Rep. Delia Ramirez toured a Newport, Ky., detention center housing Chicago residents and called conditions "devastating," citing alleged denial of insulin and expired, carb‑heavy food.

Georgetown ISD is considering a voter‑approved tax‑rate question that could raise millions to boost teacher and staff pay. Trustees must decide by Aug. 17 whether to put it on the November ballot.

Ford will build three prototype ISV‑H tactical trucks for the U.S. Army, adapting F‑Series Super Duty platforms to carry troops and export power. The move pits Ford against GM Defense.

Former Gov. Matt Bevin returns to Jefferson County court as judges weigh contempt orders tied to his son Jonah's support case. Appellate decisions and missing records make today’s session consequential.

Gov. Pritzker signed SB 2749 to recognize gambling disorder as an addiction, letting IDHS expand prevention and treatment — advocates say funding and Medicaid access remain unresolved.

Denver councilmembers are weighing an ordinance to lock limits on low‑level traffic stops into law after city data showed tens of thousands of non‑citation encounters. Supporters want transparency; skeptics warn of unintended enforcement gaps.

A Portland staffer says she was fired after reporting sexual harassment and is threatening legal action against Councilor Candace Avalos, local reporting shows.

The Massachusetts AG says Beacon Mobility colluded to split school-bus contracts and hike prices in Lynn, Dedham and Saugus; the company agreed to a $2.4M settlement and new oversight measures.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman was blocked from speaking at the Bronx Dominican Day Parade after local Democrats objected to platforming him. The confrontation unfolded on the Grand Concourse.

Carmel will convert part of a westside water facility into its seventh fire station, officials say, aiming to save costs and speed emergency response on the northwest side.

Somerville approved a body‑worn camera policy and accepted a $231,635 state grant; residents pushed for tighter privacy rules and civilian oversight.

A Farmington Hills trustee's comments — "don't come in here speaking Arabic" — went viral and prompted condemnation from CAIR and local Democrats ahead of the Aug. 4 primary.

Maria Vazquez says she’ll retire after the 2026-27 school year. OCPS says transition details will come later.