Phoenix updated its animal‑cruelty code to tighten tethering and supervision rules, aiming to keep dogs safer during extreme summer heat.

Sean O’Brien won reelection Tuesday at the Teamsters convention in Las Vegas, promising rank‑and‑file wins and eyeing big fights with UPS and Amazon.

The Fourth District Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday that Florida's ban on concealed carry for 18‑ to 20‑year‑olds is unconstitutional and vacated a Broward conviction.

Ferguson canceled its evening July 4 fireworks as officials confront a budget shortfall and consider layoffs and tax increases to close the gap.

Les Wexner has missed more than a year of meetings at the board that bears his name. Ohio’s attendance law and campus protests raise fresh questions about his role.

Knox County commissioners shifted $4 million from the school allocation into raises for county employees, a move that school leaders say will force budget trade‑offs. The vote was part of June budget actions.

The Attorney General hired Tom Grady’s Naples firm to litigate against Roku — a move that could cost Florida more than a competing bid and has drawn scrutiny over political ties.

Mayor Kate Gallego and council members directed staff to study raising the minimum wage for city employees and some contractors. The review will analyze costs, coverage and legal implications.

Lake Travis ISD approved a $152.7M FY2026-27 budget and proposed a $1.0329 tax rate — the lowest on record — but rising values and state recapture could still lift homeowners' bills.

Tomball staff have signaled double‑digit water‑and‑sewer hikes for some accounts, a 5% trash increase and a possible $33 million water bond as the city shapes its FY 2026‑27 budget.

Fairfield’s city council voted 5-1 to name Rick Vaccaro acting mayor after Mayor Cat Moy’s abrupt resignation amid a residency dispute. The council must act under state law within 60 days.

FBI Seattle posted a GS-14 Chief Security Officer opening; applications close Friday. The supervisory role includes clearance determinations and security oversight.

Baltimore quietly redrew its nine police districts using GIS to balance calls and speed responses, a change officials say will even workloads across neighborhoods.