St. Charles Parish government buildings closed on Nov. 27-28 for Thanksgiving; waste collection resumes Dec. 1.

Ohio Auditor Keith Faber awarded nine entities, including the City of Ashland and Cuyahoga County Public Library, for excellence in financial reporting and management.

New Orleans prepares for the 52nd Bayou Classic with enhanced security, involving multiple law enforcement agencies ensuring safety during the football and cultural festivities.

Oregon coalition "No Tax Oregon" collected 150,000 signatures to challenge a transportation funding law, surpassing the required 78,000 for ballot consideration, with a focus on the proposed 2026 tax hikes for ODOT's funding deficit.

America First Legal filed a DOJ complaint alleging Chicago’s police racial-equity plan treats race as a determinative factor in hiring and discipline. The filing asks the Civil Rights Division to investigate.

Alicia R. Chacón, an El Paso political and civic trailblazer, died Tuesday at 87. Her decades of service ran from school board pioneer to county judge and nonprofit leader.

Ohio's ODNR completed the Covington Dam removal on the Stillwater River under the H2Ohio initiative, aiming to enhance water quality, restore habitats, and improve recreational opportunities.

Charlotte County's upcoming week features meetings on infrastructure, environment, and community development, starting with the Manasota Key Street & Drainage MSTU Advisory Board meeting.

Massachusetts invests $25 million to support its behavioral health workforce by providing scholarships for students and stipends for internships in the field.

Missouri AG probes Advanced Micro Targeting, Inc. for employing illegal immigrants in state operations following reports of non-compliance with employment laws.

Environmental Air Systems will expand operations in Randolph County, North Carolina, adding 300 jobs and investing $20 million, benefiting from collaboration with local education and supported by a potential JDIG grant.

State officials opened an investigation after more than 150 voters were found registered at Houston UPS stores; Harris County has 30 days to respond. Oversight and funding cuts are possible.

The Department of the Interior announced Secretary's Order 3446 to expedite water infrastructure projects in the Western US by streamlining construction processes.