Indiana Gaming Commission identifies Auburn and downtown Indianapolis as potential casino sites; Rep. Ben Smaltz calls for community discussion on the matter.

Oklahoma considers "second look" policy to re-evaluate life without parole sentences, potentially reducing costs and allowing inmate rehabilitation to influence parole eligibility.

Duncanville's charter election results show citizens approving most propositions, such as ceasing non-consensual annexation and updating governmental language, but not extending mayoral and council terms.

Madison County businessmen admitted to tax evasion, with Dwayne Tansil pleading guilty and Oliver Mayberry Jr. pleading no contest, facing probation and restitution payments.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani plans to implement universal childcare for children up to five years old in NYC, alongside increasing childcare workers' wages and funding it by higher taxes for the wealthy.

The City of Keller announces holiday closures and service adjustments for Thanksgiving, including city offices and modified waste collection schedule.

A court permanently blocked the Trump administration from tying federal transportation funding to state immigration policy compliance, in a victory for Michigan AG Nessel and 19 other states.

State Rep. Tim O'Brien reports that the government shutdown is causing delays in housing and mortgage programs, affecting homebuyers and the housing market.

The Oklahoma Parole Board recommended clemency for death row inmate Tremane Wood, but the AG expressed disappointment, referencing Wood's ongoing criminal activity in prison.

House Speaker Sexton proposes allowing individuals with an associate's degree to teach K-5 in Tennessee due to the teacher shortage, facing opposition from educational professionals citing concerns over preparation and effectiveness.

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office and Simpson Technical College's Criminal Justice Academy received a Meritorious Award for perfect trust fund governance in 2024/2025.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott appoints Wynn Rosser, Ph.D., to the Southern Regional Education Board, aiming to improve public education in the state until 2029.

The woman who shattered the marble ceiling and became Congress's most powerful fundraiser is stepping aside after nearly four decades—and the battle to succeed her is already shaping up to be one of San Francisco's nastiest political fights in memory.