Gilbert officials are weighing up to a 25% water-and-waste rate increase as residents at a February open house voiced concerns about rising bills and transparency. The council will vote after a second public session.

Denver Public Schools is updating K‑12 lessons to center Black history and culture after a new Colorado law; the district will audit courses and map training needs.

A Sacramento bill would force the FAIR Plan to offer full homeowners policies and stricter reporting after last year’s wildfire claims woes. Supporters say it boosts recovery; critics warn of financial strain.

Ohio's Richland County school buses to get safety upgrades with over $126,000 in grant funds from the state's $10 million School Bus Safety Grant Program.

The Cleveland City Council unanimously passed 'Tanisha's Law,' creating a new Bureau of Community Crisis Response for nonviolent mental health 911 calls.

Records show the DOJ's requests for Oklahoma's voter rolls were repeatedly sent to a non-existent address, complicating the state's response and raising privacy questions.

The Arizona House has hired outside counsel to probe claims that Gov. Katie Hobbs’ administration steered special foster‑care payments to a major donor. The move adds a legislative review to ongoing criminal and county inquiries.

FBI agents Alfin and Schwartzenberger were commemorated on the fifth anniversary of their deaths, with officials gathering for a memorial service honoring their service and sacrifice.

Colin Allred broke his neutrality and endorsed Jasmine Crockett after a TikTok alleged James Talarico called him ‘a mediocre Black man.’ The move raises stakes before the March 3 primary.

Co‑owners of Craig Unit 1 asked DOE to rescind a Dec. 30 order, warning it could saddle Colorado customers with tens of millions in costs.

New York's David N. Dinkins Municipal Building will open its tower for public tours, providing a free bird's eye view of the city starting this summer.

The Plymouth Police Department reported on social media that they responded to 696 incidents, made 15 arrests, and logged eight criminal complaints between January 25-31, 2026.

Historical exhibits on slavery from the President's House in Philadelphia were not destroyed, just slightly damaged. Judge Rufe ordered their secure storage amidst a legal battle over their removal by the National Park Service.