Milwaukee's city parks, managed by DPW, emphasize community involvement, diverse funding, and innovative design, reflecting local needs and fostering community engagement for park development and stewardship.

Lawton received a federal Safe Streets for All grant for improving road safety, focusing on a data-driven plan to identify high-risk areas and potentially upgrade infrastructure for all road users.

An arbiter panel mandated the full reinstatement of fired Cincinnati Police Captain Danita Pettis, including backpay, questioning the city's management and allegations against her.

Senator Ron Wyden introduced the AWARE Act to enact diplomatic sanctions against officials globally who block humanitarian aid, with a focus on Israel's actions in Gaza.

Nominations are open for the 2026 Governor's Volunteer Service Awards in North Carolina to honor dedicated volunteers and groups for their impactful community service.

Governor Hochul announces over $38 million in state funding to enhance emergency communications across 17 counties and NYC, aiming to improve the infrastructure and interoperability for first responders.

San Antonio has approved the pursuit of an $8.6 million grant to expand the Howard W. Peak Greenway Trail System, including a new crossing near Quintana Road.

An Austin firefighter says the city denied her workers' compensation after a stage-four uterine cancer diagnosis, prompting union and researcher pushback. The case heads to appeals.

Senator Wyden supports a bill to prevent presidents from naming federal buildings after themselves, targeting actions linked to Trump. The SERVE Act seeks to enforce this and undo such renamings.

UTEP opened Texas Western Hall, a $110 million facility with cutting-edge classrooms, an auditorium, and a café, furthering education and campus life.

Steve Pier will lead the Texas Workforce Commission starting Feb. 2, moving from the Department of Information Resources. His hire comes amid a broader shuffle in state agency leadership.

Jacksonville's ACPS partners with First Coast Crime Stoppers to fight animal cruelty, offering rewards for tips leading to arrests, as demonstrated in the case where a tip led to an arrest for a malnourished dog named Miracle.

Mayor Mamdani appoints Afua Atta-Mensah as NYC's Chief Equity Officer to advance racial equity, with the task to create a Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan.