A coalition of Black leaders plans a charter amendment to redraw Columbus City Council districts and require district-only voting, pointing to last year’s District 7 result.

Lawmakers filed bills this week to let grocery stores sell beer and wine, setting up hearings and a renewed fight between retailers and liquor-store owners.

Anderson officials want to raise sewer rates 18% and municipal electric rates about 12% to fund repairs and bond projects. The council will take up the measures after a Feb. 17 hearing.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes a plan to address a $7 billion deficit, suggesting increased taxes on the wealthy, while hoping to avoid raising property taxes.

NYC officials propose increased fines and penalties for blocking fire hydrants after such incidents may have impacted firefighting efforts during fatal fires.

UH Mānoa has asked the state for $22.3M — including a $5M NIL fund — to update facilities and retain student‑athletes as bills move through the Legislature.

Newly released DOJ documents place LinkedIn co‑founder Reid Hoffman at the center of scheduling emails, gift logistics and fundraising threads tied to Jeffrey Epstein. Watchdog groups and investors are pressing Microsoft for answers.

Mayor Harold Weinbrecht will deliver the State of Cary address on March 5 at Town Hall, featuring a Q&A session, with options for in-person attendance, cablecast, and online streams.

Early voting in Hays County runs Feb. 17–27 ahead of the March 3 primary. See hours, key vote centers and what to bring before you go.

Ashburn's EMS program honored five key contributors at the AVFRD Annual Awards, recognizing their pivotal roles in enhancing community emergency services.

St. Johns County Fire Rescue recognizes George Washington's early role in public safety and fire prevention, highlighting his service on Presidents' Day.

Mayor Karen Bass said LA28 chair Casey Wasserman should step down, and some Angelenos have since demanded she resign amid Palisades fire fallout.

Texas AG Ken Paxton launched [email protected] and issued a 'Protect Your Vote' advisory that warns against vote harvesting and outlines potential penalties ahead of the March primary.