Gov. Josh Green rolled out "A Vision for Hawaiʻi’s Future," a nine‑chapter policy blueprint that sets targets to build nearly 50,000 affordable homes and expand Kauhale supportive housing. The plan ties housing goals to an existing development pipeline and new climate funding.

The House Ethics Committee confirmed a probe into Rep. Chuck Edwards over allegations he created a hostile work environment. Edwards says he welcomes the review as reporting details letters, gifts and a Las Vegas trip.

Mayor Katie Wilson named Esther Handy interim chief of staff and reassigned Kate Brunette Kreuzer as part of a senior-office reshuffle tied to council tensions.

Michael Banks resigned Thursday as U.S. Border Patrol chief after less than two years on the job, amid reporting about alleged paid sex trips abroad and prior internal reviews. His exit adds to turnover inside DHS.

Saline Township Treasurer Jennifer Zink will resign May 29, saying she received death threats tied to a controversial data center project. The move highlights mounting tensions as the mega-project advances.

Mayor Andrew Ginther announced Elaine Bryant will remain Columbus' police chief under a five-year contract extension, keeping leadership continuity during ongoing reforms.

Missouri lawmakers have approved RJ's Law, a Purple Alert to help find missing residents with developmental disabilities; the bill now sits with Gov. Mike Kehoe. Supporters say it narrows activations to high‑risk disappearances and mandates training for officers.

A new Wisconsin law caps daily crypto‑kiosk transactions at $1,000 and forces warning signs — and victims who report quickly may be eligible for refunds.

Vance AFB held a ceremony for the final T‑1A Jayhawk class as the Air Force shifts advanced pilot instruction into simulators and a new UPT model.

Interim Town Manager Russ Overton rolled out a $573.5M FY27 budget that would raise Cary’s property tax rate, lift utility and trash fees, and add police staffing.

State lawmakers passed the SAFE Shelter Act to require reimbursement when providers downsize two‑bed units to shelter single adults, a change advocates say will open more beds for survivors.

A new state rule that requires voters to date mail-in envelopes led Lake County to reject 28 ballots in the May 5 primary, highlighting narrow cure options and confusion at the polls.

Alex Bores says he "loves" his dad but distances himself after archived posts showed William Bores celebrating Israeli deaths and equating Zionists with Nazis.