Fewer than 1,000 ballots remain in Sonoma County’s June primary, leaving two supervisor races headed to November runoffs.

After a decade of campaigning, Kyra's Law passed both legislative chambers and now heads to Gov. Kathy Hochul. The measure would make child safety a top priority in custody cases.

Idaho’s utilities regulator approved Rocky Mountain Power’s 2026–28 wildfire plan, greenlighting vegetation work, monitoring upgrades and possible safety shutoffs in Idaho. The order also flags areas where the company must provide clearer cost and performance details.

Hawaiʻi’s top court has agreed to hear a petition asking whether two Honolulu Zoo elephants can use habeas corpus to seek transfer to a sanctuary. The move could set a rare legal precedent.

Tina Kotek's campaign has challenged Christine Drazan to three televised debates across Oregon, pitching the series as forums on costs, homelessness and schools. Drazan says she’s willing — but wants the conversations to reach beyond the I‑5 corridor.

Colorado's top court refused to relax insurer pleading requirements, leaving Progressive on the hook after a Denver uninsured‑motorist suit. The ruling keeps Brekke's standards in place.

Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Val Hoyle reintroduced the DASH Act, a sweeping plan to expand affordable housing, speed down‑payment help and offer tax incentives for builders and landlords.

Contra Costa posted a third interim update to its June 2 primary totals, adding mail ballots through the June 9 receipt deadline and more in‑person counts. Totals remain unofficial until the canvass is certified.

Gov. Josh Green’s June 8 executive order preserves many 2026 solar tax credits and pushes broader changes from Act 24 into 2027, giving projects a temporary reprieve. Industry groups say uncertainty remains for hundreds of developments.

Four construction trades unions formally backed Sne Patel for State House District 14, giving the Lahaina leader a boost on recovery, housing and workforce issues. The endorsement sharpens the race as the August primary approaches.

A bleeped parody featuring Senate leader Sydney Batch has prompted GOP demands for discipline as North Carolina’s yearlong budget stalemate inches toward a deal.

At the Texas GOP convention in Houston, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told a crowd James Talarico will "go to Hell" for his reading of the Bible, injecting religion into the Senate fight.

The school board voted to negotiate expanding a seven‑classroom camera pilot to every special‑needs classroom by 2030, triggering union talks over protections and retention rules.