Letitia James says New York and a bipartisan coalition secured over $29 million from Glenmark after alleged price‑fixing. The funds aim to reimburse patients and state health programs.

Families in the Triangle face $800-plus back-to-school bills — and North Carolina has no tax-free weekend to ease the pain. Community drives like Tools4Schools are stepping in.

A Boston seismologist detained in China since 2024 now faces espionage charges, advocates say, after publishing U.S.-funded research on detecting nuclear tests.

Ald. Desmon Yancy rolled out a non-binding Small Business Bill of Rights after South Shore owners described missed inspections, surprise fees and stalled expansions. The proposal aims to limit fines and speed permitting.

Campaign filings show Elon Musk donated $5M to V‑PAC, the super PAC backing Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio bid — a new big‑money boost reshaping the race.

Palmdale’s council has put a measure on the Nov. 3 ballot to let all voters elect a mayor to a four‑year term. If approved, the change would begin with the 2028 election.

Abbott, Patrick and Burrows told agencies to cut base spending requests by 3% while shielding school funding and advancing more property-tax relief.

U.S. District Judge Nina Y. Wang took under advisement Jessica Calderon’s bid to block her layoff after a lengthy hearing that featured recordings and performance reviews.

The State Board is debating a proposal to let teacher candidates who don't pass the Praxis use portfolios, targeted retakes or classroom videos to prove competency.

Residents filed papers this week to dissolve New Richmond, setting up a possible November ballot question that could shift services and taxes to township control.

Rep. Chuck Edwards and his wife sold their McDonald's restaurants in Western North Carolina to Asheville franchisees Christine and Chris Nevant. The family says the move will free them to focus more on public service.

Gov. Tate Reeves has summoned lawmakers to Jackson for a one-day special session to restore lapsed youth-court rules and push broader reforms.

A watchdog and two losing bidders urged Gov. Healey to pause the Commonwealth's nearly $2B Springfield courthouse lease after conflict and procurement allegations surfaced. The controversy centers on a Liberty Junction partner tied to Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s husband.