Cochise County talks about building a new jail and the upcoming sales tax vote
Sierra Vista Meeting Discusses Future of Cochise County Jail A public meeting held in Sierra Vista on August 20, 2025, centered on significant discussions regarding the future of the Cochise County jail. The primary topic was the proposal to construct a new prison, contingent on a half-cent sales tax that residents will vote on in […]
Envelope Containing ‘White Powder’ Discovered at ICE Building in New York City
Federal Building Evacuated in NYC Due to White Powder Incident On Thursday, the 26 federal plaza buildings in New York City, which include offices for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), were evacuated after an envelope containing an unknown white powder was discovered, according to officials. The Jacob […]
Cochise County officials choose Bisbee location for building a new county jail
Kochise County Jail Location Debate On July 11, 2025, officials in Kochise County gathered for a special meeting to discuss the proposed site for a new county jail, sparking intense debate. The discussions highlighted the challenges involved in such decisions, with potential long-lasting impacts on the community. Several supervisors emphasized the importance of keeping prisons […]
Challenges Intensify for New York’s Troubled Power Network Due to Upcoming Green Building Requirements
Energy policy experts and state officials indicate that New York is set to mandate developers use electricity for most new buildings. Starting January 2026, the “All Electric Construction Law” will require many new structures to primarily operate on electricity and will prohibit gas appliances, with certain exceptions. Some energy experts warn that fully implementing this […]
Democratic Lawmakers Hold Sit-In After Being Refused Access to ICE Building
Maryland Democrats Stage Sit-In at ICE Facility On Monday afternoon, members of the Maryland Democratic Congressional delegation organized a sit-in at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building. This building had been used to temporarily detain individuals, and they resorted to this action after being denied a tour of the facility. Democrats Chris Van Hollen […]
Flagstaff gets $4 million state funding for building a wildland firefighter training center.
New Wildland Fire Training Facility Coming to Flagstaff Flagstaff, Ariz. — The city of Flagstaff is set to construct a new Wildland Fire Training Facility, thanks to a generous $4 million grant from the state. This facility will serve as a crucial center for Wildland Firefighter Qualification and Recertification, and it will also house the […]
Government Seeks $2.5 Billion for Opulent Marble Building While Americans Struggle to Buy Homes
The Federal Reserve has recently revamped its website, providing updated information about ongoing renovations to its two buildings for greater transparency. Interestingly, the site does not disclose renovation costs. However, Russell Vaught from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) stated that the project has ballooned to an eye-watering $2.5 billion, a notable increase from […]
Jerome Powell in a hard hat noticeably shakes his head at Trump while touring the Fed building.
Powell Surprised by Trump’s Cost Revelations Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell appeared taken aback on Thursday when President Donald Trump presented him with information suggesting that the cost of the Fed’s renovation projects has risen substantially. Powell noticeably shook his head in reaction to Trump’s $3.1 billion estimate, which exceeds the previously reported figures of […]
Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft addresses immigration sweep at high school building site
Recently, federal immigration officials conducted a raid at the construction site of the new Gulf Shores High School, leading to the arrest of 37 individuals suspected of being in the country unlawfully. This action was part of a wider enforcement effort focusing on construction sites across Baldwin County. The site, situated along the Foley Beach […]
New Alabama State House set to open in 2026, replacing old building and increasing public access
Every year, many schoolchildren from Alabama visit the Capitol in Montgomery to see how government operates. In recent years, they’ve noticed the aging infrastructure and the pressing need for updates. Issues like cramped committee rooms, malfunctioning elevators, and insufficient space for visitors have been persistent challenges. Fortunately, these problems are being tackled with plans for […]