California's health regulator penalized Blue Shield $300,000 after finding the insurer denied newborn-care claims and mishandled appeals. The DMHC ordered corrective action and urged affected families to seek help.

A city audit alleges the chief assistant treasurer steered a near-$10M contract to a close friend, imperiling a major modernization project.

Congressional earmarks include funds for a wildfire detection network and mobile generators for Honolulu; subapplications are due by July 22, 2026.

Hawaii's Department of Health says it will start enforcing hemp retailer and distributor registration next Wednesday, July 1, affecting in‑state and out‑of‑state sellers.

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court cleared the government to parole returning green‑card holders and pursue removal without proving disqualifying crimes at the border. The ruling stems from the Blanche v. Lau case over a 2012 parole decision.

The Energy Department unveiled $17.5B in conditional loans to bulk‑buy Westinghouse reactors and speed U.S. nuclear construction, with utilities and data‑center buyers circling.

St. Charles Parish warns absentee ballot requests for the June 27 election are due today by 4:30 p.m.; act now to get your ballot.

Santa Clara County refreshed its unofficial June 2 primary tally; the registrar says another update will be posted by 5 p.m. Wednesday.

The Supreme Court on June 23 cleared ExxonMobil to sue Cuban state-owned firms over assets seized after Fidel Castro’s revolution. The decision could unlock multibillion-dollar claims and reshape ties to Cuba.

The Supreme Court ruled that RLUIPA does not allow money damages after a Louisiana inmate’s dreadlocks were forcibly cut, even as justices condemned the act.

The Justice Department sued New York in federal court, challenging a new law that would bar federal officers from wearing face coverings and require ID. The case lands days before parts of the bill were set to take effect.

City leaders began reviewing a Phase II feasibility study on forming a municipal energy utility that could replace SDG&E; the report flags billions in acquisition costs and long regulatory hurdles.

Mayor Brandon Johnson pledged to enforce Chicago’s short‑term rental rules and target unregistered listings after local reporting showed a surge in some neighborhoods. His post signals tighter oversight of platforms and repeat violators.