Mayor Leonardo Williams used Wednesday's State of the City to demand action on shootings and set aggressive homelessness targets, promising a summer summit and new partnerships.

Florida lawmakers approved SB 1074/HB 951 to let retailers round cash totals to the nearest nickel, a move that would make pennies functionally obsolete in stores.

Rep. Juan Vargas told activists AIPAC never gave him money — but FEC filings list six-figure contributions. The contradiction has ignited local criticism ahead of a June primary.

LDI warns two firms — Innovative Partners and LifeX Research — are not licensed to sell health insurance in Louisiana after multiple complaints of denied claims.

An Assembly committee advanced AB 1806, which would require the California attorney general to investigate shootings by federal immigration agents and issue a public report. The move follows recent federal and local shootings that have roiled advocates and officials.

WUSA9 will record and air a Ward 7 mayoral debate on April 29 featuring Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie, focused on issues east of the Anacostia River.

A Beachwood lawmaker plans to introduce a medical aid‑in‑dying bill and will speak at a Statehouse press conference Thursday, advocates and opponents are already lining up.

Albany lawmakers reintroduced legislation to limit holdout litigation by investors who buy distressed sovereign bonds. The measure would reinstate champerty defenses and replace the 9% pre‑judgment rate with a Treasury‑linked benchmark.

A salary panel is poised to approve a 4.7% pay increase for most top Honolulu officials even as the city handles costly storm recovery. Key roles from the mayor to chiefs would see bumps if the commission signs off.

Reports say the Trump administration is exploring relocating roughly 1,100 Afghan allies from a Qatar transit camp to the DRC, prompting outcry from veterans and rights groups.

A 4‑3 board vote gives Canutillo leaders authority to identify potential central‑office cuts as the district works to close a budget gap. Officials say teachers will not be targeted.

Hunting groups say Gov. Jared Polis stacked the Parks and Wildlife Commission with animal‑rights allies, putting three appointees on the hot seat as confirmation hearings begin. The dispute centers on conservation priorities and funding.

Bryant Acosta rolled out a six-pillar "Bold New Blueprint" on Tuesday, pitching transparency, affordability and green-energy upgrades as his path to City Hall.