The University of Cincinnati's engineering program receives a surge in federal funding, benefiting research, the local economy, and the university's cooperative education program.

Michigan leaders convened at the Michigan Literacy Summit in Detroit to address the state's literacy challenges, exploring strategies and emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts to improve student literacy rates.

The Lakewood Police Department hosted the Cops and Kids event, providing 18 local children with meals, transportation, and a $175 Wal-Mart shopping spree to strengthen community relations.

Veronica Nevarez joins Wauwatosa as City Clerk, bringing extensive municipal experience to oversee elections, record-keeping, and licensing, aiming to enhance transparency and engagement.

The Ellis County Commissioners' Court is examining a replat application for Lot 1, Block A, Haveron Addition to create two parcels. Meeting is January 20th, 2026. Public participation is encouraged.

The Massachusetts DPU has launched an investigation into the charges on utility bills to improve transparency and customer understanding, with potential reforms and rate caps under consideration.

CBP announces a record $200 billion tariff revenue, attributing success to enforcement of Trump administration's trade policies and combatting evasion.

Raleigh establishes a new DWI Unit funded by a $553,707 grant to combat drunk driving, including increased checkpoints and patrols as part of the "Booze It & Lose It" campaign.

Golda Meir school 3rd graders will participate in a Milwaukee Common Council meeting after winning an essay contest, part of an initiative for youth engagement in local politics.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield won a court order stopping federal fines over SNAP operations, protecting food assistance amid legal clashes with the Trump administration.

Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego supports the bipartisan STOP China Act to prevent federal funds from being used on Chinese-made buses and rail cars, aiming to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and national security.

State records show DPS logged 110 people who tried to change the sex on their IDs; officials have not explained what they plan to do with the data.

The Forest Park PD shared Week 50 crime stats, RTCC and DFR program insights, and a crime map on Facebook, highlighting their tech-enhanced policing and community engagement efforts.