The Dallas City Council has approved an AI initiative for waste management, using AI-enabled cameras on trash trucks to monitor and optimize city cleanliness and operations.

Durham, NC ranked 7th in the 2025 Digital Cities Survey for using technology to improve services, as announced in a social media post. The city's tech enhancements include billing systems and cybersecurity.

Denver earns a spot on the CDP's "A List" for its exceptional climate action and is praised for its sustainability efforts and progress in areas like clean energy, tree planting, water conservation, and waste management.

Senator Ruben Gallego endorses the FAMILY Act, proposing up to 12 weeks of partially paid leave for family and medical reasons, aiming to assist working-class families in Arizona.

The Westfield Police Department welcomed five new officers, sworn in at a City Council meeting, in a commitment to community policing and public service.

Cleveland will host the 2026 Site Selectors Guild Fall Forum, a key event for economic development, attracting top consultants and leaders to network and explore investment opportunities.

Gov. Abbott announces Texas will join the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship program, promising education choice and tax benefits for donors to scholarship organizations.

Oregon reinstates SNAP work requirements statewide, affecting 37,000 people, with ODHS advising those concerned to seek assistance for eligibility questions.

The Interior Department is transferring 760 acres to the Navy to create a National Defense Area for border security efforts, as announced earlier this month.

Kaua‘i Mayor signed Bill 2976 to ban disposable bodyboards due to their environmental impact, with penalties for non-compliance and a grace period for businesses to adapt.

Raymond C. Lee III was unanimously confirmed by the Portland City Council as the city's new long-term administrator responsible for managing daily city operations.

Edmond officials Sheila Briesch and Benjamin Curry receive professional accolades: Briesch earns CPFO certification, and Curry becomes chairman of OK911MA.

Governor Newsom's plan will invest nearly $1 billion from polluters into affordable housing and sustainable transportation across California, including 39 new housing developments and improved transit infrastructure.