Tennessee Rep. Jeff Burkhart's death creates a vacancy in House District 75; a special commission meeting is set for December 8, 2025, to appoint his interim replacement.

Shelby County is borrowing from its debt service fund to mitigate a $43 million shortfall, with the commission voting to use tax revenue from 2025 for repayment.

Joanne Hernandez was sworn in as a Miami-Dade County judge, with U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones praising her dedication to the community and legal excellence at the investiture ceremony.

Montgomery County is inviting residents to a series of "Community Conversations" to provide input on the FY27 Operating Budget, with the last event on Nov. 18 in Silver Spring.

Nashville's DEC received its seventh CALEA reaccreditation, reflecting adherence to national 911 center standards and over 15 years of service excellence.

Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine are promoting literacy improvements in Ohio schools, visiting Cherry Hill Primary and Willowville Elementary to observe the successful implementation of the Science of Reading.

Texas Governor Abbott reappoints Cliff Bickerstaff and Erin Lunceford to land resource boards until 2027, citing their expertise in finance, community service, law, and land management.

Arlington, Texas, is paying tribute to its first Black mayor, Elzie Odom, following his death at 96, by flying flags at half-staff and dimming city monuments.

Boston's Superintendent plans to close three schools (Lee Academy, Another Course to College, and Community Academy) due to lower enrollments, with further district restructuring proposed.

The Bill McDonald Scholarship Fund donates $4,500 to support Hickory children through the Bikes for Tykes and Cops for Tots programs during the holiday season.

Trump criticizes Indiana lawmakers Bray and Goode on redistricting, citing GOP seat gains. Bray says there's no support; Goode faced swatting. Braun aligns with Trump. Tensions rise before the legislative session.

Patrick Lee leaves his General Counsel role at the Plymouth County Sheriff's Office after over 20 years of service.

Nearly half of North Carolina's federal COVID-19 funds remain unspent as of mid-2024, with state agencies urged to expedite their use before a 2026 deadline.