UT Austin will merge four ethnic and gender studies departments into a single unit by Sept. 2027, affecting more than 800 students and prompting faculty protests.

Mayor Brandon Johnson vowed to use "every tool" to restore federal HIV-prevention grants after the Trump administration moved to rescind funding that supports Chicago clinics and nonprofits.

Oklahoma Senate approves "Rain's Law," enhancing drug awareness curriculum in schools with a focus on fentanyl dangers, inspired by a student's death from a laced pill.

A House subcommittee advanced HB1704, a bill that would criminalize certain forms of undocumented presence and reentry, setting up a likely legal fight over federal preemption.

Early 2026 polling shows Byron Donalds leading the GOP primary to succeed Ron DeSantis, with Trump's endorsement amplifying his edge.

Jacksonville officials announced closures of city offices and facilities for Presidents' Day 2026, including City Hall and other public buildings, with no change to waste collection schedules.

Former Atlanta mayors have formed the Soul of Atlanta Coalition to defend the city’s minority contracting rules as federal orders and a DOT rule reshape DBE policy.

Harris County commissioners unanimously appointed Erica Lee Carter as county administrator; she’ll start March 9 and oversee 16 county departments.

The Indiana House passed a bill co-authored by Rep. Carbaugh to increase transparency in health care billing and prevent medical debt surprises for patients.

Sen. David Bullard introduced a bill in the Oklahoma Senate to base state retirees' pension COLAs on financial performance rather than legislative decisions.

Deposition transcripts and amended filings show how UT leaders described their response to Dr. Tamar Shirinian’s Facebook remark and why those documents matter as the case heads to trial.

Students, staff and community members rallied at UMass Amherst to oppose a state budget plan that would raise out-of-pocket health costs and limit GLP‑1 drug coverage for many public workers.

President Trump signed the bipartisan Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, led by Senator Ashley Moody, to prevent government payments to deceased individuals.