City Manager Erik Walsh proposed a 6% property-tax increase and an $80M public-safety bump; most council members balked and scheduled town halls before a September vote.

Maryland matched an $85 million offer to secure the Preakness Stakes' brand, keeping the race's name and commercial rights under state control.

Louisiana ordered two‑year revalidations for high‑risk Medicaid providers and may pause new enrollments for some DME and home‑health agencies to curb improper billing. The state is also stepping up screenings and data analysis.

Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson pushed back after President Trump attacked Utah’s mail‑in voting, pointing to audits and high return rates while the SAVE America Act faces Senate hurdles. Local officials say the state’s system increased turnout and tightened rolls.

President Trump will speak at Mack Trucks’ Macungie plant next Tuesday, bringing national attention to a major Lehigh Valley employer.

A new commission of lawmakers, defenders and academics will draft a five‑year plan to fund investigators, set caseload limits and shore up California’s public defense.

The Legal Aid Society filed an amicus brief urging judges to preserve New York’s ban on warrantless ICE arrests at state courthouses, citing immigrant testimony about fear and disruption.

Supervisors are weighing hiring and retention bonuses after a civil grand jury and the sheriff warned staffing is dangerously thin and San Juan Bautista lost dedicated patrol coverage.

Minnesota added 5,400 jobs in May and unemployment fell to 4.4%, even as labor‑force participation continued to slip. The gain is modest but noteworthy.

Washington’s high court affirmed a judgment finding Meta violated state campaign‑finance rules, leaving a roughly $35 million penalty intact. Officials hailed the outcome as a major win for disclosure.

No Republican filed in Wisconsin's 2nd District, leaving Rep. Mark Pocan effectively unopposed and giving Democrats room to reallocate resources.

The Education Department is temporarily boosting the autopay interest discount to 1 percentage point starting July 1, 2026. Borrowers have a limited enrollment window to qualify.

Sacramento County warns voters to return signature verification statements by 5 p.m. Wednesday (June 24) to ensure mail ballots are counted.