An ex‑staffer says Commissioner Mike Causey sent messages that made her uncomfortable and filed whistleblower complaints; screenshots were provided to reporters.

Child‑safety groups asked the FTC to investigate Roblox’s design and marketing, saying the platform misleads parents and pressures minors to spend. The move adds federal scrutiny as lawsuits pile up.

The Columbus Board approved eliminating 299 district positions to help close a $50M budget gap; officials say most roles were vacant and the cuts target non-classroom staff.

J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio have both used recent White House briefings as televised auditions, turning routine Q&As into high‑profile showcases. Rubio’s clip has already gone viral, and Trump’s praise has added fuel to 2028 chatter.

A new Ohio bill would treat vaping products not cleared by federal regulators as contraband, set up a state registry, and tighten retailer licensing and penalties. Sponsors say it’s about enforcement, not a ban.

The Registrar posted Ballot Drop Stop visits May 18–22 at libraries, senior centers and community sites across the East Bay. Check ACVOTE for exact times.

Detroit councilwoman Mary Waters was listed as disqualified from the Aug. 4 Democratic primary after election officials said her nominating petitions failed review. Her campaign has appealed to the state Bureau of Elections.

Incumbent Summer Lee won the Democratic primary in PA‑12, keeping the Pittsburgh-area seat in Democratic hands and setting up a November general election.

Boulder County reversed course and reinstated the permit for the contentious Cemex Lyons plant after revisiting the traffic analysis behind a planned shutdown. Neighbors and regulators remain sharply divided.

Phoenix's council voted unanimously to double a crisis‑aid pot and add childcare and housing set‑asides, using a city surplus as federal funding shifts. Advocates pressed for more help at City Hall.

Ballou and Cardozo closed Tuesday as indoor heat overwhelmed HVAC systems. DGS says spot coolers are being deployed and repairs are planned this summer.

Austin's Office of Police Oversight launched an interactive dashboard of officer-involved shootings for 2018–2025 and will demo the tool at a June 6 public workshop.

Massachusetts’ top court ruled victims can sue individual academics under a 1986 statute, clearing the way for a former student’s personal claim against a former MIT researcher.