THE POLICY LEDGER
Election Coverage — November 2025 (Local & Municipal) • Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Municipal elections occur in odd- numbered years. • Ford County Advance Voting: Weekday hours 9:00 AM–4:30 PM, extended to 7:00 PM on Oct 28 & Oct 30 at Government Center, 100 Gunsmoke, Dodge City. • Key Deadlines & Info: Kansas SOS Important Election Dates page includes 2025 municipal calendar, and Ford County Election Office lists polling locations and sample ballots. • Mail Voting Change (2026): The Legislature removed the 3-day post-election mail-ballot grace period starting 2026; not applicable to 2025.
What to tell members: - Verify staff schedules for Election Day flexibility. - Share voter information links in your e-blasts and social media. - Explore CCA permitting for events to boost attendance.
Federal Government Shutdown Briefing – November 2025 Prepared by the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce Current Status The federal government shutdown began October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass appropriations. It has now surpassed 30 days, making it the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Partial operations continue using contingency funds. Key programs like SNAP (food assistance) received temporary emergency funding that will only cover part of November benefits. No full funding vote is currently scheduled in the Senate.
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