The FDA's May 8 guidance says some e‑cigarettes and nicotine pouches with accepted applications won't be a priority for enforcement while reviews continue. The change could keep certain products on shelves during scientific review.

A DOE inspection says Indiana’s Office of Energy Development lacked key risk assessments and monitoring for the $182M Energy Saver rebate program.

A coalition of health and fitness groups will unveil Michigan’s first statewide physical‑activity plan this week as Lansing negotiates the budget and funding priorities.

Indianapolis' amended youth curfew is now in effect: younger teens face earlier nightly limits and new parental penalties. Officials say enforcement will start with warnings.

A $378.75M recommended budget funds raises and infrastructure while holding property taxes and electric rates steady.

Mayor Daniel Lurie pointed to a Marina bar's quick permit win as proof PermitSF reforms are easing red tape for small businesses. The example shows how faster approvals can quickly add outdoor seats.

Gov. Bob Ferguson agreed to a $4,000 ethics settlement after allowing a former aide to ride on a state patrol plane to the Tri‑Cities, officials say.

CCSD trustees voted May 7 to loosen graduation regalia rules after a lawsuit over a "Black Girl Magic" stole. The changes drop mandatory pre‑approval, allow up to five stoles and create an appeal path.

Reports say HHS officials weighed limits on SSRI antidepressants as Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rolled out a deprescribing plan with payments and training to support tapering.

Poll averages from May 8 show Democrats leading the generic congressional ballot by roughly 5–6 points, a swing that could reshuffle which House seats are competitive this fall.

Xcel has asked regulators for roughly $356M in higher electric revenue; PUC staff warned cumulative requests could leave customers about 33% higher than three years ago.

Hochul’s office says New York will opt into the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, allowing donors to claim federal credits for K–12 scholarships while the state vets the rules.

Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R–Oak Creek) announced she will not run for reelection, leaving the competitive 21st Assembly District open and reshaping the fall map.