Civic Life & Participation

Public meetings, petitions, participatory budgeting, civic education, and service.

  • Sheppard mandates four day per week return to office

    November 9, 2026, 9:32 am CST Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton will require all U.S.-based lawyers and staff to spend four days per week in the office starting in 2027. (Image from Shutterstock) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton has…

    ABA Journal·9h ago
  • Koretsky: Lowering max mobilization age needs comprehensive approach, to be reviewed

    Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Koretsky, responding to a petition, stated that the issue of lowering the maximum mobilization age requires a comprehensive approach, taking into account the security situation in the country and the needs…

    Interfax-Ukraine·14h ago
  • Supreme Court denies petition from Poppleton residents

    The U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition to hear the case of the failed redevelopment of a West Baltimore neighborhood, ending a two-year legal fight. The neighborhood association of Poppleton and six residents sued New York-based La Cité…

    The Banner·6h ago
  • Wausau council rules panel to review public comment disputes

    Wausau’s City Council is reviewing rules governing public comment and debate, while federal agencies are seeking input on how rulemaking comments are processed and on proposed changes to telephone-marketing opt-out requirements. The…

    IJR News·2d ago
  • We usually object to plans – but this High Wycombe scheme won us over

    “High Wycombe Society – you’re the people who go around objecting to other peoples’ planning applications” I heard recently. Well, we do, as we’re concerned about the appearance of our town and want to keep it looking good. We’re invited…

    Bucks Free Press·2d ago
  • Salt Lake City said it's making progress on unruly parties. These residents disagree

    SALT LAKE CITY — Police and administrative leaders in Utah's capital city said they believe an ordinance cracking down on "unruly" parties has made a difference, pointing to only a few multiple violations over the past year that led to…

    @kslcom·2d ago
  • Recall effort against Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry fails

    A recall effort against the governor of Louisiana has failed. Petitioners were unable to reach the legal signature requirements in the recall effort against Gov. Jeff Landry. The deadline was for Nov. 2, according to the Louisiana…

    WDSU·2d ago
  • Douglas County leaders uphold controversial change to citizen-led petition increasing board from 3 to 5

    September 4, 2026 / 8:46 AM MDT / CBS Colorado Tensions were high in the packed Douglas County commissioners' hearing room Thursday, as county leaders heard a protest petition filed against a recent resolution to change language on a…

    CBS News·4d ago
  • Ridgefield To Hold Public Hearing On Joining Connecticut Municipal Development Authority

    RIDGEFIELD, CT — Ridgefield residents will have an opportunity Nov. 18 to comment on a proposal for the town to join the Connecticut Municipal Development Authority, a state organization that provides financial and technical assistance for…

    Ridgefield·3d ago
  • State law allows officials to respond during public comment, Wausau mayor says

    State law allows Wausau officials respond to residents during public comment, Mayor Doug Diny told the City Council Tuesday, after three alders said this month that members are required only to listen. “So the answer is yes,” Diny said…

    Wausau Pilot & Review·3d ago
  • Wausau council rules, from public comment to ending debate, up for review Monday

    The rules that set how long Wausau residents may speak to the City Council and how alders can cut off debate face a top-to-bottom review Monday. The Rules Review Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in the Council Chambers at City…

    Wausau Pilot & Review·3d ago
  • Resident files recall petition against Benton Harbor mayor

    BENTON HARBOR — A recall petition against Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad is being circulated by Dennie Brown. BENTON HARBOR — A recall petition against Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad is being circulated by Dennie Brown…

    The Herald Palladium·3d ago
  • Mineral Town Council members withdraw FOIA petition

    In June, Town of Mineral council members Michelle Covert and Rebecca “Becky” Mc-Gehee filed a petition in the Louisa County General District Court seeking enforcement of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regarding actions of…

    The Central Virginian·3d ago
  • Port Lavaca public hearing

    PORT LAVACA, Texas - The City of Port Lavaca is holding a public hearing on the final draft of its comprehensive plan. PORT LAVACA, Texas - The City of Port Lavaca is holding a public hearing on the final draft of its comprehensive plan…

    CrossRoadsToday.com·3d ago
  • Recall effort against Gov. Jeff Landry fails

    KLFY.com BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The recall effort against Gov. Jeff Landry has been deemed unsuccessful. The Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office announced Thursday that the effort failed to meet the legal signature…

    KLFY.com·3d ago

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