Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stepped back from expanding CityFHEPS rental vouchers, citing a tightened budget and legal questions — leaving advocates and a pending suit to press for answers.

Delegate Bob Long joined House Republicans introducing bills in Annapolis to require photo ID at polls and enroll Maryland in SAVE for citizenship verification.

At a Fort Worth forum Wednesday, GOP hopefuls for Tarrant County and state House seats debated immigration, redistricting and public safety ahead of the March 3 primary. Voters watched candidates try to stake out the suburban ground now in play.

George Kelesis, a Las Vegas tax and white‑collar attorney, was nominated by the White House on Feb. 11 to be U.S. attorney for Nevada. The nomination now heads to the Senate for confirmation.

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a law Wednesday that adds cursive handwriting to Pennsylvania's required elementary subjects; the requirement becomes effective April 12, 2026.

Two Texas men face federal charges for alleged drug trafficking and gun violations, with the potential for significant prison time and fines if convicted.

Georgia advanced a bill to let high school athletes earn NIL money with sunset clauses, banned industries and new oversight for minors.

The Oklahoma House has renamed its Veterans Caucus to Veterans and Public Safety Caucus, led by Air Force veteran Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, to also advocate for public safety officers.

Michigan's Governor Whitmer proposes a FY27 budget supporting public safety, with MSP director Grady endorsing the funds aimed at law enforcement, safety programs, and offender reintegration.

Milwaukee's Marcia P. Coggs Center celebrated during Black History Month, honoring the legacy of the state's first African American female legislator.

NMED reached a $189,000 settlement with CRRUA over arsenic and other violations, but residents in Sunland Park and Santa Teresa say fines alone won't fix tainted taps.

Paradise Valley Unified's board voted Tuesday to terminate Superintendent C. Todd Cummings after a hearing accepted findings that he misled the district and created an unprofessional environment.

Jacksonville City Council approved ordinances to fund thermal imaging for JFRD, address blight, and invest in a reserve fund, while also establishing a CBA Board for Eastside neighborhood benefits.