Dr. David Brasington's study suggests that cutting local taxes may decrease household income, with Ohio tax levy data showing income drops post-tax reductions, particularly in non-central cities.

A D.C. judge ordered the government to arrange and pay to bring back a small group of Venezuelans sent to El Salvador’s CECOT prison, setting up a new legal fight over due process. The ruling focuses on men now in third countries who want to challenge their removals.

Volunteers are quitting the Florida State Guard after reports of misused aircraft, questionable purchases and alleged retaliation, prompting calls for oversight.

Early voting in Union County runs Feb. 12–28 at nine sites, with same‑day registration and voter ID guidance from the Board of Elections.

The Indiana House passed a bill enhancing immigration law enforcement, focusing on compliance with federal detainer requests and penalizing non-compliance.

Trustees voted to eliminate roughly 423 Sacramento City Unified positions as officials race to close a $113M budget gap. The cuts hit central office roles and some school jobs.

Rep. Angie Nixon filed bills to create a First‑Time Homebuyer Assistance trust funded by a documentary‑stamp levy to pay down closing and down‑payment costs for first‑time buyers. The proposals are being tracked as lawmakers consider how to expand help across Florida.

Na'Cole Thompson won Leander's special election and will finish the mayoral term through May 2027. The mayor‑elect says she will focus on traffic, parks and public safety amid rapid growth.

An arbitrator issued a one‑year award that gives Henderson police a 3.5% raise, retroactive pay and retention bonuses while bigger bargaining fights continue.

Lawmakers shelved HB26-1036 after a contentious hearing and a 7-4 committee vote, pausing a push to let local voters tax long-empty homes to fund housing. The measure drew sharp divides between resort towns and real estate interests.

Rep. Borders joined a White House event supporting coal with truck driver Blackford. President Trump signed an order for the Department of War to use coal power, showcasing support for the coal industry despite environmental debates.

Cobb County DA Sonya Allen sued the county, saying officials suspended her pension and withheld a supplemental payment after she took office in 2025.

Lawmakers advanced a package to force notice-and-cure periods for website ADA claims and give courts new tools to flag repetitive, fee-driven suits against small businesses.