Sam Liccardo unveiled the SKILL Act at West Valley College, proposing federal tax credits to push companies to train and hire community‑college graduates for AI roles.

A federal judge in Alexandria has refused to close a suit over the DOJ’s $1.8B "Anti‑Weaponization Fund," saying unsworn assurances weren’t enough. The court ordered the litigation to move forward after officials declined to file a sworn declaration that the program was dead.

The Supreme Court cleared the way for the administration to rescind Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, putting hundreds of thousands at risk of deportation.

A Boston federal judge has blocked President Trump’s order to tighten mail-in voting and create a federal absentee list, pausing a contentious push ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Duval County approved multiple precinct and polling-place moves ahead of the Aug. 18 primary; affected voters will be mailed new voter cards and should verify locations online.

A White House executive order plus a VA-DOJ guardianship agreement have advocates warning that court-ordered guardianships could sweep unhoused veterans into involuntary care.

David Crowley wants nearly $7.5M in opioid‑settlement money to fund eight new projects — from contingency‑management pilots to naloxone for park rangers. The County Board will consider the package in July.

A News4JAX I‑TEAM review finds more than 24,000 Duval homeowners may lack Florida’s homestead exemption, potentially costing households hundreds annually.

St. Louis police have appealed a judge’s order that would force the department to hand over investigative records to the Post‑Dispatch.

Trustees advanced a 2.99‑mill police levy for county certification as officials warn staffing gaps and rising calls are straining the department. The vote could land on the Nov. 3 ballot.

An owner representative resigned hours before the Rent Guidelines Board's June 25 vote, complicating the fight over a possible citywide rent freeze. The final decision will affect roughly one million stabilized units.

Two North County councilmembers have launched campaigns for San Mateo County’s District 5 following David Canepa’s countywide victory, a race that could change the board's makeup.

Energy watchdog Patty Durand says she was barred from the Georgia Capitol and has sued a Capitol Police lieutenant, arguing the restriction blocks public oversight of PSC hearings.