The EEOC has sued Talecris Plasma Resources for disability discrimination, stating they rescinded a job offer to a nurse with a disability, violating the ADA.

Louisette Abikou, a nurse from Benin, overcame financial barriers to pursue a Ph.D. in nursing at UC College, aiming to combat gender-based violence and improve women's health.

Milwaukee County supervisors criticize the executive's 2026 budget for prioritizing law enforcement funding over community services, with potential cuts to behavioral health and transit.

A federal judge ruled Indiana can require biological sex on birth certificates, amid heated debate and lawsuits.

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell leads a 21-state lawsuit against the DOJ challenging restrictions that prevent the use of federal grants for legal services to crime survivors without legal status in the U.S.

Colorado ranks first in providing resources for families with young children, offering $56,224 in aid through policies like Medicaid expansion and paid leave, as noted by Governor Jared Polis and supported by state officials and nonprofits.

Coconino County Public Works earned its seventh APWA accreditation, recognizing its public works best practices and over 1,000 miles of roadway management.

DC's financial forecast is positive, and Mayor Bowser is advancing a Growth Agenda to make the city more business-friendly and develop local talent, aiming to create a dynamic, self-sufficient economy.

Due to a power outage, Lakota Local Schools had a two-hour delay and addressed transportation issues related to the outage, causing inconveniences like disabled radios and lack of bus refueling.

State Senator Brent Taylor criticized Memphis' crime policies as too lenient during a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, while District Attorney Steve Mulroy defended his record and policies against Taylor's claims.

Illinois' Governor JB Pritzker has designated October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, urging residents to enhance their cyber defenses, as DoIT leads educational efforts.

Oklahoma studies adopting state-level foreign agent registration laws to protect against foreign interference, following the lead of other states like Texas and Utah.

Illinois AG and IDOL filed an amicus brief to the state's Supreme Court against Amazon's attempt to limit state minimum wage law for warehouse workers' pre-shift screenings.