Oct. 7 - Judge refuses to block National Guard deployment to Chicago | Florida cities push back against state DOGE effort

Florida leaders used state DOGE effort to call out cities and counties for ‘wasteful spending.’ The communities are pushing back.; Trump blocks Chicago funding as Illinois moves forward with $50.6B infrastructure plan; Guiding a small but growing city: Exemplary Public Servant John Noblitt

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Court holds off on blocking National Guard deployment to Chicago amid state challenge

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson warns deployment could have a “chilling effect” and divert city resources. A court hearing Thursday will determine whether the Trump administration can proceed.

Florida leaders used state DOGE effort to call out cities and counties for ‘wasteful spending.’ The communities are pushing back.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state CFO primarily criticized funding used for equity and LGBT-related initiatives as wasteful.

Trump blocks Chicago funding as Illinois moves forward with $50.6B infrastructure plan

The White House froze $2.1 billion in funding for a transit rail line and a viaduct project as federal and local officials battle over diversity and inclusion.

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Guiding a small but growing city: Exemplary Public Servant John Noblitt

The Sanger, Texas, city manager obtained more reliable electricity, worked toward a larger wastewater treatment plant and helped attract the city’s first supermarket.

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