A Jackson County judge’s order cleared the way for Planned Parenthood to resume medication abortions in Missouri; clinics say online scheduling and appointments begin next week. Legal appeals and a 2026 ballot fight are already lined up.

Jewish groups warned Somerville they’ll sue if the City Council passes an "ethical procurement" ordinance tied to last year’s ballot question. The draft is now in committee and has exposed legal and community fault lines.

A former Sacramento County Sheriff's captain accuses Elk Grove Police Chief Robert Davis of sexual harassment and retaliation and has sued the county, city and chief. The complaint lists multiple employment and civil‑rights claims.

Meta pressed Congress to add language to the Kids Online Safety Act that would shield platforms from state child‑harm lawsuits, a move with big legal consequences.

Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar has requested an indefinite leave and handed the city to his secretary as he positions for a statewide run.

Legislative forecasters say Colorado will end the year with a $116M surplus, but that boost won’t undo prior cuts. Lawmakers must choose whether to rebuild reserves or restore services.

City Manager Erik Walsh proposed a 6% property-tax increase and an $80M public-safety bump; most council members balked and scheduled town halls before a September vote.

Maryland matched an $85 million offer to secure the Preakness Stakes' brand, keeping the race's name and commercial rights under state control.

Louisiana ordered two‑year revalidations for high‑risk Medicaid providers and may pause new enrollments for some DME and home‑health agencies to curb improper billing. The state is also stepping up screenings and data analysis.

Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson pushed back after President Trump attacked Utah’s mail‑in voting, pointing to audits and high return rates while the SAVE America Act faces Senate hurdles. Local officials say the state’s system increased turnout and tightened rolls.

President Trump will speak at Mack Trucks’ Macungie plant next Tuesday, bringing national attention to a major Lehigh Valley employer.

A new commission of lawmakers, defenders and academics will draft a five‑year plan to fund investigators, set caseload limits and shore up California’s public defense.

The Legal Aid Society filed an amicus brief urging judges to preserve New York’s ban on warrantless ICE arrests at state courthouses, citing immigrant testimony about fear and disruption.