DeKalb County raised the minimum wage for county employees to $19 an hour, effective in paychecks dated May 1, affecting thousands of staff across departments. County leaders will hold a May 4 briefing.

Alcoa's Board will preview a roughly $200 million FY27 budget next Tuesday that would fund major infrastructure projects while holding the line on property taxes.

Colorado has raised its safe-haven relinquishment window from 72 hours to 30 days and ordered a reunification process for parents; the change takes effect Aug. 12, 2026.

An executive order signed May 1 broadens the Cuba embargo, letting the U.S. freeze U.S.-based assets of foreign companies and banks that deal with Havana.

A Senate committee advanced SB26‑178 to let Colorado’s affordability enterprise borrow $100M and levy a $40M insurer assessment that insurers warn could raise premiums. The move is pitched as a short‑term fix to a budget gap for reinsurance and state subsidies.

Revere Police posted its 2025 annual report Friday, listing 103 sworn officers and launching a hiring push that includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a new lateral-transfer program.

Allen's mayoral contest and several local races are on the ballot May 2; polls are open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and early voting showed strong turnout in Collin County.

Cori Bush invited streamer Hasan Piker to speak at St. Louis May Day protests, prompting sharp criticism over his past remarks as she mounts a comeback campaign.

Deputy Mayor Julie Su told PIX11 she’ll shepherd Mayor Mamdani’s affordability agenda, from housing targets to wage policy, and will watch the council’s $30 wage proposal. Her national labor background points to a mix of policy and enforcement.

Minneapolis will add a 2.35% processing fee to credit‑card utility payments beginning June 1. Here are the no‑fee payment options to avoid the charge.

Rep. Stephanie Bice reintroduced H.R. 8295 to criminalize fertility fraud, add RICO tools and extend prosecution windows when DNA identifies a suspect.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that state‑managed Atlantic red snapper season will expand, saying it will begin May 22 and could boost coastal fishing businesses.

Michael Carbonara announced a bid in the newly redrawn FL‑22, saying he will challenge Debbie Wasserman Schultz as the GOP-backed map reshapes South Florida.