The Evesham Township Board of Education voted to approve Dr. Diana Vassell as the district's next superintendent, effective Dec. 1; the motion passed with five yes votes, three no votes and one abstention after two board members explained they would vote no on principle but pledged to support the new superintendent afterward.

Policy staff said the public comment period closed for draft rules implementing Senate Bill 5403 (limits on financial interest agreements for cannabis retailers). Staff will review comments, proceed to an economic analysis (~three months) and aim to file a CR-1/CR-2 by year-end.

District staff presented year‑one data on the calendar pilot and start‑time changes: student survey responses trended more positive, staff and families trended more negative; attendance averaged about 95%, chronic absenteeism ~13% (down 43% since 2022), and survey response rates were modest (about 700 students, 450 staff, 1,800 families).

The Canadian federal government has received over 21,000 emails regarding proposed changes to how major projects are reviewed. A public feedback window closed on July 22, 2026, with officials planning to publish a summary report by summer's end. Stakeholders, including Indigenous groups, environmental organizations, and industry representatives, submitted feedback on proposals such as streamlining approval processes for energy projects, exempting certain projects from species protection laws, and creating economic zones for transportation and energy corridors. Critics, including the Green Party and the Assembly of First Nations, have raised concerns about the government's approach, citing potential environmental risks and a lack of consultation. The government extended the feedback deadline from June 7 to July 22 following criticism, but stakeholders argue the timeline remains insufficient. The Public Policy Forum urged Ottawa to introduce legislation before the Canada Investment Summit in September, emphasizing the need for clear regulatory frameworks to attract investment while balancing environmental and economic priorities.

Community feedback on superintendent finalists sought through online survey until August 24.

A group changes stance from support to opposition regarding project details.

Alberta's Restructured Energy Market (REM) design has undergone a significant shift. On April 4, 2025, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) announced the removal of the proposed Day-Ahead Commitment (DAC) and Day-Ahead Energy Scheduling (DAES) markets from the REM framework. This decision follows a direction from the Minister of Affordability and Utilities (MAU) in March 2024 to initiate a technical design proposal for the REM, initially including these markets as part of a phased implementation approach. The intention behind the DAC and DAES markets was to increase predictability regarding generation commitments, aiming for improved system stability and reduced price fluctuations. Extensive consultations were undertaken throughout 2024 and into early 2025. Following initial design sprints, the AESO sought feedback from stakeholders between December 2024 and January 2025, followed by finalization sessions in February and March 2025. Concerns emerged during these discussions, particularly regarding the potential for over-procurement within the DAC market, largely linked to inflexible pricing structures. Stakeholders also voiced broader concerns about the need for strong governance and independent oversight to ensure financial stability and prevent increased consumer costs. The AESO maintains that the decision to exclude the DAC and DAES markets is directly responsive to stakeholder input and will not compromise the reliability or affordability of Alberta’s power system. Key elements of the REM design remain, including the co-optimization of energy and ramping reserves, a wider real-time price range (with a $3,000/MWh cap), congestion pricing (with Locational Marginal Pricing as the preferred method), and measures to mitigate market power through a secondary offer cap. The AESO hosted a session on April 10, 2025, to provide further details on the decision, the reasoning behind it, and its effect on the REM's overall timeline. These design changes are anticipated to extend the timeframe for rule approval into early 2026.

Council discusses updates to utility ordinances affecting small cell wireless facilities and fees.

The school board plans to form committees to gather feedback on recommendations by June.

Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development detailed how the state will evaluate and nominate 207 census tracts for Opportunity Zones, said the designation window opens July 1 and urged municipalities to submit ranked tract recommendations by the June 5 deadline.

District prioritizes community support and addresses technology, safety, and academic achievement