Maryland volunteer fire departments will receive $167,314 in grants for rural wildfire protection from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service.

Twin Rivers trustees rejected material revisions proposed by Highlands and its sister program, nudging the embattled charters closer to revocation. The move follows a state audit that found massive funding irregularities.

Sen. Mike Bohacek proposes Senate Bill 290 in Indiana to raise the age of consent, targeting relationships between adults over 24 and 16-year-olds, aiming to strengthen protection against sexual predators.

Morrison County will host an online tax forfeited land sale from February 10 to March 11, 2026, offering a variety of properties with the potential for reduced prices.

Cleveland City Council is conducting public hearings on the potential closure of Burke Lakefront Airport and its redevelopment, considering legal, fiscal, and infrastructural impacts.

Keller’s mayor says ICE detained a dozen people after the city formally joined the 287(g) program. The move has prompted protests and renewed debate over local policing.

Massachusetts' investment in early education through the C3 program has enhanced child care stability and capacity, supporting over 8,000 programs, improving educator employment, and maintaining affordability for families.

Homeowners filed suit saying Nevada’s nonfunctional-turf law killed trees and caused roughly $300M in damage, and they’re challenging how the water authority defines and enforces the rule.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is intensifying recruitment efforts with events scheduled for January 17 and 21, 2026, at the Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Center, including physical tests, polygraphs, and writing assessments.

In his final State of the State, Gov. Jared Polis put affordability front‑and‑center and warned that negotiators must close roughly an $850 million budget gap.

Rep. Andy Fugate introduces HB 3018 to fix Oklahoma DUI law, addressing medical marijuana users' concerns about being charged due to lingering THC in their system.

Anti‑Sharia rhetoric from Texas GOP leaders has some conservative Muslim voters and donors questioning their place in the party.

The Michigan Department of Education has announced 2026 legislative priorities focusing on literacy, equitable funding, and comprehensive educational support.