Tarek William Saab resigned as Venezuela’s attorney general as lawmakers begin a fast selection process amid a broader post‑Maduro institutional reshuffle. The move raises stakes over amnesty and future prosecutions.

A new audit warns Multnomah County Elections is short on staff, has cut internal voter education and operates in a cramped, century‑old building as ranked‑choice voting expands. Auditors urged restored funding, more hires and facility planning.

A bipartisan pair of Ohio bills would create a state hate‑crime law and expand penalties for politically motivated crimes. Republicans are split over who gets protection and whether motive should change punishment.

A House Judiciary Committee rejected HB1047 after a 6-5 vote, leaving tenant-privacy reforms stalled. Supporters cite rising eviction filings; landlords say the bill would hide screening tools.

Konawa Public Schools says an OSDE 'selective review' has narrowed its counseling caseload and district leaders will press the State Board in Oklahoma City on Feb. 26.

Arizona teachers say a House-approved referral would bar districts from using school time or public funds for union organizing. The AEA warns it would override contracts and curtail payroll-deduction dues.

A Denver audit flagged hundreds of meal reimbursements and grants that didn't align with city law. Caring For Denver says it will bar alcohol reimbursements while tightening oversight.

Southwest Gas’ 2026–2028 triennial plan lists about $238 million in projects the company says it would recover from Nevada customers; consumer advocates say the filing lacks detail.

Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a cluster of Republican bills this month, blocking several SNAP and Medicaid changes and a hospital citizenship-reporting measure. Her move deepens the session fight over overrides and ballot referrals.

Allie Hayes' story reached Capitol Hill when Reps. Debbie Dingell and Haley Stevens introduced a federal bill modeled on Michigan's 'Justice for Allie' law to criminalize online coercion of vulnerable adults.

A House committee substitute for HB 58 would require state certification of recovery homes, expand inspections and give prosecutors new enforcement tools.

Eanes ISD trustees heard recommendations for a sweeping bond that could total about $900 million and reshape several campuses, with officials mapping tax‑rate scenarios.

Christopher Meister won bipartisan approval to lead Illinois’ auditor general's office and will take over on May 1, 2026. His IFA record and recent audits make the first months consequential.