Rep. Brian Harrison asked House leaders to hold interim hearings in Austin to explore banning Sharia law, joining a statewide push that includes Abbott's actions and a GOP ballot question.

Republican lawmakers defended Rep. Trevor Lee after his social post about "protecting" Utah culture drew accusations of racism amid Liban Mohamed's congressional bid.

Texans will get two million free eggs from Cal-Maine Foods after a settlement over alleged pandemic price gouging, enforced by Attorney General Ken Paxton. The eggs will be distributed to food banks across Texas.

Senator Marsha Blackburn introduces the "Veterans' Bill of Rights Act" to clarify and ensure veterans' entitlements in VA facilities, aiming to improve transparency, streamline processes, and increase accountability.

Ohio Representatives Williams and Swearingen propose a "Childcare Fraud Prevention Act" to tackle fraud in daycare centers, including real-time camera monitoring and stricter compliance measures.

The Colorado PUC refused to ease a 41% greenhouse‑gas cut for natural‑gas utilities by 2035, keeping an ambitious target while scheduling a 2029 review. Regulators say they’ll balance decarbonization with cost and reliability concerns.

Rep. Jill Tokuda urged military justice officials this week to raise the maximum sentence for voluntary manslaughter after a Schofield Barracks conviction she says was insufficient.

San Antonio City Council launches a free bus pass initiative for middle and high school students to combat chronic absenteeism, led by Councilmember Marina Alderete Gavito.

Lawmakers guaranteed $300 million every two years for film projects through 2035, and industry leaders say the steady money will anchor productions and jobs across Texas. Advocates point to a nearly 5x local spend multiplier from past grants.

The University of Illinois trustees approved a modest tuition increase for incoming freshmen at UIUC and UIC, along with higher housing and fee rates. Current in‑state students keep their four‑year guarantee.

Marquis McKenzie is being paroled through the MAPP and is scheduled for release on December 24, 2027, after serving nearly 30 years since his 1997 first-degree murder conviction.

City leaders are weighing a capped 2026 bond and a new mayoral "decision tree" to frame trade-offs after voters rejected Prop Q. Staff and a task force will narrow projects this spring.

A study in Ohio shows rental subsidies improve the quality of life and reduce healthcare costs for older adults, offering hope against growing homelessness in this population.