Seattle City Council has sworn in Alexis Mercedes Rinck and Dionne Foster, with Joy Hollingsworth appointed as council president, focusing on community service and key issues.

The 10th Annual Ohio Marina Conference will be held on February 26, focusing on emergency management, accessibility, and environmental conservation for marinas.

The Charlotte County Commission will host its Utilities Quarterly Update meeting on Jan. 13, discussing utilities, infrastructure, and the Burnt Store Reclamation Facility. Residents are invited to participate at the county center.

Dr. Antoinette Miranda joins the Columbus Board of Education, bringing over 40 years of educational experience, emphasizing academic performance and effective education strategies.

Oklahoma City's Municipal Court offers a fine reduction for old class "a" offense warrants issued before 2023, aiming to ease the financial burden and avoid jail time.

Webster Groves City Council decides to shelf proposed Fire and Economic Development Sales Tax measures, focusing on long-term financial planning and transparency for Fiscal Year 2027.

North Carolina's Appeals Court confirms a law allowing the state treasurer to appoint members to the Utilities Commission, traditionally the governor's role.

Indiana Rep. Kyle Pierce introduces HB 1217 to regulate payment stablecoins, ensuring issuers are licensed and meet state standards for consumer security.

Dr. Jermaine Kennedy joins the Columbus Board of Education with a focus on student outcomes and extensive experience in educational leadership, aiming to govern strategically and enhance student involvement.

Missouri's November 2025 jobs report shows a 5,500 job increase and a slight drop in the unemployment rate to 4%, with the private sector adding most of the jobs.

Maricopa residents should use a temporary number for non-emergency police assistance on January 7, 2026, due to electrical work at the ECC; 911 services will continue via rerouting.

Port Charlotte has scheduled a public hearing on January 13 to discuss utility rate hikes. An earlier date error on bills was corrected, with further details available on the county website.

Hawai‘i health regulators issued notices ordering Ulta Lab Tests to cut ties with three island collecting depots and fined the local partners $15,000 each after finding illegal direct-to-consumer testing.