The city adjusts for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, maintaining essential services and shelters while altering trash collection and closing schools and some facilities. A parade and accessible public spaces mark the occasion.

Mayor Daniel Lurie discussed San Francisco's future in his State of the City address, focusing on challenges like budget deficits, homelessness, and streamlining city processes, while promoting civic engagement and growth.

Tate White is the new Deputy Director of Portland's Bureau of Planning & Sustainability with extensive experience in public sector, equity, and sustainable development.

Charlotte County commissioners are visiting Tallahassee from Jan 21-23 to discuss the county's priorities with state lawmakers, including Representatives Danny Nix, Jr. and Vanessa Oliver. No official decisions will be made during the trip.

Melissa Edsall of the Knox County Regional Forensic Center has earned the "Diplomat" title from the ABMDI, signifying her expertise as a Medicolegal Death Investigator.

A federal court sides with Oregon against the Trump Administration's DOJ, tentatively dismissing a lawsuit seeking sensitive voter data, in a win for state rights and voter privacy.

Hawai'i's DLNR is surveying Honolulu residents for insights into the 2021 Red Hill fuel spill to inform remediation efforts and enhance community engagement.

An audit found violations and oversight issues at Veterans’ Homes in Holyoke and Chelsea, with further investigations revealing significant errors related to a COVID-19 outbreak.

State Sen. Mike Weissman filed bill 26‑5 to let Coloradans sue ICE and other federal agents in state court for protest‑related injuries, rejecting immunity defenses.

Oregon AG Dan Rayfield will host a town hall on federal oversight with AGs from CA, HI, MN, and ME, discussing legal strategies to defend state rights.

Nevada County reflects on 2025 as the 'Year of Youth,' emphasizing government efforts to address youth needs such as free bus fares and highlighting improvements in housing, infrastructure, and services.

Oklahoma Attorney General approves the denial of clemency for convicted murderer Kendrick Simpson by the Pardon and Parole Board, supporting his scheduled execution.

Senate Bill 232, sponsored by Senator Mark Spencer for Gary, Indiana, passed unanimously in the Senate Local Government Committee, aiming to facilitate economic growth, especially around Gary's lakefront.