Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and bipartisan state leaders have appealed to FEMA for flood relief funds for Gila and Mohave counties after an initial denial, emphasizing the $100 million in damages.

Governor Abbott appointed Roger Guenther as chair of the GCPD Board, aiming to enhance Texas coastal resilience, alongside five reappointments for terms to 2029.

ICE reportedly paid just over $70 million for a 418,000‑sq‑ft Surprise warehouse, raising alarms among city officials and state lawmakers. Public records show the sale, but federal plans remain unclear.

Sac State softened a sudden telework ban after staff and the campus union pushed back, moving mandatory in-office days into March and July.

Elizabeth Oker was convicted of Medicaid fraud for billing services not provided, leading to a sentence including repayment and a civil penalty totaling $9,254.30.

Sen. Kelly Hines leads Oklahoma's Aerospace Caucus, aiming to boost the state's $44 billion industry and 120,000 jobs, with policies focusing on UAS and commercial space ventures.

Station 29 of Portland Fire & Rescue, with a history dating back to the 1960s, provides emergency services to several neighborhoods and is equipped with a fire engine, brush rig, and ATVs for diverse terrains.

Denver is moving property-tax statements online and has stopped automatically mailing bills. Postcards are being sent; paper copies remain available by request.

The Arizona Attorney General's Office received ALEAP accreditation for law enforcement excellence, a process involving a two-year evaluation against 174 standards.

Hillsboro has opened Fire Station 9 in South Hillsboro to provide emergency services to residents, also featuring administrative spaces and an Operations Center, with a focus on sustainability and community use.

The Justice Department launched an online RECA portal Thursday, letting St. Louis‑area residents file radiation‑exposure claims and upload supporting documents electronically. Local groups are lining up to help.

Arizona Rep. Leo Biasiucci introduced HB 2395 to encourage public schools to increase physical activity among students, allowing schools to display a fitness designation on annual report cards.

The LAPD wants to delete almost 12 million body‑camera clips after five years, but civilian commissioners have paused the plan and demanded stronger safeguards. The proposal would preserve footage tied to shootings and investigations.