Hundreds rallied in Oakland and Concord on Valentine’s Day to protest ICE and local surveillance; organizers vowed legal and community support as courts and funding fights loom.

Durham residents show increased satisfaction with their city, with 84% rating it highly in a recent survey. Satisfaction with services is above the national average, though some areas, like yard waste collection, need improvement.

The SLATE Missouri Job Center has launched MO HEROES CONNECT to assist veterans and their families with transitioning into civilian jobs through vocational training and support services.

Nassau County's Opioid Task Force meeting scheduled for March 12, 2026, was abruptly cancelled without explanation, raising concerns among stakeholders.

TRAC data show San Francisco immigration judges approve asylum far more often than judges in Los Angeles; local reporting ties the gap to judge turnover, backlogs and representation.

The U.S. Senate Committee approved eight bipartisan measures including the Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act and improvements to broadband mapping, aviation safety, cloud research infrastructure, and Coast Guard leadership.

Milwaukee Public Schools' Summer Academy is set for July, with registration opening February 16, offering a wide range of courses for K-12 students to prevent summer learning loss.

Mayor Helena Moreno condemned an inappropriate float at Mardi Gras and emphasized respect and inclusion, vowing to hold those responsible accountable.

An omnibus Oregon health bill would expand who can deliver psilocybin services, raise charity‑care limits and change hospital billing and insurer rules.

A $1,000 contribution to Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz from attorney Brad Karp — named in DOJ Epstein files — was redirected to a Bronx survivor program, but critics say the move isn't enough.

Senator Ted Cruz urges the House to pass the ROTOR Act on the anniversary of a fatal aviation disaster, highlighting technology that could have prevented the collision.

North Ridgeville City Schools celebrated their 7th graders' participation in "The Amazing Shake," which teaches social skills through simulations like interviews and dining etiquette.

Sen. Ashley Moody has filed the Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act to raise prison terms and fines for health-care fraud. The bill cites recent fraud probes as its spur.