Los Angeles County sued Roblox on Feb. 19, alleging the platform exposed children to grooming and sexually explicit content. The county seeks injunctions and daily penalties.

Las Vegas leaders approved an interlocal pact to build a joint 9-1-1 dispatch center in the northwest valley, a move officials say will modernize and harden emergency communications.

Ohio Secretary of State LaRose announced the candidates for the state's primary elections, emphasizing the democratic process and the importance of election integrity.

Juana Matias is appointed as Massachusetts's Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities, replacing Ed Augustus, with Jennifer Maddox as interim. She has a strong HUD background.

House Speaker Matt Hall unveiled a $4B package to repeal several property levies, demand utility‑bill savings and promise protections for schools and local governments.

Jan Jones announced she will step down at the end of her term in January 2027, ending a long run as Georgia’s speaker pro tempore and opening a north Fulton seat.

Franklin Township PD in Columbus, Ohio, is adding two new police cruisers, as approved by the Board of Trustees. The upgrade includes new decals, aiming to improve public safety and modernize equipment.

O'Fallon Fire is asking voters to approve Prop. FIRE, a one‑percent sales tax to fund firefighters, EMS and equipment as call volumes climb.

The Justice Department has moved to intervene in a suit arguing LAUSD's PHBAO designations steer resources by race. The filing could reshape who gets smaller classes and magnet‑school priority in Los Angeles.

The city controller's annual report says L.A. tapped reserves and saw record liability payouts, leaving the budget fragile and recommending multi-year fixes. Key numbers show reserves down and liability costs surging.

The Tennessee Senate advanced SB2423 to replace a Red 40 restriction with a ban on any artificial food dye in school nutrition programs, with implementation tied to 2027 contracts.

Larry Hook announced he will step down July 31 after a tense contract fight and years of board disputes. The move leaves a short window for the district to plan leadership next steps.

A new state bill would require insurers to offer and renew coverage for homes that meet state wildfire‑safety standards, with penalties for noncompliance starting Jan. 1, 2028.