Hillsborough County extended the application deadline for its Self-Employment Workshop Program to February 20, providing additional time for potential entrepreneurs.

Oklahoma lawmakers propose House Bill 3495 to criminalize straw property purchases for foreign nationals, aiming to combat organized crime and trafficking.

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas sold a small stake in Tyler Technologies, the vendor tied to delays in the county's property‑tax rollout.

Oklahoma's House Tourism Committee passed a bill to nominate the morel mushroom as the state's official fungal emblem, aiming to promote tourism and public education on mushroom foraging.

The City of Wauwatosa is seeking a Civil Engineer to design and manage public infrastructure projects, with a salary range of $74,855.46 to $95,658.16 and benefits. Application deadline is February 24, 2026.

State Sen. Rachel Ventura introduced SB3732 to require permits, emissions cuts and monitoring at large warehouses as Joliet's logistics belt expands. The bill borrows from Long Beach rules and would set buffers and net-zero targets.

Ohio State University held the Buckeye Day of Dialogue, an event promoting civil discourse among community members, with discussions on free speech and protest policies on campus.

The City Council opposed new regulations on temporary alcohol permits, directed a hearing on rezoning, sought an accounting firm for Fiscal Year 2025 audit, and set a vote for a security district fee.

Rockville Centre parents pressed the school board Thursday after officials revealed a roughly $3.7M projected shortfall for the 2026–27 budget, prompting calls for an itemized accounting.

Paxton ruled Feb. 12 that independent probes are required only when an inmate dies on jail grounds, reshaping how Tarrant County in‑custody deaths may be handled.

Shorewood seeks volunteers for various committees, including those for affordable housing, sustainability, public art, eldercare, firefighter recruitment, parks, land use planning, and public art.

Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel announced recipients of the 2026 Business-Education Leader Awards for Excellent Business Advisory Councils in Ohio, recognizing their efforts in aligning education with workforce needs.

The Lorain County Sheriff's Office honors SGT Jones during Black History Month for her 20+ years of service, highlighting her leadership in Inmate Reception and Releases.