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.

The Supreme Court case, Chiles v. Salazar, could change how states regulate professions, focusing on Colorado's ban on LGBTQ conversion therapy for minors.

Hamilton County Parks partners with Health Department for emergency response training for park staff, focusing on Narcan use, bleeding control, and suicide prevention.

The ODNR Division of Forestry awarded $2 million in grants to 27 urban forestry projects across Ohio, aimed at expanding tree canopy coverage and supporting sustainable urban forests.

Colleen Melody has been appointed by Governor Bob Ferguson to the Washington Supreme Court, succeeding Justice Mary Yu. She has a distinguished career in civil rights law.

LDWF issued 60 citations for migratory game bird hunting violations during the duck hunting season's opening weekends in Louisiana's West and East Zones.