Lakeland approved a 10-year stormwater fee plan to fund nearly $70M in fixes, but Lake Bonny neighbors say phased hikes won’t prevent the next flood.

Unofficial Lake County returns show just 5.05% turnout on May 5, tilting local primaries and sinking school income-tax measures by narrow margins. Democratic voters outpaced Republicans by a wide margin.

Two Boston councilors called Mayor Wu's proposed $724,000 cut to Veterans Services “unconscionable” and say they will move to restore the funding. The dispute puts small veterans programs up against the mayor’s big-ticket priorities.

Jupiter's council advanced a plan to form a town‑run fire‑rescue department, setting public hearings and funding options the town says will lower costs.

A union‑backed urban planner is challenging Assemblyman Howard Watts in a Las Vegas primary over housing, labor and campaign cash.

The NC Senate gave initial approval to SB 889, pausing use of 2026 reappraisal numbers in about a dozen counties as lawmakers weigh tax relief and budget fallout. The move follows revaluation notices showing steep jumps in assessed values.

State regulators approved a settlement raising Sunshine Water bills; the increase trims the company’s request but will boost many customers’ monthly charges.

Houston's iSpeak program will add AI-powered, real-time translation to City Council livestreams to expand language access.

Gov. Tony Evers filed suit on April 7 challenging a 2018 lame‑duck law that requires the Joint Finance Committee to sign off on certain DOJ settlements. The complaint revives a separation‑of‑powers fight that has already reached the state’s high court.

A Decatur traffic stop for an unlicensed driver led to an ICE transfer to Stewart Detention Center, and county reports show unlicensed driving is now a top reason for ICE pick‑ups. Local law changes have tightened compliance with federal detainer requests.

A remote Oregon town that calls itself the "Tallest Town" says it can't pay routine bills after years of failed bets. Residents and officials now scramble for stopgaps.

The License Committee advanced a ban on sweepstakes gambling machines, setting escalating fines and license suspensions and sending the measure to City Council on May 20.

A taxpayer advocate accused the mayor’s office of excessive travel spending — from Atlanta to Las Vegas — as the Board of Estimates meets to consider dozens of travel requests.