South suburban leaders met in Markham to protest recent Southern redistricting and launch voter-education and turnout efforts after a Supreme Court ruling.

Commissioners approved federal reimbursement for deputies' immigration work at a packed meeting, renewing community objections about ICE cooperation and trust.

The Ohio Senate approved a bill to protect thin blue line flag displays after a Pataskala HOA told a grieving father to take his memorial flag down. Civil‑liberties groups warn the narrow law could raise First Amendment concerns.

Commissioners flagged roughly $214,000 in consulting fees to a former deputy turned private consultant. Finance officials paused payments and asked the state to take a look.

Arizona will use an AI system to pre‑screen Medicaid claims for fraud, the governor says. AHCCCS named vendor Alivia Analytics and will revalidate high‑risk providers with CMS oversight.

Justice Phil Berger Jr. floated narrowing how North Carolina polices judges' political speech—protecting constitutionally protected remarks while still banning comments that could prejudice cases.

A burned marijuana cigarette found in a Washtenaw County sheriff’s SUV prompted an outside review that Sheriff Alyshia Dyer calls a waste of taxpayer money. Investigators recommended lab testing and possible referrals but said the inquiry was inconclusive.

Councilor Ed Flynn has introduced a resolution asking Boston city employees to work in person at least four days a week, citing research that warns of billions in lost tax revenue. The move sets up a debate balancing downtown recovery with workers’ flexibility.

A federal judge in Austin signaled that key parts of Texas' SB 4 likely conflict with the Constitution, putting the state's new border enforcement plan on uncertain ground.

Scott County is directing opioid settlement money to EMS purchases and recovery nonprofits, prompting debate about whether the funds expand services or backfill budgets.

Steve Grammas and Dave Marlon have launched campaigns against Nancy Brune in Ward 6, turning the June primary into a contest over safety, development and money.

A local lawsuit challenges a candidate's eligibility over residency in the Jefferson County clerk primary; a May 19 hearing will decide whether Steve Wyatt Earp remains on the ballot.

Councilmember Jalen McKee‑Rodriguez filed a 'LOVIN' CCR to study restroom access, ID accuracy and single‑user facilities for marginalized San Antonians; Texas' new bathroom law complicates implementation.