Rep. Jason Crow and Sen. John Hickenlooper will redirect Palantir-linked campaign funds to immigrant-rights organizations amid growing scrutiny of the company's ICE contracts.

A San Francisco mother says CARE Court dismissed her son's petition; he died 10 days later, spotlighting gaps in the state's new mental‑health court.

An arbitrator ordered SANDAG to pay $1.7M to the lawyers for former finance director Lauren Warrem, adding to a prior award and raising fresh oversight questions. The decision follows allegations that a new tolling system mischarged thousands of SR‑125 drivers.

Barberton firefighters demonstrated expert medical response by quickly diagnosing and treating a heart attack, leading to a lifesaving intervention exemplified on their Facebook page.

Aurora and Boulder lawmakers propose modest per‑container fees on beer, wine and spirits to bankroll prevention, treatment and recovery programs amid budget pressure.

The Working Families Party in New York chose not to endorse Governor Hochul or Lieutenant Governor Delgado, opting for a placeholder candidate to maintain leverage.

A clip from a late‑2024 interview of Houston Rep. Gene Wu has gone viral on X, prompting condemnations from national conservatives and renewed scrutiny of his leadership.

Raleigh Water has received the highest credit ratings from Moody’s and S&P for its financial prudence, enabling low-interest loans for infrastructure projects.

Boston City Council adopted two resolutions: one recognizing February as Black History Month and another honoring Black veterans for their military service.

Ohio Reps. Synenberg and Upchurch condemn a racist video shared by Trump, with a resolution against it being hastened for Ohio Assembly co-sponsorship.

Boston City Council honored the Patriots' successful season and promoted gender equity in sports by declaring New England Patriots Day and recognizing National Girls & Women in Sports Day.

A study links late-night sports viewing to an increase in fatal car crashes, spotlighting the dangers of sleep deprivation from watching events like the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

The county filing window closed Feb. 6, leaving three council districts open and setting up competitive countywide primaries, including a crowded sheriff’s race.