State senators pressed health officials in Austin over soaring medical bills, demanding clearer data and options to lower out‑of‑pocket costs. The hearing laid out competing fixes and a long road to legislation.

The Legislature approved SB197 to cut two appellate judges from New Orleans' Fourth Circuit. The measure is enrolled and now goes to Gov. Jeff Landry.

The city’s budget includes funding to expand clinician‑led UMCR teams across more LAPD divisions, with new units expected to come online through June 2027. Officials say the program has resolved nearly all calls it’s handled so far without police involvement.

A November constitutional amendment would let Minnesota schools draw a larger, steadier payout from the state’s 1858 Permanent School Fund while lawmakers say taxes won’t rise. Supporters argue the extra money could blunt levy hikes and save programs.

After a massive May 24 missile-and-drone barrage on Kyiv, President Zelensky urged President Trump and Congress to rush Patriot PAC‑3 interceptors and more air-defense supplies. The letter warns stocks are running low and offers purchase and co‑production options.

Ivan Bates says he will not involve himself in the District 41 senate fight after a flyer claimed his endorsement of Sen. Dalya Attar, who faces federal extortion charges.

A Tempe parent and an eighth‑grade student were detained by ICE and transferred to the Dilley processing center, prompting Shamley School to change its promotion plans. Families are weighing protests and extra campus security.

Mayor Michelle Wu backed a bill that would let Massachusetts cities opt in to later 'last call' hours and temporary public-drinking districts for the World Cup summer. The measure is time-limited and faces a tight timeline before mid‑June matches.

A special Glendale council meeting will decide whether Councilmember Lupe Conchas can keep his Cactus District seat after winning an SRP board post. The agenda includes a resolution to declare the seat vacant.

The University of Memphis has launched CLEAR to link Shelby County court, jail and prosecutor records and publish a public dashboard that will surface case outcomes and timelines.

Retailers and growers say HB 5784's THC limits would strip shelves and could shutter small shops within weeks.

Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation clearing the way for the University of Minnesota to return roughly 3,400 acres — the Cloquet Forestry Center — to the Fond du Lac Band.

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams released a report proposing a city‑owned, open‑access fiber backbone to expand low‑cost home internet in underserved NYC neighborhoods.