An FIU survey shows Latino disapproval of Trump surging nationwide, while Florida — led by Cuban voters — remains an exception.

Gov. Greg Abbott cited preliminary BEA data saying Texas’ economy hit $2.9 trillion in 2025 and grew faster than the U.S., a milestone his office hailed as proof of pro‑business policy.

Tennessee lawmakers passed HB2018 to require sheriffs with ICE agreements to honor detainers and hold people up to 48 hours. The bill now heads to Gov. Bill Lee and would take effect July 1, 2026.

A Nashville mother’s refusal to accept a suicide ruling for her daughter led to 'April’s Law,' giving Tennessee parents a formal route to seek reviews and records. The change follows a confession and plea in the case.

Chief Judge Troy Nunley sanctioned a federal prosecutor after missed filings in a habeas case, a flashpoint as the Eastern District struggles with more than 3,000 immigration petitions. The U.S. Attorney’s office says it has added staff and new procedures to cope.

About $637,500 in Washington’s Lottery prizes are set to expire soon, including a $617,500 HIT 5 ticket. Winners have 180 days to claim; unclaimed funds support education.

Former Broncos RB Montee Ball backed SB26‑060—'Alyssa’s Act'—at the Colorado Capitol, a bipartisan bill to add mental‑health concussion training for youth coaches.

City records show Austin paid departing interim APD leader Robin Henderson more than $766K in January — a mix of sick‑time cashouts, stipends and pension payments.

Florida’s attorney general subpoenaed the Environmental Law Institute and its Climate Judiciary Project, seeking donor and judge‑training records amid a widening probe. The institute says it will cooperate.

Gov. Mike DeWine named Pamela A. Hawkins to the Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations bench. Hawkins will take office May 4, 2026 and must run in November to retain the seat.

St. Louis Park voters will decide on Aug. 11 whether to approve a bond and tech-levy renewal to replace old boilers and upgrade school security and devices.

Oviedo's city council will vote April 20 on funding for a forensic audit and a conservation easement for the 310‑acre Twin Rivers Golf Club. The decisions could lock the land into long‑term open space.

A county study narrowed Nashville’s USD–GSD tax gap, but many outside the USD still pay private haulers for curbside trash while council weighs changes.