Illinois says it has erased more than $1.1 billion in medical debt for over 500,000 residents through a state program that partners with nonprofit Undue. Officials say the average relief was about $1,200 per person.

A proposed state law would bar Tacoma from enforcing certain camping bans unless officials can show accessible shelter was available at the time, creating legal and logistical questions.

The Supreme Court will deploy in‑house software in mid‑March to scan filings and flag potential financial and party conflicts, with new disclosure rules for litigants.

A Utah lawmaker would bar SNAP purchases of 'ultra‑processed' foods and direct the state to seek a USDA waiver, reviving debate over limits on food‑stamp choices.

DU will offer a reduced-credit online bachelor's that trims the requirement to 136 quarter credits and launches in fall 2026.

NACDL has launched a Criminal Case Tracker to catalog federal prosecutions defense lawyers call irregular. The tool highlights recent acquittals and grand‑jury rebukes as courts push back.

Toni Preckwinkle and Ald. Brendan Reilly traded sharp lines over whether Cook County should help fund infrastructure for a possible Bears stadium as the team eyes options beyond Illinois.

Georgia Power filed two cases with the PSC seeking fuel and storm‑recovery adjustments that could cut the typical bill about 1% starting in June.

A 32‑page interim law‑firm report alleges Mayor Michael Joseph pressured staff to edit interviews, steered vendors and charged an expensive travel upgrade.

Delaware County invites residents to discuss the use of opioid settlement funds in upcoming Strategic Planning Meetings on February 24 and 26, seeking community input to shape an effective response to the opioid crisis.

Tarrant Appraisal District will reconsider a reappraisal plan that froze residential values and shifted appraisals to a two-year cycle. School leaders warn the policy could cost districts millions.

A citizens group sued to void Montgomery County's approvals for a planned Amazon data center and its $35 billion incentive package, alleging Sunshine Law violations.

A San Diego jury ordered Orange County to pay $3.5M to prosecutor Bethel Cope‑Vega over alleged workplace harassment tied to a retired supervisor.