Ohio State University received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification for its commitment to community collaboration, recognized by ACE and the Carnegie Foundation.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt released a statement on his website responding to a poultry settlement, approving yet concerned about the limited scope addressing only one grower, urging wider negotiations and grower representation.

The Colorado Economic Development Commission approved nearly $6M in job-growth tax credits for three projects — a quantum firm, an aerospace expansion and BlastOne — that could bring hundreds of jobs.

Minnesota state legislators condemn ICE activities in hospitals, accusing agents of harassing patients and violating rights, and urge facilities to protect patient care and privacy.

Bobby Malone, convicted of a sexual offense in 1989, was granted parole by the North Carolina Parole Commission under the Mutual Agreement Parole Program (MAPP).

Gov. Abbott appoints Dusty Fillmore as a judge in Tarrant County's 236th Judicial District Court until 2026. Fillmore, with prior legal experience, is expected to influence the court's future.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein will participate in a virtual town hall to discuss the use of a $213 million federal grant to improve rural healthcare through the Rural Health Transformation Program.

Cal-Maine Foods, after being sued for hiking egg prices, will donate over 2 million eggs to Texas food banks as part of a settlement with Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Bellevue announces a second round of Community Programming Fund grants, enhancing public spaces and local economic growth, with a $200,000 funding pool.

California has reduced EBT fraud by 83% using advanced technology, including a machine learning data model with an 82% success rate, chip-and-tap EBT cards, forced PIN resets, the ebtEDGE app, arrests of fraudsters, and public education campaigns.

The Mentor on the Lake Police and Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities launched the Blue Envelope Program to aid communication with disabled residents.

Chicago celebrated a record 13 million shared bike and scooter trips in 2025, with Mayor Johnson and CDOT noting a rise in micromobility and expansion plans.

Eastmoor Academy High School in Columbus, Ohio, has created a unique educational space called the Live-Lab, which combines elements of a zoo and a science lab to provide hands-on learning experiences.