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Fairfax County Capital Bikeshare Sets Monthly Ridership Records
Capital Bikeshare in Fairfax County set all-time monthly records in August and September, with the Route 7 and Jefferson Street station leading newly added stations in trips.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEducation Capital BikeshareFairfax CountyBailey's Crossroadsbikeshare ridershipRoute 7Jefferson StreetFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Virginia General Fund Revenues Up 8.0 Percent Through First Quarter of FY2027
Governor Spanberger says September revenues rose 11.5 percent and first-quarter collections grew 8.0 percent, running 3.2 percent ahead of forecast despite national economic uncertainty.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyFinancial MarketsGeneral Politics VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerGeneral Fund revenuesFiscal Year 2027Mark D. Sicklesstate budgetsales taxReston
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Reports White House Preservation Group Took $2.5M From Donor Who Wanted East Wing Demolished
The Washington Post reports a White House preservation group accepted $2.5 million from a donor who sought the East Wing's demolition, as other donors withhold funds amid the president's silence on the project.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaWhite HouseFederal GovernmentElectionFilm and TVMedical Science The Washington PostEast WingDonald TrumpSusie Wilesknee painpreservation group
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Media Monitor: Penguin Random House Highlights New Fiction From Anne Bishop, Jayne Castle, Sofie Kelly and Carl Hiaasen
Penguin Random House is promoting a slate of new fiction titles, including fantasy, paranormal mystery and a Florida caper, in its latest recommended reads newsletter.
EntertainmentMediaDigital and Print Publishing Penguin Random HouseAnne BishopJayne CastleSofie KellyCarl Hiaasenbookspublishing
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at Arizona Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Arizona has changed, and directs the public to check online.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationArizonaSocial Security officesmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Microplastics Are Chemically Active and Could Cause Biological Harm, Columbia Study Finds
Columbia and UC Berkeley researchers find that as plastic fragments into micro- and nanoparticles, its expanding surface generates reactive oxygen species that may damage living tissue.
Science & TechnologyHealthEducationUSAMedical ScienceEnvironmentArtificial IntelligenceEconomySocial Issues MicroplasticsColumbia UniversityUniversity of California, BerkeleyWei MinReactive oxygen speciesMichael WoodfordNobel Prize in Economic Sciencesnewsletter
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Virginia to Host 2026 Veterans and Military Affairs Executive Forum in Richmond
Virginia Department of Veterans Services announces the 2026 Virginia Veterans & Military Affairs Executive Forum on October 29 in Richmond, with free registration for two reps from each V3-certified company.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborMilitaryState GovernmentsEconomy Virginia Department of Veterans Services2026 Virginia Veterans & Military Affairs Executive ForumRichmondVirginia Values Veteransveteran employmentdefense industryworkforce developmentRestonVirginia
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Mullin and CBP Commissioner Scott Tour Arizona Border Wall as DHS Marks 17 Months of Zero Illegal Alien Releases
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott toured border wall construction in Arizona, touting 17 months of zero illegal alien releases and record-low Fiscal Year 2026 border crossings.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesMilitary Markwayne MullinRodney ScottU.S. Customs and Border ProtectionDepartment of Homeland SecurityArizona border wallborder securityillegal immigrationU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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SEC Investment Management Director Brian Daly to Speak at Stanford Private Capital Roundtable
The SEC has posted remarks delivered by Brian Daly, Director of the Division of Investment Management, at the Stanford University Private Capital Roundtable.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentLegalEducation Securities and Exchange CommissionBrian DalyDivision of Investment ManagementStanford University Private Capital RoundtableSpeeches and StatementsPrivate Capital
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at Arizona Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Arizona has changed, and points users to online services.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationArizonaSocial Security officeonline servicesmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsMedicare
