The DOJ seeks to end federal oversight of the Cleveland Police Department, citing reforms and commitment to constitutional policing since the 2015 consent decree.

An Orlando fact‑check debunks 39 common Florida voting myths and flags a large number of inactive registrations. Here’s a local guide to what actually matters on ballots, ballot photos and restored voting rights.

Ohio's House passed a bill allowing more college readiness test options beyond ACT/SAT, including the CLT, for high school students. The bill now awaits Senate approval.

Oklahoma's House passed a bill expanding the roles of certified behavioral health workers to community settings, aiming to improve mental health crisis response.

Gov. Newsom designated John Reynolds as CPUC president and moved Alice Busching Reynolds to the CAISO board in a shuffle aimed at lowering bills and shoring up the grid.

The Ohio House passed a bill to give a 180-day grace period on fees for those recently released from prison, aiming to aid reentry and reduce recidivism.

Oklahoma is advancing a bill to criminalize the unauthorized creation and distribution of deepfakes, with potential penalties including jail time and fines.

The STL Recovers Community Meeting and Resource Fair at O’Fallon Park Rec Complex offered aid for property ownership, rental issues, and employment, with a follow-up pop-up event for those unable to attend.

New reporting shows wildfire survivors say state insurance reviewers often failed to act on complaints about State Farm, and a veteran handler was punished after speaking out. The revelations have prompted county and consumer outrage.

AI‑made ads are surfacing in the March 3 Texas primary, from satirical clips to near‑photoreal deepfakes. The trend is forcing voters and watchdogs to parse what’s real.

TSET’s investment board voted 3‑1 to add an "Oklahoma values" test to its policy, shifting proxy‑voting guidance and manager oversight toward state industry priorities.

New reporting shows Nassau County held thousands of ICE detainees at East Meadow. Many had no criminal records and dozens were kept past a 72‑hour cap.

A federal judge granted Baltimore a partial win in a firefighter’s discrimination suit, dismissing older incidents but leaving January 2013 allegations alive. The split ruling tightens the case window while keeping key claims in play.