What happened on Sunday, 18 February 2024
Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas
Local activist Sarah Johnson alleges threats from council member during public meeting.
Treasure County, Montana
Treasure County details upcoming bridge project including budget and construction timeline.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, Pennsylvania
California officials outline revenue projections and regulatory plans for recreational marijuana sales.
Treasure County, Montana
After a low bid came in under budget on the Gibson Bridge replacement, county and MDT staff said about $46,000 of contingency/coal‑board funds could be used within the contract scope. Commissioners directed staff to get estimates for using those funds for surfacing Gibson Road where contractor work will disturb it and to obtain a riprap price and ditch‑company approval for limited armoring at bridge approaches.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, Pennsylvania
Secretary Seager told lawmakers DCED plans to price bonds to finance PA Sites work, citing 66 applications requesting $377M against $125M spend authority and arguing bond financing lets the state deploy site investments now rather than wait for appropriations.
Treasure County, Montana
Council members decide against paying medical bill from a fishing trespassing incident.
Treasure County, Montana
Montana Department of Transportation told Treasure County commissioners it plans to replace three timber structures on Old U.S. Highway 10 with box culverts, with a preliminary March 2026 letting and an estimated construction window in summer 2026; DOT said closing the road would shorten work to roughly 30 days per site and noted permitting and hydraulics issues with irrigation districts.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, Pennsylvania
DCED Secretary Seager told the House Appropriations Committee the proposed $20M Innovation Fund (tech-transfer challenge grants, venture studios, SBIR/STTR matches) plus a $30M one-time life-science fund aim to accelerate commercialization statewide, with challenge grants and matching to de-risk manufacturing and expand clinical-trial capacity.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, Pennsylvania
Secretary Brown outlined the administration's revenue projections, defended a small variance from estimates, described accelerating the corporate net income rate to 4.99%, proposed converting antiquated bank and financial levies to CNI, and said the expanded property tax/rent rebate reached roughly 525,000 recipients; the department projected a $120 million annual revenue gain from a $15 minimum wage.
Treasure County, Montana
Montana officials plan to replace three timber bridges with box culverts starting March 2026.
Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas
Kennedale Police Department receives FBI LIDA Agency Trilogy Award for exceptional leadership training.
Treasure County, Montana
Commissioners approve the new transportation coordination plan after reviewing Powder River's outline.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, Pennsylvania
At a House Appropriations budget hearing, Secretary Seager told lawmakers the Broadband Development Authority received 239 applications and that 97% of mapped unserved/underserved locations had at least one applicant; he said the administration's goal remains "100% connectivity" while a prevailing-wage classification review for fiber installers continues.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, Pennsylvania
House members pressed the Department of Revenue about the governor's adult-use cannabis plan: proposed $25,000,000 transition permit for some dispensaries, a 20% wholesale tax (plus retail sales tax), and whether the plan includes explicit social-equity licensing. The department said it will confirm details and work with lawmakers on implementation timelines ahead of a possible 01/01/2026 start date.
Treasure County, Montana
Treasure County must appoint a local government review board following unclear election outcomes.
Treasure County, Montana
At a meeting, Speaker 3 moved to approve a transportation coordination plan "as presented," a motion seconded and approved by vocal ayes. Speaker 3 also reported a $2,000 training option and a facilitator to support a final hearing ahead of a November ballot.
Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas
Finance Director John details Kennedale's financial growth and departmental initiatives in presentation.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, Pennsylvania
Department of Revenue witnesses told the House Appropriations Committee that lottery sales—especially scratch-offs—have declined for several years. The governor's budget would tax and regulate games of skill (proposed 52% rate), eliminate a lottery profit-margin mandate and channel some skill-game tax proceeds to the lottery fund to shore up property tax/rent rebate and senior programs.
Allegany County Public Schools, School Boards, Maryland
Board celebrates retirement of Heidi Lauper and recognizes February for African American History Month
Treasure County, Montana
Officials explore contingency plans for vulnerable residents during extreme winter conditions.
Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas
Council greenlights $3 million for study on redevelopment of sports fields at Sonora Park.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania aims to achieve full broadband connectivity by funding 239 projects across 97% of locations.
City of Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida
Officials seek to alleviate congestion with traffic lights and speed bumps near Walmart.
Treasure County, Montana
Following an incident where a person was left unattended in the courthouse during severe cold, commissioners asked the sheriff to draft standard operating procedures for handling stranded or displaced people when deputies are unavailable; options discussed included posting an indicator at the courthouse, using the post office/community center, or designating the conservation‑district office.
Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas
Library visits increased 44% and senior center participation rose 47% in Kennedale.
Allegany County Public Schools, School Boards, Maryland
Allegheny High School reports success of Bobcat Academy and plans for course scheduling.
