Mayor Daniel Lurie’s new charter working group is stacked with business and philanthropic leaders, and critics say public input was restricted. The composition raises questions about whose priorities will shape any ballot measure.

Senators Murdock and Kern were honored by the Oklahoma Rural Association for their efforts to advance economic opportunities and resources in rural and underserved areas, highlighting their ongoing commitment to supporting Oklahoma’s rural communities.

Jason Lando, nominated for Pittsburgh police chief, resigned from his role in Frederick among allegations of sending harassing texts, but the legal case against him wasn't pursued.

The U.S. forces seized a tanker smuggling sanctioned oil from Venezuela, signaling a crackdown on the shadow fleet system used by sanctioned countries to sell crude oil.

Laurie-Anne Sayles, a public health expert, takes over as chair of Montgomery County's Health Committee and begins a tour of health facilities on Dec. 15.

Tennessee's September unemployment rate remains stable at 3.6%, with the state experiencing modest job growth primarily in the hospitality, manufacturing, and government sectors.

Attorney General Kris Mayes leads 21 states in opposing Congressional limits on state ACA insurance plans' abortion coverage, advocating for the continuation of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits under the ACA.

AG Kwame Raoul leads a bipartisan coalition of 44 state attorneys general seeking increased security funding for the safety of federal judiciary members and their families.

The Bloomington City Council will hold a public hearing on Dec 22, 2025, to discuss a proposed code amendment regarding remote airport parking operations within the HX-R zoning district.

North Carolina released $270 million for water infrastructure repair and improvement in areas damaged by Hurricane Helene, focusing on resilience against future floods.

San Antonio councilmembers Castillo and Whyte proposed a dashboard for fiscal transparency on the Spurs arena project, aiming to enhance public oversight of financial handling and community benefits.

Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson announces the approval of a stable funding plan for the Dallas Police and Fire Pension System, promising secure retirements for first responders.

Rep. Grothman chaired a hearing on using technology to reduce health care costs, emphasizing the inefficiency of the current system and the potential for improved billing processes and price transparency.