Ohio's Attorney General rejected a petition summary for a referendum on Senate Bill 56, citing it could mislead voters about the cannabis law's implications.

Memphis Fire Department's Command Staff cooked a meal for Station 41's personnel as a reward for winning the Christmas decoration contest, showcasing appreciation and department unity.

Boston has launched a $314,118 Swim Safe initiative to provide free swim lessons for youth, funded by the FY26 City budget, part of efforts to increase water safety and access to aquatic programs.

Baltimore City Schools' $5 million AI weapon detection system faces scrutiny for high false alarm rates and underperformance, leading the City Council Public Safety Committee to question its cost-effectiveness and efficacy.

Ohio officials, including Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Tressel, have launched a seatbelt safety campaign using Ohio Stadium's image to demonstrate the importance of seatbelts, which have saved 375,000 lives since 1975.

Microsoft has doubled its space at the University of Cincinnati, dedicating 3,700 square feet at the 1819 Innovation Hub to foster AI and tech growth.

Darren Bailey, a Republican gubernatorial candidate in Illinois, plans to launch "Illinois DOGE," a program to audit and reduce state government waste and fraud.

Rep. Jonathan Jackson disclosed a late-December purchase of Palantir stock worth between $15,001 and $50,000, renewing ethics questions as Palantir works with ICE.

The mayors of Colorado's three largest cities have united to address state legislative priorities, focusing on mental health, AI legislation, crime, and protection of voter-approved funding.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is participating in "Flag Sojourn 250," a campaign to honor America's 250th anniversary by relaying a flag across the U.S. to Washington, D.C., by July 2026.

Judge Dorfman orders the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office to take on new felony cases despite their objections over excessive caseloads, amid a legal system crisis.

Chairman Comer initiates contempt of Congress against Bill Clinton for not complying with a subpoena regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Rep. Jim Shaw introduced two bills in Oklahoma: one promoting government transparency by limiting nondisclosure agreements and another refining firearm carry laws on public property.