The Education Department asked an appeals court to drop its challenge, leaving a federal judge’s decision that blocked anti‑DEI funding threats in place. Educators called it a win.

The Minneapolis City Council urges Governor Walz to implement an eviction moratorium, citing economic pressures and housing security concerns. Council member Jason Chavez spearheads the call on social media.

Butler County Commissioners approve a $5M investment for Downtown Middletown's redevelopment, with matching funds creating a $15M project under City Council consideration.

After three decades leading the Oregon Business Council, Duncan Wyse is handing the presidency to John Tapogna. The change, effective March 1, 2026, marks a leadership shift at an influential statewide business-policy group.

TxDMV will hold a public hearing in Austin Wednesday on proposed ID rules that county officials say could block undocumented residents from registering vehicles. Officials plan to press the agency at the hearing.

Commissioner Tashé Allen hosts ClaytonConnected Mobile Office Hours in Clayton County, GA, to improve direct communication between government and residents on February 13, 2026.

St. Bernard Parish Government praised the Taskforce Opioid Program for helping achieve the lowest opioid-related deaths in years, emphasizing the collaborative efforts in treatment and education.

Elk Grove Unified will require a semester of ethnic studies for the Class of 2030, rolling out an Introduction to Ethnic Studies for freshmen in 2026‑27.

Vallejo receives additional law enforcement support from the Solano County Sheriff's Office to patrol specific city areas, as announced by the Vallejo PD.

Broward County School Board is considering closing seven schools due to low enrollment, with a decision pending amid concerns from the teachers union and city officials.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announces appointments to boards and commissions, highlighting diverse leaders in fields like law enforcement, health, finance, and more.

Most CalPERS retirees remain in California, but a rising share of pension dollars now goes to beneficiaries living out of state. That shift is small but growing and matters for local economies.

A Massachusetts judge has issued a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, an online trading platform, for operating like an unlicensed sportsbook, following legal action by the state's Attorney General.