The School of Reps joins Colorado's Rural Jump-Start Program, planning an indoor athletic facility in Sterling to boost youth sports training with aid from a $15,000 OEDIT grant.

Brentwood Police Department secured national reaccreditation from CALEA, marking their continuous commitment to professional law enforcement standards since 1989.

Correction Officer Jason Tharp completed his training in the Corrections Division and has begun working solo at the Lake County Sheriff's Office, with Sheriff Leonbruno expressing optimism for his future contributions.

UTEP held its Three Minute Thesis competition, where graduate students explained their research in three minutes with one slide and no props, covering a range of topics and aiming to engage a wide audience.

HUD’s inspector general has opened an audit of the Chicago Housing Authority’s checks for citizenship and criminal‑activity eligibility, a review that could affect thousands of households.

Sen. Bill Cowsert’s committee will hear testimony from DA Fani Willis on Dec 17 at the State Capitol, with live streaming available. Public and media are invited to attend for transparency in Fulton County's judicial issues.

Boston leaders report a slight increase in homicides but an overall downward crime trend, reinforcing the city's standing as safe, and aim to address issues like retail theft and quality-of-life crimes.

Indiana Republican State Senator Andy Zay resigns to join the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, with a focus on reliable and affordable energy. His vacancy in the Senate will require a replacement by precinct committeemen.

Texas leaders Abbott and Patrick have presented different property tax relief plans, with Patrick pushing for increased homestead exemptions and Abbott advocating for the elimination of school district taxes.

San Diego Unified School District advocates for Congress to fully fund the IDEA, citing a funding shortfall for special education.

The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department has exceeded $600 million in infrastructure upgrades for the second year, as part of an $8.97 billion initiative backed by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

The Georgia Senate Study Committee on Improving Family Caregiver Services, led by Sen. Harold Jones II, has made recommendations to support family caregivers, including expansions to state programs and a pilot for older caregivers.

Massachusetts public school students achieve record-breaking AP exam performance, thanks to state initiatives including expanded fee waivers and funding for low-income students. Black and Hispanic/Latino student scores notably increased.