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Dr. Oz Urges Americans to Focus on Fiber and Gut Health
Federal health message from "Dr. Oz" advises fiber-rich foods, a plant-variety challenge and a yearly wellness visit to keep the gut microbiome healthy.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceSocial Issues gut microbiomefiberDr. OzMedicareyearly wellness visitNutrition.govfermented foods
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IRS Announces Tax Professional Awareness Week for 2027 Filing Season
IRS launches Tax Professional Awareness Week starting Oct. 19, offering webinars, videos and tools to help preparers file accurate returns and protect taxpayer information ahead of the 2027 season.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborEducation IRSTax Professional Awareness WeekFrank J. Bisignano2027 filing seasontax professionalsForm 8867Tax Pro Account
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IRS Announces Tax Professional Awareness Week for 2027 Filing Season
The IRS will hold Tax Professional Awareness Week starting Oct. 19, offering webinars, videos and tax tips to help preparers get ready for the 2027 filing season.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborEducationUSA IRSTax Professional Awareness Weektax professionals2027 filing seasonFrank J. BisignanoForm 8867Taxpayer Advocate Service
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California State Parks Free Pass Programs Hit Major Milestones as Historian Passport Deadline Nears
More than 360,000 Californians have downloaded the free Historian Passport ahead of the July 6 deadline, as other state park pass programs also reach major milestones.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsEnvironmentEducationSocial Issues California State ParksHistorian PassportGavin NewsomJennifer Siebel Newsomfree park passesOutdoors for AllState Parks ForwardCalifornia Governors Office
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Marine Corps Marathon Road Closures Announced for Arlington
Arlington County announces extensive road closures for the 51st Marine Corps Marathon on October 25, 2026, with police urging motorists to expect delays and use Metro.
SportLaw EnforcementTransportationUSAGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Marine Corps MarathonArlington CountyRoad ClosuresTraffic AlertRoute 110MetroPublic SafetyArlington County GovernmentReston
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DHS, DOT and Department of War Impose Drone Flight Restriction Along Southern Border
Temporary flight restriction bars unauthorized drones within one nautical mile of the U.S.-Mexico border, from the surface to 400 feet, as agencies cite cartel drone threats.
Politics and GovernmentUSALaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentMilitaryTransportationGeneral Politics Department of Homeland SecurityDepartment of WarDepartment of TransportationSouthern border airspaceTemporary flight restrictionDronesCartel drone threatsU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Mayor Bowser to Host Ward 4 Family Fun Day on October 17
The event runs from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Riggs LaSalle Recreation Center at 501 Riggs Road NE, with live music, games, activities and giveaways.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesGeneral Politics Ward 4 Family Fun DayMuriel BowserRiggs LaSalle Recreation CenterWashington, DCCommunity EventFamily ActivitiesDistrict of Columbia GovernmentRestonFall Season
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Social Security Administration Tells Californians to Check Office Status Before Visiting
The agency says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in California has changed and points the public to online services.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationCaliforniaSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsMedicareonline services
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IRS Begins Automatic Refunds for Adoption Tax Credit Carryforward
More than 50,000 taxpayers will get the refunds automatically, with most expected to be processed by the end of the year.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesLegal IRSAdoption Tax CreditTax RefundsWorking Families Tax CutsFrank J. BisignanoTax Year 2025TaxpayersTreasury Department
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Cornell Undergraduates Map PFAS Across More Than 300 Finger Lakes Waterways
The Chronicle also reports a $22.5 million NSF renewal for plant-human communication research, a Packard Fellowship for an applied physicist working on slidetronics, and a MacArthur Fellowship for a sociologist alumna studying climate change.
