City of Mankato announces holiday changes to municipal services, including closure of city offices on New Year's Day, no garbage/recycling collection on Jan. 1, and no city bus service. Collections rescheduled for Jan. 2 and 3.

Oklahoma's new law increases the state tax credit for adoption expenses from 10% to 15%, effective January 1, 2026, to reduce financial barriers for adoptive families.

Miami's Solid Waste Department will provide regular services on New Year's Day without holiday breaks for garbage and recycling, and the Mini Dump Facility will also be open. Residents should set out waste properly for collection.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul, with Michigan and Vermont AGs, filed an amicus brief against the EPA’s loosened ballast water regulations to protect against invasive species in the Great Lakes.

Jefferson Parish announces office closures and altered services around New Year's Day, including no garbage collection on January 1 and various holiday schedules for government facilities and programs.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has secured a new contract with the city's firefighters, offering wage increases and enhancing operations for the fire department.

Oklahoma's fight against poultry pollution in the Illinois River Watershed has led to a federal court ruling holding Big Poultry accountable and initiating a cleanup fund.

Shashane Chambers is set for parole in 2026 under North Carolina's MAPP, having been sentenced to life for second-degree murder prior to 1994, when parole was abolished for later crimes.

Ald. Bennett Lawson has put the Zoning Committee on hold until Mayor Brandon Johnson names a permanent chair, risking delays to dozens of development approvals. The pause highlights a bitter fight over who controls the city’s development pipeline.

Zohran Mamdani prepares to be NYC's 111th mayor amid high expectations, advised to learn from predecessors and facing pressure to fulfill campaign promises while managing city operations.

Illinois is ending its 1% statewide grocery tax this week, but many towns have kept their own levies. New Mahomet Aquifer protections and other laws add to the mix.

Edmond, OK announced revised schedules for the New Year; city offices, trash, recycling services, and Citylink bus services will be affected on January 1, 2026.

Fire Marshal Lynn Schofield retired after 35 years with Provo Fire & Rescue, celebrated for his lasting contributions to community safety and fire prevention.