A new bill from Sen. Lauren Kuby and AG Kris Mayes would set 82°F max and 68°F min indoor standards for rentals, shorten lease‑termination windows, and block heat‑related evictions.

The Kannapolis Youth Council is seeking new high-school members for its 2026-2027 season, with applications due by March 20. The Council offers leadership and community service opportunities.

Marion city officials announced service adjustments for President's Day, with City Hall closed, standard garbage pickup, Senior Center closures, regular public transit operations, and uninterrupted essential services.

OnyxGroup has withdrawn from the Parcel P3 project in Roxbury, backing Mayor Wu’s plan for a vocational school, contrary to its partners’ vision for housing and commercial use.

Philadelphia has begun the 2026 tax season, offering expanded support for residents and businesses to file returns, including direct deposit for quicker refunds, free tax assistance, and extended customer service hours.

Oklahoma's HB 3315, led by Rep. Ryan Eaves, passed the House Postsecondary Education Committee. It proposes studying the viability of three-year bachelor's degrees and is headed for further review.

California secured a $2.75M settlement with Disney after finding its streaming opt‑out tools left user data exposed. The company must fix opt‑out controls and ad‑targeting notices.

San Francisco is launching a limited PermitSF portal Friday, but questions about the $5.9M OpenGov deal have turned the rollout into a political test for Mayor Daniel Lurie.

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is hosting workshops for public input on the master plan for local parks and facilities, with both in-person and virtual options scheduled for community engagement.

Adam Price, 32, launched a bid for Henderson mayor, focusing on housing affordability and curbing corporate influence. His entry reshapes a race with Mayor Michelle Romero and Hollie Chadwick.

Oklahoma State Senator Michael Brooks sponsored a bill to nullify nondisclosure agreements for state employees upon resignation or termination to promote government transparency.

Pinellas County has revised its tree permitting process to make it more lenient, requiring permits only for certain tree removals and incentivizing the planting of native species.

At a sold-out Hilton Americas luncheon, Mayor Whitmire outlined public safety, storm recovery and budget priorities while neighborhood advocates pressed back. The speech set the table for upcoming council fights over generators, drainage and downtown investment.