Five UW chancellors collected five-figure retention bonuses after hitting first-to-second-year targets, while UW–Madison’s chancellor received a donor-funded six-figure payment. The awards renew questions about priorities as enrollment falls.

The Brunswick Division of Fire provided an advanced fireground tactics training class over two days to enhance firefighter skills amid increasing fire challenges.

Mayor Mamdani unveils a plan to protect NYC's homeless from severe cold, adding hotel rooms for shelter, doubling down on warming centers, and increasing outreach efforts.

Dallas‑Plano‑Irving tumbled to 35th in Milken's 2026 index as job, wage and housing pressures cut into the metro's recent gains.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's administration is undertaking a substantial renovation of White Stadium in partnership with Boston Legacy FC and other private entities, involving a combined investment of over $442 million.

Montgomery County launches "Look Before You Book" campaign to educate on and combat illegal massage operations linked to human trafficking, encouraging public reporting and awareness.

Sen. Joe Nicola filed SB 1325 to let employers pay workers under 18 $12.30 an hour while the statewide minimum is $15. The bill has prompted debate between small-business advocates and workers.

Congress restored a UW–Madison Teacher Quality Partnership grant that funds stipends and training for special-education teachers in Milwaukee, reversing last year’s cut. Local leaders say the funding is key to filling persistent vacancies.

Boston's Mayor's Youth Summit will return on February 21, 2026, facilitating dialogue between young residents and officials to foster civic engagement.

Preciball USA plans a $17.6 million facility in Screven County, Georgia, creating 65 jobs. Governor Kemp praises the investment in local manufacturing.

NY Attorney General Letitia James successfully halted a $10 billion funding freeze that would have impacted childcare and family assistance in New York.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell leads a coalition to protect education funding for diversity and inclusivity programs from Trump Administration cuts, ensuring continued support for equity initiatives.

The HACM board expanded its finalist list after litigation tied to some candidates surfaced, reopening questions about vetting as the agency grapples with staffing and financial troubles.