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.

Zohran Mamdani is set to be NYC's 112th mayor, not the 111th due to a historical miscount involving 17th-century Mayor Matthias Nicolls' overlooked second term. The Department of Records confirmed the corrected numbering.

Lt. Colie Trimnal was elected to the Carolina Organized Retail Crime Alliance Board, reflecting his dedication to combating retail crime in the Carolinas.

Brian Johnston is set to become Oak Creek's Director of Utilities, replacing the retiring Mike Sullivan on January 3, 2026. The Common Council unanimously approved this decision. Johnston's expertise is valued for upcoming projects.

Durham launches a 52-bed cold weather family shelter in collaboration with Union Baptist Church and local organizations to support families during extreme cold.

The Anderson County Sheriff's Office donated funds to the Volunteer State War Era Veterans Honor Guard, raised from their No Shave November initiative, to honor deceased veterans.

The Lewisville Police Department shared a breakdown of November activities on Facebook, including calls for service, traffic stops, DWI incidents, and crimes against persons and property.