The Intergovernmental Center in Mankato will have new hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., starting January 5, 2026; 311 services are available until 5:15 p.m. Residents may use online services or emergency contacts outside these hours.

U.S. Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones and MIA officials discuss improved security and federal cooperation against smuggling and other threats at the airport.

San Diego won a $200,000 settlement from vape retailers for illegally selling flavored tobacco, with penalties and an injunction to prevent future sales.

The City of Norman received a $100,000 emergency grant from the OWRB to repair a flood-damaged aerial sewer line, with ongoing utility system support.

Multnomah County proposes to exceed its Preschool for All growth target by allocating 7,460 seats for the 2026-27 year, doubling current capacity and providing significant savings for families.

The Healey-Driscoll administration awards $10 million to expand public transit in Massachusetts and New England, benefiting 16 projects across state lines.

Brad Raffensperger filed a lawsuit challenging Georgia's campaign finance laws, aiming to allow all candidates the ability to raise unlimited funds, countering an advantage currently extended to top officeholders.

Rolesville has completed the Mayors' Monarch Pledge, with the National Wildlife Federation acknowledging its efforts to conserve monarch butterfly populations.

Yolo County supervisors approved a contract sending residents to a Sacramento crisis receiving center with three "crisis chairs," updated the master fee schedule and picked Sheila Allen as 2026 chair.

Johnston County awarded over $350,000 in grants for community space improvements including handicap-accessible features and energy-efficient lighting. Funds are for diverse projects across multiple towns to enhance amenities and infrastructure.

Indiana's Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship has been announced, offering financial aid to high school seniors and college students pursuing teaching careers.

Philadelphia's City Council passed a $277 million budget amendment for the H.O.M.E. Initiative to improve housing access for all income levels and address homelessness.

Federal immigration enforcement tactics in Burnsville, MN, have sparked tension, with reports of agents detaining parents and leaving children unattended, criticized by Senator Lindsay Port.