OPM asked 65 insurers to send monthly claims-level medical and pharmacy data covering more than 8 million federal workers and families, prompting legal and privacy alarms.

State lawmakers are advancing bills that would require parental consent for most teen counseling and let volunteer chaplains into public schools, prompting sharp opposition. Advocates say vulnerable youth could lose safe access to care.

State Democrats say a complaint and an AI-generated video prompted a request that Rep. John Waldron step aside; party leaders will review the matter internally.

Medicaid rollbacks and the expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies have left Florida’s hospitals and marketplace enrollees exposed to higher costs and coverage losses. Analysts and local leaders warn the effects could be severe.

Alexandre Ramagem, convicted in Brazil's coup‑plot trial, was detained by ICE in Orlando; Brazil has filed an extradition request and an asylum claim could complicate the case.

SAISD trustees voted to join a nationwide class-action accusing major platforms of designing addictive features that harm students. The district hired contingency-fee lawyers and said any recovery would fund student mental-health services.

Delhi Township officials say rising costs created a $1M gap. A 3.2-mill fire and EMS levy on the May 5 ballot would raise roughly $2.3M a year.

Business groups urged the Supreme Judicial Court to toss a lawsuit that threatens a ballot question to cut Massachusetts’ income tax. The dispute could decide whether voters see the measure this November.

President Trump nominated James Macy to the NLRB, a pick that could shift the balance at the labor board and affect rules on joint‑employment and organizing.

County lawmakers are weighing a ban on hourly hotel bookings plus quarterly training and reporting requirements aimed at curbing sex trafficking. The proposal is headed to the full Legislature in about two weeks.

State staff denied a permit to revive Big Bang's fireworks in 2026; the California Coastal Commission will hear the appeal on April 15.

Chief Kathy Lester will retire May 15 after 32 years with the Sacramento Police Department. Deputy Chief Zachary Bales is set to serve as interim chief.

Mayor John Laesch picked former Roselle Chief Mark Bozik to lead Aurora’s fire department as the city navigates budget cuts and a big headquarters project. Council confirmation is set for Tuesday.