NARUC adopted a resolution to expedite natural gas pipeline permits, addressing delays and supporting expansion to meet rising electricity demands, as championed by Vice Chairman Nick Myers.

California officials and environmentalists oppose the Trump administration's proposal to expand offshore oil drilling off the California coast, which has not seen new drilling since 1984.

House GOP wants CTU to hand over unabridged audits for 2019–2024 and set a Dec. 8 deadline as members press for transparency. The probe could prompt federal reporting changes.

A federal court in Rhode Island blocked an executive order that would have dissolved four agencies that support Hawaiʻi libraries, minority-owned businesses and homelessness programs.

A report released by Governor Polis details the negative impact of Trump-era tariffs on Colorado businesses, indicating increased costs and economic uncertainty.

A Ysleta ISD trustee wants to move a staff development day to the Monday after the Super Bowl and other low‑attendance dates to cut recurring funding losses and substitute costs.

Former NMSU athletic director Mario Moccia has filed a complaint against the university's Board of Regents, claiming wrongful termination and breach of contract after his January 2025 firing.

The Utah Legislature is disputing the new congressional map and seeking a stay, citing constitutional issues and boundary errors, while ongoing legal challenges address gerrymandering accusations.

U.S. Senators Blackburn and Luján introduced the bipartisan Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act to streamline the expansion of broadband along rights-of-way, aiding rural and Tribal areas.

Oklahoma Governor Stitt reaffirms his commitment to enforcing wildlife laws equally, amid discussions on the state's conservation efforts and legal interpretations influenced by political donations.

Starla Tanner is appointed as Durham's Director of the Community Partnerships & Engagement Department, beginning Dec 1. She has a background in public affairs and advocacy, with experience in NC and GA.

Governor Hochul allocated an additional $600,000 to secure a permanent venue for the wild project, bringing total state support to $1.2M. This ensures the stability of the avant-garde arts space in Manhattan's East Village.

Colorado gets $5.6 million in grants for work-based learning expansion, benefiting rural college students, with contributions from Ascendium Education Group and Strada Education Foundation.