Gwinnett teachers asked Sheriff Keybo Taylor to pause cooperation with ICE, saying a surge in federal activity has emptied classrooms and traumatized students. The union wants a moratorium and public forums.

Michigan Governor Whitmer proposes tax cuts for seniors as part of her "Saving Michiganders Money Plan," aiming to reduce property taxes and other expenses for families and workers.

After the November 7, 2025 killing of 22-year-old Hailey Jennings, her family is urging lawmakers to pass "Hailey's Law," a temporary extreme-risk order to restrict firearm access during domestic crises.

OKC Utilities crews are repairing a 20-inch water main break on Memorial Road, affecting local traffic and water pressure, with repairs expected to finish by Feb. 11.

Governor Stitt awarded Commissioner Tim Tipton the Governor’s Medal of Valor for his dedication to public safety and named a training center after him.

The Boston Globe’s 'Snitch City' series has prompted lawmakers and the state’s POST Commission to weigh new rules, audits and tougher reporting for confidential informants.

Rep. Brenda Shields refiled a three‑part childcare tax‑credit bill to incentivize donations, support providers and let employers help workers afford care.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu now supports a strict statewide rent control measure, which could lead to the toughest such laws in the U.S., despite previous opposition due to concerns about housing production.

Grove City Police's SALT program invites seniors to monthly meetings for community engagement and safety education. The next session is noted for February 12 at The Evans Center.

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt won a third term with 86.5% of the votes, becoming the city's fifth mayor to do so. His future plans include focusing on city development and public transit.

After public comment and several deferrals, DeKalb commissioners voted 4-3 to defeat a nonbinding resolution asking ICE to halt tactical enforcement in neighborhoods. The split highlighted a debate between symbolic protest and legal limits.

Ohio's Auditor's Office reports over $1.5 million in late payment penalties by public officials since 2019, with a marked increase in incidents, urging personal accountability for these costly errors.

An Atlanta-area activist says Cobb County police arrested him in 2024 because of his beliefs and kept his phone; he has filed a federal civil-rights suit seeking damages and the phone's return.