Clermont County Commissioners reorganized for 2026, voting Bonnie Batchler as president and David Painter as vice president. Regular meetings are scheduled, mainly on Wednesdays at 10 AM, with transparency and public engagement emphasized.

Aaron Poynton resigned as President of Harford County Public School Board, citing new CEO role demands, after Superintendent Sean Bulson was placed on leave.

The Anoka County Board of Commissioners starts the year with Scott Schulte as chair and Mandy Meisner as vice chair. The board updated rules and salaries and discussed infrastructure and audit plans.

A downtown Sacramento protest outside the federal building housing ICE resulted in vandalism but no arrests, according to law enforcement. The action echoed nationwide demonstrations after a deadly Minneapolis enforcement operation.

Duval County School Police Chief Jackson Short is urging drivers to prioritize road safety in school zones as students return from winter break. Increased police presence aims to protect students and staff.

A Texas A&M professor says he was ordered to remove Plato passages and race/gender modules from an intro ethics syllabus under a new regents rule. Free-speech groups are protesting.

Hickory Police Department promoted Jeff Young to Deputy Chief and Justin Levey to Captain, acknowledging their service and dedication to the community. Both are former Marines with extensive law enforcement experience and education.

SCUSD has opened an investigation into Assistant Superintendent Cindy Tao after employees alleged costly consultant spending as the district grapples with a deepening budget crisis.

Rolesville names Chandra Wright as new HR Director, starting February 9, 2026, with over 20 years of experience.

Massachusetts awards $3.2 million in grants to schools for student mental health support, with professional development and comprehensive frameworks being key components.

Douglas County announces a new, county-owned biochar facility to transform wildfire prevention waste into soil-enhancing biochar, aiming to reduce costs and improve efficiency in wildfire mitigation.

Michigan Governor Whitmer appointed Tanya Grillo and Tamara Garwood as judges in Macomb County and Ann Arbor, effectively reshaping the state's judicial bench.

Arlington ISD is weighing whether to join Texas’ revamped Teacher Incentive Allotment, which could bring merit pay up to $36,000 to teachers at needy campuses. Trustees remain divided over the measure’s metrics and long-term risks.