The DOJ has dropped its appeal, leaving a nationwide injunction that blocks enforcement of the post‑office carry ban for members of the plaintiff groups.

Early voting begins July 17 as five Democrats — including Marquita Bradshaw — vie to become the party’s pick to face Sen. Bill Hagerty, who holds a large fundraising lead.

The City Council approved a smaller‑than‑expected reduction to the UBT personal‑income tax credit, phasing benefits by income tiers; the law is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2026.

GOP campaigns have poured millions into immigration ads this year, outpacing Democrats in volume and cost as parties jockey for control of the midterm narrative. Ad trackers show high-dollar buys and messaging that links the border to crime and the economy.

Lauderhill officials plan to shift routine public-works work to city crews and part-time hires to cut costs and preserve services as a November tax amendment looms.

Mike Cox sued Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson after a FOIA request for SPLC-linked records was assessed a $10,309.94 fee and remained unfulfilled. The suit asks the Court of Claims to force release before ballots are cast.

Howard County plans to equip deputies’ body cameras with AI translation that can detect and translate 50+ languages in real time, officials say. Advocates warn oversight will be key.

Chief Gene Paul Smith set Jan. 29, 2027 as his retirement date, giving city leaders more than a year to plan a successor and an orderly transition.

The Justice Department has sued Maryland, asking a federal court to block state rules that grant in‑state tuition and some aid to undocumented residents. DOJ says federal law forbids residency‑based college benefits for people not lawfully present and cites about $9M in recent tuition savings.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Thursday he will skip New York City's public matching funds for his 2029 bid after a filing showed roughly $304K in early donations.

Deltona is preparing a parcel‑based fire assessment to shore up its fire and EMS budget if a statewide property‑tax amendment passes in November. The city hired a consultant last year and will follow public‑notice rules before charging property owners.

Danielle Carter‑Walters, co‑founder of Chicago Flips Red, has launched a mayoral bid centered on public safety, sanctuary‑policy rollbacks and forensic audits. Her insurgent run pits a conservative grassroots group against unions and county officials in a crowded field.

The Cook County inspector general says a report found Commissioner Samantha Steele offered a job to her primary opponent and recommends ethics retraining. Steele denies the claim.