Two Wisconsin Republicans circulated a Feb. 23 memo proposing the death penalty for certain child sex crimes, with DNA ties and automatic Supreme Court review. The move faces steep legal and political hurdles.

Roughly 70 Austin-area campuses have signed on to Texas’ $1 billion Education Freedom Accounts, offering families thousands toward private tuition; applications close March 17.

Salem Township has placed a 3.9‑mill, five‑year fire levy on the May 5, ballot after trustees cited a decade‑long jump in runs and mounting staffing pressure. Officials say the money would add crew capacity and cover rising operating costs.

A 2-2 tie at the Delaware County Board of Elections led to a vote to remove a candidate from the May primary ballot after officials flagged a petition date error.

Supervisors approved $550,000 for signature verification and offered to coordinate election operations as a July primary looms. The move is meant to shore up checks while negotiations continue.

At an Oklahoma City hearing, educators described assaults and resignations tied to classroom discipline, prompting a bill to address conduct and retention.

Gov. Josh Stein joined tribal and state leaders to celebrate federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe, a change that opens access to federal health, housing and education benefits for thousands.

Multiple resignations have left Farmington Fire's leadership thin. The rural San Joaquin district has formed an ad‑hoc committee to find a permanent chief.

Sereniah Breland announced her retirement at Tuesday’s council meeting. The council approved a phased exit keeping her through July and on as an adviser through year‑end.

LAUSD approved $250M more in judgment bonds to pay sexual‑misconduct claims, adding to prior borrowing and raising projected long‑term costs above $1 billion.

During Tuesday's State of the Union, President Trump and Rep. Ilhan Omar collided on-camera as Minnesota ICE raids and two fatal shootings hovered over the chamber. The brief exchange highlights how local tragedies are shaping national political flashpoints.

Ann Arbor has sued major fire‑truck makers and their trade group, alleging coordinated steps to suppress supply and inflate prices that left departments waiting years for new rigs.

New York is backing a $78M Broadridge modernization to retain 2,200 fintech jobs and fund an AI partnership with Stony Brook.