Ohio lawmakers are pushing for House Bill 79 to increase penalties for assaults on sports officials after a coach attacked a referee at a youth wrestling tournament.

Lawmakers advanced a bill to tax alcohol by ABV, raising rates and prompting brewers to press for small‑producer carve‑outs as revenues and costs are debated.

Mayor Dontae Payne has asked staff to study barring ICE from city property after Seattle's move; the council backed the request and the city issued safety guidance.

Massachusetts and Nova Scotia have signed an MOU to collaborate on developing offshore wind energy, focusing on workforce development and grid integration.

Howard County Council is set to vote on an emergency bill to stop ICE detention centers in private buildings, after community opposition to a facility being developed in Elkridge.

The NC State Fire Marshal's office shares safety tips for Super Bowl Sunday, emphasizing the importance of caution with cooking and electronics to avoid accidents.

Indiana's Senate approved a resolution to name a part of State Road 45 after ex-basketball coach Bobby Knight, renowned for his IU Hoosiers tenure and multiple championship wins.

Ohio's Natural Resources Officer Leah Nairn was named Ranger of the Year by OPRA, recognized for safety, community relations, and her "Redemption Through the Lens" project for addiction recovery.

The Coral Springs City Commission opposes a Florida proposal to increase homestead exemption, fearing reduced local government funding and its impact on services.

Bacterial tests paused Ballerina Farm’s raw‑milk sales and put Utah lawmakers on the defensive: bills moving through the Legislature would loosen oversight and shift responsibility to producers. Public‑health officials warn that could make contaminated milk harder to remove from circulation.

Senator Tammy Baldwin secures $5 million for Janesville, WI to address urban blight, funding demolition and cleanup of hazardous sites for redevelopment and economic growth, with gratitude expressed by Economic Development Director Jimsi Kuborn.

Town staff cut the 2026 sales‑tax forecast to $40.3M and urged council to approve multi‑million dollar reductions as a slow winter and low snowpack weigh on revenue.

Licensed acupuncturists in Salt Lake are raising alarms about House Bill 202, which would cut training hours and drop the national exam requirement, arguing it could threaten patient safety.