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D.C. Revenue Forecast Downgraded by $300M-$400M Due to Weak Job Market and High Office Vacancy

D.C. Revenue Forecast Downgraded by $300M-$400M Due to Weak Job Market and High Office Vacancy

D.C. Revenue Forecast Downgraded by $300M-$400M Due to Weak Job Market and High Office Vacancy
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European Training Seminar in Budapest to Strengthen Municipal Youth Participation

European Training Seminar in Budapest to Strengthen Municipal Youth Participation

The 'Why Municipal Youth Participation?' European Training Seminar 2026 is scheduled to take place in Budapest, Hungary, from November 16 to 21, 2026. Organized by the Council of Europe Youth Department in collaboration with the Democracy Reloading Partnership of Erasmus+ national agencies, this international seminar aims to enhance the capacity of local and regional actors in developing and implementing meaningful youth participation policies. The event will bring together 50 participants, including municipal youth policy officers, locally elected political representatives, youth councils, and youth civil society organizations. A major focus of the seminar will be the new European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life, which was revised during 2024–2025 and adopted in 2026. Participants will learn about Council of Europe standards for local youth participation, explore the Democracy Reloading concept and its tools, and visit local examples of municipal youth participation...
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Smithsonian to put Latino museum in existing building, bypassing Congress approval

Smithsonian to put Latino museum in existing building, bypassing Congress approval

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The Smithsonian Institution approved on Monday the conversion of one of its buildings into the National Museum of the American Latino, which will enable it to bypass congressional approval for a new site.
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Aurora Resident Calls for Clear Economic Development Strategy to Attract Businesses

Aurora Resident Calls for Clear Economic Development Strategy to Attract Businesses

Aurora Resident Calls for Clear Economic Development Strategy to Attract Businesses
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Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams Criticizes Lowering Flags for Dolly Parton, Citing Significance of Honor

Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams Criticizes Lowering Flags for Dolly Parton, Citing Significance of Honor

Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams issued a statement criticizing the decision to lower flags to half-staff for Dolly Parton, following orders from President Trump and Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves. Parton passed away at 80, and flags were ordered to fly at half-staff for a week in her honor. Mayor Adams, a Republican, expressed respect for Parton's contributions but argued that lowering the American flag should be reserved for "something very significant," such as military heroes, fallen first responders, presidents, major national leaders, or events with a tremendous impact on the country. He believes that frequent use of this honor lessens its meaning. Adams also asserted that local Mississippi governments should have the discretion to make such decisions under Home Rule, rather than being mandated by federal or state orders. His stance has generated significant public backlash on social media, with many commenters disagreeing with his opinion and highlighting Parton's extensive philanthropic work and unif...
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Corpus Christi officials pause certain short-term rental permits

Corpus Christi officials pause certain short-term rental permits

Permits for some types of short-term rentals are on pause through Nov. 17 as Corpus Christi officials discuss possible changes to rules.
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UK economic outlook improves but firms wary of investment, BCC says

UK economic outlook improves but firms wary of investment, BCC says

LONDON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Britain's economy is set to grow a bit faster than previously expected in 2026 after withstanding the initial impact of the Iran war but firms remain wary about investment, the British Chambers of Commerce said on Tuesday.
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Simon Property Group Raises Full-Year Guidance Amid Strong Leasing and Occupancy

Simon Property Group Raises Full-Year Guidance Amid Strong Leasing and Occupancy

Simon Property Group Raises Full-Year Guidance Amid Strong Leasing and Occupancy
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ATA Action Urges Congress to Extend Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities and Remote Prescribing Waivers

ATA Action Urges Congress to Extend Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities and Remote Prescribing Waivers

ATA Action, a division of the American Telemedicine Association (ATA), has submitted a statement to the House Energy and Commerce Committee advocating for the extension of Medicare telehealth flexibilities through 2026. This support is specifically for the bipartisan Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 (H.R. 7623). The organization emphasizes the critical role these provisions play in expanding access to care, particularly for mental health services. Furthermore, ATA Action has called upon the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to issue a special registration rule to permit the continued remote prescribing of controlled substances. The current waivers allowing this practice are set to expire, and the ATA warns of a potential public health crisis if these extensions are not granted, leading to significant disruptions in patient care.
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Congress Passes Short-Term Funding Bill, Delaying Pentagon's $1.5 Trillion Budget Request

Congress Passes Short-Term Funding Bill, Delaying Pentagon's $1.5 Trillion Budget Request

Congress passed a continuing resolution (CR) on September 1, extending current spending levels through December 11. This action puts on hold the Pentagon's request for $1.5 trillion in spending authority for fiscal year 2027. The House of Representatives agreed to the Senate's timeline with a 370-48 vote, and President Trump is expected to sign the bill into law. Under a CR, federal government funding remains at the previous fiscal year's levels, which means the Department of Defense (DoD) will operate with an $838.5 billion budget, significantly less than its requested $1.5 trillion. This marks the 38th time in 50 years that the DoD will begin a fiscal year with a temporary spending measure. The Pentagon's budget request was divided into two parts: $1.15 trillion through the usual appropriations process and $350 billion through the reconciliation process, neither of which has seen meaningful movement in Congress.
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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Sets New Fundraising Record for Legal Aid DC's 2026 Campaign

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Sets New Fundraising Record for Legal Aid DC's 2026 Campaign

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has announced a new fundraising record for Legal Aid DC’s 2026 Making Justice Real Campaign, raising over $40,000. This achievement marks the eighth consecutive year the firm has surpassed its previous fundraising efforts. The campaign's coordination was led by associates Sadie Mapstone, Blake Grow, Nate Menard, Tyler Young, and Sanjee Weliwitigoda, with significant support from partner Reiko Koyama. The funds generated are crucial for Legal Aid DC to continue providing essential legal services to thousands of residents in the District of Columbia who are in need. Legal Aid DC's mission is rooted in the belief that equal justice necessitates equal legal representation, addressing a wide array of civil legal matters including housing, domestic violence, family law, public benefits access, immigration, criminal records, and debt collection.
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Union Avenue traffic change postponed until new hotel ready | Opinion

Union Avenue traffic change postponed until new hotel ready | Opinion

Plus, a look at how Sequoyah Hills voters leaned heavily Democratic in the last election.