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• [New] State and local government fleets still face a 50% ZEV purchase requirement, rising to 100% by 2030. Joint Charging
• [New] Illinois could increase funding for the local government distributive fund so municipalities can provide property tax relief. WAND-TV
• [New] May's elections in Wales, Scotland and local government will put the UK's devolution model firmly in the spotlight. Institute for Government
• Local government in England is expected to receive £1 billion of funding in 2026-27 through the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging scheme, subject to modelling improvements and updates. GOV.UK
• The UK Local Government Association launched deepfake-awareness videos for councils in England, warning officers and elected members about synthetic media risks in public communications and local decision-making. Digital Forensics Magazine
• The real outcomes Nigerians expect - jobs, infrastructure, social services and improved living standards - will be delivered largely through effective implementation by states and local government councils. The Nation Newspaper
• Commentary from travel industry groups stresses that repositioning the Philippines will require closer coordination between tourism promotion, aviation policy, infrastructure development and local government regulation. The Traveler
• CBRE expects increased deployment into real estate by defined contribution and local government pension schemes, supported by policy efforts to channel more capital into UK private markets. ACG

Last updated: 19 June 2026