El Paso’s City Council adopted a legislative agenda for the 2027 Texas session, pairing policy priorities with funding asks for a Downtown I‑10 deck plaza, port upgrades and manufacturing investment.

Minneapolis Public Schools projects a roughly $50 million shortfall for 2026 627, forcing leaders to weigh cuts and possible school consolidations.

Ohio AG Dave Yost announces Rebecca Auborn's sentencing to 60 years to life for murdering four men and additional crimes, reflecting her disregard for life.

Union County Register of Deeds reminds travelers to renew passports ahead of spring break, offering in-person services, and advising early application to avoid delays.

A bill to scrap complex-area superintendents set off a raucous Capitol hearing, with principals and unions accusing lawmakers of bullying and new ethics guidance complicating the fight.

A donor-backed study at ColoradoSPH will model a statewide single-payer system while Coloradans carry roughly $1 billion in medical debt.

Oklahoma legislature advances bills to upgrade state crisis response systems, including improvements to the 988 mental health crisis line and restructuring of the 211 services system.

Hillsborough County extends emergency burn ban due to dry conditions, with some exclusions like barbecuing and approved burns; over 39,626 acres burned by wildfires.

Rowan County's Civic Leadership Academy graduated its second class, providing in-depth insights into county government operations and encouraging civic engagement.

Mamdani's DCWP will flag workplaces where fewer than half of employees use paid protected time off and is offering employers a self‑audit to check compliance.

Dillon Travis was sworn in as a Republican member of Oklahoma's House for District 35, reinforcing the GOP majority.

An investigation found private firms kept the lion's share of photo‑radar ticket revenue in some Colorado towns, prompting refunds and calls for stronger rules.

Hillsborough County hosts ShredFest 2026 for free document shredding and electronic disposal to prevent identity theft, on March 7 at Veterans Memorial Park.