The Ohio Auditor's office, led by Keith Faber, is to release financial audit results on November 18, covering various public entities, with some findings indicating potential financial irregularities.

Honolulu PD will pilot automatic transcription on bodycams for 30 days; advocates warn the move could be a first step toward deeper surveillance.

Massachusetts expands its Literacy Launch Institutes program to train more educators in early literacy, offering evidence-based, no-cost training to improve student reading skills.

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission met in Lynnwood, discussing land transactions, trout policies, steelhead rules, forest restoration, and the status of marbled murrelets and island marble butterflies.

A Riverwalk vendor says Chicago ignored its own rules in awarding a kiosk; FOIA files and a lawsuit have raised transparency concerns. The dispute could reshape how Riverwalk leases are handled.

Records show councilmembers were offered free box seats and parking at dozens of Alamodome events since 2023, prompting questions about disclosure and public benefit.

Commissioner Cohen Higgins organizes a turkey drive in Miami-Dade to support families, affected by a government shutdown and SNAP benefit disruptions.

New Orleans elected a former inmate as clerk of Criminal Court and two newcomers to the City Council, signaling a shift in city leadership and addressing issues such as lost court records and the city's budget crisis.

Charlotte and Mecklenburg County officials released a statement reassuring the community about their commitment to diversity and distancing local law enforcement from federal immigration activities.

Local Indiana leaders discussed the impact of SEA 1 on municipal operations at an Aim roundtable in McCordsville, examining service strains and budget issues.

Minneapolis officials, responding to health concerns, announced a public hearing on December 2 for a new wrecking provisions ordinance, after the controversial demolition of Smith Foundry exposed residents to potential hazards.

Whitman-Hanson High School students walked out to protest staff layoffs due to a $1.39 million budget deficit.

Councilmember Natali Fani-González received the Distinguished Advocate for Healthful Living Award from SHAPE MD for advocating health in community development.