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The Brazilian Workers' Party (PT) is prioritizing congressional elections over gubernatorial elections in the distribution of its electoral fund for upcoming elections.

Brazilian state governments have denied President Lula's request to reduce the ICMS tax on diesel amid rising international oil prices due to the war in Iran.

President Alar Karis approved two laws concerning the establishment of an international commission for Ukraine's damage claims and the procurement of waste recycling and disposal services by local governments.

The Nigerian Federal Government highlights that state governments contribute around 48% of total public expenditure, emphasizing the need for better intergovernmental coordination for economic development.

President Bola Tinubu has called on media executives to scrutinize state and local governments as closely as they do his administration, emphasizing the need for accountability.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has called on the media to scrutinize state and local governments as closely as they do his administration, emphasizing the newfound financial autonomy of these subnational entities.

The event held in Athens discussed the constitutional autonomy of local governments and the challenges they face due to limited resources and state intervention.

Nigerian state governments have voiced their objections to proposed deductions from the Federation Account to cover power subsidies and other obligations.

The National Council of State Communication Secretaries (CNSecom) has created a guide to direct public communication during the 2026 elections in Brazil, emphasizing legal standards and ethical considerations.

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission has called for urgent measures from the federal and Oromia state governments to address violence in the region after recent attacks led to civilian casualties.

Nigeria's Value Added Tax (VAT) collections reached a record N1.08 trillion in January 2026, under a new distribution formula among the Federal and state governments.

A significant drop in student enrollments in São Paulo state schools has caused a rift between federal and state governments and led to a call for reevaluation of educational data.

A local leader highlights the rising popularity of the grey economy in Slovakia, emphasizing a growing distrust in the state among citizens.

The Commissioner for Local Government and Children’s Welfare in Katsina State claims local governments are operating with full autonomy due to improved federal allocations and economic reforms.

The Executive Secretary of the Joint Revenue Board in Nigeria emphasizes the need for state governments to conform to new national tax laws to enhance fiscal reforms.

Two local governments in Latvia did not apply for state secret clearance for their executive directors amid ongoing evaluations by the State Security Service.

Many cities and municipalities in Germany are facing severe financial difficulties, with no immediate solutions in sight despite earlier promises of assistance from federal and state governments.

Carlos Bolsonaro reports that his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, is preparing a list of potential candidates for the Senate and state governments while in prison.

American companies and state governments are demanding refunds from Donald Trump for tariffs deemed illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has urged state governments to enhance contact tracing efforts due to a rising outbreak of Lassa fever that has led to 70 confirmed deaths.

Minja Koskela discusses the Left Alliance's commitment to public finance adjustments amidst ongoing fiscal negotiations in Finland.

President Bola Tinubu's new Executive Order could lead to an additional N14.57 trillion in allocations for federal, state, and local governments in Nigeria.

Columnist John Robson discusses the political and financial state of Canada, questioning whether Canadians and their governments acknowledge the significant issues facing the country.

The U.S. State Department is developing a web platform to give access to content banned by local governments in Europe, including hate speech and terrorist propaganda.

The Supreme Court of India has criticized state governments for distributing freebies despite being in significant debt, urging them to focus on job creation instead.

The US State Department is developing an internet portal to allow people in Europe and elsewhere to access content banned by their governments as hate speech and terrorist propaganda.

The U.S. State Department is developing an online platform that would allow people in Europe and elsewhere to view content banned by their governments, according to Reuters.

In the current geopolitical climate, local governments in Latvia are urged to carefully assess the future positions of officials who have not received security clearance, according to the State Security Service (VDD).

Michoacán has passed a constitutional reform that prevents state governments from contracting debt beyond their six-year term, aiming to put an end to decades of public debt burdens on the population.

The Carnival is not a national holiday in Brazil, with the Tuesday of Carnival being an optional leave in most of the country as decreed by state and municipal governments.

Kwara and Niger state governments in Nigeria are collaborating to tackle security challenges arising from recent terrorist attacks.

Montana's Governor Greg Gianforte announces an investigation into local governments for potential sanctuary city policies that violate state law regarding cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Slovakia and Hungary to strengthen relationships with their pro-Trump governments amid tensions with other EU nations.

Heavy rains in Rio de Janeiro's interior have prompted a combined effort from state and local governments to mitigate damage and restore essential services.

Uberlândia will receive 13 new healthcare units across 11 neighborhoods, supported by a partnership between state and federal governments and the local municipality.

Australia's largest water users feel excluded from the National Water Agreement, as they are unaware of its final details while state governments are requested to sign it.

The Mexican Secretariat of Economy announced an ongoing strategy to combat illegal trade, informality, smuggling, and piracy in collaboration with federal agencies, state governments, and productive sectors.

The President of the Republic has submitted two urgent economic bills during a state of emergency, one concerning local governments and the other the energy sector, which the National Assembly must address by the end of February.

The article discusses the enduring and pervasive nature of bureaucracy in the Greek state, which has remained powerful and influential despite efforts by various governments to combat it.

The Federal Government has pledged to stop state governments from interfering with local government finances allocated from the Federation Account.

The Federal Government has committed to ending state governments' interference in local government finances during a budget appraisal meeting in Abuja.

California has started suspending commercial licenses for migrants amid conflicting statements between federal and state governments, leading to job losses for many.

The Federal Government of Nigeria plans to distribute electricity subsidy costs among federal, state, and local governments starting in 2026, as announced by the Budget Office Director-General during a workshop in Abuja.

Brazilian state and municipal finances are under federal oversight due to a long history of fiscal irresponsibility, affecting regional governments' ability to finance their operations.

The Federal Government has called on state governments, especially Ondo State, to remove nuisance taxes and adopt new tax reforms during a lecture in Akure.

Hamburg has seen a marked decrease in new refugees and asylum seekers, attributed to coordinated measures by federal and state governments, while accommodation remains full and the number of deportees remains high.

Extensive bushfires in southeastern Australia have destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed thousands of livestock within a week, with the federal and Victoria state governments announcing financial assistance for those affected.

The Spanish Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, is attempting to implement a new complex autonomous funding model aimed at providing greater resources for regional governments to strengthen the welfare state.

This article discusses a joint statement following a trilateral meeting between the governments of the United States, Israel, and Syria regarding security arrangements and coordination mechanisms, published by the U.S. State Department.

Starting next year, the funding for school cooks will shift from state support to local governments, which are struggling to find adequate financial sources.