Charlotte invites residents to help plan its future growth at community events and through a survey, with seven of fourteen area plans approved by the City Council.

A bill to bolster local-federal law enforcement cooperation on immigration has advanced in the Arizona Senate, facing Republican support and Democratic opposition.

Senate HELP Committee Republicans form a task force to combat fraud in federal spending, led by Senator Cassidy and focusing on protecting taxpayer funds.

Governor Josh Stein declares January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in North Carolina, coinciding with the 81st anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation.

Rep. Tim Turner introduced two bills in Oklahoma: one to increase penalties for felony offenses related to terrorist groups, another to combat illegal land ownership by non-citizens for criminal activities.

Former Arizona State Representative Noel Campbell, who served from 2015 to 2021 and chaired the House Transportation Committee, has passed away, prompting tributes to his service.

County leaders warn House Bill 26 could push more contract‑patrol costs onto Harris County and squeeze an already tight budget. Officials say careful planning is needed.

Missouri reports a decrease in traffic fatalities for 2025, with state agencies and Governor Kehoe highlighting the success of safety initiatives at events in Jefferson City and other cities.

St. Tammany Parish has received $3.75 million in federal funding for flood defense, with $3.25 million for the Slidell area project and $500,000 for the Lake Pontchartrain Barrier Project.

The Memphis City Council approved a rule requiring ID verification for public commenters while allowing speakers to keep addresses off the spoken record. The vote prompted both support and concern from council members.

The Norman Animal Welfare Oversight Committee is accepting nominations for its Volunteer of the Year Award to honor significant volunteer work in animal care.

The Washington Productivity Board will meet on January 30, 2026, to discuss state operation enhancements and potential awards for efficiency proposals.

San Diego declined to appeal a judge's dismissal of its lawsuit, clearing the way for LAFCO to start a final fiscal review. The Association for the City of La Jolla still needs funding and a consultant to finish the analysis.