Williamson County Schools Superintendent Jason Golden will leave effective Aug. 7 to take a Franklin district job, a surprising exit that follows a contested contract vote.

Major veterans groups pulled or softened support for a sweeping benefits package after sponsors proposed paying for gains by tightening VA ratings for tinnitus and sleep apnea.

Federal regulators flagged eight Oklahoma hospitals for missing required price disclosures; state law and a price finder give patients new protections.

Mayor Mamdani's DOE ended a roughly $933K pre‑K contract with Cornerstone Day Care, run by Jasmine Ray, after an internal review flagged unpaid rent and questionable charges.

The Indianapolis Public Library board voted 5-1 to raise CEO Gregory Hill's pay to $265,000, a move that drew public comment and criticism from library staff and union leaders. The decision was approved at the Fort Ben meeting on Monday.

Mayor Mamdani says the city and state will invest $495,000 to expand the NYC Abortion Access Hub, boosting navigation, medication and travel supports for people seeking care.

A small number of Maryland voters reported a machine prompt asking them to pick a party. Officials say poll‑worker steps were missed and affected voters cast correct ballots.

Jacqueline White will take over as Sacramento County superintendent on Sept. 1 as SCUSD wrestles with a multi‑year budget shortfall that could threaten local control.

A leaked list ties dozens of registered voters — including several famous actors — to a West Hollywood office address, prompting an election review and a closer look at residency rules.

Two California bills would add "Jewish" as an ethnicity on state forms and expand nonprofit security grants to cover off‑site events; both have cleared policy panels. Supporters say the changes will improve data and community safety.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Xavier Becerra were photographed meeting at Tommy's in San Francisco; both teams described the chat as policy-focused.

Hialeah pulled a long‑promised Hialeah Heights government center from its capital plan and approved roughly $43.6M to renovate and expand City Hall instead.

Alameda County will outlaw all fireworks in its unincorporated communities starting July 2, 2026, and hold hosts and property owners liable with escalating fines. Officials say the move aims to cut fires, injuries and holiday calls.