NewsChannel 5 will host a 90-minute GOP gubernatorial debate at Cumberland University in Lebanon on July 20 as early voting approaches.

Talarico’s campaign reported a $30 million second-quarter haul and says small-dollar donors powered the total, widening his cash lead over Ken Paxton as filings approach.

Heather Lombardini pleaded guilty in the Unlock Michigan dark‑money probe and was fined $125; the judge imposed no jail time or probation. The plea narrows earlier felony counts.

Christopher Burne, a former Romeoville deputy and Marine veteran, will be sworn in as Montgomery’s new police chief this week. The hire follows Chief Phil Smith’s planned retirement.

State and federal officials will dedicate an I-40 bridge near Dandridge for President Trump Thursday; TDOT plans a full replacement with an estimated September 2029 finish.

New York AG Letitia James sued 3M, DuPont and others, accusing them of selling PFAS‑laced products that polluted the state and demanding cleanup, warnings and damages.

Sample ballots for Oklahoma's Aug. 25 runoff are online now. Voters can use the OK Voter Portal to preview precinct-specific contests and plan ahead.

An open suburban State Senate seat in southeastern Wisconsin pits Democrat Robyn Vining against Republican Mike Roberts in a race that could help decide control of the legislature.

Gov. Stein signed HB1104 to change how North Carolina handles involuntary psychiatric commitments, ordering telehealth pilots, data upgrades and studies.

Lawmakers approved about $125.3M in 135 state earmarks for FY2026–27, with Detroit picking up a large share and a $6M security grant for the Jewish Federation standing out.

PASSHE set 2026–27 tuition and launched a scholarship to fill tuition gaps for in‑state students who receive both Pell and PA State Grants.

A federal board will consider a petition to rename Boca Chica Beach 'Cyber Beach.' Local leaders and residents in the Rio Grande Valley have pushed back.

Citadel founder Ken Griffin told a Sun Valley audience he’d prefer Marco Rubio over Vice President J.D. Vance — a rare public tilt from one of the GOP’s biggest donors.