Federal Education and HHS officials have referred Minnesota’s transgender‑athlete dispute to the Justice Department, escalating a Title IX fight that could put federal funding at risk.

Lancaster Police Department has launched a 10-week internship program for prospective law enforcement students, offering an in-depth look at police work.

The Portland Water Bureau found traces of Cryptosporidium in the city's water supply and is monitoring it, while not treating the water but planning a filtration system by 2027.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues nurse practitioner Debra Lynch for allegedly shipping abortion pills into Texas through her organization, Her Safe Harbor.

A Civic Federation baseline finds Illinois’ new Department of Early Childhood inherits severe provider shortages, workforce pay gaps and funding complexity that could slow reform.

MoDOT plans to replace the old Missouri Route 32 bridge over Huzzah Creek and seeks public input on the project through various channels, including a meeting on Feb. 3, 2026.

North Carolina's Governor Josh Stein proclaims January 28th as Data Privacy Day, emphasizing protection of personal data and promoting privacy awareness.

Detective Esplin is retiring after two decades in law enforcement, with the final five years spent in West Valley City, and prior service with the Utah Highway Patrol and Davis County Sheriff’s Department.

Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng nominated Cherreen Gegenheimer and Mark Drewes to share the chief operating officer role, reshaping oversight of about 2,400 employees. The Parish Council will consider the plan at its Feb. 4 meeting.

Former Gov. Jerry Brown blasted a proposed charter amendment that would bar former mayors and supervisors from ever running again as the Board moves the measure forward.

Oakland city attorneys say OPD has reformed enough to end federal oversight, but plaintiffs and the monitor point to unfinished internal‑affairs work and discipline problems.

Coconino County is seeking 500 election workers for upcoming elections, emphasizing the importance of volunteers in the democratic process on Help America Vote Day.

Fulton County announces reopening of public buildings on January 27 despite the cold weather, with adjusted hours for the library and health offices due to winter conditions.