A bipartisan group of California senators pressed Gov. Newsom for detailed budget numbers Thursday, citing conflicting forecasts and volatile AI-driven revenues.

Rep. Leo Biasiucci filed HB 2839 to bar cities from taxing groceries eligible for SNAP and WIC. The move arrives as December CPI shows grocery prices climbing.

Louisiana's recreational fishing season ended with 947,103 pounds of Red Snapper caught, surpassing the quota by 5.8%, thus reducing the 2026 quota to compensate. The state will adjust the next season's days.

Milwaukee County officials awarded a $35,000 microgrant to Pathfinders to support teens without homes, highlighting the involvement of local youth in governance.

Fort Worth ISD’s new ACE plan sets $100K base pay for many teachers at six turnaround campuses as the district reallocates resources to boost student outcomes.

City officials want roughly $5.8M moved into the police budget to cover overtime, retirement costs and a $1M mobile command center as the council prepares hearings.

Councilors want to direct $20.7M in unspent rental‑registration fees to rent assistance, emergency vouchers and eviction defense, with most spending spread over three years.

Ohio State University students showcased leadership and business skills gained from internships at the STEP Expo, including projects in AI, cybersecurity, data analysis, and real estate.

The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is hosting an informal networking event on January 27 for local professionals to connect without formal presentations.

The House Judiciary Committee's report accuses CVS Health of using anticompetitive practices against independent pharmacies and digital pharmacy rivals.

Aurora councilmembers are laying plans for a civilian police-oversight office as the city continues work under a state consent decree. A community roundtable next Thursday will focus on scope, budget and independence.

A federal judge dismissed a voting‑rights challenge to Keller ISD’s at‑large board elections, awarded the district attorneys’ fees and ordered a show‑cause on possible sanctions.

Jamie K. Walters was named Senior Director of Mayor’s Office Communications in Detroit by Mayor Mary Sheffield, focusing on strategic, resident-centric messaging.