Senate hearing discussed technology's impact on youth, with focus on mental health and screen time management. Cruz introduced KOSMA to set social media age limits and control addictive algorithms.

A new Colorado bill, House Bill 25-1180, prohibits public pet sales, targeting operations like puppy mills, to promote animal welfare and public health.

Neighbors challenged a roughly $463,200 public‑art plan for the new Dallas police training academy, arguing about cost, access and whether art belongs at a training site. City code requires the allocation, and officials say community feedback will be solicited.

Boulder County will close government offices, including courts, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day but assures essential services will remain operational. Online services are available during the closure.

Keller is honoring public safety officials, including Fire-Rescue Chief Charlie Skaggs, at a City Council meeting with a swearing-in ceremony at Keller Town Hall.

Douglas County Government offices to close on Martin Luther King Jr. Day but online services remain available; Link on Demand service resumes January 20.

ODOT faces a $242 million shortfall, impacting services and risking layoffs. A bill to generate revenue is stalled, and Governor Kotek seeks legislative action to avoid dire consequences for Oregon's transportation.

Duncanville PD welcomed Officer Escudero in a swearing-in ceremony, emphasizing service, sacrifice, and leadership expectations for a distinguished law enforcement career.

Federal agents in Mankato, Minnesota, caused a disturbance, prompting a police response and a detailed review by Public Safety Director Clifton. No evidence of pepperball munitions or firearms involvement was found.

Texas Governor Abbott has announced a $15.2 million investment from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund to Tekscend Photomask for photomask production, creating 50 jobs in Round Rock.

Arizona Representative David Livingston introduced HR 2002, the Judea & Samaria Act, advocating Arizona's recognition of Israel's claim to these territories by officially using these terms instead of "West Bank."

Portland residents can vote to name the city's snowplows with ranked-choice voting, using suggestions from 3,300 submissions received earlier this year.

Denver relaunches the Business Impact Opportunity Fund with grants to assist small businesses affected by city construction, particularly along East Colfax BRT Construction zone. Applications are open until February 10, 2026, for aid up to $15,000.