Oroville paused plans for a city-run power utility after consultants flagged PG&E fees; officials will study joining Pioneer Community Energy or other local options.

Dr. Joanna Locke will take over as Yolo County’s public health officer on Aug. 24, bringing pandemic response and school-health experience. The board named her Wednesday.

North Kansas City approved a permanent ban on camping and sleeping on most public property, empowering police to clear encampments while leaders pursue service partnerships.

Boulder City proposes up to 5% annual increases for electric, water and wastewater, expected to raise about $1.46M for repairs and stability.

A watchdog says Apple News and Google News buried critical coverage of Abdul El‑Sayed ahead of Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary; the platforms call the analysis flawed.

A comptroller follow‑up audit says NYC public schools left up to $431.6M in federal Medicaid reimbursements unclaimed, largely for therapy services and missing documentation.

Unemployment rose across all 12 Georgia regional commissions in June even as the state set records for employment and labor force. The jump was most visible in metro Atlanta.

Gov. Pritzker signed a law naming July 25 Emmett Till Day in Illinois, honoring the Chicago teen whose 1955 murder helped galvanize the civil‑rights movement. The designation will be observed statewide on Till’s birthday.

State higher‑ed officials pitched a 60/40 performance funding model that prioritizes degree completion and credit‑hour milestones; campuses could gain or lose millions.

Naperville’s new 1% grocery‑tax receipts are trailing projections, and council members have asked staff to model a 0.25% home‑rule sales‑tax increase as a possible replacement. The swap would broaden the tax to restaurants and many retail purchases.

Initial jobless claims fell to 187,000 for the week ending July 18, keeping layoffs at historically low levels and shaping expectations for July’s jobs report.

Letitia James says 1‑800‑Flowers hid renewal terms and will pay $375,000. Affected New Yorkers will be eligible for refunds as part of the settlement.

Memphis City Council adopted Ordinance 5975 raising sewer fees citywide, phasing in tenant charges and new per‑1,000‑gallon rates in 2027–2028 to fund plant upgrades.