Gov. Spencer Cox named Col. Michael D. Kjar the next adjutant general of the Utah National Guard. A change-of-command ceremony is set for Aug. 3 at Wright ANG Base in Salt Lake City.

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia urged Miami residents to prepare early for hurricane season, recommending supplies, evacuation maps and generator checks. Officials also warned about post‑storm scams.

The House narrowly passed a 215 6208 war powers resolution to bar further U.S. strikes on Iran, marking a rare congressional rebuke. The measure now moves to the Senate.

Queen Anne’s County approved a 12‑month moratorium on data‑center applications. Officials say the pause will let them study water, power and land‑use impacts.

Council member Jason Chavez reports ICE vehicles in Powderhorn and Corcoran this morning. Neighbors and groups are watching and sharing resources.

Austin boosted the senior and disabled homestead exemption $12,000 to $204,000, preserving relief for many older homeowners while nudging typical city bills up slightly. The change trims taxable value and shifts a small cost onto other homeowners.

Assemblymember Mark González renewed a push to restore a dedicated LGBTQ+ routing on 988 with AB 1540, while county leaders pursue a local pilot. The effort follows SAMHSA’s 2025 elimination of the national 'press 3' option.

After a packed meeting in San Marcos, Crystal Clear SUD tabled a proposed water agreement for the Palomino Alpha data center amid fierce public concern over water use and local impacts.

San José’s California Room could lose regular public hours and staff after proposed budget cuts would shift rare local-history materials to appointment-only access.

Marquette's new national poll puts Trump's approval at 38% while 71% of Republicans say they'd back his primary picks, exposing a party split ahead of 2026.

Mayor Michelle Wu has reinstated Daunasia Yancey to the city’s LGBTQ office after a 2025 legal case was resolved, a return that was visible on city event materials but not formally announced. The move has prompted calls for more transparency about personnel decisions.

After nearly 32 years in the fire service, Rocklin Fire Chief Reginald Williams is retiring. The city secured federal funding and will begin a search for his successor.

Redrawn maps pushed South Texas House races into the fall — and the extra turnout may help James Talarico’s Senate bid.