Ohio officials, including Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Tressel, have launched a seatbelt safety campaign using Ohio Stadium's image to demonstrate the importance of seatbelts, which have saved 375,000 lives since 1975.

Microsoft has doubled its space at the University of Cincinnati, dedicating 3,700 square feet at the 1819 Innovation Hub to foster AI and tech growth.

Darren Bailey, a Republican gubernatorial candidate in Illinois, plans to launch "Illinois DOGE," a program to audit and reduce state government waste and fraud.

Rep. Jonathan Jackson disclosed a late-December purchase of Palantir stock worth between $15,001 and $50,000, renewing ethics questions as Palantir works with ICE.

The mayors of Colorado's three largest cities have united to address state legislative priorities, focusing on mental health, AI legislation, crime, and protection of voter-approved funding.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is participating in "Flag Sojourn 250," a campaign to honor America's 250th anniversary by relaying a flag across the U.S. to Washington, D.C., by July 2026.

Judge Dorfman orders the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office to take on new felony cases despite their objections over excessive caseloads, amid a legal system crisis.

Chairman Comer initiates contempt of Congress against Bill Clinton for not complying with a subpoena regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Rep. Jim Shaw introduced two bills in Oklahoma: one promoting government transparency by limiting nondisclosure agreements and another refining firearm carry laws on public property.

Kellogg Middle School in Portland re-introduces the SKY Schools Program with a focus on reducing violence, supported by a grant from the Office of Violence Prevention.

The Louisiana Impact Fund has launched to keep businesses, jobs, and wealth within the state, targeting a $100 million capitalization with backing from local entities.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria is set to discuss the city's successes and ongoing challenges, addressing budget deficits and policy issues in his upcoming State of the City speech.

Oklahoma State Senator Brian Guthrie has proposed legislation to prevent foreign ownership of land in the state through two measures, SB 1582 and SJR 31.