Pierce County’s council approved a 0.1% public‑safety sales tax in a 5–2 vote. The measure routes most revenue to courts and the sheriff while funding jail planning and one‑time investments.

Republican and Democratic primary ballots included party‑authored propositions this week — 10 for GOP and 13 for Democrats — offering a roadmap for party priorities even though the items aren't laws.

Reports say U.S. officials discussed arming Iranian Kurdish militias for a possible ground operation — a move that could widen the war and test regional alliances.

Rep. Alonzo Knox introduced HB 800 to increase grocery‑pricing transparency and HB 472 to let cities adopt rent‑stabilization as the 2026 legislative session opens.

The Michigan House approved HB 5364, a proposal that would require both chambers to approve curriculum changes before those changes take effect. The move follows debate over updated health education guidance.

A proposed Westfield hyperscale AI data center has federal lawmakers and residents warning that grid upgrades could raise household electric bills.

UF pulled a Spring 2026 WARP syllabus after course materials offered "access riders" to queer, trans and BIPOC students — administrators said the language was removed to comply with a state anti‑DEI rule.

A new Tennessee bill would require bars to stock rapid drink‑testing kits and reclassify spiking someone’s drink as a Class D felony, but questions about costs and enforcement remain.

Controller Rachael Heisler says Pittsburgh Public Schools missed millions by skipping competitive bids, citing a copier contract and urging a procurement overhaul. Her reports recommend RFPs and a procurement office to recapture savings.

VA says there’s no national psychotherapy cap, but veterans and VA psychologists say local rules are shortening long-term care. Internal emails and OIG staffing data have prompted petitions and oversight questions.

A laptop synchronization problem at a Halifax County precinct pushed back North Carolina's primary results until 8:30 p.m., officials said.

Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Johnston County on March 3. Curbside voting and provisional ballots are available and sample ballots are posted online.

Court filings say several recruits to Bruce Blakeman’s special-deputy list have questionable résumés and records; Democrats want the program disbanded. The case will decide whether taxpayers can fund the force.