Seven states failed to reach an agreement on the allocation of the Colorado River's water by the latest deadline and are working towards a new consensus by February 2026 to prevent federal intervention.

Texas Governor Abbott and HHSC have removed 195 regulations to simplify becoming kinship foster parents, easing the process for families to foster related children in need.

Silicon Valley Power will ask the Santa Clara City Council on Dec. 9 to approve a 4% electricity rate increase to fund projects and shore up reserves. If adopted, the change would take effect in January 2026.

Advocacy groups report a surge in ICE activities with at least 16 detentions in Salem, witnessing aggressive tactics; most detainees were farmworkers, affecting the community and local industries.

Milwaukee's Public Safety & Health Committee is considering an ordinance for landlords to disclose rental properties' fire and building code compliance to inform and protect tenants.

Tennessee joined Lumina Foundation's State Attainment Collaborative to improve residents' education and training for a changing economy and reach the Goal 2040 for workforce qualifications.

The Mesquite Police Department welcomed five new officers after their graduation and commencement into field training, announced via a Facebook post celebrating their achievement.

Boulder partners with Cities Work to streamline business processes, aiming to support local entrepreneurs and small businesses by easing regulatory hurdles and simplifying permits.

Alter High School's golf team won the Ohio state championship for the fourth straight year, solidifying a sports dynasty, earning city praise and recognition.

Michigan AG Nessel leads a coalition urging the FCC to publish a rule to expand multilingual emergency alerts, which has been delayed despite being approved.

Massachusetts awarded over $4 million in grants for recycling and waste reduction efforts across the state as part of the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program.

Ohio begins issuing partial SNAP benefits, with cuts up to 35%, due to new FNS guidelines following federal court activity. Recipients will see varied benefit reductions based on income and expenses.

The City Council budget committee told the mayor to hold arts funding steady amid a $111M shortfall. Arts leaders warn flat funding won't keep up with rising costs.