Payroll data show Phoenix police made up nearly 60% of employees earning over $200K in 2025, with several retired officers among the city's top earners.

An immigration judge has terminated removal proceedings against Mohsen Mahdawi after ruling a key government memo couldn't be authenticated.

Indiana Senate Bills 15 and 160, promoting a 'Foster Youth Bill of Rights' and increased penalties for hate littering, respectively, pass the House and await final Senate consideration.

Madison GOP leaders rolled out a $2.3B plan that pairs one‑time rebates with school levy credits and targeted special‑education money while skipping a requested general aid increase.

Middleton High School in Tampa, despite adversities, stands as a symbol of community resilience with a strong focus on STEM education and historical significance.

A Washington bill would route many late‑filed tort claims into arbitration first, pitting cash‑strapped counties against survivor advocates over transparency and costs.

Longtime Memphis lawmaker John DeBerry announced a Republican bid for Shelby County mayor, pitching schools and safety while testing partisan loyalties across the county.

The House Ways and Means Committee approved a resolution urging Congress to consider the national debt as a threat to financial and national security.

A federal court ruling and a late‑2025 law could open refund opportunities for Charlotte taxpayers who paid pandemic‑era tax penalties or interest.

Deputy City Attorney Kalanit Oded will serve temporarily after Olga Sanchez de Fuentes was removed; the commission has outlined tougher requirements and a formal search.

DPS bought the former Food Bank warehouse and the school board will consider a deed swap tied to the district’s contested lease‑purchase financing. The move has raised legal and budget questions.

Foxborough’s Select Board is withholding the entertainment license for seven World Cup games until organizers guarantee roughly $7.7–$7.8M for security and public safety.

Plan Hillsborough released four draft maps that would reassign up to nine precincts and affect thousands of Tampa voters; public meetings are scheduled for Feb. 23 and March 9.