Council committees approved increases to Cleveland’s towing and impound storage fees while exempting owners of recovered stolen vehicles. The measures now head to full council for a final vote.

Rep. Andy Ogles deleted an X post saying 'Homosexuality has no place in America' and blamed a staffer after bipartisan backlash. The message renewed debate over Tennessee's 'Nuclear Family Month.'

Denver Public Schools named Dr. Sito Narcisse interim chief of schools as the district rebuilds central‑office support for principals and school operations.

Mayor Ken Welch reviewed jobs, housing and redevelopment priorities at the 2026 State of the Economy briefing in downtown St. Pete.

President Trump moved about 8,000 senior career officials into a new at‑will category, removing appeal rights and prompting immediate legal challenges. The change follows OPM's February final rule and could reshape how agencies staff policy roles.

Ohio’s House passed HB163 to move SNAP benefits onto chip‑enabled EBT cards to block skimming; supporters say it will protect recipients, but funding and timing head to the Senate.

A new law lets Indiana teens get their probationary driver’s license on their 16th birthday starting July 1, 2026. Tests, a six‑month permit period and parental paperwork still apply.

NMAC will refund New Yorkers who were overcharged on Nissan lease buyouts; checks will be mailed statewide as audits proceed.

Lorain County’s auditor asked the state for a preliminary fiscal review after projections showed a low year‑end carryover that could trigger state oversight.

Gov. Spencer Cox named Col. Michael D. Kjar the next adjutant general of the Utah National Guard. A change-of-command ceremony is set for Aug. 3 at Wright ANG Base in Salt Lake City.

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia urged Miami residents to prepare early for hurricane season, recommending supplies, evacuation maps and generator checks. Officials also warned about post‑storm scams.

The House narrowly passed a 215 6208 war powers resolution to bar further U.S. strikes on Iran, marking a rare congressional rebuke. The measure now moves to the Senate.

Queen Anne’s County approved a 12‑month moratorium on data‑center applications. Officials say the pause will let them study water, power and land‑use impacts.