A proposed Brigham City nuclear 'ecosystem' has Utah leaders and industry pitching SMRs for AI data‑center demand while downwinders and environmental groups demand answers on waste, water and safety.

Incumbent Rep. Jill Tokuda centers her 2026 campaign on affordability — proposing Social Security fixes, a temporary gas-tax pause and housing rules to rein in big buyers.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a joint Pentagon‑DOJ task force to identify and refer unauthorized leaks to prosecutors. The move follows a proposal for governmentwide NDAs and recent reporter subpoenas.

Smyrna's town council will consider scrapping the city's ban on firearms in parks in a hearing Tuesday as courts and state law reshape local rules.

Humboldt aldermen will debate whether to remove a 1914 Confederate soldier statue from Bailey Park after a Parks Board recommendation.

Dolton School District 149 paid roughly $181,000 to release Superintendent Maureen White from her contract and has named Dr. Mellodie Brown as her successor.

The 2nd Circuit revived more than 500 private Tylenol lawsuits, remanding the MDL to a Manhattan judge and reopening expert‑evidence battles. The ruling looks at admissibility, not causation.

At a San Antonio hearing, lawmakers got a first‑year update on HB 114’s transfer of veterans’ mental‑health programs to the Texas Veterans Commission — and warned staffing remains thin in rural areas.

Gov. Polis announced Colorado will roll out SimpleFile to help eligible low‑income residents file simplified state returns and claim key child and family tax credits.

Evergreen Fire Rescue says a 0.89% sales tax could raise more than $5M a year to replace aging trucks, hire staff and upgrade stations before November.

Former DISD superintendent Michael Hinojosa filed paperwork Monday to run for Dallas mayor and will announce his campaign at a City Hall news conference.

The Florida Police Chiefs Association formally endorsed Sen. Ashley Moody, giving the incumbent a major law‑enforcement boost ahead of the 2026 Senate race.

City Council is moving to approve a $10,000 RESPECT check for paraprofessionals while Mayor Mamdani raises concerns about bypassing collective bargaining. Vote expected this week.