Norman Animal Welfare Oversight Committee is accepting nominations for an award honoring volunteer contributions to animal welfare, named after Erica Loftis. Deadline for nominations is March 6, 2026.

Holly Logan, an ESL teacher at Westwood Elementary in Tennessee, received the prestigious Milken Educator Award for her outstanding teaching and community service.

At a packed Henderson council meeting, residents urged officials to cancel the city's memorandum with ICE that allows detainees to be held at the Henderson Detention Center.

Arizona lawmakers aim to reform the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners after an audit highlighted mismanagement and statutory violations, with proposed bills to define authority and improve reporting obligations.

A revised San Diego ballot proposal would tax whole‑home short‑term rentals and second homes — with a corporate surcharge that could push some bills above $12,000 a year.

Karen Sheffer was honored by Worthington City Council and Mayor for nearly 40 years of service, especially as the Mayor's Court Prosecutor, influencing legal practices locally and statewide.

Seattle celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with one of the nation's largest events, attended by Police Chief Shon Barnes and other dignitaries, emphasizing the ongoing pursuit of justice and equality.

Governor Maura Healey nominates Craig Mulcahey for Associate Justice of the District Court and LaKeshia Parker Small for Juvenile Court in Massachusetts.

Charlotte County is seeking volunteers for advisory boards to impact community services, with positions open in various areas such as public safety, infrastructure, and affordable housing.

Rep. Quang Nguyen introduced Arizona House Bill 2763 for legislative oversight on the closing of public shooting ranges, aiming to safeguard facilities like Ben Avery Shooting Facility from closure without proper process.

Massachusetts launches a FAFSA completion data dashboard to help increase college affordability and aid application rates, investing in resources to support students seeking financial aid for education.

Governor Josh Stein emphasizes public safety commitment, highlighting opioid settlement fund use, law enforcement support, and advocacy for a $195 million public safety package to improve officer training, salaries, and behavioral health services.

San Antonio approved funding to join a CHCS‑led feasibility study for a diversion center that would steer people with mental‑health or substance‑use issues away from jail. The Public Safety Committee sent the plan to full council for review.