NY Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay won't run for re-election in 2026, stepping down after 23 years.

Nebraska lawmakers passed a bill to reduce minimum wage increases, replacing inflation-linked raises with fixed annual increases and lowering the youth wage.

Caltrans warns drivers not to drive over concrete barriers separating Express Lanes from regular lanes due to safety risks.

Thailand’s 2026 election alcohol ban on voting days slashed tourism revenue by 30%–90%, angering visitors and threatening long-term tourism stability.

UK deploys F-35B jets to Cyprus amid Middle East tensions, part of routine security measures.

Telangana plans new hate speech laws and defends 4% minority reservation, challenging Union Home Minister to contest it.

Odisha made the Hindi film *Godaan* tax-free and plans a cow research center, praising it as a cultural film promoting traditional values.

Bihar made its legislature paperless by launching the national NeVA digital platform on February 7, 2026.

A UK report warns biodiversity loss threatens national security, citing risks like migration, food shortages, and instability, stressing nature's vital role in economic and societal resilience.

Iowa sees 2,500 more cancer cases than expected in 2022, prompting new health legislation.