A 2021 podcast clip where James Talarico said he's 'a Christian who hates Christianity' resurfaced and is fueling GOP attacks as the Texas Senate race tightens.

Bartholomew County council began a formal process to withdraw a 20‑year tax abatement for Meridiam's countywide fiber project after months of stalled work and warnings about ARP funds.

Lawmakers and advocates clashed at the Texas Capitol as a Senate hearing reviewed HB 7, the law limiting access to medication abortion and authorizing private suits. Testimony highlighted deep partisan splits and ongoing legal battles.

An IndyStar analysis shows many of Mayor Joe Hogsett’s top donors are firms and individuals who have also done business with the city, spotlighting no‑bid deals and downtown projects.

City leaders asked the city attorney to draft an ordinance that would ban new oil wells and wind down existing urban drilling over 20 years. The move leans on a 2024 state law that expanded local authority.

Modesto trustees voted to boost monthly pay from $765 to $3,000 amid ongoing teacher contract negotiations. The move follows a new state law that raised board-pay caps.

California's health regulator penalized Blue Shield $300,000 after finding the insurer denied newborn-care claims and mishandled appeals. The DMHC ordered corrective action and urged affected families to seek help.

A city audit alleges the chief assistant treasurer steered a near-$10M contract to a close friend, imperiling a major modernization project.

Congressional earmarks include funds for a wildfire detection network and mobile generators for Honolulu; subapplications are due by July 22, 2026.

Hawaii's Department of Health says it will start enforcing hemp retailer and distributor registration next Wednesday, July 1, affecting in‑state and out‑of‑state sellers.

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court cleared the government to parole returning green‑card holders and pursue removal without proving disqualifying crimes at the border. The ruling stems from the Blanche v. Lau case over a 2012 parole decision.

The Energy Department unveiled $17.5B in conditional loans to bulk‑buy Westinghouse reactors and speed U.S. nuclear construction, with utilities and data‑center buyers circling.

St. Charles Parish warns absentee ballot requests for the June 27 election are due today by 4:30 p.m.; act now to get your ballot.