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.

Gallatin's May 12 council committee agenda features rezoning for Crossroads Phase 2, a 125‑acre annexation, the FY 2026/2027 budget and infrastructure items. Key hearings will be streamed online.

A federal bench trial in Austin will decide whether UT unlawfully suspended a student after April 24, 2024 pro‑Palestinian protests. The case could clear a three‑semester penalty from his record.

Mentor appointed Brandon Dynes as law director, formalizing ties with Thrasher, Dinsmore & Dolan and tapping his experience advising regional agencies. The firm will supply legal staff to the city.

A House subcommittee is probing GW after allegations that veteran students in an accelerated MBA were shortchanged on housing aid and faced $14K–$20K surprise bills. The letter to GW demands documents and a corrective plan by May 13.

Twinsburg voters rejected a proposed 1.25% earned‑income tax in the May 5 primary, leaving the district to deepen cuts and consider an independent performance audit. Board members met to map next steps.

Los Angeles and state officials say General Motors will pay $12.75M and delete OnStar driving records after allegations it sold subscribers' location and driving data.

The DOJ filed a civil suit in South Florida seeking to revoke Victor Manuel Rocha’s U.S. citizenship after his 2024 guilty plea for spying for Cuba. The complaint alleges he lied to naturalize.

Union County approved a $174M 2026–27 budget that prioritizes teacher pay, repairs and tech upgrades. The proposal now goes to county commissioners for final review.

A campaign mailer for Justice of the Peace Lucilla Najera used a likely AI-generated portrait, prompting an apology and renewed scrutiny ahead of the May 26 runoff.

Councilmember Adrin Nazarian wants voters to weigh a $4-per-square-foot parcel tax on private clubs that he says could raise up to $250 million for streets, housing and film incentives.

Polis signed HB26‑1007 on May 7, 2026, allowing plug‑in balcony solar in Colorado and ordering safety and interconnection rules for the kits.

A candidate suspended from about two dozen probate cases is among three Democrats running for Clark County public administrator, raising questions about estate oversight.