Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a new partnership with Ring and the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence to deliver technology and safety tools to survivors.

COSWA partners with Upcycle Products Inc. for its annual rain barrel sale, featuring barrels and accessories starting at $69.50 with pre-orders required by March 22 and pickups on March 27-28.

Bloomington received a $1.44 million federal grant to improve street safety for all, with initiatives over five years as part of Vision Zero 2039 to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries.

The Indiana House passed a bill led by Rep. Behning to reduce educational regulations, aiming to cut thousands more words from state code after previous success.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced $4.4 million in new funding for body-worn cameras to improve police transparency, benefiting 131 law enforcement agencies.

The Ohio State University ranks 12th in national research spending, with expenditures reaching $1.58 billion in 2024 and industry-sponsored research at 6th. Federal funding also increased, with prominent contributions from Honda and Amgen.

A five-bill package from the Working Families Caucus would create a Hawaiʻi Rx Kids cash program, expand caregiver supports and propose a surtax on million‑dollar incomes to fund Medicaid.

Fifth Third Bancorp finalizes its merger with Comerica Incorporated, becoming the ninth-largest bank in the U.S., with expansion plans including 1,750 branches by 2030.

John Deere is building a new distribution center in Lake County, Indiana, which is expected to create about 150 jobs and represents a $125 million investment.

Duke Energy asks Carolinas customers to reduce energy use due to a cold snap, to prevent power outages and manage high demand. They suggest thermostat adjustments and minimizing use of appliances during peak hours.

The 2nd Annual Bold City Motorcycle Skills Challenge will take place on February 14 at the University of North Florida, featuring local officers in competition.

Cypress council advanced strict campaign‑finance measures that would cap individual donations at $500 and force PACs to name their top donors.

Rep. Hal Slager reviewed progress at La Rabida Children's Hospital, noting improved Indiana Medicaid reimbursements for children’s healthcare since his 2021 law.