Texas Governor Abbott appoints Perry Gilmore and Jeff Jordan to the Texas Crime Stoppers Council, with terms ending in 2029. Gilmore is reappointed while Jordan brings fresh perspectives from a law enforcement background.

Governor Abbott highlights the success of the Texas Repeat Offender Program (TxROP) in Houston, leading to 193 arrests, focusing on repeat offenders, and supported by bail reform legislation.

Colin Allred ends his Texas Senate campaign to run for the House in the 33rd district, aiming to prevent a divisive Democratic primary. He previously represented the district and secured significant federal funding for it.

SCOTUS allowed Texas to use its redrawn congressional map for 2026, a decision that could flip several House districts and sets up more legal fights.

Facing multi‑year revenue hits, Gov. Josh Green said he may pare parts of 2024’s income‑tax cuts and draw hundreds of millions from the rainy‑day fund to balance the budget.

Utah's judiciary has scheduled a session in Ogden to determine the need for a grand jury regarding evidence of criminal activity, with testimonies to be heard by a panel of judges.

MCSO shared a #Wrapped2025 post detailing a decrease in crime rates, with fewer arrests for person and property crimes, and an average daily jail population of 969 inmates.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office thanked Commissioner Butler for supporting a resolution acknowledging their efforts to maintain peace during events like the Fourth of July and Turkey Run.

New renderings of Bally's proposed Chicago casino show a poker room and gaming floor within a $1.7 billion complex, including a hotel and theater, as construction begins at the Tribune site. Bally's temporary casino revenue is lower than expected.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is working to prevent a government shutdown amid budget stalemate, willing to negotiate on corporate head tax after unsuccessful weekend talks.

Utah's Legislature and advocacy group PUW intend to repeal H.B. 267, which caused division, ahead of a special session with united labor union support.

The Justin Police Department in Ponder, Texas, has launched a new medic unit for their fire department, an event they've celebrated as a historic day on social media, thanking the community for its support.

A report from the University of Illinois indicates progress in pay equity in Illinois, showing narrower gender and racial wage gaps in certain job categories, with ongoing challenges, particularly in lower-wage roles.