Former FOX 35 anchor Ryan Elijah announced a Republican primary challenge to Rep. Cory Mills, raising the stakes in Central Florida's 7th District.

The Senate adopted a conference report on HB26‑1410, advancing Colorado's $46.8B budget while adding money for competency care, corrections staffing and several policy footnotes.

USDA rejected four women nominated to the United Soybean Board and appointed men instead, prompting appeals from state boards and criticism from farmer leaders. The choices reshape who controls checkoff priorities.

President Trump is slated to speak at The Villages Charter School on Friday, May 1. Registration details, venue info and what he’s expected to emphasize are included.

Albert Gallatin officials will take up a plan that could cut dozens of teaching and support jobs at a special board meeting on April 29. District agendas show proposed eliminations and a resolution to furlough professional staff.

Sen. Terence Everitt resigned April 28 to lead the NC Voter Protection Alliance, leaving a key Triangle Senate seat open and triggering a quick party replacement process.

An April audit found missing invoices, possible conflicts and weak oversight inside Indianapolis’ Office of Public Health and Safety; auditors call for immediate training and new controls.

A field director pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one month in county jail after prosecutors said pay‑for‑registrations prompted fake voter‑registration forms in Pennsylvania.

Knox County Republicans asked prosecutors to review Commissioner Courtney Durrett’s claim she voted in the GOP primary, raising legal questions as the May 5 primary nears.

Clarksville’s sheriff candidates are split over restoring the county’s booking log, with arguments pitched between transparency and the long-term harm of public mugshots.

President Trump met with oil industry leaders at the White House as the Iran stalemate keeps prices high. Executives and top aides discussed production, Venezuela and shipping.

The City Council advanced a measure to build a real‑time outreach database for people living on the streets after a deadly winter cold. Sponsors say it will improve coordination; privacy groups warn safeguards are needed.

Janette Martinez says documents clear her as the city forwards two ethics complaints to a judge for an independent probe.