Beaverton Police partners with Oregon transportation agencies for a Seatbelt Safety Blitz, focusing on strict enforcement of seatbelt laws.

San José Mayor Matt Mahan entered the 2026 governor's race, pitching city-level declines in unsheltered homelessness and a "Back to Basics" agenda. His campaign leans on quick-build shelter and housing reforms.

Southern California members of Congress gathered in Los Angeles to demand DHS chief Kristi Noem's removal and press for reforms after two federal shootings in Minneapolis. Lawmakers named specific reforms and threatened to withhold funding.

Congresswoman Escobar secured $4 million in federal funds for the Village of Vinton's Water and Sewer Phase III Project, celebrated at a groundbreaking event.

Arizona Senate Republicans advance "parental rights" bill SCR 1006 to reinforce parental involvement in education, focusing on gender identity issues in schools.

The state Supreme Court refused review, leaving an appeals‑court order that blocks Huntington Beach’s 2024 voter‑ID measure. The decision keeps a statewide ban on local ID rules intact.

Senators Kelly and Husted introduce a bipartisan bill to improve food assistance delivery to rural seniors through a grant program for home delivery of nutrition aid.

Houston sees protests against ICE policies, with NOW organizing a peaceful demonstration and previous protests at City Hall demanding an end to city cooperation with ICE.

Mayor Lisa Fitzgibbons will present Casa Grande's annual State of the City Address at the local high school on March 4, with community attendance encouraged.

Texas AG Paxton partners with the DOJ to combat corruption in government procurement, joining the Procurement Collusion Strike Force to combat bid rigging and anticompetitive practices.

A new WLC package would protect health-care access, create new penalties for image-based abuse, and require hotel staff anti-trafficking training.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and bipartisan state leaders have appealed to FEMA for flood relief funds for Gila and Mohave counties after an initial denial, emphasizing the $100 million in damages.

Governor Abbott appointed Roger Guenther as chair of the GCPD Board, aiming to enhance Texas coastal resilience, alongside five reappointments for terms to 2029.