Texas finalized rules for a $1 billion school voucher program set to start applications on February 4, 2026, with eligibility expanded for pre-K and special needs students.

Texas AG Ken Paxton advised universities not to sign an agreement with the College Sports Commission, citing concerns over autonomy and legal recourse.

The Saint Paul HRA discussed budget reallocations, developer partnerships for housing projects, and property management, promoting public participation in city planning.

A PORAC study reveals 911 response delays in California due to police staffing shortages, with Sacramento PD facing cuts and the Sheriff's Office seeing recruiting success.

Boulder Fire-Rescue has chosen Falck Rocky Mountain to provide ambulance services from January 2026, following a competitive selection process to replace AMR.

San Mateo County obtained a $49 million settlement from opioid manufacturers, including the Sacklers, for addiction recovery efforts and damages caused by the opioid crisis.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, with 21 others, sued the USDA to block guidance they claim illegally restricts SNAP benefits for certain immigrants.

A Georgia judge dismissed a racketeering case against Trump, a decision criticized by Minority Leader Sen. Harold Jones II for enabling Trump to "evade accountability."

Galveston County has partnered with ICE, deputizing officers under the 287(g) program to enforce immigration laws, with 648 individuals being transferred to ICE custody this year. Some agencies, however, have declined to participate.

Fairfield County Sheriff's Office hosted a ceremony to swear in new officers and promote existing personnel, emphasizing their commitment to community service.

An audit report highlighted issues with the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority's operational oversight and management of conflicts of interest, despite rising post-pandemic revenues.

Brooklyn Park Police Department has launched a drone first responder program to enhance public safety, amid discussions on operational costs and privacy concerns.

All Tempe City Council members are engaged in National League of Cities committees, advocating for local interests at a federal level. Vice Mayor Doreen Garlid becomes the NLC's first Native American Second Vice President.