Sharonville adopted emergency rules for hookah lounges, requiring permits, closing times and safety measures after safety complaints and a Cincinnati crackdown. The ordinance aims to make enforcement routine rather than reactive.

Ramsey County renamed Metro Square to the Ramsey County Government Center on March 1, consolidating several services into a downtown hub. The move frees the East building for sale.

Commissioners approved the Main Street Exchange design at 830 Douglas Ave and handled appointments, event permits and a library carpet contract. Downtown redevelopment moves forward.

Democratic lawmakers revived the "Pot for Potholes" plan to legalize marijuana and dedicate a 15% tax to repairs for Tennessee roads and bridges.

Federal agents were seen outside the North Coastal Sheriff's Station in Encinitas. The sheriff's office says it was not notified and cites SB 54 as it fields questions from residents.

A new TelevisaUnivision/Harris Poll of 526 Texas Hispanic voters finds inflation, health care and housing top concerns — and many say politicians take them for granted.

City records show the inspector general closed an inquiry into Controller Chris Hollins’ investor‑conference sponsorship solicitations as “not sustained.” The dispute began after Mayor Whitmire flagged sponsorship perks that some banks found troubling.

The VA plans to close its only McMinnville clinic by the end of May, prompting veterans to worry about longer drives for primary and mental‑health care and a town hall on March 20.

A shortage of dispatchers and millions in overtime have left Oakland's 911 center stretched thin and call-answer times below state targets.

Gov. Kotek signed HB 4083 to centralize credentialing, reduce paperwork and expand supervision in hopes of stemming burnout and turnover among Oregon’s behavioral-health workers.

OpenTheBooks and News3LV found CCSD staff and other public employees cashed out millions in unused PTO. The totals raise fresh budget and transparency questions.

The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments March 5 in Edinburg over whether Starbase can close Boca Chica Beach and State Highway 4 for SpaceX launches.

A Michigan ballot committee says it turned in more than 750,000 signatures seeking proof-of-citizenship and photo ID requirements; state officials will now verify whether the measure qualifies for the 2026 ballot.