Gov. Newsom signed SB 106 to fast‑track $90M in one‑time grants for Planned Parenthood and clinics hit by federal Medicaid cuts. Leaders say the money will prevent closures while longer-term fixes are worked out.

A House bill would create separate tax rates for homes, farms and businesses, redefine appraisals as replacement cost and move most local tax votes to November.

Lawmakers pressed health officials after a hearing revealed about $1.4B in managed‑care tax revenue has been collected but not yet passed to providers. The delay has hospitals and clinics demanding answers.

Internal party records show Arizona GOP liability insurance covered about $1 million in legal fees for electors who signed a false 2020 certificate.

The Hardin County Courthouse in Ohio will be featured in the "Seats of Justice" series, highlighting its history and architecture as part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations.

Lawmakers want to extend emergency‑hire permits from three to five years to keep teachers in hard‑to‑staff Hawai‘i classrooms, but research and licensing officials warn of tradeoffs.

Senate Bill 1317, aimed at preserving career status for teachers moving between districts in Oklahoma, was unanimously passed by the Senate Education Committee. Senator Dossett champions the bill to allow career recognition transfer.

Cleveland State University's Theatre and Dance Department is hosting their annual Spring Dance Concert, showcasing faculty and student choreography with a music collaboration.

Sen. Kurt Fevella introduced SB 3195 to let Medicaid and Medicare Part D cover FDA‑approved GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs, setting off a debate over access and cost.

Metal detectors are being installed at the St. Paul Capitol ahead of the Feb. 17 session; permit-to-carry holders may still pass through checkpoints with firearms.

Sen. Dina Neal has opened a fresh review of Nevada's 9% Live Entertainment Tax to consider whether pro sports, ticket resales and other admissions should be taxed.

Fort Worth approved an expanded partnership with ICE this week, reigniting debate over local policing and immigration enforcement. Activists warn the move could chill trust with police.

Hillsborough’s clerk says an AI-assisted review and a USF Credit Union volunteer analysis produced banking fee savings, returning $1.15M and freeing millions more for taxpayers.