Illinois has placed Centurion Health in charge of state prison medical care. Lawsuits and federal findings have advocates and lawyers warning that stronger oversight is needed.

Seattle's 2026 budget, approved by Mayor Harrell and the City Council, aims to transform the city's transportation network for safety, inclusivity, and preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine urges the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to ban synthetic kratom compounds and expresses concerns about the natural form of kratom, highlighting health risks and overdose deaths.

A nonpartisan report warns California could face a more than $1.8B shortfall next year as cap‑and‑trade receipts fall short of new fixed spending rules. Lawmakers may have to trim programs or shift costs.

The $700 million Google settlement led by Massachusetts AG aims to reimburse consumers and penalize Google for its uncompetitive practices in the Android app market.

Governor Abbott announces Texas will join the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship program, emphasizing educational freedom and tax benefits for contributors to student scholarships.

Recovery Centers of America pays $2 million to settle allegations of mismanaging controlled substances and subpar treatment services, as announced by U.S. Attorney David Metcalf.

Landon Perry and David Barkhau won the Internal Audit Award of Excellence from NC's Council of Internal Auditing for their outstanding contributions at NCDIT.

Charlotte County will hold a special meeting about utility boundaries on December 16, encouraging public input on the Punta Gorda Utility District Boundary Codification and Utility Transfer Act.

Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker recently honored 122 city employees for up to 45 years of service, highlighting their commitment to public services and municipal work.

The Department of the Interior transferred 760 acres of land to the Navy for border security and defense in San Diego and Imperial Counties, California.

Maricopa County updated its zoning ordinance to simplify the development process for housing and technology projects, with unanimous approval from the Board of Supervisors.

BRCC student Caden Fletcher completed an LDWF Enforcement Division Internship, gaining hands-on conservation law enforcement experience.