David Jolly plans to tap former Rep. Gwen Graham as his lieutenant governor pick, Axios reports. The pairing would pair Jolly’s moderate appeal with Graham’s statewide name recognition.

Scott Wiener topped the June 2 primary and will face Supervisor Connie Chan in November to replace Nancy Pelosi; the race will hinge on fundraising, unions and turnout.

Nithya Raman overtook Spencer Pratt in the latest Los Angeles tally, moving into the runoff spot behind Karen Bass. Late‑counted mail ballots narrowed Pratt’s election‑night lead as officials continue processing outstanding ballots.

South Carolina’s June 9 primary will decide open governor and congressional nominees, with record early turnout and ballot quirks that affect Charlotte suburbs.

The University of Michigan Board of Regents has reconvened its presidential search committee and expects candidate interviews to begin soon. The board has reopened confidential feedback and nominations.

State data show Baltimore holds about $4.1B in bond debt — third in Maryland — and its debt equals 8.9% of the tax base as a $280M borrowing question heads to voters.

A state-funded pilot in Altamonte Springs converts biosolids into fuel while cutting PFAS levels, officials say.

Former councilman Basheer Jones was released from federal custody in April and has been posting from Cleveland events while under supervised release and restitution. Local leaders say his return will be watched closely.

State health officials published proposed rules for the Medical Aid in Dying law, specifying a five‑day wait, mental‑health checks and reporting requirements before the law takes effect August 5, 2026.

Bob Packwood, an influential and controversial Oregon senator who resigned after a damning ethics report, has died at 93. His death closes a complicated public life.

Town and village leaders sent a draft consolidation agreement to public hearings after union leaders warned village staff could lose accrued protections. Three July hearings will shape whether the plan reaches voters this fall.

AB 2222 would create refundable per‑reporter tax credits in California, aiming to shore up thousands of local newsroom jobs while raising cost and oversight questions.

Governor Lombardo urged FERC to back a Great Basin gas expansion to serve Tahoe‑Reno data centers, sharpening local fights over power, water and renewables.