State Agencies & Officials

13+ min ago   (115+ words) Source ONE News — The federal government will no longer enforce longstanding registration and approval requirements for firearm suppressors, short-barreled rifles and certain other weapons, marking a major change in federal gun regulation However, Washington residents could still face…...

55+ min ago   (278+ words) Donna Burrell Pace, the founder of New Leash on Life, called the opposing votes a blow to her organization. The group had petitioned for a zoning variance on the 19-acre parcel at 12430 South Court Street, open land described as sitting…...

3+ hour, 25+ min ago   (203+ words) Published 7:00 am Saturday, October 10, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oregon U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, both Democrats, announced they and Republican Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, of Idaho, introduced a bill on Oct. 1 to extend funding for the Secure Rural Schools…...

31+ min ago   (339+ words) by Maya Shimizu Harris, WyoFile Facing another record-breaking year for money wagered at Wyoming gaming establishments, lawmakers are mulling new measures to regulate the industry. In a unanimous vote this week, lawmakers on Wyoming’s Select Committee on Gaming sponsored draft…...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago   (139+ words) Editor’s note: Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Ballots will be mailed on Oct. 14. To register to vote, go here. To prevent potential disruption from the U.S. Postal Service, Marion and Polk county clerks recommend using a drop box to return…...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago   (83+ words) Salem Reporter Editor’s note: Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Ballots will be mailed on Oct. 14. To register to vote, go here. To prevent potential disruption from the U.S. Postal Service, Marion and Polk county clerks recommend using a drop box…...

41+ min ago   (133+ words) Big Country News | Idaho Early Voting Begins for the For the November 3, 2026, General Election LEWISTON – Early voting for the November 3, 2026, General Election begins Tuesday, October 13th, at the Nez Perce County Auditor-Recorder’s Office, located in the Nez Perce County Courthouse, 1230 Main…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (169+ words) 8 in 10 Americans disapprove of US President Donald Trump’s handling of inflation, an unusually low rating by US political standards. According to a recent AP-NORC Research Center poll, 82% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of cost-of-living issues, while 17% approve. Roughly 69% o…...

6+ hour, 40+ min ago   (170+ words) QUEENSBURY – At a time when cities like Albany and Schenectady are proposing significant property tax hikes, the town of Queensbury is not expected to raise taxes on its residents in 2027, with a proposed tax rate to remain the same as…...

45+ min ago   (245+ words) There are 10 questions on the ballot on Oct. 19, 2026. Question 10 is about a vote on whether to vote on a separation question. Of course, a yes vote on that question has only downside for municipalities and no upside. But questions 1 to…...