Guttmacher data show Illinois provided about 32,490 abortions to out‑of‑state patients in 2025, nearly a quarter of all cross‑state cases.

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee warned that an Iran-driven energy shock could reignite inflation and push expected 2026 Fed rate cuts into 2027. Markets have already repriced odds and consumers may feel the pinch at the pump.

President Trump set a 48‑hour deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on energy infrastructure, a move that jolted markets and diplomats.

A federal judge in Las Vegas found DHS's mandatory-detention policy unlawful for a certified class, restoring access to bond hearings and ordering notices and habeas forms to detainees.

House Bill 17 would let Maryland license online casinos and route proceeds to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, but fiscal notes show the move could shave about 10% off casino floors. The proposal sets licensing rules, a $1M initial fee and mandates live‑dealer studio investment.

A nude woman briefly appears behind a remote councilmember during Orting's April 1 meeting; the recording was posted to the city's Facebook page and later pulled.

Arizona bills would bar under14s and require parental permission for teens' social accounts, setting up a legal and privacy fight.

A New York Times poll shows Rep. David Scott nearly tied with Jasmine Clark in a crowded Democratic primary for Georgia’s 13th, with the May 19 primary looming. The outcome could hinge on undecided voters and turnout.

Columbus Council President Shannon Hardin is backing House Bill 536 to make the Village of Brice pay more of the cost for thousands of camera‑issued speeding notices. Lawmakers say the change would shift the financial burden away from the county court and Columbus taxpayers.

The owner of Skin Cabaret and Bones Cabaret says Scottsdale police ran a years-long “sham” probe that hurt revenues and reputations, a federal complaint says. The suit seeks damages and internal records as the city prepares a response.

A Florida parents' group that started with school‑board fights now has White House access, drawing praise from allies and warnings from critics over funding and influence.

A federal judge in Manhattan allowed parts of a discrimination suit against NYC’s Human Resources Administration to proceed while trimming other claims.

Powell approved a two‑year Placer.ai subscription but has no formal policy for how municipal location data will be used, a taxpayer demand letter now raises legal questions. Residents and officials are debating oversight and data‑use limits.