Tallahassee approved HB 91 to let judges remove candidates who misstate party affiliation or change names before qualifying. The change closes a legal gap but promises court fights.

House Bill 1951 would create a Class D felony for coercive suicide and extend liability to AI owners; the measure is tied to the 2019 Grace Anne Sparks case. The bill is scheduled for a March 4 subcommittee hearing.

The Missouri House passed HB 2682, the SPEAKS Act, expanding political speech protections for K‑12 students while stoking fears it could shield extremist groups and spur lawsuits. Lawmakers are sharply divided.

The Senate approved a bill to let SNWA tunnel a roughly $2B pipeline under Sloan Canyon and expand the conservation area by about 9,290 acres; it now goes to the president.

Boston is replacing its aging 311 platform with Creatio and Cartegraph; parts are already live and the full overhaul is scheduled for mid‑2026.

Superintendent Kelly Coffin says inflation has left Farmington schools stretched, but audits and state data show overall spending and state aid rose even as enrollment fell. The dispute centers on a proposed 1.5‑mill Oakland County enhancement that could reach voters in August.

Cincinnati’s City Council approved measures barring federal immigration agents from using city property and surveillance for civil enforcement, drawing federal criticism and likely court fights.

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem put staff on "authorized departure" and urged quick departures as tensions with Iran rise; airlines and regional missions have adjusted operations.

FAA expanded a temporary flight restriction around Fort Hancock after a reported accidental shoot‑down of a U.S. government drone by a military laser. Lawmakers are demanding briefings and safety reviews.

The Texas Comptroller moved certification power away from Austin and retooled the state's HUB program as VetHUB, narrowing eligibility to service‑disabled veterans.

Metro Nashville posted photos Thursday showing 282 officers graduated across 17 classes and nine recruits started the training academy this week.

The Maryland House approved HB1341 to stop school security from assisting ICE and sharing student or staff records. The bill now heads to the Senate for review.

Congress approved a funding fix for the World Trade Center Health Program, aiming to end years of uncertainty and keep care available to 9/11 responders and survivors. Lawmakers and unions called it a long‑sought victory.