St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced he won't seek reelection in 2027, planning to focus more on family and volunteering post-retirement.

Baltimore aligns with state law, limiting OIG's access to sensitive data to ensure compliance and integrity while maintaining the body's investigative capability.

South and West Side leaders lined up behind Pat Hynes to challenge Fritz Kaegi, centering the race on assessment errors and record tax‑bill spikes that hit homeowners. The endorsements sharpen a high‑stakes primary fight.

Governor Maura Healey released the "Delivering on Fair Share" Impact Report detailing strides in Massachusetts' education and transportation using the Fair Share surtax.

NYC Mayor Mamdani signed an executive order reinforcing sanctuary laws and immigrant protections, barring ICE from city property without a judicial warrant.

The Oklahoma Senate passed Bill 743, setting a mandatory 8-foot distance for protesters from worshippers at religious services to prevent disruptions.

Durham City Council prepares for budget meetings, with public hearings and sessions allowing community input on fiscal planning.

Newly released embassy emails suggest RFK Jr.'s 2019 Samoa trip involved vaccine concerns, contradicting his Senate testimony and prompting fresh scrutiny.

Clay County Commissioners approved a new strategic plan focusing on health, safety, infrastructure, and quality of life, discussed road projects, and managed resignations and appointments, with the meeting details available online.

ACLU and Denver lawyers say ICE continued warrantless arrests in Colorado after a Nov. 25 federal injunction; a 98‑page amended complaint seeks class‑wide relief.

Seven detainees suing ICE over conditions at the California City facility got a hearing in San Francisco as judges weigh emergency care, venue moves and class certification.

The VA has awarded a lease for a new outpatient clinic at 8300–8400 Pecue Lane in Baton Rouge; the site will be roughly 122,000 sq ft with space for 600 cars. The facility is expected to open in 2029.

OTRD rewrote the bidding rules for state park restaurants so operators can bid per park, offer seasonal concepts and negotiate revenue shares. Site visits begin Feb. 18; proposals are due March 23.