State Sen. Andrea Hunley announced she’s running for Indianapolis mayor and plans a May 8 campaign kickoff, pitching neighborhoods, preschool and housing as top priorities.

Daniel Bice, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's veteran political columnist, has died at 62. He was known for his No Quarter column and relentless watchdog reporting.

A grieving mother joined California lawmakers in Sacramento urging stricter safety and transparency rules for AI chatbots after her son's suicide, as lawsuits and probes mount.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s FY2027 budget would merge Illinois’ Gaming and Racing boards into one agency, prompting debate over whether public oversight of licenses and enforcement will shrink. The move centers on how the state balances revenue and transparency.

Portland teachers and Asian garment workers launched a joint campaign pressing Nike to pay about $2 billion to Oregon and to push for higher supplier wages.

Domingo Garcia says Dallas County canceled his voter registration after state records flagged him as deceased; he’s requested a hearing to clear his name.

Chatham County is reviewing Pittsboro's Flock Safety license‑plate cameras after an April 13 presentation exposed lingering privacy and data‑sharing concerns. Officials want clearer audit and contract rules before deciding next steps.

Superintendent Robert Taylor's draft budget includes about $5.2M in targeted reductions as the district waits on uncertain state aid; the school board will hold a public hearing Tuesday.

Michigan's elections bureau has demanded records after Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop said she ran a 'corrective audit' of voter registrations.

St. John the Baptist Parish set its Spring Election for May 16; early voting runs May 2–9 and online registration closes April 25.

A Clark County Board of Elections member has died and rival GOP factions are disputing who can nominate his replacement ahead of the May 5 primary. Legal counsel has been tapped as officials weigh the competing claims.

A Senate panel narrowly advanced Ruby Dhillon‑Williams' nomination to lead the Arizona Department of Housing as lawmakers pressed the agency over a 2023 $2 million fraud finding and audit recommendations.

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office closed its Turkey Creek precinct, ending a 20-year local hub in Farragut and prompting the mayor to demand answers. Town leaders say they were not given clear notice.