers and quality bucks in the 2026-27 hunting season. Following three years of above-average fawn survival, the
Connecticut awards $10.5M to expand and improve recreational trails
Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced approximately $10.5 million in grants supporting 50 projects to plan, build, expand, restore, and
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Housing Authority Cut Ribbon on Parkside Phase 5, Bringing 99 New Mixed-Income Homes to Cabrini-Green
CHICAGO— Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson joined Ald. Walter Red Burnett, Department of Housing Commissioner Lissette Castañeda, Chicago Housing Authority Chief of Staff Kamena Brooks, Peter Holsten of
City of Chicago Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
CHICAGO —The City of Chicago today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the