Tribal Affairs Leader Scott Fetgatter criticized Gov. Stitt for overlooking tribal partnerships in Oklahoma, particularly post-McGirt ruling, and hopes for better future collaboration.

Sen. London Lamar’s SB0043 — which would have let counties opt out of permitless carry — failed a key Tennessee Senate committee 2–6, stalling a local-option effort. Supporters pointed to rising youth firearm injuries and statewide fatality data as the reason for the push.

Miami-Dade's Haitian community celebrated a court decision to maintain Temporary Protected Status, as Mayor Daniella Levine Cava recognized their significant local contributions.

State data show Texas county jails held roughly 430 pregnant people monthly and a new state rider ordered a one-year TCJS study into prenatal care and pregnancy outcomes. Advocacy groups say the results could prompt policy changes.

The Indiana House passed Rep. Shonkwiler's bill to modernize local government by consolidating townships, aiming to boost efficiency and reduce costs.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a multistate suit challenging the Trump administration's pause on wind permits, saying the freeze risks jobs and state clean-energy plans.

Three former employees sued the City of Austin and former civil‑rights chief Carol Johnson, alleging racial discrimination, retaliation and a hostile workplace. The complaint seeks damages and structural reforms.

A Utah lawmaker filed HB452 to require publicly supported venues to allow concealed‑carry permit holders, a move that could affect Jazz and Mammoth games at the Delta Center. The proposal pits state carry policy against league and venue security rules.

Illinois is preparing to join WHO’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network to get direct outbreak intelligence and expert guidance after the U.S. withdrew.

Utah attorneys report a rise in ICE-ordered ankle monitors in immigration court, raising concerns about health, stigma and limited legal recourse.

After Harford County Council rejected his first pick, County Executive Bob Cassilly nominated Liliana Norkaitis to the Harford County Board of Education.

The Ferguson Police Department has made progress in civilian oversight and internal investigations, as noted by a federal audit and implementation of a Consent Decree.

Pittsburgh's DOMI receives $1.3 million in state grants for infrastructure projects, including trail rehabilitation, intersection redesign, and pedestrian safety improvements. Mayor O'Connor emphasizes neighborhood safety.