Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told Fox 2 Detroit she won't run for president in 2028, ending months of speculation and refocusing attention on Michigan's politics.

Governor Maura Healey refused a DOJ demand to reverse an RMV rule that bars ICE from confidential license plates, setting up a possible federal‑state legal clash.

The Missouri Supreme Court sided with Gov. Mike Kehoe, keeping the GOP-drawn "Missouri First" map and initiative-rule changes intact while a referendum fight continues.

Trustees approved a 2026–27 pay plan with no general raise and one‑time retention bonuses while the district weighs roughly $18M in bus replacements to meet a new state seat‑belt law.

AIDS Foundation Chicago wants a $6.5M state boost as federal budget and grant rescissions threaten HIV medication access for thousands in Illinois.

Lawmakers removed a proposed cash‑acceptance mandate and approved a rounding rule allowing cash totals to be rounded to the nearest five cents amid penny shortages. The measure is now on the governor's desk.

FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities filed a three‑year distribution plan that could raise the distribution portion of household electric bills by roughly $100 next year and about $180 within three years for some customers.

City and state leaders broke ground on a Passive House‑style Fire Station 20/Medic 12 that will replace a flood‑prone, century‑old facility and add training and cancer‑prevention features. Construction aims for substantial completion in August 2027.

Mayor Jake Wilson cut 29 city positions to close a $5.4M shortfall. Non-union staff and organizers pushed back as the mayor prepares a new budget for the council.

State senators pressed health officials in Austin over soaring medical bills, demanding clearer data and options to lower out‑of‑pocket costs. The hearing laid out competing fixes and a long road to legislation.

The Legislature approved SB197 to cut two appellate judges from New Orleans' Fourth Circuit. The measure is enrolled and now goes to Gov. Jeff Landry.

The city’s budget includes funding to expand clinician‑led UMCR teams across more LAPD divisions, with new units expected to come online through June 2027. Officials say the program has resolved nearly all calls it’s handled so far without police involvement.

A November constitutional amendment would let Minnesota schools draw a larger, steadier payout from the state’s 1858 Permanent School Fund while lawmakers say taxes won’t rise. Supporters argue the extra money could blunt levy hikes and save programs.