Showing 49 to 60 of 133 results
Delayed GEMA Fee Takeover for Thuringian Vereine
Thuringian Vereine must wait for the state government to approve the 2025 budget before a new contract with GEMA can be signed to cover their event fees; the previous contract expired at the end of 2024, affecting many current carnival events; up to €500,000 is available annually.
Delayed GEMA Fee Takeover for Thuringian Vereine
Thuringian Vereine must wait for the state government to approve the 2025 budget before a new contract with GEMA can be signed to cover their event fees; the previous contract expired at the end of 2024, affecting many current carnival events; up to €500,000 is available annually.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Stockton Switches Power Providers, Promising 5% Bill Savings
The cities of Stockton and Lathrop, San Joaquin County, are switching to Ava Energy as their power provider in April, impacting 120,000 accounts and potentially saving residents and businesses 5% on their monthly bills, due to lower renewable energy costs and local control.
Stockton Switches Power Providers, Promising 5% Bill Savings
The cities of Stockton and Lathrop, San Joaquin County, are switching to Ava Energy as their power provider in April, impacting 120,000 accounts and potentially saving residents and businesses 5% on their monthly bills, due to lower renewable energy costs and local control.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Baden-Württemberg Expands Refugee Shelter Capacity Amidst Local Opposition
Facing local opposition, Baden-Württemberg is launching an information campaign to promote new refugee shelters, aiming to increase initial reception capacity from 6,000 to 15,000 places by building new facilities in several cities, despite a recent decrease in arrivals.
Baden-Württemberg Expands Refugee Shelter Capacity Amidst Local Opposition
Facing local opposition, Baden-Württemberg is launching an information campaign to promote new refugee shelters, aiming to increase initial reception capacity from 6,000 to 15,000 places by building new facilities in several cities, despite a recent decrease in arrivals.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Hofheim Approves €17 Million Bridge Design
Hofheim, Germany is building a €17 million, 263-meter pedestrian and cyclist bridge designed by Ney & Partners, starting construction in late 2027 (if funding is approved) and lasting three years; the bridge's design preserves existing trees and is contingent upon €60\% government funding and coordi...
Hofheim Approves €17 Million Bridge Design
Hofheim, Germany is building a €17 million, 263-meter pedestrian and cyclist bridge designed by Ney & Partners, starting construction in late 2027 (if funding is approved) and lasting three years; the bridge's design preserves existing trees and is contingent upon €60\% government funding and coordi...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Parma Police Chase Ends in Arrest: Incident Highlights Public Safety Concerns
In Parma, Italy, a repeat offender's violent reaction to a traffic stop by local police officers resulted in a car chase and injuries, but a city bus driver's intervention led to the suspect's arrest. This incident highlighted the risks faced by local police and prompted discussion on public safety ...
Parma Police Chase Ends in Arrest: Incident Highlights Public Safety Concerns
In Parma, Italy, a repeat offender's violent reaction to a traffic stop by local police officers resulted in a car chase and injuries, but a city bus driver's intervention led to the suspect's arrest. This incident highlighted the risks faced by local police and prompted discussion on public safety ...
Progress
48% Bias Score
North-West England Councils Face Staffing Crisis, Agency Spending Soars
North-west England councils dramatically increased spending on agency staff, with some seeing sevenfold increases over five years due to a severe local government workforce crisis, impacting social care services, with Lancashire and Manchester spending roughly £30 million each last year.
North-West England Councils Face Staffing Crisis, Agency Spending Soars
North-west England councils dramatically increased spending on agency staff, with some seeing sevenfold increases over five years due to a severe local government workforce crisis, impacting social care services, with Lancashire and Manchester spending roughly £30 million each last year.
Progress
40% Bias Score
France Simplification Initiative Addresses 400 Administrative Issues
French Public Service Minister Laurent Marcangeli announced that the "France Simplification" initiative has resolved nearly 400 administrative issues, including extending burial delays and simplifying alcohol licensing, directly impacting citizens and local governments.
France Simplification Initiative Addresses 400 Administrative Issues
French Public Service Minister Laurent Marcangeli announced that the "France Simplification" initiative has resolved nearly 400 administrative issues, including extending burial delays and simplifying alcohol licensing, directly impacting citizens and local governments.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Scotland Councils Face £392 Million Budget Shortfall, Propose Tax Hikes
Scotland's 32 councils face a combined £392 million budget shortfall, potentially rising to £780 million next year, leading many to propose council tax increases of up to 10% to offset rising costs and increased service demands.
Scotland Councils Face £392 Million Budget Shortfall, Propose Tax Hikes
Scotland's 32 councils face a combined £392 million budget shortfall, potentially rising to £780 million next year, leading many to propose council tax increases of up to 10% to offset rising costs and increased service demands.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Scottish Borders Council Announces 10% Council Tax Hike
The Scottish Borders Council announced a 10% council tax increase for 2025/26, raising an additional £7m for vital services despite receiving £19m in extra government funding, which is largely allocated to the Real Living Wage and free school meals.
Scottish Borders Council Announces 10% Council Tax Hike
The Scottish Borders Council announced a 10% council tax increase for 2025/26, raising an additional £7m for vital services despite receiving £19m in extra government funding, which is largely allocated to the Real Living Wage and free school meals.
Progress
48% Bias Score
North Sydney Council Votes for 87% Rate Hike Amid Public Outcry
North Sydney Council voted 7-3 to raise property rates by 87% over two years to address \$122 million Olympic pool redevelopment cost overruns and "unsustainable" finances, sparking outrage from over 100 residents and local politicians during a fiery public meeting.
North Sydney Council Votes for 87% Rate Hike Amid Public Outcry
North Sydney Council voted 7-3 to raise property rates by 87% over two years to address \$122 million Olympic pool redevelopment cost overruns and "unsustainable" finances, sparking outrage from over 100 residents and local politicians during a fiery public meeting.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Unmet Citizen Needs Threaten German Democracy
The president of Germany's Association of Municipalities warns that unfulfilled citizen needs, particularly concerning refugees and social services, are threatening democratic stability due to policy failures and insufficient funding.
Unmet Citizen Needs Threaten German Democracy
The president of Germany's Association of Municipalities warns that unfulfilled citizen needs, particularly concerning refugees and social services, are threatening democratic stability due to policy failures and insufficient funding.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Limited Adoption of Online Office Hours in Thuringia
Thuringia's mayors and county commissioners largely avoid online office hours due to citizen preference for in-person contact and limited technological access; Erfurt and Eichsfeld are exceptions, using pre-recorded video responses to submitted questions.
Limited Adoption of Online Office Hours in Thuringia
Thuringia's mayors and county commissioners largely avoid online office hours due to citizen preference for in-person contact and limited technological access; Erfurt and Eichsfeld are exceptions, using pre-recorded video responses to submitted questions.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Showing 49 to 60 of 133 results