Gwinnett County held hearings on a plan to keep the general‑fund rate at 6.95 mills; state law treats the figure as a tax increase because it sits above the rollback rate.

St. Louis County police are investigating Councilwoman Lisa Clancy after political signs were reported missing, including one photographed outside her home.

City leaders are weighing the first permit fee hike for Mardi Gras in decades to help cover rising safety and cleanup costs.

Texas DPS approved a $4.49M purchase to outfit four Tahoes with Cognyte’s FalcoNet surveillance suite, raising questions about warrants and oversight.

The VA’s proposal would slash pages and estimated completion time for disability and survivors’ claims; public comments are open through Aug. 24, 2026.

A new financial review widened Lynnwood’s budget gap, pushing leaders to weigh hiring freezes, steep departmental cuts and tapping tax capacity.

Former Dearborn Heights police chief Ahmed Haidar alleges he was fired months after signing an amended five‑year contract and has sued the city and the mayor. The complaint names breach of contract, discrimination and a hostile work environment.

The State Board approved a uniform weighted GPA for honors and accelerated courses and a uniform core curriculum for teacher-prep programs, with staggered deadlines through 2027.

Lee’s Summit is asking voters to approve a 1/4‑cent sales tax estimated to raise about $6.1M a year to add crews, equipment and engineers for stormwater work.

Commissioners are set to consider 10% water and 5% sewer increases for East Montana; a typical bill could rise about $10 as the county seeks funding for repairs and a new tank.

An IndyStar investigation found months‑long delays at Indiana’s public access office and a 2024 law that narrowed its power, leaving records fights stalled.

Planned Parenthood asked Utah's Supreme Court to disqualify Justice John J. Nielsen from a hearing, pointing to his prior work with a pro‑life group.

Court documents and recent reporting show OSDE has paid settlements and attorney fees tied to Ryan Walters' tenure, adding up to thousands in taxpayer costs. The disclosures have renewed scrutiny over agency spending.