Steven Wyatt Earp, convicted in 2009 of stealing from a college campaign fund, has filed to run for Jefferson County Council District 7, reviving past scandals and Stenger-era ties.

Providence is seeking a buyer for Providence Health Plan, the Portland-based insurer covering roughly 440,000 members. The move could affect state employee coverage and trigger state review.

Nearly 100 No Kings rallies will hit Ohio on March 28, with local actions in Cleveland, Columbus and Canton as organizers push a third nationwide day of action.

The Oklahoma House passed HB 3722, requiring registrants to choose a party or mark Independent to complete voter registration. Supporters call it integrity; critics warn it could block primaries for those who leave the field blank.

The Jefferson Parish inspector general says leaders resisted reforms and flagged roughly $87 million in questioned or at-risk funds.

ACLU of Ohio has filed a federal class-action in Columbus, accusing ICE, CBP and DHS of warrantless arrests across the state and asking a judge to block the practice and purge records.

The Ohio House passed HB 92 on Wednesday, limiting when cities can place liens on landlords for unpaid tenant water bills and changing how municipal utilities collect. The move splits lawmakers and utilities over who ultimately pays.

A Philly‑area pilot at SCI Chester has posted far lower violence and a national report says it could be a model — but unions and budget concerns complicate scaling.

Breckenridge Hills and St. Ann have signed 287(g) agreements with ICE, drawing scrutiny over incentives, contract terms and civil‑liberties risks.

Border Patrol agents attended Brennan High’s career event on Feb. 27, prompting students and organizers to call the appearance tone‑deaf and demand answers. Tensions follow a wave of student protests across the city.

National gun‑rights groups filed an amicus brief arguing Pennsylvania’s ban on carry licenses for 18‑to‑20‑year‑olds fails the Bruen historical‑tradition test.

Sen. James Lankford defended Oklahoma's voter‑roll cleanups and says he'll push SAVE Act fixes to protect married women and tighten mail‑ballot checks.

Garland ended its contract with MD Health Pathways on Feb. 17, 2026 after months of pushback over an opt‑out utility‑bill fee and modest pilot use. The city canceled a planned May special election as officials weigh other options.