A Cole County judge dismissed a legal challenge to Missouri’s $50M MOScholars program, keeping scholarship payments moving while appeals and next steps are considered. The ruling leaves the appropriated funding intact for now.

Kathy Klausmeier is proposing about $3.4M in her FY2026‑27 budget to add 12 battalion chiefs and boost on‑duty command coverage across Baltimore County. The measure must clear the County Council.

James Talarico unveiled a plan to close tax breaks for billionaires—targeting carried interest, offshore accounts and luxury write‑offs—to boost federal revenue.

AZRx gives Arizonans a free ArrayRx discount card that officials say can cut prescription costs by up to 80% and emphasizes a privacy‑first approach.

A surge in capital gains refunds dragged Missouri's general revenue below last year's pace, forcing Senate appropriators to rework the budget plan.

House Education Committee advanced bills to study TOPS ROI and propose repayment rules for some students, prompting debate over accountability and access.

A House committee advanced a $47B Louisiana budget that locks in $420M for early childhood, funds new workforce centers and adds targeted higher-ed dollars. The bill now heads to the House floor.

Pasco County rolled out a free online portal to register vacant and small rental properties; owners in unincorporated areas must register by April 30.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked the DOE and DoD to explain whether Nvidia's December purchase of SchedMD raises competition and national‑security concerns.

The Board of Regents approved modest tuition increases on Tuesday: in‑state undergraduates will see a 1% rise for 2026‑27 while non‑residents face a 3% bump.

Arlington ISD is asking voters to approve a $501.3M bond on May 2 to replace aging schools, buy buses and fund security, technology and athletic upgrades.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost sued a Seneca County contractor, alleging pool and pond projects were abandoned and five customers lost nearly $250,000. The state is seeking restitution and penalties.

An 86-year-old woman from Nantes who moved to Anniston to marry a longtime sweetheart was arrested April 1 and is now being held in a Louisiana ICE facility as her family and French consular staff press for repatriation.