Governor Maura Healey paused the state's 20‑year data‑center sales‑and‑use tax exemption while the administration draws up rules to limit energy, water and noise impacts.

A San Joaquin County grand jury’s latest report puts the Stockton City Council under renewed scrutiny as city leaders promise reviews and push back on parts of the findings.

Early voting opened June 26 for Minnesota's Aug. 11 primary. Minneapolis' Early Vote Center at 980 E. Hennepin is accepting ballots today; here’s what to know.

A new Arizona law lets hotels add up to 5% per night to jointly pay for tourism marketing. Visit Phoenix aims to organize the state's first Tourism Improvement Area.

A federal judge found Jose Martinez‑Andino's April removal likely violated due process and ordered DHS to facilitate his return to the U.S.

Dallas City Council voted 9-5 to have staff prepare a roughly $1B public‑safety bond that pairs $441M for projects with about $500M for pension bonds.

Bonnie Teeuwen will retire as Cleveland’s chief operating officer next Friday, and an interim leader will take over while the administration plans a permanent replacement. Her tenure included major infrastructure and modernization work across city departments.

D.C.'s minimum wage rises to $18.40 on July 1; tipped base moves to $10.30 and employers must update payrolls and postings.

Dozens protested a West Allis Police and Fire Commission policy critics say lets local officers assist ICE without a judge‑signed warrant, raising due‑process concerns.

Warren County’s board unanimously approved a temporary 0.5% county sales‑tax increase to fund a one‑year property‑tax cut, shifting some costs to visitors while trimming homeowners’ bills.

Treasurer Bob Doroshewitz and Trustee Jen Buckley announced mid‑term resignations this week, leaving the board to appoint interim replacements amid months of public infighting.

Freedom Con packed the Gorge Amphitheatre with worship, workouts and a new political playbook for conservative men. Organizers urged attendees to run for office and backed a ballot drive.

After a federal jury found local officials retaliated against a Quitman police captain and awarded $21.35M, the city agreed to a $1.22M settlement and publicly honored him.