What happened on Saturday, 24 February 2024
Crawford County, Kansas
Commissioners set a March 4 work session to review fund requests and scheduled a dust‑control work session on Feb. 28 that will include salt bids; a commissioner said county salt supplies are down 'half to two thirds.'
2025 Legislature Alaska, Alaska
Research shows phones in classrooms hinder attention and worsen mental health among students.
2025 Legislature Alaska, Alaska
House Bill 12 would direct the Department of Education and Early Development to fund free breakfast and lunch for any public-school student who requests it. DEED said the fiscal estimate uses a 2022–23 student count of 100,263 and does not include several nonparticipating districts; the committee held the bill and requested detailed cost breakdowns by district and geography.
Northampton City, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Patty Healy joins Northampton Housing Authority, succeeding Marilyn Richards for community support.
Crawford County, Kansas
The commission read a consent agenda that listed project payments to Taylor Crane and Jones Construction, assorted project charges, tax‑roll corrections and an ARPA draw‑down request; no recorded roll‑call votes appear in the transcript.
Northampton City, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
The board voted 4–1 to accept second-quarter financial statements prepared by accountant Gary DePace; Commissioner Tarbutton objected citing insufficient access to warrants and a lack of confidence in record accuracy and asked for independent review.
2025 Legislature Alaska, Alaska
Alaska Board advocates for comprehensive cell phone policy to safeguard student mental health.
Northampton City, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Commissioner Tarbutton abstains from voting due to contractor vetting concerns at housing meeting.
Northampton City, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Commissioner questions financial accuracy and demands investigation into housing authority records.
2025 Legislature Alaska, Alaska
Rep. Story introduced HB 28, a student loan repayment proposal administered by the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education and proposed to be funded from the Higher Education Investment Fund. Carrie Thomas told the committee that HEIF has not previously funded loan repayment and DEED/Revenue data is pending; the bill was held over.
Northampton City, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
The board suspended public comment at its February meeting on legal advice; Salvo House resident Sandra Torrance pressed the board to explain who made the decision and said "it's against the bylaws," and the chair promised a response at the next meeting.
2025 Legislature Alaska, Alaska
Schools in Alaska promote cell phone restrictions to enhance student mental health and focus.
Crawford County, Kansas
KDOT announces several sessions for local officials to discuss US 69 Highway improvements.
Northampton City, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Board authorizes change order credit for window installation adjustments at Hampshire Heights.
Northampton City, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Commissioners approve funding for Hampshire Heights window project addressing prolonged water issues.
Crawford County, Kansas
Officials said fuel tanks and pumps are installed and awaiting electrical hookup; a commissioner proposed adding a fuel card reader to save money; the commission also noted multiple KDOT public meetings about US 69 where one or more commissioners may attend.
Breckenridge, Stephens County, Texas
Council holds public hearings to consider replatting properties in Breckenridge, Texas.
Northampton City, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
The authority approved four change orders for the Hampshire Heights window project (credits and additional charges totaling net credits to the state), with several votes carrying abstentions or a no from Commissioner Tarbutton, who repeatedly raised concerns about subcontractor vetting and tenant protections.
2025 Legislature Alaska, Alaska
Rep. Zach Fields introduced HB 57 to require a state model policy prohibiting student access to personal wireless devices during the school day. Testimony from Anchorage School Board members, principals and the education commissioner supported restrictions but urged clarifying language for possession vs. access and medical/IEP exceptions; the bill was held over.
Breckenridge, Stephens County, Texas
The Breckenridge Planning and Zoning Commission on Feb. 24 approved a replat of 704 East Dyer to split the parcel into two lots to allow the owner to refinance; commissioners noted utilities and easements would need to be resolved when future development is proposed.
Breckenridge, Stephens County, Texas
Breckenridge commissioners approved a lot-line adjustment that reconfigures parcels adjoining City Hall and will allow the city to incorporate an area behind the building for parking after clearing an old rock house.
Play all Play all The situation in Ukraine (United Nations), United Nations, International
An unnamed speaker at a meeting convened by Italy and Ukraine urged urgent international support to clear landmines and explosive remnants, saying an estimated one-third of Ukraine may be affected and more than 14 million people require humanitarian aid.
2024 Budget Session - Floor Sessions, Budget Sessions, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
Lawmakers spent most of the Feb. 23 House floor session debating House Bill 166 (Education Savings Account 1), voting down several funding and eligibility amendments, adopting a means-tested tier for higher-income families and ordering the bill for third reading.