Category: government

Bernie Sanders wants to give Americans free college education. This sounds good to any parent who has three or four college-age children.
Such an idea would have to have huge boundaries. Schools su…

LAUREL HILL — The City Council has chosen one of two options to establish a purchasing-procedures ordinance.
The proposed ordinance is partially based on state guidelines, with dollar amounts adjus…

LAUREL HILL — The City Council has chosen one of two options to establish a purchasing-procedures ordinance.
The proposed ordinance is partially based on state guidelines, with dollar amounts adjus…

LAUREL HILL — The City Council rested a proposal to spend $9,550 to refurbish a 1992 generator after hearing a report by Councilman Travis Dewrell.
The city received an $11,700 insurance settlement…

With an annual payroll that tops $12 million, Crestview's mayor and City Council seats are part-time positions for a city of almost 24,000 residents. Here's a look at the cost of government.

BAKER — When Farm Service Agency administrator Val Dolcini returns to Washington, D.C., he’ll take with him area farmers’ ideas, concerns and praises.
En route to a New Orleans conference, Dolcini …

LAUREL HILL — Former City Councilman Johnny James and his wife, Earnestine, are a giant step closer to having their property annexed into the city.
At Thursday evening's meeting, the council passed…

The monthly meeting of the Florida Panhandle Patriots Tea Party will feature talk show radio host Ken Walsh of WFTW's "Wake Up Call."
He will discuss "The Media Takeover," concerning who is control…

After getting unanimous approval from the Florida Public Service Commission, Gulf Power is launching a community solar program, Gulf Solar Energy Share.
Gulf Solar is a way Gulf Power customers can…

FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women welcomes five new members as it installs a new board of officers. 
2016 officers, sworn in by Okaloosa Commissioner Kelly W…