Senator Moody proposes the Home School Graduation Recognition Act to equate home-schooled graduates with traditional peers, aiding their financial aid access.

Tampa Fire Rescue honored African American heritage and veterans during the City of Tampa's 2026 Black History Celebration, recognizing the dual service of military veterans now serving the local community.

A City memo shows 17 Dallas projects will share $14,975,000 from the FY26 federal spending package, funding Fair Park upgrades, White Rock Lake trails and DPD programs.

Massachusetts Gov. Healey has announced over 1,200 ADUs approved, signaling progress in tackling the housing crisis. Initiatives like the ADU Design Challenge and a new construction loan program aim to lower costs and increase housing production.

Major Harvey W. Taylor III was named interim chief of the West Memphis Police Department effective Jan. 1; county leaders publicly congratulated him.

Five UW chancellors collected five-figure retention bonuses after hitting first-to-second-year targets, while UW–Madison’s chancellor received a donor-funded six-figure payment. The awards renew questions about priorities as enrollment falls.

The Brunswick Division of Fire provided an advanced fireground tactics training class over two days to enhance firefighter skills amid increasing fire challenges.

Mayor Mamdani unveils a plan to protect NYC's homeless from severe cold, adding hotel rooms for shelter, doubling down on warming centers, and increasing outreach efforts.

Dallas‑Plano‑Irving tumbled to 35th in Milken's 2026 index as job, wage and housing pressures cut into the metro's recent gains.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's administration is undertaking a substantial renovation of White Stadium in partnership with Boston Legacy FC and other private entities, involving a combined investment of over $442 million.

Montgomery County launches "Look Before You Book" campaign to educate on and combat illegal massage operations linked to human trafficking, encouraging public reporting and awareness.

Sen. Joe Nicola filed SB 1325 to let employers pay workers under 18 $12.30 an hour while the statewide minimum is $15. The bill has prompted debate between small-business advocates and workers.

Congress restored a UW–Madison Teacher Quality Partnership grant that funds stipends and training for special-education teachers in Milwaukee, reversing last year’s cut. Local leaders say the funding is key to filling persistent vacancies.