Treasure County, Montana
After reviewing two quotes, commissioners authorized staff to proceed with Dana Safety (Livingston) to rewire and outfit sheriff vehicles at the lower quoted price; the vendor estimated a 3–4 month lead time and staff will coordinate radio/repeater installation with an in‑house technician before vehicles are returned to service.
City of Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida
City officials declare FFA week to honor contributions of agricultural students.
Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas
Council approves fund recovery from FEMA for Valley Lane creek stabilization to prevent erosion.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, Pennsylvania
Officials announce investment proposal aimed at enhancing housing rehabilitation across the state.
Allegany County Public Schools, School Boards, Maryland
The Board celebrates the Career Center's achievements and student competition successes in CTE Month.
Treasure County, Montana
Commissioners reviewed a neighboring county's forensic audit and embezzlement case, noting how weak segregation of duties and limited audit sampling allowed prolonged theft. They discussed strengthening internal controls, separation of duties and documentation procedures to reduce fraud risk in Treasure County.
City of Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida
Bridal Loz urges the city to resolve hazardous tree issues near local school.
Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas
Council approved Amendment No. 1 for the Valley Lane streambank stabilization (federal environmental assessment fee $111,000; project estimate ~$1.18M and likely 90% FEMA reimbursement) and unanimously approved three interlocal agreements with Tarrant County to reconstruct multiple segments of Eden Road South, South New Hope and Sweeney Height.
Treasure County, Montana
Staff told commissioners Treasure County's hazard‑mitigation plan is under FEMA review and that BRIC and hazard-mitigation grant open rounds have deadlines soon; the county can adopt the plan now to be ready to apply or wait for FEMA’s final review.
City of Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida
Commissioners initiate feedback-driven trial for weekly service pickup with minimal fee increase.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, Pennsylvania
Secretary Seager told the committee the governor's budget includes $10M one-time marketing for 2026 events and $15M for regional event security, plus a $36.5M one-time fund to support marquee events; DCED said funds aim to spread tourism benefits statewide beyond Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
Allegany County Public Schools, School Boards, Maryland
The board unanimously approves budget priorities for enhancing student resources and safety programs.
Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas
At the Feb. 18 meeting Kennedale department heads reported 2024 increases in library visits, court activity and web traffic; the Kennedale Police Department received an FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award and the finance team received a GFOA budget award.
City of Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida
City of Lake Wales declares February 2025 as National FFA Week to recognize local chapters.
Kennedale, Tarrant County, Texas
The Kennedale City Council voted unanimously Feb. 18 to fund a $19,000 preliminary survey and design for renovating Sonora Park ballfields, a first step in a larger $3 million bond project that could convert a large baseball field into two youth soccer fields and add a concession/restroom building.
City of Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida
City official announces Park Avenue project completion and future developments in Lake Wales.
Allegany County Public Schools, School Boards, Maryland
District instructional staff told the Allegany County Board of Education that the Career Center offers 14 CTE areas, a cybersecurity two‑year degree pathway is available, AP offerings will expand under the Maryland AP Option, and dual enrollment will be extended to grade 11 for eligible students.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, Pennsylvania
Secretary Seager told the committee that 2023 data show 869,900 Pennsylvania workers earn between $7.25 and $15 and could be affected by a proposed $15 minimum wage; he said 68% are age 20 or older and acknowledged legislative interest in phased approaches and protections for small businesses.
City of Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida
City manager reported the Park Avenue and Scenic Highway intersection reopened to traffic marking substantial completion, announced a ribbon cutting on the 7th at 5:30 p.m., meetings with Turnpike Authority/Polk TPO on alignments, and noted Chipotle and Starbucks are under construction on North Highway 27.
Allegany County Public Schools, School Boards, Maryland
The Allegany County Board of Education unanimously approved a contract with the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE) to assist with a national superintendent search and approved several routine items including the consent agenda, budget priorities and second reading of food‑service policy EF.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, Pennsylvania
Secretary Seager told lawmakers the proposed budget includes a $50M housing stock preservation program expected to serve roughly 2,500 households annually, a $10M pilot for first-time homebuyer closing-cost assistance (with a likely $5,000 base award), and $1M for state planning support to help municipalities update codes and zoning.
City of Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida
Residents urged the commission to address traffic safety on Highway 60 near Hunt Brother and described an ongoing property/tree dispute; commissioners and staff pledged follow-up and offered support for neighborhood speed bumps.
City of Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida
The City Commission unanimously approved three ordinances: two pension-plan amendments to comply with the Secure 2 Act and a franchise granting collection and disposal rights for solid waste and recycling. Commissioners emphasized public outreach on trash-service changes.