Lawmakers approved HB2366 to centralize rules for tourism development zones, limiting local road closures and shifting enforcement to state agencies and troopers.

Commissioners will vote next Tuesday on whether to study pulling Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue out of the sheriff’s office, with big budget and staffing implications.

Incumbent Maggy Krell leads a well‑funded bid for re‑election in Sacramento's 6th District while one challenger runs a low‑profile campaign ahead of the June primary.

Rep. Alma Adams said Friday she co‑sponsored H.J.Res.13 to limit the president’s pardon power, joining Reps. Cohen, Johnson and Levin. The proposal would bar self‑pardons and close loopholes for close associates.

Plaintiffs backed by the Second Amendment Foundation asked a Sacramento judge to strike California’s 11% excise tax on guns and ammo, calling it a paywall on the Second Amendment. The court’s briefing schedule and looming hearings mean a decision could come fast.

An appointed incumbent, a public defender and a former prosecutor are vying for Davidson County’s Criminal Court seat; early voting starts April 15.

Council approved a five‑year Flock expansion worth about $4.5 million, a move officials say will aid investigations while privacy advocates call for audits.

Macron invited Trump to a post‑G7 dinner at Versailles as France tries to keep the U.S. at the heart of the bloc; the White House says the invite was received but plans remain fluid.

A bipartisan Ohio bill would require social apps with infinite scroll, autoplay or like counts to show state‑designed warning labels and give the AG enforcement power.

Mayor Bowser proposed $1 million to help Children’s National evaluate new hospital sites in D.C., kicking off a city‑backed site study.

Texas will replace STAAR with through‑year tests in 2027–28, but San Antonio advocates warn A–F grades may still hinge on a single end‑of‑year score.

House Democrats held a 90‑minute "shadow" hearing at UC Law SF to push back on a March White House order about mail ballots, warning of confusion and lawsuits.

County supervisors pressed Kenosha DA Xavier Solis over a mounting case backlog and staffing shortfalls; the county clerk says roughly 1,300 felonies are pending. Officials urged more public data and faster hiring.