Michigan AG Nessel secured a court order blocking illegal conditions on FEMA grants imposed by the Trump administration, safeguarding emergency funding for states.

Mark Hale-Brown, a corrections counselor, was honored by the OSSA and Portland Police for his work in jail behavioral health.

Mayor Muriel Bowser temporarily stepped away for personal travel but is scheduled to return to official duties and attend the FITDC Fresh Start 5K on January 1, 2026.

Raleigh Police Department is hosting a hiring event with physical testing on January 10; potential recruits are invited to speak with recruiters and initiate the application process.

The Dunedin City Commission designated 558 Beltrees Street as a Historic Landmark, highlighting the city's dedication to preserving its architectural and cultural history.

Minneapolis Council Member Jason Chavez supports community observers who report on ICE, decrying federal practices and urging local attorneys to drop charges against these observers.

Oregon Judge McShane ordered the release of Fernando Pichardo Medina, wrongfully detained by CBP, highlighting due process violations and unjustified force.

A California appeals court ruled that a former San Francisco deputy sheriff's fraud conviction did not meet the statutory test for pension forfeiture, preserving her CalPERS benefits.

DLNR opens applications Jan. 3 for 53 full-time conservation officers across Hawai‘i; candidates must meet swim and hike tests and clear background checks.

Minneapolis codified an order into its ordinance to prevent ICE from using city properties for operations, aiming to separate MPD from federal immigration enforcement while ensuring public safety.

Starbase filed suit to block Texas AG Ken Paxton’s rulings that ordered release of invoices and emails tied to SpaceX. The case highlights transparency questions where a city and company overlap.

Douglas County authorities conducted a successful 382-acre prescribed burn in Larkspur as a proactive measure to mitigate wildfire risk, following two years of planning with various agencies.

Illinois introduces new laws in 2023 addressing various issues, including tenant rights, criminal justice reform, education, healthcare, workplace technology, and transportation.