Annapolis seeks public input as city recruits its next police chief
Annapolis has opened a community survey and planned three public-engagement sessions to inform recruitment and selection of the city’s next police chief.
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Georgia law requiring nonpartisan metro Atlanta races faces constitutional challenge
A Georgia law signed by Gov. Brian Kemp requires nonpartisan elections for most local officials in Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Cobb and Clayton counties. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has threatened a constitutional lawsuit.
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Washington primary voters face Aug. 4 election and same-day registration deadline
Washington’s 2026 primary ends Aug. 4. Completed ballots must be deposited in an official drop box by 8 p.m., and voters registering or updating registration that day must do so in person.
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Augusta utilities advance five-year water-meter project, secure $2 million for South Augusta sewer expansion
Augusta Utilities announced a five-year program to replace water meters across Augusta, with work scheduled to start June 15, 2026, in Jamestown. Separately, it secured $2 million for a South Augusta sewer expansion linked to Hurricane Helene recovery.
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Report says Indiana inspector general will end routine posting of investigation summaries
A July 29, 2026, report said the Indiana Office of Inspector General will no longer routinely publish investigation summaries, raising questions about public access to executive-branch oversight information.
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Arizona GOP gubernatorial nominee Andy Biggs selects Sine Kerr as running mate
Arizona Republican gubernatorial nominee Andy Biggs announced former state lawmaker Sine Kerr as his pick for lieutenant governor, completing the Republican ticket for the state’s first election featuring the new office.
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Henderson’s ‘Stories of Southern Nevada’ exhibition runs through Sept. 10
The City of Henderson’s “Stories of Southern Nevada” art exhibition opened July 30 and is scheduled to continue through Sept. 10. A public reception is set for Aug. 5.
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Summer Streets expands to all five boroughs, with Manhattan event scheduled Aug. 1
New York City’s 2026 Summer Streets schedule included five Saturdays in July and August, with first-time Manhattan and Bronx events set for Aug. 1 and Aug. 22.
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West Virginia governor seeks expedited federal disaster declaration after statewide flooding
Gov. Patrick Morrisey requested an expedited presidential major-disaster declaration July 25 after flooding across West Virginia, following statewide preparedness, response and recovery actions.
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Eugene council adopts framework for 2027–29 budget decisions amid structural gap
Eugene City Council has approved revised budget principles, a service framework and a strategic-plan framework to guide development of the city’s 2027–29 biennial budget.