The Multnomah County Board redirected $20 million in funds to address a $28 million gap in the Homeless Services budget, aiming to preserve housing for over a thousand individuals and keep 214 shelter beds open.

Cook County’s board unanimously passed a roughly $10.1B 2026 budget that avoids new taxes, taps reserves to close shortfalls and funds homelessness and legal services.

El Paso County Sheriff's Office celebrates the graduation of 37 POST-certified deputies after a 23-week academy, with Sheriff Roybal administering the Oath of Office.

The Illinois Supreme Court removed former House Speaker Mike Madigan from the state bar after he consented to disbarment following his federal bribery conviction.

All 20 cities in San Mateo County joined a county lawsuit seeking nearly $38M in state funds withheld under the vehicle license fee formula.

FPL customers in Florida will see their electric bills rise starting in 2026 after a state regulator approved a rate increase to fund grid improvements, despite opposition and potential legal challenges.

Sean Morrison, the lone Republican on the Cook County Board, announced he will not seek reelection in 2026. His exit leaves the 17th District seat open.

NBC4-WCMH anchor Matt Barnes attributes his success to his education at Columbus City Schools, reflecting on the influence of his middle school during a visit.

The Texas attorney general withdrew a lawsuit against El Paso pediatric endocrinologist Hector Granados, but families and providers say the state ban and litigation have already narrowed specialty care in the borderland.

Arizona House Republicans call for special session on tax conformity with federal guidelines, criticizing Governor Hobbs for late support of Trump's cuts. They urge immediate action for taxpayer certainty before filing season.

SCUSD approved a fiscal solvency plan to close a $43M shortfall and avoid county or state control; hiring freezes and administrative reductions are part of the first steps.

Alex Kotze is named as Ramsey County's Deputy County Manager and COO, tasked with improving operational efficiency and interdepartmental coordination.

Governor Newsom's expanded CHP operations in California netted 2,000 pounds of drugs, 1,234 arrests, 216 recovered stolen vehicles, and 54 illegal firearms, contributing to a crime rate decline.