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Local Gov news — September 24, 2026

Publications tagged with Local Gov published on September 24, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

11 publications

  1. WorldLocal GovMiddle EastBudget

    Argentina's Poverty Rate Increases in First Half of 2026

    Argentina's poverty rate has increased to 32.3% in the first half of 2026, up from 28.2% in the second half of 2025, according to official figures released by the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INDEC). This marks a reversal of the downward trend seen since mid-2024 and comes despite President Javier Milei's claim that his administration has lifted 14 million people out of poverty since taking office. Experts attribute the increase to accelerating inflation and deteriorating purchasing power.
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  2. U.S.Local GovNorth America

    GOP Nominee's Claim of Not Being 'Embarrassed' by Minnesota Challenged

    Republican Senate nominee Michele Tafoya in Minnesota is facing backlash after denying she ever said she was embarrassed to be from the state, despite a since-deleted tweet from March 2023 stating the opposite. The tweet read, 'I'm embarrassed to say I live in Minnesota. This state has gone so far left it's amazing any of the snow still sticks.' Tafoya had previously expressed plans to move out of Minnesota multiple times, often praising Florida as a better alternative. She is now running to represent Minnesota in the U.S. Senate.
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  3. SocietyLocal GovCorruptionIndictment

    Plastic Surgeon Found Guilty of Murdering Attorney

    A Pinellas County judge found plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski guilty of murdering attorney Steven Cozzi. Kosowski, who represented himself, was convicted of first-degree murder and now faces the possibility of life in prison without parole or the death penalty. The body of Cozzi, who prosecutors say was attacked in a law office and taken from the building, has never been found.
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  5. WorldLocal GovCivil RightsMiddle East

    Municipal Elections in Lima: López Aliaga Under Fire, Candidates Clash

    The municipal elections in Lima saw a heated debate with 26 candidates participating. Rafael López Aliaga, leading the polls, faced criticism for his homophobic remarks and was accused of hiding a re-election attempt. Security, transportation, and works were key topics, but few candidates detailed financing or coordination plans. The National Electoral Board (JNE) and the National Office for Electoral Processes (ONPE) faced criticism for their handling of the election process.
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  6. WorldRegulatorsLocal GovMiddle East

    Poland Fortifies Six Border Crossings with Ukraine Amid Russian Attacks

    Poland has placed six border crossing points on high alert following Russian attacks in western Ukraine and recent drone incidents near Polish territory. These crossings, including Dorohusk, Zosin, Budomierz, Korczowa, Medyka, and Kroscienko, will have Polish military personnel on duty. The number of people and vehicles allowed at these points simultaneously has been restricted to facilitate quick evacuation in case of a threat.
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  10. PoliticsLocal GovMiddle EastEarth

    Israeli Bulldozers Uproot Olive Trees in Palestinian Villages

    Israeli bulldozers have been destroying Palestinian olive trees in several West Bank villages, including Deir Nidham, Deir Nizam, and Beit Reema. The destruction has caused significant damage to Palestinian agricultural lands and the livelihoods of local farmers, who rely on olive trees for income. The incidents have sparked outrage and sorrow among Palestinians, with some describing the uprooting of olive trees as an attack on their cultural heritage and identity.
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  11. SocietyLawLocal GovMiddle EastNorth America

    CHP Retains Control of Most Ankara Districts After Mayor's Resignation

    After Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mansur Yavaş resigned from the Republican People's Party (CHP), eight district mayors also resigned. Despite this, CHP retains control of 16 district municipalities out of 25, leaving them with only Etimesgut and Yenimahalle. The party previously won the metropolitan municipality and these 16 districts in the March 31 local elections.
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