The Washington State Gambling Commission and the Squaxin Island Tribe reached a tentative amended and restated tribal–state gaming compact that would raise some wager and facility limits, add electronic table games and require tribe-level screening and responsible-gaming measures; the commission will vote at a public meeting Feb. 12.

Developers described a proposed Legacy Shores waterfront community they estimated at about $300 million with two miles of waterfront and private docks; commissioners voted to pursue discussion of a Tax Increment Financing or Build Act Master Development District to support infrastructure.

Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority reported 195 people stayed at Next Step Up from January–July and that its Lafayette supportive housing (11 units) is over 80% complete; MMHA said 29 guests this year moved into leases and 39 found employment.

News Enterprises, a rural provider based in Kinston, reported adding employer outreach and training, offering transportation routes for participants, and documenting supported employment completions and short CIE placements including a Carolina ICE project.

Palm Coast and the SR 100 Corridor CRA approved a purchase-and-sale contract with Sanders Trust LLC for 8.5 acres in Whispering Pines; staff said the project represents a $31 million investment, a 20-year operator lease and estimated annual ad valorem revenue of about $182,000.

Residents call for better job opportunities and increased budget for city staffing needs.

City of Milwaukee hires Operation Driver Workers to enhance cleanliness and safety services.

City Council enforces moratorium to assess impacts of Kirby and Simpson warehouses on community.

At its April 1 meeting the Allegany County Public Works Committee heard a flooding and capital-projects update from Highway Superintendent Tom Windus, approved multiple road, bridge and culvert contracts and railroad crossing agreements, authorized a NEPA engineering amendment for the county's water and wastewater design project, approved seasonal hires and created a bridge-maintenance position.

The Lackawanna County Salary Board approved a broad package of position retitles, new positions and raises — including moving many part-time roles to $18/hour — and several budget-neutral, state-reimbursed and asset-forfeiture-funded positions.