The Oregon Investment Council reported a 2.1% third-quarter return for OPERF, below their 5.4% benchmark, despite strong corporate earnings and a five-year annualized return of 8.8% surpassing the 6.9% target.

The outgoing Ward 11 council member will host a meeting with residents to reflect on their tenure and introduce Council Member-elect Whiting at Pearl Park Recreation Center.

Ohio residents can get aid for heating bills through HEAP, which offers financial assistance directly applied to utility or bulk fuel bills for those eligible based on income criteria. Application assistance is available.

Minnetonka Mayor Brad Wiersum announced his retirement after over 20 years in public service, highlighting his tenure's achievements, like tackling affordable housing and acquiring The Marsh for community well-being.

Garner is set to upgrade its phone system, causing a temporary outage from Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. to Dec. 5 at 11 a.m., with emergency calls directed to 911 during this period.

Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb announced an extension of the moratorium on utility disconnections till January 6, 2026, to aid residents facing financial strain.

State Senator Qaddoura has introduced the "Affordability First" agenda to alleviate financial strains on Indiana families, proposing relief measures like tax reform, utility taxes elimination, enhanced childcare funding, and local firearm regulation.

The Nassau Fire Rescue Professionals L-3101 were commended for their charitable work in the Nassau Angel Tree program, ensuring local children received holiday gifts.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces over $1 million in grants to improve workforce readiness through support for dual credit and career and technical education programs in local ISDs.

Two Sacramento public‑media nonprofits plan to integrate, but county revenue projections and a budget proposal threaten the grants that keep their channels and training programs running.

Trump envoys and Ukrainian negotiator meet in Miami amid peace talks, with Putin rejecting parts of the U.S. proposal and European leaders expressing concern over the negotiation outcomes.

The ODNR has expanded its lake sturgeon reintroduction efforts to include three new Ohio rivers and is tracking the fish's growth in hopes of repopulating the species.

Governor Katie Hobbs announces Arizona's largest broadband initiative with $967 million from NTIA, setting a goal to provide statewide high-speed internet access by 2030 through the ConnectAllAZ initiative.