A statewide OTS upgrade disrupted OMV services on Tuesday, closing many field offices and delaying in-person transactions while technicians fixed connectivity to a new core system.

Albany adjourned without passing the Uncap Justice Act or a 30,000-per-seat alternative, leaving courts dependent on acting justices and high caseloads.

Trustees approved a strategic plan and Medicare benefit changes on June 5 while expanding Lantern and an Eat Well pilot. Final votes on 2027 premiums are set for July 10.

Council leaders proposed a reorganization to centralize staff after a consultant review flagged confusing roles and duplicated authority. The plan would create a head-of-administration and split staff into clearer teams.

A Bakersfield congressman put language into a federal transportation bill that would limit when ride‑hailing apps can be sued, as Uber spends tens of millions in California.

Justin Heap filed an emergency motion asking a judge to block a criminal probe into a staffer, escalating a months‑long fight over equipment and IT control ahead of the July 21 primary.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened a probe into FIFA after fans said premium World Cup seats were reassigned. The investigation will look at possible violations of state consumer law.

A House committee advanced a bill that would turn Moore County and Albemarle municipal races into partisan contests and shift Moore County elections to even‑year ballots.

Five Democrats for Jerry Nadler’s open House seat meet tonight at Baruch College as the contest turns into a test over AI rules and outside cash. The debate is the last major broadcast forum before the June 23 primary.

The State Department will pilot a July–December program letting some B‑1/B‑2 applicants pay $750 for expedited interview slots; paying speeds scheduling but not approval.

An AIPAC-backed super PAC has reserved more than $2 million in Michigan TV ads backing Haley Stevens, turning Detroit airwaves into a primary battleground. The buy adds fresh heat to an already close Aug. 4 Democratic contest.

DOJ records show Jeffrey Epstein used Haiti relief as a publicity push — lending his jet, promoting a $25,000 school gift and buying Cannes benefit tickets tied to coverage.

A confidential El Paso County cybersecurity audit was briefly posted online and removed after KFOX14 found it; the report lists vulnerabilities officials say theyre addressing.