A new federal law creates a Medal of Sacrifice to honor officers and first responders killed in the line of duty, driven by the deaths of three Palm Beach deputies.

Akakū says a state cable deal will cost the nonprofit about $400,000 a year and could force program and staff cuts across Maui.

SB 68 will require chain restaurants to disclose nine major allergens on menus by July 1, 2026; advocates celebrated at the Capitol while industry warned of costs.

A $500,000 override is on Buckland's June 2 ballot; leaders say it's needed to avoid cuts and shore up reserves amid rising school and infrastructure costs.

Meta, Uber and pro-business PACs have dropped seven-figure buys into the June 2 SD-10 primary, reshaping the race between Scott Sakakihara and Anne Kepner.

New Rochelle quietly added John Earvin — who pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud in 2015 — to its Veterans Advisory Committee; the city code does not require background checks. The appointment, approved Oct. 21, 2025, has drawn fresh scrutiny.

Gov. Polis signed SB26-136 to force faster reporting of stolen livestock and public notice after ranchers pushed for quicker action to recover missing cattle.

Gov. Kathy Hochul and CSEA announced a tentative five‑year labor agreement that would raise pay and tweak benefits for more than 55,000 state workers, pending a member vote.

City council will consider a roughly $217M budget on June 15 after approving a tentative plan at a May 18 special meeting.

Council action follows an inspector general finding that a November email from a library board member crossed the city’s ethics line and led to a replacement. City records show an agreement and training requirement resolved the complaint.

Sen. Ed Markey won the Massachusetts Democratic Party endorsement at the Worcester convention while Rep. Seth Moulton cleared the 15% threshold to make the Sept. 1 ballot. The result sets up a focused primary this fall.

ABSS officials say a proposed $58.7M county allocation falls about $4M short of their request, risking teacher supplements, repairs and planned capital projects.

Rep. Greg Steube introduced the LEASH Act to build a national registry of felony animal‑cruelty offenders, a federal follow‑up to Florida’s new Dexter’s Law. Supporters say it will help shelters and police spot repeat abusers.