A new consultant report finds Williamson County teachers start competitively but fall behind peers by midcareer, prompting the school board to request a phased fix.

Eli Lilly has suspended 340B discounts for some hospital pharmacies after they didn’t submit claims‑level data, touching off protests from hospital groups and state officials.

Judge Hogan recused after reviewing disputed courtroom audio, pushing the long‑delayed Karl Fontenot retrial to a new judge in Ada.

Two absences and a newly seated Republican allowed House Republicans to narrowly override Gov. Josh Stein's vetoes, enacting DEI bans and an immigration bill.

Williamson County Schools Superintendent Jason Golden will leave effective Aug. 7 to take a Franklin district job, a surprising exit that follows a contested contract vote.

Major veterans groups pulled or softened support for a sweeping benefits package after sponsors proposed paying for gains by tightening VA ratings for tinnitus and sleep apnea.

Federal regulators flagged eight Oklahoma hospitals for missing required price disclosures; state law and a price finder give patients new protections.

Mayor Mamdani's DOE ended a roughly $933K pre‑K contract with Cornerstone Day Care, run by Jasmine Ray, after an internal review flagged unpaid rent and questionable charges.

The Indianapolis Public Library board voted 5-1 to raise CEO Gregory Hill's pay to $265,000, a move that drew public comment and criticism from library staff and union leaders. The decision was approved at the Fort Ben meeting on Monday.

Mayor Mamdani says the city and state will invest $495,000 to expand the NYC Abortion Access Hub, boosting navigation, medication and travel supports for people seeking care.

A small number of Maryland voters reported a machine prompt asking them to pick a party. Officials say poll‑worker steps were missed and affected voters cast correct ballots.

Jacqueline White will take over as Sacramento County superintendent on Sept. 1 as SCUSD wrestles with a multi‑year budget shortfall that could threaten local control.

A leaked list ties dozens of registered voters — including several famous actors — to a West Hollywood office address, prompting an election review and a closer look at residency rules.