City watchdogs are reviewing Councilman Raul Arias’ business ties and grant activity. Arias says he has fully cooperated.

A Hilo jury sided with Hawaiʻi County and former R&D director Douglass Adams, rejecting discrimination claims tied to the 2022 film commissioner hire.

Two Medford residents filed federal court papers to stop the city's Values‑Aligned Local Investments Ordinance. Backers call it ethical stewardship; opponents say it's unconstitutional.

Federal SNAP rule changes expanded work requirements and narrowed exemptions, putting thousands of Minnesotans at risk of losing benefits this spring.

Lawmakers in Tallahassee advanced bills to let booster money top up high-school coach pay, setting a statewide floor tied to hours worked and raising equity questions.

Sabrina Tapp-Harper, a retired Baltimore Police commander, announced her candidacy for City Sheriff, running on a platform of public safety and accountability. She aims to use her extensive law enforcement experience to improve the Sheriff's Office.

California awarded San Diego $5 million from the CalVIP Cohort 5 pot to scale the Peacemaker Project’s outreach teams, trauma services and re-entry supports. The funding targets neighborhoods hit hardest by gang and gun violence.

Dallas’ environmental panel voted to study data‑center impacts after presentations warned of heavy water and power demands. Staff will quantify usage and bring policy options to a planning session.

Houston swore in 92 new cadets this week, a milestone officials say brings the mayor's hires to 480. The recruits are part of a months‑long push to rebuild HFD ranks.

Marietta police formalized a 287(g) task‑force partnership with ICE in January, giving officers limited authority to enforce immigration rules. Advocates warn it could chill trust in immigrant communities.

One-stop early voting is open in Shelby and Kings Mountain through Feb. 28 with same-day registration and curbside voting.

Council hearings pushed the DOT to make operational changes — mapped lights and 24/7 parking enforcement — but unsigned contracts and a 311 backlog mean many repairs are still delayed.

Mayor Chip Johnson cast the deciding vote as Hernando moved to raise sewer fees to help cover a $2.6 million utility-fund shortfall. Some charges were doubled under the new schedule.