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Public decisions, executive actions, and essential services—with the receipts.

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TRACE ledger · United States

Federal actions

290 executive orders captured

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  1. TRACE 435B296F

    Federal · Executive order

    Executive Order 14435 · 91 FR 64747

    Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel

    Official record captured · explanation under review

  2. TRACE F1812303

    Federal · Executive order

    Executive Order 14433 · 91 FR 63125

    Eliminating Disease-Carrying Pests and Restoring Enjoyment of the Great Outdoors

    Official record captured · explanation under review

  3. TRACE EE8EC8D6

    Federal · Executive order

    Executive Order 14434 · 91 FR 63129

    Inaugurating the Era of Super Intelligence

    Official record captured · explanation under review

  4. TRACE B51D646B

    Federal · Executive order

    Executive Order 14432 · 91 FR 63121

    Streamlining Access to Government Services Through America.gov

    Official record captured · explanation under review

  5. TRACE AFE8A91C

    Federal · Executive order

    Executive Order 14431 · 91 FR 60501

    Enhancing Program Integrity and Interagency Coordination in the Administration of the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Program

    Official record captured · explanation under review

  6. TRACE 0D03892F

    Federal · Executive order

    Executive Order 14429 · 91 FR 60289

    Reinvigorating America's Hunting Heritage

    Official record captured · explanation under review

St. Louis Metro · Reviewed and published

The local public record

4 publishable records

TRACE 67FA2003

Oct 16, 2026

40th Street and Waverly Avenue, East St. Louis, Illinois

A photographed city-branded flyer announces a community cleanup at 40th Street and Waverly Avenue in East St. Louis.

The flyer lists Saturday, October 17, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with participants meeting at 40th Street and Waverly Avenue. It names Precinct Committeeman Roderick Brown as the lead.

Why it matters: The notice offers residents and local organizations a way to help remove debris from streets, alleys, vacant lots, public rights-of-way, and code-enforcement sites in the immediate area.

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Oct 16, 2026

St. Clair County, Illinois · East St. Louis area; exact neighborhood and street boundaries not stated

A photographed St. Clair County Clean Sweep flyer announces an October 26 curbside household-item pickup, but it does not identify the eligible neighborhood.

The flyer directs eligible residents to place accepted unwanted household items at the curb by 8:00 AM on Monday, October 26, 2026. It says crews will make one pass per street and lists several excluded materials.

Why it matters: Residents inside the actual service area may be able to dispose of large household items without arranging a separate pickup, but people should confirm that their street is included before moving items to the curb.

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Sep 21, 2026

East St. Louis Township facility, 6755 State Street, East St. Louis, Illinois 62203

The City of East St. Louis is accepting sealed bids for kitchen and freezer-room renovations at the East St. Louis Township facility.

RFB 26-038 covers renovations to three commercial kitchens and one freezer room at 6755 State Street, including demolition, finishes, cabinetry, plumbing, electrical work, ventilation, repairs, and grease interceptors.

Why it matters: Contractors seeking this city work had to attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting and must meet the stated bid-submission requirements and deadline.

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Sep 17, 2026

East St. Louis, Illinois

The City of East St. Louis is seeking proposals from qualified utility companies for the potential acquisition and operation of its wastewater collection system.

RFQ/RFP 26-037 asks qualified utility companies to submit proposals concerning a possible sale and continued operation and maintenance of the city wastewater collection system.

Why it matters: The proposal concerns ownership and operation of a city essential-service system. The notice says any sale remains contingent on a final City Council determination, an adequate purchase price, and negotiated terms.

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City of St. Louis

10 approved sources: National Weather Service · City of St. Louis · City of St. Louis Board of Aldermen · Board of Election Commissioners for the City of St. Louis · City of St. Louis Department of Health · City of St. Louis Emergency Management Agency · City of St. Louis Water Division · Metro Transit St. Louis · Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois · Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

St. Louis County

7 approved sources: National Weather Service · St. Louis County Council · St. Louis County Board of Elections · St. Louis County Department of Public Health · Metro Transit St. Louis · Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois · Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

East St. Louis

6 approved sources: National Weather Service · City of East St. Louis · City of East St. Louis City Council · East St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners · Metro Transit St. Louis · Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois

St. Clair County

8 approved sources: National Weather Service · St. Clair County, Illinois · St. Clair County Clerk · St. Clair County Health Department · St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency · Metro Transit St. Louis · Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois · Illinois Department of Public Health

Madison County

8 approved sources: National Weather Service · Madison County, Illinois · Madison County Clerk · Madison County Health Department · Madison County Emergency Management Agency · Metro Transit St. Louis · Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois · Illinois Department of Public Health