Science & TechnologyHealthEducationEnvironmentEnergyAstronomy and SpaceMedical ScienceComputers and InternetSocial IssuesUSALegal Cornell ChronicleCornell UniversityPFASFinger LakesNational Science FoundationMacArthur FellowshipPackard Fellowshipdata centersenergy gridSeneca Nation
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Granicus Promotes Integrated Communications Platform to Government Agencies
The company says the platform combines multi-channel messaging, opt-in subscriptions and real-time analytics to help agencies reach residents and build trust.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and InternetSocial IssuesMedia GranicusGovernment CommunicationsDigital EngagementResident EngagementMulti-channel MessagingReal-time ReportingPublic Sector TechnologyIowa Governors Officeopt-in subscriptionspublic trustOhio Governors Office
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TCEQ Sets Fall Schedule of Public Meetings and Hearings on Texas Permits
Texas regulators will hold public meetings and contested case hearings from October 19 through November 30 on wastewater, air, and radioactive waste permits across the state.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentEnergyLegalState GovernmentsFederal Government TCEQTexas Commission on Environmental QualityState Office of Administrative HearingsTPDES permitpublic meetingradioactive wasteTexas
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DOT, DoW, DHS Join Forces to Protect Southern Border Airspace
New temporary flight restriction bars unauthorized drone activity up to 400 feet and one nautical mile north of the U.S.-Mexico border, as three federal departments coordinate on airspace security.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentMilitaryTransportationSocial Issues Southern Border AirspaceTemporary Flight RestrictionDrone OperationsU.S. Department of WarDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of TransportationCartel Drone Threats
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Governor Newsom's Schedule for October 16, 2026
California Governor Gavin Newsom has left the state, according to his official schedule for Friday, October 16, 2026, released by the Governor's Press Office in Sacramento.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsGeneral Politics Gavin NewsomCaliforniaSacramentoGovernor's Press OfficeState travelCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom
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Newsom: Nearly 12,000 Californians Switch to EVs Through MyFirstEV Rebate
Governor Newsom says nearly 12,000 Californians have used the MyFirstEV instant rebate to buy their first electric vehicle, as ZEVs hit 19.1% of new car sales in the third quarter of 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentEnergyState GovernmentsEconomyClimate ChangeTransportation Gavin NewsomMyFirstEVzero-emission vehiclesCaliforniaelectric vehiclesCalifornia Air Resources BoardEV charging infrastructureCalifornia Governors Office
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Media Monitor: CAIR Welcomes Hate Crime Charges, Condemns West Bank Attack and Racist Police Texts
CAIR is reporting it welcomed felony hate crime charges in a Des Plaines park threat case, condemned an Israeli settler attack on a Washington Post reporter, and denounced racist texts tied to Charlotte police.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentWorldMediaLegalSocial IssuesMiddle EastElection CAIRhate crime chargesDes Plaines IllinoisMatthew R. KindleWest BankWashington PostCharlotte-Mecklenburg Police
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Off-Duty Fairfax County Officer Charged With Three Counts of Domestic Assault
Brandon Moore, a three-year FCPD veteran assigned to the McLean Police District Station, was arrested after officers responded to a domestic assault report on Sunstone Drive in McLean.
Law EnforcementUSALegalSocial Issues Fairfax County Police DepartmentDomestic AssaultBrandon MooreMcLeanKevin DavisEmergency Substantial Risk OrderAdministrative LeaveReston
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ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles and Drug Traffickers in Nationwide Sweep
ICE arrested five criminal illegal aliens convicted of crimes including first-degree murder, child pornography and cocaine distribution, as DHS credits President Trump with unleashing enforcement.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues ICEDepartment of Homeland SecurityMarkwayne Mullinillegal alien arrestsdeportationimmigration enforcementPresident TrumpU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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SEC Official Dave Sanchez Addresses Statewide Joint Powers Authorities and Energy Prepay Bonds
SEC Office of Municipal Securities Director Dave Sanchez has posted remarks on statewide joint powers authorities and energy prepay bonds, newly available through the agency's Speeches and Statements page.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsEnergyLegal Securities and Exchange CommissionDave SanchezOffice of Municipal SecuritiesStatewide Joint Powers AuthoritiesEnergy Prepay BondsMunicipal BondsSpeeches and Statements
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Ohio Driver Training Expands Sharply One Year After New Licensing Rules
Ohio reports nearly 50% more driving instructors, 45 new training enterprises and a projected record 130,000 driver training certificates in 2026 after expanding requirements to drivers under 21.
Politics and GovernmentUSATransportationState GovernmentsEducationSocial Issues Ohio driver educationMike DeWineOhio Traffic Safety OfficeRoadReady OhioEmily Davidsondriver training requirementsDrive to SucceedOhio Governors Office