A Colorado bill would create a legislative security administrator and move some disclosure records off the public website, a reaction to last year’s Minnesota shootings. Lawmakers are set to debate the tradeoff between safety and transparency this week.

Nineteen demonstrators were arrested after occupying Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Midtown office lobby, pressing her to protect health care and demand a 'tax the rich' plan.

A statewide National Guard exercise on April 30 will stage military and local responders across Camp Williams, Dugway and several Valley communities to rehearse contested‑homeland and cyber scenarios.

A Sacramento bill would revive a $150‑a‑year SRA fee to fund forest thinning, inspections and hazard mapping in high‑risk areas.

A state‑appointed HISD board voted to terminate a 25‑year Patrick Henry teacher after an examiner faulted her special‑education documentation.

Jamison White took the oath as Maryland Heights’ police chief on April 21, stepping up from deputy after years with the department. City officials say he’ll emphasize professionalism, accountability and community-focused policing.

A federal judge this week ended court oversight of three more sections of Baltimore’s police consent decree while warning that a backlog of disciplinary cases still threatens a final exit.

Warren’s protective-order ordinance lets police act on no-contact violations; officials say it has produced 27 charges and early data show promising drops in repeat offending.

Fall River Police Chief Kelly Furtado will step down as chief on June 1 after more than 38 years, citing political attacks tied to a search-warrant probe.

Perry Johnson sued Rep. John James in Ingham County, saying James’ “John James Governor” branding misleads voters and asking a judge to block its use before the August primary.

House Bill 222 would require Louisiana Medicaid to cover dental procedures needed to clear patients for surgeries or cancer treatment; the fiscal note projects modest costs. Lawmakers say the change could remove a barrier to care.

A Hennepin County judge ordered Royce White to avoid his ex‑wife and one child and to complete domestic‑abuse programming; White denies the claims and is appealing.

Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed a bill that would have extended the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education, leaving the 18‑member panel at risk as its July 1 sunset approaches.