Ohio announces six projects offering 348 new jobs and retaining 243, with a total of $29.4 million in new payroll, supported by the Ohio Tax Credit Authority.

Unemployment rates declined in 87 Tennessee counties, with 91 counties below the 5% mark. Williamson and Cheatham reached the lowest at 2.6%, while Maury County had the highest at 5.7%. The state's overall rate was 3.6% in December.

Sofia Ferrigolo, a UC student, attended COP30 in Brazil, contributing to discussions on climate change after being actively involved in sustainability initiatives and policy solutions at UC.

Nashville's Mayor and OEM Director-Chief will brief on the storm response efforts and public safety strategies at 1:00 p.m. CT in the Mayor's Media Room.

Beaverton Police partners with Oregon transportation agencies for a Seatbelt Safety Blitz, focusing on strict enforcement of seatbelt laws.

San José Mayor Matt Mahan entered the 2026 governor's race, pitching city-level declines in unsheltered homelessness and a "Back to Basics" agenda. His campaign leans on quick-build shelter and housing reforms.

Southern California members of Congress gathered in Los Angeles to demand DHS chief Kristi Noem's removal and press for reforms after two federal shootings in Minneapolis. Lawmakers named specific reforms and threatened to withhold funding.

Congresswoman Escobar secured $4 million in federal funds for the Village of Vinton's Water and Sewer Phase III Project, celebrated at a groundbreaking event.

Arizona Senate Republicans advance "parental rights" bill SCR 1006 to reinforce parental involvement in education, focusing on gender identity issues in schools.

The state Supreme Court refused review, leaving an appeals‑court order that blocks Huntington Beach’s 2024 voter‑ID measure. The decision keeps a statewide ban on local ID rules intact.

Senators Kelly and Husted introduce a bipartisan bill to improve food assistance delivery to rural seniors through a grant program for home delivery of nutrition aid.

Houston sees protests against ICE policies, with NOW organizing a peaceful demonstration and previous protests at City Hall demanding an end to city cooperation with ICE.

Mayor Lisa Fitzgibbons will present Casa Grande's annual State of the City Address at the local high school on March 4, with community attendance encouraged.