Gov. Newsom designated John Reynolds as CPUC president and moved Alice Busching Reynolds to the CAISO board in a shuffle aimed at lowering bills and shoring up the grid.

The Ohio House passed a bill to give a 180-day grace period on fees for those recently released from prison, aiming to aid reentry and reduce recidivism.

Oklahoma is advancing a bill to criminalize the unauthorized creation and distribution of deepfakes, with potential penalties including jail time and fines.

The STL Recovers Community Meeting and Resource Fair at O’Fallon Park Rec Complex offered aid for property ownership, rental issues, and employment, with a follow-up pop-up event for those unable to attend.

New reporting shows wildfire survivors say state insurance reviewers often failed to act on complaints about State Farm, and a veteran handler was punished after speaking out. The revelations have prompted county and consumer outrage.

AI‑made ads are surfacing in the March 3 Texas primary, from satirical clips to near‑photoreal deepfakes. The trend is forcing voters and watchdogs to parse what’s real.

TSET’s investment board voted 3‑1 to add an "Oklahoma values" test to its policy, shifting proxy‑voting guidance and manager oversight toward state industry priorities.

New reporting shows Nassau County held thousands of ICE detainees at East Meadow. Many had no criminal records and dozens were kept past a 72‑hour cap.

A federal judge granted Baltimore a partial win in a firefighter’s discrimination suit, dismissing older incidents but leaving January 2013 allegations alive. The split ruling tightens the case window while keeping key claims in play.

Anderson, IN, upgrades its public transit with new buses featuring modern amenities. The purchase, partially funded by a federal grant, was announced by Mayor Broderick and includes a free mobile app for riders.

Louisiana State Police and LDWF collaborate for Mardi Gras safety, focusing on both Bourbon Street and Mississippi River navigational hazards, as shared in an LSP Facebook post.

Halifax selectmen approved a small increase to the town's municipal aggregation rate to cover a $166,000 shortfall, raising average bills about $7 a month.

The City is considering three plans to improve the Five Points intersection, revealed at a meeting with locals and stakeholders, with feedback requested via survey.