Santa Monica is a finalist for the "Most Business-Friendly City" award, recognized by the LAEDC for its proactive measures to bolster local businesses post-pandemic.

Bellevue seeks a provider for opioid misuse education and prevention aimed at non-English-speaking communities, with funding up to $10,000 in 2026 and potential extension.

Metro Social Services in Davidson County has activated its "Food Crisis Rapid Response Plan" due to increased food assistance needs and SNAP benefit disruptions, also assisting Metro employees.

The Wisconsin DNR launched an online store selling merchandise to celebrate the state's outdoor heritage, with proceeds supporting conservation efforts.

Speaker Julie McCluskie appoints Rep. Kyle Brown to Colorado's Joint Budget Committee, citing his healthcare and fiscal policy expertise, while Rep. Lindsay Gilchrist takes over the House Health and Human Services Committee.

Josh Fernandez is appointed as EPCC's Executive Director of Physical Plant, with a background in facilities management and construction, and 61 new projects planned for the fiscal year.

Berkeley City Council voted 8-1 to encrypt police radios, raising transparency concerns while following state mandates to protect sensitive information, as an alternative, an online call log with up to a 30-minute delay will be provided.

Local organizations in Phoenix are gathering food donations to address food insecurity caused by halted SNAP benefits and government delays, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix and AZFamily.

Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson have a week packed with diverse engagements, including emergency training, community events, meetings, and interviews.

The state Elections Commission asked lawmakers to roll back Hawaiʻi’s all-mail voting system and audit the 2024 election. State data and election experts say mail ballots raised turnout and remain secure.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has officially filed to run for Florida Governor as a Democrat, with former Republican congressman David Jolly among his primary contenders.

California startup Coreshell Technologies won the $1M prize at the Startup World Cup for its scalable EV battery tech, supported by California's SCALE Network and SBDC.

Early voting in Ramsey County began on October 17 for the November 4 general and special elections, including Senate District 47 and several school districts. Residents can vote early at designated locations or request a mail-in absentee ballot.