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DiNapoli warns NY child homelessness rate doubles national average
Although New York State saw an overall decrease in its homeless population in 2025, homelessness rose in 17 of 25 regions, prompting a class-action lawsuit against the state over outdated public assistance policies.
BREAKING NEWS: Lee water district proposal moves instead to public referendum
LEE CENTER — The Lee Town Board's expected vote Thursday on passing a bond resolution for the proposed $21.6 million creation of Water District No. 2 was scuttled by a petition requesting that matter go before the residents for their…
Prosecutor declines to file charges against Galveston town marshal
A Cass County, Indiana, prosecutor declined to file criminal charges against Galveston Town Marshal Nick Bowyer. He continues to face formal disciplinary proceedings from the town's board of public safety.
Former Indy Mayor makes the ballot as IN Secretary of State candidate
INDIANAPOLIS — After months of collecting signatures from across the state, former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard officially made the ballot this week as an Independent candidate for Indiana Secretary of State. “First, I want to thank people,” Ballard said during an interview…
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published July 23Florida leads the country in death row exonerations—but still kills more prisoners than any other state
With ten executions already carried out this year, Florida is on pace to surpass its own record from last year for most prisoners executed since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. Last year, Florida executed 19 people, more than any other state—and is on pace to top that…
St Pete Catalyst
Published July 23Elevate Florida approvals begin; many homeowners still await answers
"If there's bureaucracy, we need to cut through it."
How to register to vote in Indiana’s Nov. 3 general election
The deadline is Oct. 5. You can register online, in person or by mail.
Rokita: Indiana will receive $154K from generic drug manufacturer as part of national settlement
Individual Hoosiers could be owed money as part of the settlement, the Indiana Attorney General's Office said.
Mothers tell governor they’d be unemployed, homeless without childcare vouchers
Gov. Mike Braun is pushing for more state childcare funding.
St Pete Catalyst
Published July 23Largo lands site for replacement of aging Fire Station 42
The approximately 12,000-square-foot facility will include four drive-through apparatus bays and 12 dorm rooms.
WMNF 88.5
Published July 23The Scoop: Thurs. July 23, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
City leaders are weighing a temporary pause on new large-scale development projects to review potential effects on community planning.
How to vote absentee in Indiana’s 2026 general election
Can’t make it to the polls? There are 11 ways you can qualify for an absentee ballot.