Paul Pinsky, Director of the Maryland Energy Administration, is retiring after three years and a dedication to environmental reform and climate action.

Julia Mandell was unanimously chosen by the Hillsborough County Commissioners as the new County Attorney with a three-year contract starting January 13, 2026.

Louisiana's Department of Health confirms that despite a government shutdown, federal SNAP funds will be distributed as scheduled, and SNAP staff furloughs have ended.

Las Cruces voters elected new city council members and a municipal judge, with victories for Harris, Corran, Munoz, and DeRossitt. Results are unofficial until certified.

Governor Greg Abbott announces Formosa Plastics' $150 million expansion in Jackson County, Texas, under the JETI program, which is expected to boost the local economy and create jobs.

Fishers awarded over $31,000 in Educator Innovation Grants to local teachers for classroom innovation projects, including a K-4 STEM Lab and a makerspace.

Ohio House Bill 538 aims to strengthen the Ohio Athletic Commission's regulatory role by integrating it into the Department of Commerce for better support.

Illinois Attorney General Raoul leads 18-state coalition supporting California's law regulating long gun sales to those under 21, stressing states' Second Amendment right to enact gun safety measures.

Governor Polis of Colorado has introduced a plan aimed at reducing auto insurance premiums by improving public safety and addressing uninsured drivers.

Mayor Bowser launches Hypothermia Awareness Pledge in DC, urging residents to help the homeless during the cold months and highlighting a 61% drop in family homelessness since 2015.

Travel delays are expected due to unpaid federal airport workers, resulting from the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, with economic and personal impacts.

The Tampa City Council approved a proposal for a ferry service between Tampa and St. Petersburg, with both cities funding it for more sustainable transit options.

Germantown's Mayor urges community support for local food banks facing stock shortages as the holiday demand increases, encouraging financial donations and local contributions of food and hygiene items.