Politics
Cambridge residents selected nine projects in March 2026 budget vote
The city's twelfth participatory-budgeting cycle awarded $1.032 million after 10,172 residents voted.
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Politics
Citizens’ panel delivered recommendations for the EU’s next long-term budget
The May 2025 deliberations brought 150 randomly selected residents into a formal consultation process.
Politics
Los Angeles replaced MyLA311 with a new app and website in March 2025
The city added service-request tracking, location tools and broader language access to its non-emergency channel.
Politics
Australia selected 150 students for its 2026 National Youth Parliament
The March selection set up a funded program of simulated debates, parliamentary workshops and civic learning.
Politics
Commons committee proposed practical steps toward a more accessible Parliament
A December 2025 report addressed buildings, voting practices and clearer public explanations of parliamentary work.
Politics
Canada published a new public guide to House of Commons procedure
The December 2025 fourth edition updates the reference used to understand debates, committees and parliamentary records.