The WSIB approved new private‑equity commitments that include funds with holdings tied to Kalshi and Flock Safety, prompting legal and climate worries. Critics say the state’s retirement money faces outsized risk and opaque fees.

Alex Phan and Miles Palacios are squaring off for Metro District 4 in the May 19, 2026 primary. Fundraising, unions and housing policy are defining the race.

Minnesota senators are poised to consider a $100M loan program to help businesses hit by Operation Metro Surge, with most funds aimed at Twin Cities corridors and some reserved for Greater Minnesota.

Knoxville City Council could vote May 12 on an ordinance to ban smoking in all bars, a move supporters call a public‑health and workers' rights win.

The Texas attorney general sent Austin ISD a new legal notice after a complaint that a male student used a girls’ restroom at a district performing‑arts event. The AG is demanding policies and records and points to steep penalties under SB 8.

Sutter County has named Kyle Long its new fire chief. The Vallejo veteran started April 13 and will oversee the county’s three stations amid staffing and budget pressure.

Eastdil's new CEO gave $50K to a pro-Mahan outside group as Los Angeles real-estate figures funnel millions into the San Jose mayor's bid for governor.

Measure C would give many small Oakland businesses a one‑year break from the city's gross‑receipts tax; the question appears on the June 2, 2026 ballot.

NEA’s 2026 rankings put Indiana 38th for teacher pay — average salary $61,661 and starting pay $45,958 — even after lawmakers raised the minimum starting salary to $45,000. Analysts and unions say the gap to neighboring states remains significant.

Senate Bill 922 would require Michigan health plans to cover IVF and IUI starting Jan. 1, 2027, a move supporters say would remove a major financial barrier.

Don Riegle, the Flint-born former senator who chaired the Senate Banking Committee, died at 88. His family said memorial services are pending.

An investigation found Charlotte pledged annual equity training for managers but most remain untrained, raising fresh doubts about how supplier‑diversity goals are enforced.

Incumbent Shanti Landon faces Lincoln Councilmember Holly Andreatta in a heated June primary marked by a fundraising gap and a documented March confrontation. The district will decide which message—growth, safety or transparency—wins out.