What happened on Saturday, 11 October 2025
Weston County, Wyoming
Commission reviewed auditor’s request that elected officials and county employees file conflict‑of‑interest forms for transparency and audit access; commissioners discussed use of the forms and the need for clear policies. Separately, commissioners considered an inquiry from an applicant offering type‑25 patient transport and asked staff to draft a
Bannock County, Idaho
Bannock County commissioners authorized recommended purchases for Road & Bridge equipment after discussion about returning two leased machines, overall lease strategy and long-term cost trade-offs.
Dolton, Cook County, Illinois
The Village of Dolton will hold a quarterly business brunch on Oct. 22 at Royal Estates for current and prospective business owners to meet with village leadership and discuss property, leasing and business licensing.
Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin
Mayor Doug Denny removed an unsecured absentee ballot drop box from the city hall entrance on Sept. 22, 2024, and kept it in his office while the city’s attorney testified she had warned the mayor and clerk about interfering with the clerk’s discretion; the ethics board received exhibits and voted to go into closed session to consider the pending
McMinnVille, Yamhill County, Oregon
Summary of formal actions and their outcomes recorded during the Oct. 14 McMinnville City Council meeting and the Urban Renewal Agency session.
Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana
Commissioners reviewed local efforts to encourage community solar and discussed a renewed Northwest Indiana regional climate-action planning effort; members said state law currently blocks community solar and that advocates plan to pursue a legislative fix in early 2026.
Weston County, Wyoming
School officials asked the commission for help finding a safer bus stop location in Osage. Commissioners and staff discussed county ownership of local roads, unresolved easement records, and potential short‑term fixes such as a turnaround or temporary blade/gravel work; no formal action recorded.
Farmington Public School District, School Boards, Michigan
Farmington High School beat Bloomfield Hills 49-21 at Falcon Field on Friday night, extending the Falcons' win streak to five, improving to 6-1 and securing a postseason berth. Farmington built a large first-half lead with multiple long scoring drives and forced turnovers that led directly to points.
McMinnVille, Yamhill County, Oregon
A McMinnville homeowner and her son told council the contractor abandoned a house renovation and the family cannot afford bring sidewalk grades to new city standards now; city manager said staff will contact the family to review options.
Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana
SoulPower representatives told the commission they have awarded OSHA-10 and photovoltaic certifications to participants, are assembling an advisory board to support grant writing and outreach, and reported at least one graduate obtained employment after training.
Weston County, Wyoming
Commission voted to sign a proclamation for National 4‑H Week (Oct. 5–11, 2025). Extension staff updated the commission on 4‑H programming, new robotics equipment, community classes, and outreach events.
Holland City, Ottawa County, Michigan
A staff member advised against charging children's toys, e-bikes and scooters on plug strips or near doors because such setups can block escape routes and increase fire risk; the reminder came during Fire Prevention Month.
McMinnVille, Yamhill County, Oregon
After lengthy discussion, the council did not advance the proposed amendments to chapters on landscaping and trees (Ordinance 5165) through a second reading; the Planning Commission had recommended approval but several councilors said the changes would curtail the Landscape Review Committee’s role and asked for a broader committee‑role review.
Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana
Commission project team reported a $3,000 community activation grant from the mayor's charitable gala to support restaurant and public outreach about reducing single-use items; commissioners will revise and review the grant application and may use local graphic design resources to support materials.
Weston County, Wyoming
Commission approved spending $35,018 from county account 150.00.32.0159000 to purchase Windows 11 licenses and upgrade county computers, citing end of support and security risks for older systems.
Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), Departments and Agencies, Executive, Texas
The Higher Education Coordinating Board formula advisory committee discussed inflation assumptions, research‑expenditure growth and proposals to increase and broaden a small‑institution supplement for the Higher Education Investment Fund during a briefing from coordinating‑board staff.
McMinnVille, Yamhill County, Oregon
After a year‑to‑date review of crashes and on‑site counts, city engineers and consultants recommended immediate sign and crosswalk work at Old Sheridan Road and Cypress Lane, medium‑term alignment and beacon options and a long‑term signal or roundabout; staff say short‑term steps have already begun.
Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana
The commission unanimously approved joining a coalition letter opposing the U.S. EPAs proposed extension of compliance deadlines for coal-ash cleanup units, citing local coal-ash risks near drinking-water sources.
Weston County, Wyoming
Commission moved $22,125.47 from an American Rescue Plan Act account into the Weston County Fairgrounds sinking fund to help fund a rock‑wall repair project; motion carried after brief discussion and a request for semiannual updates.
Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA), Judicial, Texas
The advisory board approved the Sept. 27, 2024 minutes, noted a complaint-review committee meeting at 1:00 p.m. and adjourned the Oct. 10 session.
McMinnVille, Yamhill County, Oregon
The council authorized the interim city manager to sign an annexation agreement with Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District and buyer Mac Multi LLC for a 3.17‑acre property adjacent to Shegwin Park; the agreement begins the annexation and land‑use review process for a proposed 72‑unit multifamily development.
Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana
After a presentation from an Indiana Department of Environmental Management representative, the Michigan City Sustainability Commission voted unanimously Oct. 9 to pursue recognition under the Indiana Clean Communities program and begin preparing an application and supporting materials.
Weston County, Wyoming
County commissioners and staff discussed accounting and reporting for a multi‑year victim‑services grant, how federal/state draws appear in the county budget, and documentation of in‑kind match; no formal policy change was adopted during the discussion.
Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA), Judicial, Texas
The advisory board discussed whether investigators should 'stack' multiple similar violations arising from a single act and signaled preference for treating closely related subsections as a single rule violation while preserving avenues to address distinct misconduct.
McMinnVille, Yamhill County, Oregon
City staff told a joint meeting of the McMinnville City Council and Planning Commission the city can meet residential and industrial land needs inside the current urban growth boundary (UGB) but lacks commercial land; staff outlined a sequential UGB amendment pathway and estimated costs and timing. Councilors declined to place a resolution to amend
Punta Gorda City, Charlotte County, Florida
The committee continued a request for a vested‑rights determination for properties at 297 E. Virginia Ave. and 407 Wood St. to the Oct. 24 meeting after the applicant’s new counsel asked for time to review current codes; Interim City Attorney Steven Leskovich explained the criteria under Chapter 27 that guide vested‑rights determinations.
Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee, Select Committees & Task Force, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
The Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee voted to approve minutes from its August meeting by voice vote; no roll call was taken.
Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA), Judicial, Texas
The Office of Court Administration told the JVCC advisory board it will pursue a university partner to conduct a statewide study on digital court recording as required by HB 16, and described a draft timeline and stakeholder makeup for the project.
Punta Gorda City, Charlotte County, Florida
Representatives for a proposed indoor self‑storage facility at 2530 Tamiami Trail presented facade revisions and were informed by staff they have three months to obtain required departmental approvals and a building permit; final building approval will be contingent on issuance of a building permit.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Council members reported 38 paper and six online survey responses so far, agreed to multiple outreach steps (Facebook boost, flyers, town sign) and set grant-review/voting dates for Nov. 5, Nov. 11 and Nov. 20 to consider fiscal-year grant applications.
Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee, Select Committees & Task Force, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
Legislative analysts briefed the Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee on changes to NEPA implementing rules, CEQ phases, and the 2023 Fiscal Responsibility Act's NEPA provisions. Committee asked LSO to prepare a one‑page summary on the Speed Act (Westerman) and related federal activity for members and other legislators.
Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board, State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
The advisory committee reviewed four K.A.R. rules on licensure, supervision, renewal and renewal audit; members recommended moving reinstatement language, removing the word 'original' from audit language, and assigned follow-up research on supervision ratios.
Punta Gorda City, Charlotte County, Florida
The Punta Gorda City Review Committee approved the Sept. 26 meeting minutes and granted conditional approvals for the Charlotte County Chamber Christmas Parade, a Salty Tarpon band event, and a neighborhood fall festival, requiring confirmations such as step-off time, tent permits, police details and alcohol‑service documentation.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
At its Oct. 7 meeting the Town of Hubbardston Cultural Council reviewed fiscal-year ledger discrepancies and agreed to use the council's $330 administrative allotment for promotional materials and outreach ahead of the next grant cycle; the decision reduces next cycle's grant pool by $330.
Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee, Select Committees & Task Force, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
State and local officials told the Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee in Laramie that the Federal Natural Resource Policy account (FINERPA) lets counties participate in federal planning, fund technical work and reduce litigation costs. LSO staff outlined account balances and recent appropriations; county commissioners described on
Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board, State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
The advisory committee reviewed survey findings on telehealth use and concerns among behavior-analysis licensees and discussed publishing summaries, identifying continuing-education needs and outreach to associations; a comparative report is planned by year-end.
Weston County, Wyoming
Summary of formal motions and outcomes recorded during the board meeting, including agenda changes, consent agenda approval, executive session, communications-policy letters, extra duty contract approval, and scheduling an early-start session for evaluation.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Select Board approved the consent agenda, adopting minutes from the Sept. 15 meeting and appointing three residents to local boards and committees.
Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin
City Clerk Caitlin Bernardi told an oversight panel she deployed an absentee ballot drop box on Sept. 19, 2024, that Mayor Doug Denny removed the box days later and returned it to the clerk by email; Bernardi reported the removal to the Marathon County district attorney and Wisconsin Elections Commission.
Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board, State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
Executive Director David Fye told the behavioral analyst advisory committee the BSRB is migrating its licensing system to the state's Acela platform, reviewing disciplinary regulations, contracting with EBOS for enhanced remediation tools and seeking a legislative seat for behavior analysts.
Weston County, Wyoming
Facilities and transportation committee members reported winter preparedness, plans to reseal roofs, a pool closure while Long's contractor replaces pool boiler coils at their expense, and ongoing talks with the county about creating a bus turnaround to avoid student crossings on Highway 16.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Select Board authorized the town administrator to submit the closeout for a $40,000 community-compact best-practices grant tied to Hub Connect, directed staff to replace percentage claims with numeric baselines, and to include related vendor reports.
Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee, Select Committees & Task Force, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
The committee discussed and supported a bill draft to remove statutory caps on state Good Neighbor Authority positions and broaden funding flexibility; Representative Scott Heiner, state forester Kelly Norris and others said the change would help accelerate fuel‑reduction and timber sales on federal lands in Wyoming.
Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board, State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
The advisory committee welcomed new member Holly Kramer and reviewed member expectations, Kansas Open Meetings and Records rules, and committee procedures at a remote meeting Oct. 10.
Weston County, Wyoming
Special education director Taryn reported the team has held 24 IEP meetings so far, completed required reconciliations for the 6-84 report, and confirmed the district remains below the state’s 1% alternate assessment threshold.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Select Board voted to hold a public hearing and pursue a heavy-vehicle exclusion for the top portion of Brigham Road, proposing a 2.5-ton limit and rerouting heavy traffic via Old Princeton and Evergreen to Route 68.
Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee, Select Committees & Task Force, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
The Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee approved a joint resolution (26 LSO 166) asking Congress to increase Wyoming’s share of federal mineral royalties; the committee inserted the 87.5%/12.5% split and passed the draft by roll call.
Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin
After a closed session, the Wausau Ethics Board announced it will reconvene next Wednesday (the 15th) to finalize a decision and issue written findings, then moved to adjourn; a verbal "aye" vote closed the meeting.
Weston County, Wyoming
A district staff member summarized Wyoming State Board actions to split rules formerly under Chapter 31 into separate graduation-standards and assessment chapters, described competency-based learning requirements, and noted that Pearson won the next five-year state assessment contract.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Select Board voted to send the draft joint-elected vacancy appointment policy back to staff for amendment to allow affected boards to meet applicants and to return with the revised policy for adoption.
Humboldt County, California
On the inaugural episode of the podcast Organized Chaos, host Jeremy Michael Clark and guests Dr. Isaac Carter and Dr. Loree Kiley discussed how multiple post‑pandemic inflection points — remote/hybrid work, the Great Resignation, mental‑health and loneliness, and the politicization of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) — are changing leadership
Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee, Select Committees & Task Force, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
The Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee voted to advance a joint resolution asking Congress to amend the Federal Mineral Leasing Act so the state could administer and manage leasing of federal minerals in Wyoming; the committee also approved a conceptual amendment to include all minerals covered by the Mineral Leasing Act.
