NCAE plans a May 1 march in downtown Raleigh to demand more school funding and reversals of recent legislative policies. The timing coincides with a Wake County teacher workday.

A five-year forecast presented to Plano council shows rising costs for stations and firefighter staffing, and staff say a property-tax increase may be needed to protect reserves.

Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez and other Democrats have centered child care in the 2026 primary, from a 7% cost cap to proposals for expanded subsidies and universal pre‑K.

Photos and message logs published by tabloids appear to show Bryon Noem cross‑dressing and chatting with adult performers; Kristi Noem says the family is "devastated" and security experts warn of potential exposure.

CLEAT says Arlington is requiring injured officers to use personal sick and vacation time for medical appointments tied to on‑the‑job injuries.

The New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation says complaints to the city monitor hit 105 YTD, many tied to facial‑recognition or duplicate filings as the city moves to appoint a monitor.

Missouri’s Senate approved a bill to ban most intoxicating hemp products, aligning state law with a federal crackdown and reshaping where low‑dose THC items can be sold.

John Barnes, wounded confronting the 2018 Santa Fe shooter, still waits for federal help. A bipartisan bill would widen eligibility and force faster PSOB decisions.

State Sen. Angela Walton Mosley filed to run for St. Louis County executive, reviving scrutiny of a Sept. town‑hall scuffle with County Councilwoman Shalonda Webb.

A petition drive in North Royalton seeks to recall Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz after his recommended discipline of officers who raised misconduct concerns. Organizers say they need roughly 1,740 signatures to force a special election.

Mayor Daniel Lurie says the next SFPD academy class will graduate about 75% of recruits, a rebound from a 29% low two years ago amid his Rebuilding the Ranks push.

Rep. Randy Fine says an alleged Iran-linked phishing attempt impersonated a TV interview to try to access his Google account. DOJ seized related domains as part of a wider campaign.

A Mount Vernon fundraiser poster listed Mayor Brandon Scott as an endorser of State’s Attorney Ivan Bates, surprising local politicos after months of public tensions.