A Denver administrative assistant sued Colorado after finding she was paid below Denver’s $19.29 minimum after an office move. The case tests a new state law limiting local wage rules.

A Medfield Select Board member called the Pride flag "a really corrupt symbol" at a recent meeting, prompting neighbors to demand a review of the town's flag rules.

The Rochester School Board adopted a $483 million 2026–27 budget that trims 27 positions and uses $3 million from reserves while adding Eid al‑Adha to the 2027–28 calendar.

Gov. Pritzker confirmed four new Prisoner Review Board members and pulled a nomination as reforms continue after a fatal early‑release case. Changes aim to shift the board’s makeup toward criminal‑justice experience.

Del Valle ISD adopted a $142M budget and is weighing a voter‑approved tax‑rate election this fall to turn one‑time payouts into permanent raises. Officials say the proposal would add recurring funds to staff the district’s planned new high school.

Florida’s CFO blasted Osceola County for roughly $165 million in alleged waste; county leaders say mandates and tourism explain budget growth and warn cuts may follow. The clash adds fuel to a statewide property‑tax fight ahead of November.

Hillsborough Commissioner Christine Miller asked county lawyers whether officials can remove Tampa Sports Authority appointees after a contentious vote and a public conflict letter. The opinion and a lawyer’s complaint have intensified scrutiny around stadium priorities.

A San Antonio judge presided over 143 names in one "mega master" docket as courts push to clear a three‑million‑plus backlog, raising new worries about missed notice and in‑absentia removals.

Indiana University will not renew a social work lecturer’s contract after an intellectual‑diversity review of a class slide that labeled “MAGA” as covert white supremacy.

Senate Bill 273, the Keep Them Safe Act, lets Ohioans voluntarily store firearms with dealers or police during crises. Supporters say it offers a narrow safety option while keeping existing gun laws intact.

Dexter Fisher won the Athens-Clarke County runoff and will be the city’s first Black mayor. He says housing, homelessness and infrastructure will be top priorities.

Palo Alto approved a two‑year side letter allowing cash bonuses, extra vacation and relocation aid to recruit experienced officers. Officials say the perks will be paid from police salary savings.

Salt Lake County’s clerk’s office apologized after accusing Liban Mohamed of assisting voters; Mohamed says the allegation amounted to racial profiling and vows to continue outreach.