Portland councilors Avalos, Dunphy, and Smith reacted to an ICE shooting in Hazelwood, criticizing ICE's community safety threat and promising vigilance against federal overreach.

The U.S. House passed a three-year extension of ACA subsidies with bipartisan support, affecting health care costs and coverage. Michigan leaders reacted along party lines, with Democrats applauding and Republicans opposing the measure.

El Paso high school students visited the East Montana Patrol for hands-on law enforcement experience, including SWAT and crisis negotiation demonstrations, part of the Mentoring Our Future program.

Barberton's Mayor Judge and city employees served a New Year's lunch to local seniors, with food from Leach's Meats & Sweets and Al's Corner Restaurant, and live music.

Arizona AG Kris Mayes announced a settlement with Riverview Dairy reducing groundwater usage and providing $11 million for local water access improvements in the Sulphur Springs Valley.

Worthington swears in new officials, including Mayor Scott Holmes and Vice Mayor Joe Mas, as well as council members at a January meeting, marking a transition in local governance.

Maui County advanced an interim ban on new private pools in West Maui to reserve scarce water for rebuilding and housing.

Councilwoman Deanna McLaughlin was honored at her final meeting after 15 years of service in Clarksville and is set to start a new role with Congressman Van Epps.

North Carolina Retirement Systems released tax documents early for nearly 400,000 retirees, due to improved efficiencies. Forms are electronically accessible via ORBIT accounts.

Yuki Lei Sugimura, Maui County Council vice chair, launched a mayoral challenge to Richard Bissen, centering her campaign on infrastructure, permitting speed and fiscal caution.

Absentee voting for the North Carolina 2026 primary begins on January 12, with no need to provide a reason for voting by mail. The request deadline is February 17, and ballots must be received by 7:30 p.m. on March 3.

The Memphis Police Department has added 17 PSTs to its force, who will manage traffic and respond to crashes. They may become police officers after more training.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration in Massachusetts is seeking public input on expanding hunting, including Sunday hunting, crossbow usage, and changing setback rules.