The suspension of federal funds has cast a shadow over Northwest Florida’s vibrant international visitor schemes, particularly affecting the International Visitor Leadership Program orchestrated by the Gulf Coast Diplomacy Council in Pensacola. This decision, initially a brief 15-day review s
At the end of every political campaign and presidential transition, thousands of political appointees and federal employees find themselves at a career crossroads. Approximately 4,000 political appointees lose their positions, leaving many experienced professionals to ponder their next steps. In
As President Donald Trump begins his second term in 2025, state and local governments are preparing for significant changes. The administration's focus on transferring responsibilities to the states and driving federal innovation will introduce new trends and challenges. This article explores
Several Republican-controlled states are taking significant steps to reduce the size and cost of their state governments, closely mirroring President Donald Trump's federal government downsizing initiative through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), spearheaded by Elon Musk. These
Birmingham and Jefferson County public safety leaders are rallying together to support a statewide ban on Glock switches, devices that can convert a semi-automatic weapon into a fully automatic one, effectively turning handguns into machine guns. This unified effort is led by Birmingham Mayor
The Northwest Progressive Institute (NPI) has made significant strides in advancing legislation that would allow local jurisdictions in Washington State to choose their own election timing. The bill, HB 1339, has received a "do pass" recommendation from the House State Government
