Policy
Amherst board amends Winton agreement after debate over historic home's protection
Amherst County supervisors unanimously approved changes to the Winton land agreement on Oct. 20 after discussing how to word protections for the Sarah Henry Manor House. The agreement is with Waukeshaw Development, Inc., the Petersburg-based owner and...
Negros transport groups join forces to oppose World Bank-DOTr modernization plan
Three groups representing more than 3,000 traditional jeepney operators and drivers in Negros Occidental and Bacolod City have united against a World Bank-Department of Transportation modernization proposal, warning that it threatens their livelihoods....
Rollins Backs Forest Service Reorganization as Court Order Keeps Plan on Hold
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Thursday that the Trump administration remains committed to reorganizing the Forest Service and other USDA agencies despite a court order blocking the changes. The administration has appealed, but the injunctio...
California Indian Legal Services Sues to Challenge San Bruno Archives Closure
California Indian Legal Services sued the National Archives and Records Administration on Oct. 20, 2026, seeking to challenge the planned closure of its San Bruno, California, facility and the transfer of records out of state. The organization says the...
B.C. land-return plan would transfer up to 400 Crown parcels to First Nations
British Columbia's government has approved a confidential policy to transfer as many as 400 Crown land parcels to First Nations through treaties and reconciliation agreements, Northern Beat reported. The plan includes proposed limits on compensation fo...
Trump Administration Finalizes Rollback of Federal Fuel Economy Standards
The Trump administration has finalized new fuel economy standards that project approximately $1,300 in savings per new vehicle by 2031, reversing Biden-era requirements and resetting efficiency targets for automakers through model year 2031....
Santee residents to decide on 1% sales tax hike in November ballot
Santee voters will consider a proposed 1% general sales tax increase during the November election, with city officials seeking additional revenue for municipal services and infrastructure....
California Senate Passes Bill to Fine Influencers Who Don't Disclose Paid Political Posts
The California Senate approved legislation that would empower state regulators to fine content creators up to $5,000 per violation for failing to disclose payments for political posts, strengthening enforcement of existing disclosure requirements....