Irving ISD is asking voters to approve a nearly $1 billion bond that would replace five campuses and fund tech and student facilities. The district estimates a 12.5¢ tax increase.

Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton will address Latino leaders at NALEO’s Los Angeles conference this week, giving both campaigns a high-profile chance to court endorsements.

Investigations say the National Design Studio used visitor‑tracking tools on several White House‑built federal sites, raising privacy, legal and election oversight questions. Experts and officials are now demanding clarity on what was collected and why.

A Utah State University brief shows mixed gains for women in K-12 leadership but persistent shortfalls in top jobs. Experts point to HB261 and 2026 budget cuts as potential barriers.

Sean Elo‑Rivera posted photos showing this week’s City Council agenda — from police‑oversight picks to a Prop 218 water step. Meeting links and agendas are included.

A push to raise D.C.'s minimum wage to $25 missed the ballot deadline, pausing a major fight over tipped pay while organizers regroup.

An internal APD review found "potential overtime misuse" after two union leaders who supervised the Disneyland detail pulled six‑figure overtime pay in 2024.

A new book reframes Texas' religious past as a political project, publishing as the state adopts Bible readings, Ten Commandments displays and school vouchers.

A June Capitol hearing showed how a patchwork of local systems funnels vulnerable Texans through jails and hospitals, producing high costs and few stable outcomes.

A federal appeals panel upheld a lower court’s injunction, blocking strict FinCEN reporting rules that small San Diego check‑cashers said would crush their businesses. The decision keeps protections in place while legal challenges proceed.

A federal judge in Los Angeles has barred DHS from using force to stop journalists and observers from documenting immigration operations — a major win for press freedom. The injunction limits dispersals and crowd‑control tactics in the Central District of California.

Two new Tennessee laws that took effect July 1 raise prison ranges to 12–20 years for intoxicated drivers who flee fatal crashes and add mandatory minimums and fines.

In the St. Louis rematch, Cori Bush is targeting Wesley Bell’s pro‑Israel votes and the outside money supporting him. The Aug. 4 primary has become a nationalized test of local politics.