Survivors and advocates rallied in Columbus to press for Senate Bill 341, a bipartisan effort to ban marriage under 18 in Ohio and close longstanding legal loopholes.

North Carolina prepares for early voting with more sites and extended hours, aiming to improve voter accessibility for the March 2026 primary elections.

Massachusetts is holding billions in unclaimed property; a local couple's year‑long claim shows why payouts can stall.

Winnie Liao is appointed as Detroit's new COO to modernize city services, with Mayor Sheffield emphasizing her record in improving service delivery and customer experience.

Lamar Brown filed suit in Knox County Circuit Court on Feb. 11, 2026, saying he was made the "fall guy" after a district probe that removed him from coaching. The complaint names Knox County Schools, the board and Superintendent Jon Rysewyk.

Kenner Mayor Michael Glaser and Slidell Mayor Randy Fandal filed for re‑election as qualifying opened; police‑chief and council contests are also filling up.

Several U.S. Public Health Service clinicians have resigned rather than deploy to Guantánamo, citing ethical concerns, slow lab testing and chaotic assignments. Their exits raise questions about readiness and oversight.

A Missouri bill to eliminate the state grocery tax would phase out local levies and could cost St. Louis roughly $20.8 million annually, a city fiscal note warns.

Texas regulators issued an emergency order against TEXITcoin and affiliates, saying 'mining packages' were sold without proper registration and with opaque payouts. The board warns investors to be cautious of recruitment‑driven offers.

A surprise Trump video at the Garden City GOP convention touted Bruce Blakeman’s law-and-order record and shifted the spotlight to his bid for governor. The clip amplifies Republican unity but intensifies the contrast with Democrats.

The NC Science Museums Grant Program distributed $2.4 million to 58 state institutions to enhance STEM education, with grants ranging from $11,338 to $75,000.

The City Council of Green Cove Springs held a meeting to discuss financial accountability and city infrastructure, offering the community insights into fiscal matters and plans for local improvements.

Payroll records for fiscal 2025 show firefighters dominated Houston’s top earners after a $650M back‑pay settlement and outsized overtime payouts. The result has city leaders scrambling for fixes.