City Councilor Mitch Green leads a push for an oversight hearing on $21 million undisclosed to Portland City Council, coinciding with a budget deficit.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie reflects on his first year in office, noting crime reduction and the implementation of technology in law enforcement, but faces criticism for his methods in addressing homelessness and economic challenges.

Citrus Heights City Council appointed MariJane Lopez-Taff as mayor and Porsche Middleton as vice mayor for the coming year, reflecting routine leadership changes.

Orange County, NC, started its candidate filing period for the 2026 elections on December 1, with the deadline on December 19. Information for prospective candidates is available on the county website.

Arizona announces the launch of Arizona Business Connect on January 12, 2026, to replace eCorp with improved features. The transition starts with eCorp going offline on January 2, 2026.

Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma has announced leadership changes involving Mark Wood moving from the Tax Commission to OMES and Dan LaFortune stepping in at the OTC.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani named Sherif Soliman as the new OMB director, emphasizing Soliman's extensive city government experience and alignment with Mamdani's affordability agenda.

Arizona Rep. Blackman and Sen. Bolick have proposed bills to fund the previously unfunded Department of Corrections Oversight Office with $1.5 million to address long-standing issues within the state's prison system.

The North Carolina State Board of Elections will use a public drawing and coin flip to determine ballot order for the 2026 elections, which may influence voter choices due to the "primacy effect."

Massachusetts Governor Healey celebrates a new law granting public access to state institutional records over 75 years old, aiding in historical transparency and research.

The Portland Police Bureau announces command staff changes, with new Assistant Chiefs for Operations and Investigations, while Assistant Chief McMillan moves to head the Services Branch.

Coconino County Education Service Agency received two grants totaling over $8.3 million to improve youth mental health services and workforce development in rural and tribal areas.

California Governor Newsom has announced 28 new films to start production in the state; these projects, funded by the expanded Film & TV Tax Credit Program, are expected to boost the local economy and create thousands of jobs.