Missouri's Department of Natural Resources offers grants up to $25,000 for community water systems to develop or enhance Source Water Protection Plans.

District records show roughly $2.54M paid to an immigration law firm for H‑1B processing from 2020–2025, with many fees charged to federal accounts. State officials are scrutinizing the practice.

Ohio school districts receive over $256K for bus safety from a state grant, with Representative Mark Johnson highlighting the importance of the funds for student transportation safety.

The Oklahoma AG’s office posted five new roles to help get opioid settlement dollars into communities statewide. Nearly $30M has already been awarded and another grant cycle opens in February.

San Antonio Councilwoman Misty Spears joins the NLC's EENR Committee, aiming to influence federal policies based on local needs related to the environment and natural resources.

Ohio Minority Leaders Isaacsohn and Upchurch oppose new election directives from Secretary of State LaRose, arguing they could disenfranchise voters, especially in minority communities.

Clarksville city offices and non-essential services are closed due to severe weather; CTS operates limited hours. Parks, City Court Clerk’s office closed, but emergency services and utility bill payment options remain available.

The Gatlinburg Fire Department is warning residents to practice safe heating as cold weather approaches, emphasizing the risk of fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.

1958 case where Toni Home Permanent was liable for a girl's hair loss after using their "Very Gentle" perm set a precedent in consumer rights.

UC researchers present stroke-related findings at the International Stroke Conference 2026, discussing post-stroke disability predictors, 'silent' swallowing issues, increased strokes in young adults, and racial disparities in stroke recurrence.

Indiana's Senate passed Senate Bill 85 to help those with medical debt, setting limits on wage garnishment and preventing liens on primary residences.

The BPD has met compliance in two more areas of the federal consent decree, following efforts spurred by Freddie Gray's 2015 death. Progress includes new officer recruitment and technological advances, with 82% of mandates on track.

Florida's state university system is temporarily halting hiring foreign workers via H-1B visas, with potential impacts on innovation and the hiring of specialized staff like those in medicine and STEM. Critics fear it will harm competitiveness.