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.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel sues HUD over policy changes limiting access to housing grants, fearing increased homelessness and impact on vulnerable populations.

Cleveland City Hall announces early closure at 2 PM on Wednesday before Thanksgiving, with further closures on Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will host the 84th tree lighting on Boston Common with Nova Scotia on December 4. The Pointer Sisters will perform at the event, which also includes a lighting ceremony on Commonwealth Avenue Mall.

Cleveland State University is renovating Fenn Tower and Fenn Hall to enhance academic spaces and student living, with the latter becoming a Biomedical Discovery Complex.

Oregon legal officials criticize DHS tactics, highlighting excessive force allegations and threatening prosecution for any unlawful actions by federal agents. They stress the need for lawful conduct and cooperation.

Oregon's AG Dan Rayfield is suing HUD over a policy change that could result in significant funding cuts for homeless support programs, risking increased homelessness.

Two Homeland Security investigators served a subpoena at Cherryland Elementary; Hayward officials say the district accepted the subpoena but did not release records. The visit came after federal activity that prompted Oakland school lockdowns.

Governor Greg Abbott appoints Richard "Rick" Bell as Judge of the 501st Judicial District Court, Fort Bend County, effective December 1, 2025, with a term ending December 31, 2026.

Criticism arises as the Trump administration plans to exclude nursing from the professional degrees list for federal loan eligibility, potentially limiting funds for students. This decision, facing backlash, might worsen the nursing shortage.

Maricopa County is seeking a new White Tank Justice Precinct Constable after Mark Sinclair's resignation. Applicants must be Republican, reside in the precinct, and be registered Arizona voters.