Steve Pier will lead the Texas Workforce Commission starting Feb. 2, moving from the Department of Information Resources. His hire comes amid a broader shuffle in state agency leadership.

Jacksonville's ACPS partners with First Coast Crime Stoppers to fight animal cruelty, offering rewards for tips leading to arrests, as demonstrated in the case where a tip led to an arrest for a malnourished dog named Miracle.

Mayor Mamdani appoints Afua Atta-Mensah as NYC's Chief Equity Officer to advance racial equity, with the task to create a Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan.

Governor Maura Healey has implemented safeguards to protect Massachusetts federal workers from evictions and foreclosures during government shutdowns.

A Layton Republican filed HB88 to deny many state services to undocumented residents, saying cuts would prompt self‑deportation. Advocates warn of public‑health and legal fallout.

Aurora closed most municipal facilities Jan. 16 for the first of four furlough days as officials work to trim a multimillion-dollar budget gap. Essential services remained open while routine in-person services paused.

Raleigh's admin offices are closed for MLK Day, emergency services remain available, and trash collection is unaffected, but yard waste services are paused. GoRaleigh operates on a Sunday schedule.

Senator Marsha Blackburn spoke on the Senate floor, advocating deportation and denaturalization for scammers, and introduced the Fraud Accountability Act.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office offers free access to Parent ProTech for cyber-safety, providing resources to help parents monitor their children's online activities.

Ohio State University received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification for its commitment to community collaboration, recognized by ACE and the Carnegie Foundation.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt released a statement on his website responding to a poultry settlement, approving yet concerned about the limited scope addressing only one grower, urging wider negotiations and grower representation.

The Colorado Economic Development Commission approved nearly $6M in job-growth tax credits for three projects — a quantum firm, an aerospace expansion and BlastOne — that could bring hundreds of jobs.

Minnesota state legislators condemn ICE activities in hospitals, accusing agents of harassing patients and violating rights, and urge facilities to protect patient care and privacy.