A federal jury awarded more than $1.6M after finding Texas DPS failed to address racial harassment and retaliation against two troopers.

A growing roster of Republicans and one Democrat have staked claims for Oklahoma’s open governor’s seat as filing and primary season approach.

At a Feb. 3 workshop Kent staff forwarded an EPA brownfields consultant plan, the 2026 CDBG draft and a regional housing resolution to the council for approval. The moves could unlock assessments, funding and housing projects across South King County.

Lorain County faces law enforcement challenges as 41 sheriff's cruisers risk repossession due to unpaid fees, potentially affecting public safety and emergency response.

Democratic Whip Katherine Clark criticizes ICE and CBP for misconduct and violence, demanding oversight and reform to protect communities and uphold civil liberties.

Commissioner Bermudez is hosting the second "From Waste to Race 5K" in Miami on a former landfill site, promoting park transformation and community unity.

The LGC approved Raleigh's issuance of nearly $240 million in bonds for a new centralized City Hall and other public facility improvements, as well as other infrastructure projects across North Carolina.

San Diego shelved a plan to charge drivers to enter Mission Bay Park after council support evaporated. Officials are shifting to audits, lease reviews and targeted savings.

Dozens of Phoenix workers packed a state hearing to demand enforceable heat protections, saying voluntary guidance won’t stop people from collapsing on the job.

Sandusky City has announced plans to revitalize the historic Boeckling Building after its donation by Cedar Point, seeking partners for its redevelopment.

NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin supports legislation for year-round outdoor dining, aiming to make pandemic-era dining sheds permanent amid concerns such as costs and sanitation.

The state regulator fined Health Net $1.3M after finding the insurer missed statutory deadlines for acknowledging and resolving tens of thousands of provider disputes. The action aims to speed payments to doctors and hospitals.

Seattle merchants say penny shortages are already changing how cash sales close out. Lawmakers advanced a bill to let cash totals be rounded to the nearest nickel.