A new recall petition seeks to remove Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan after his 2025 DUI arrest; organizers say they’ll file by June 29 and are gathering thousands of signatures.

Lawmakers passed HB 295, a measure letting property owners sue cities over encampments and sanctuary policies. Advocates say it could criminalize homelessness and saddle local budgets with lawsuits.

A watchdog alleges a Cumberland County elections board member disguised donors to pay Michael Flynn’s $25,000 fee; the State Board has received complaints and will review them.

A City Controller report says L.A. paid nearly $461K for two vehicle lifts that never arrived, flagging weak controls and a pending legal fight over repayment.

A Colorado Chamber report and local coverage say rising regulatory burdens prompted dozens of firms to leave the state and cost thousands of jobs, putting pressure on lawmakers.

Cuba announced pardons for more than 2,010 people as U.S. pressure on the island intensifies. State media gave criteria but released no names, and rights groups say many dissidents remain jailed.

A 36-member state task force says geothermal could help Arizona utilities meet surging demand and recommends mapping, permitting changes and research funding.

Rep. Chip Roy demanded policy files from Travis County DA José Garza, citing an August 2023 memo and reporting that prosecutors missed indictment deadlines and dismissed thousands of felony counts.

A lead TSA officer at Salt Lake City International Airport resigned after nine years rather than keep working unpaid during the DHS funding lapse. The move highlights local staffing strain even as some agents begin to get backpay.

Chicago’s police superintendent defended officers at a heated oversight hearing after federal immigration raids and a Border Patrol shooting prompted public outrage. The commission voted to seek an inspector general audit as questions about accountability mount.

An appeals court has remanded the Douglas County open‑meetings challenge, sending allegations that commissioners planned a home‑rule vote in private back to a lower court. The decision preserves the June vote but reopens the legal fight.

The White House's FY2027 blueprint centers a huge surge in Pentagon money and steep cuts to domestic programs, setting up a tense fight in Congress.

Kamala Harris spoke at Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City as part of the Wasatch Speaker Series; video of the visit and local reactions were posted online.