Senator Thom Tillis praised the appointment of five agricultural leaders to North Carolina's USDA Farm Service Agency State Committee, highlighting their extensive farming experience.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani nominates Midori Valdivia to lead the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission, highlighting her experience in transport and advocacy for worker rights.

Emails and records show Miles helped arrange a $950,000 contract and shared HISD curriculum with a charter network; trustees are calling for an outside review.

Orange County commissioners voted 4-3 against a proposed toll road through Split Oak Forest, following public demonstrations for the land's preservation.

Massachusetts receives a $21.2 million FEMA grant to combat drone threats, enhancing security for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Sherburne County has authorized remote attendance for meetings, ensuring full participation and public transparency as per Minnesota law, with at least one member physically present.

U.S. producer prices rose 0.2% in November after a delayed government report. Energy and gasoline led the gain and could ripple into local pump and retail prices.

Cleveland State University faces a lawsuit over alleged First Amendment violations involving the transfer of WCSB radio station to Ideastream Public Media.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul is suing HHS for a policy seen as discriminating against transgender individuals by tying federal funding to compliance with an executive order.

Butler County residents protested to end the county's ICE contract after a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, facing opposition from Sheriff Jones and limitations cited by commissioners.

Maui entrepreneur Justin Herrmann launched a mayoral bid this week, promising accountability, housing focus and to rebuild trust after the wildfires.

Indiana House approves proposal to rename a section of State Road 45 after former Indiana University basketball coach Bobby Knight; awaits Senate consideration.

Sherwood's Special Election concludes with initial results due after polls close; voters had till 8 p.m. to submit ballots, with the option for language assistance.