The NC Science Museums Grant Program distributed $2.4 million to 58 state institutions to enhance STEM education, with grants ranging from $11,338 to $75,000.

The City Council of Green Cove Springs held a meeting to discuss financial accountability and city infrastructure, offering the community insights into fiscal matters and plans for local improvements.

Payroll records for fiscal 2025 show firefighters dominated Houston’s top earners after a $650M back‑pay settlement and outsized overtime payouts. The result has city leaders scrambling for fixes.

Georgia lawmakers are debating a pilot that would station high‑speed security drones in a handful of public schools; supporters tout seconds‑level response time and critics raise privacy and safety flags. Funding and operational rules are still being negotiated in the state budget.

Mayor Justin Bibb says a $91M carryover shouldn't become a spending habit as City Council prepares budget hearings. The mayor wants reserves protected while targeting key investments.

The Woodland Hills superintendent has been on leave while an independent probe looks into district contracts; lawmakers and residents are demanding answers. The draft report is said to be under review.

Gov. Wes Moore used Wednesday’s State of the State to unveil a $70.8B budget and a package of bills on housing, education, public safety and AI.

Porn briefly interrupted a TxDOT presentation at Frio County’s commissioners court in Pearsall, forcing the meeting to end and prompting a security review.

Missouri's Attorney General is suing Pressure STL for selling illegal, mislabeled THC products aimed at minors, allegedly bypassing regulations and posing health risks.

State officials handed out $1.7M to Volusia and Flagler law enforcement to reimburse 287(g) immigration‑enforcement costs; Flagler received the largest share.

Navy veteran Captain Duane Mallicoat was honored for his service and community involvement at a Clay County, FL BCC Meeting where he led the Pledge of Allegiance.

City leaders launched the rollout for Columbus' $500M affordable housing bond, scheduling public hearings and outreach to decide projects.

East Cleveland passed an emergency "GTFO" ordinance saying municipal resources won’t assist ICE and listing limits on agent conduct. Officials also offered practical ID and document guidance for residents.