The Drone Espionage Act, led by Senator Moody, passed the Senate Judiciary Committee, aiming to penalize unauthorized drone surveillance of US military sites.

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a $46.2M federal package to fund 40 Chicago projects, from parks and transit to lead-pipe replacement and shelters.

State lawmakers condemned coordinated teacher 'sick‑outs' that closed Tucson campuses, and say they are drafting rules to keep classrooms open after widespread ICE‑related protests.

Anoka cut the ribbon on the Anoka Cannabis Company this week; city leaders say the municipal dispensary will keep profits local to fund parks and capital projects. The shop sits next to the city liquor store at 839 E River Road.

As early voting begins, Chicago leaders are sounding the alarm over talk of ICE at polling places and moving to document any federal presence near ballot boxes.

Governor Kathy Hochul reports a 61% drop in gun violence in New York since 2021, with lower shootings and fatalities. Initiatives to combat gun violence have received over $3 billion in funding, and proposals aim to further toughen gun laws.

The article discusses a podcast episode where state attorneys general discuss their role in challenging policies and protecting citizens, with anecdotes from their legal battles.

Ohio Representatives Stephens and Deeter propose the Healthier Rural Hospitals Act, aiming to raise Medicaid reimbursement rates for struggling rural hospitals and improve healthcare in underserved areas.

A Hughes County couple sued to overturn Oklahoma’s rule that requires funeral-director licenses to sell caskets, arguing it blocks local businesses and raises prices.

Pinellas County offers a free educational program, Pinellas County University, that teaches residents about local government workings through classes, tours, and demonstrations from March 4-April 8. Application deadline is February 20.

A Senate committee advanced SB 1435 to bar insurers from using credit information to set personal policy rates, setting up a wider fight over Oklahoma’s rising premiums.

Ohio high school students showcased their constitutional knowledge at the We the People state competition; Findlay High School won and will attend the national finals.

Rep. Bob Donovan asked the Joint Legislative Council to study Chapter 51 after local reporting and a disputed release of a man once charged in a 2019 homicide.