Hamilton County and the First Suburbs Consortium are hosting public meetings in February to discuss the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Initiative, aiming to improve mobility and standard of living in six Mill Creek Valley suburban areas.

Pinellas County to close select offices on Presidents Day for staff training, but key services will remain open.

Oklahoma Senate Bill 1833, led by Senator Kristen Thompson, aims to limit SNAP purchases to healthier foods and address the state's high SNAP error rate to avoid federal penalties.

A two‑day HISD hearing examined whether the district has "good cause" to fire union president Michelle Williams, who says the move is retaliation after she filed TEA complaints. An examiner’s recommendation is due in early March.

A Tennessee Comptroller study finds Knox County’s courts are roughly 2.4 judges short, straining dockets for homicide, family and civil cases. The shortfall sits inside a statewide judge gap.

Indiana House Representative Shane Lindauer was honored for his nine-year service as he leaves office, known for his dedication and community service.

Charlotte ranks second in US metro job growth for 2025, outpacing its population growth with significant corporate investments attracting new talent, as North Carolina leads in domestic migration.

Massachusetts House considers a bill targeting AI's role in political campaigns, especially to prevent misinformation and to maintain election integrity.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Darling Ingredients after hundreds of odor complaints in Bastrop; the suit seeks H2S monitors, faster processing rules, and fines.

New Berlin briefed on social media about decisions from a recent council meeting on local development, infrastructure, and agricultural land leases. No primary election will be held February 17; next vote is April 7.

Dozens of former CDC staff gathered at the agency’s Clifton Road campus on Feb. 10, 2026, marking one year since mid‑February 2025 mass terminations. Organizers say they’re focused on legal fights, organizing and rebuilding public‑health capacity.

AB 1605 would let judges order a 'no alcohol sale' notation on licenses or Real IDs for serious or repeat DUI offenders, a move modeled on Utah's interdiction law. Supporters say it limits access to alcohol; critics warn of enforcement and due‑process issues.

Mayor Mamdani is sending officials into every borough to collect renters’ complaints about hidden fees, mold and unsafe conditions. Testimony will inform a report and enforcement steps.