Weston County, Wyoming
Board member Brad reported attendance is down by almost 30 students compared with the same time last year, a decline the board said could reduce district funding by about $500,000 if it persists.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Town of Hubbardston Select Board closed a public hearing on a proposed update to the towns private-way plowing policy and agreed to seek legal counsel and additional amendments, including a proposed three-year funding option and a possible exclusion for Plumtree Lane.
Humboldt County, California
On the Organized Chaos podcast, Dr. Isaac Carter and Dr. Loree Kiley Clavida recommended concrete tools — emotional intelligence, polarity thinking, role-swapping and clear job descriptions — to reduce destructive conflict and help organizations rebuild culture amid hybrid work shifts.
Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee, Select Committees & Task Force, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
Travis Detaime of the Wyoming Mining Association told the Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee that federal coal leasing takes a decade or longer, recent federal policy shifts have reopened leasing activity, and market and technology trends could drive much higher electricity demand.
Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee, Select Committees & Task Force, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
The committee voted unanimously to advance a joint resolution asking Congress to increase the state's share of federal mineral royalties; the draft was amended to request an 87.5% share for Wyoming and 12.5% for the federal government.
Office of the Governor, Executive , Massachusetts
Two visitors at Logan Airport during a public comment exchange described financial strain from the federal government shutdown, thanked airport workers for keeping a record travel day moving and said community support has helped.
Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee, Select Committees & Task Force, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
The Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee voted 6–0 to move a joint resolution that asks Congress to amend the Federal Mineral Leasing Act so the state could administer oil, gas and coal leasing on federal lands in Wyoming.
Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee, Select Committees & Task Force, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
Committee members and state forestry officials said expanding Good Neighbor Authority staffing and flexibility would help clear fuels, restart timber supply chains and reduce wildfire risk; committee reported the amended bill removing caps on Good Neighbor Authority positions and funding flexibility as ready to finish.
Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee, Select Committees & Task Force, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
Wyoming Mining Association Executive Director Travis Detaime told the Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee that federal coal leasing is a lengthy process — often 10–16 years from concept to shovel — and that recent federal policy shifts and royalty changes have made Wyoming coal more competitive.
Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee, Select Committees & Task Force, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
Committee members and state forestry officials said expanding Good Neighbor Authority staffing and flexibility would help clear fuels, restart timber supply chains and reduce wildfire risk; committee reported the amended bill removing caps on Good Neighbor Authority positions and funding flexibility as ready to finish.
Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee, Select Committees & Task Force, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
The committee voted unanimously to advance a joint resolution asking Congress to increase the state's share of federal mineral royalties; the draft was amended to request an 87.5% share for Wyoming and 12.5% for the federal government.
Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee, Select Committees & Task Force, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
The Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee voted 6–0 to move a joint resolution that asks Congress to amend the Federal Mineral Leasing Act so the state could administer oil, gas and coal leasing on federal lands in Wyoming.
Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee, Select Committees & Task Force, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
Wyoming Mining Association Executive Director Travis Detaime told the Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee that federal coal leasing is a lengthy process — often 10–16 years from concept to shovel — and that recent federal policy shifts and royalty changes have made Wyoming coal more competitive.
Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee, Select Committees & Task Force, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
The Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee voted to approve minutes from its August meeting by voice vote; no roll call was taken.
Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee, Select Committees & Task Force, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
Legislative analysts briefed the Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee on changes to NEPA implementing rules, CEQ phases, and the 2023 Fiscal Responsibility Act's NEPA provisions. Committee asked LSO to prepare a one‑page summary on the Speed Act (Westerman) and related federal activity for members and other legislators.
Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee, Select Committees & Task Force, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
State and local officials told the Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee in Laramie that the Federal Natural Resource Policy account (FINERPA) lets counties participate in federal planning, fund technical work and reduce litigation costs. LSO staff outlined account balances and recent appropriations; county commissioners described on
Bannock County, Idaho
Chief procurement officer reported progress on the YVC event center, storage building and landfill scale-house rebid; commissioners approved quitclaim deeds from a recent tax-deed sale and passed the consent agenda.
Bannock County, Idaho
County staff will apply for a land-use permit bond tied to the county’s recent agreement to acquire the Kimport Tower; commissioners authorized applying for a bond premium up to $500 annually for a three-year bond term.