A House committee advanced Rep. Scott Fetgatter’s HB 4124, which would let pharmacists dispense ivermectin without a prescription and shields pharmacies from liability.

DCPS plans to shorten the reading block, and families told the D.C. Council that the change — plus an ended teacher‑sponsorship program — threatens classroom staffing and small‑group instruction.

HB174 would bar puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for most Utah minors and phases out current exemptions by Jan. 28, 2027. The bill heads to a Senate committee next.

Rep. Chris Banning led Oklahoma House Business Committee in passing 20 bills to boost the state's economy, with a focus on transparent and responsible lawmaking.

Council poised to OK $6.3M insurer payout from the city's liability fund while flood survivors press for direct relief and litigation moves forward.

Boston's Licensing Board approved five beer and wine establishments to serve all alcoholic beverages, a move facilitated by legislation to strengthen local businesses.

Half Moon Bay's city leaders paused a decision on local rent control, asking staff for enforcement details and unit‑level data before choosing between keeping, changing or scrapping the rules.

A proposed resolution would require a 72‑hour warning before Aurora clears homeless encampments, with narrow exceptions for imminent safety risks. The committee advanced the measure to the full council.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren endorsed Katie Porter for governor, giving the progressive a high-profile boost as the crowded race remains unsettled.

Texas AG Ken Paxton sued Children’s Health and Dr. Jason Jarin, alleging illegal gender‑’transition’ treatments for minors and Medicaid fraud. The hospital says it follows the law.

Charlotte County's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on February 24 to discuss housing issues, inviting community input.

Miami Dade College's trustees approved six charter applications, shifting oversight from the elected school board to a college-run authorizer and raising legal questions.

Rep. Jim Pressel has called for Indiana's IURC to review NIPSCO's rate hikes after constituents faced a 90% bill increase over nine years. He also advocates for House Bill 1002 to set utility performance benchmarks.