The Louisiana House passed HB613 to add a citizenship symbol on state driver’s licenses, sparking a partisan debate about pride, privacy and possible harassment. Lawmakers now wait on the Senate.

Kent Syverud is now reported to assume the University of Michigan presidency on May 11, about two months earlier than the Regents' July 1 timetable.

A former Livingston County conservative says the AG's press release falsely branded him a thief and is suing Letitia James for damages.

At an Oklahoma City forum Monday, GOP gubernatorial hopefuls traded sharp lines on abortion enforcement and exceptions, underscoring the issue's power in the 2026 primary.

The Louisiana House approved HB137 to let courts fine parents up to $5,000 if their child makes a school threat, touching off debate over deterrence and mental‑health concerns.

Industry groups asked the Supreme Court to overturn a Second Circuit ruling that lets New York sue gun makers under a public‑nuisance law. The fight could reshape PLCAA protections nationwide.

The Missouri House advanced funding to replace the Hogan Street youth facility in St. Louis even after estimates for the new building more than doubled in the current budget draft. Lawmakers approved the money as the debate moves to the Senate.

A Madison three‑judge panel dismissed a challenge to Wisconsin’s 2022 congressional map, leaving the GOP‑favored 6‑2 lineup intact and sending any appeal to the state Supreme Court.

A court-appointed remediation manager and a new DOC commissioner begin work at Rikers, prompting cautious optimism as the city confronts overcrowding and chronic staffing shortfalls.

Auburn police posted a plain‑language explainer about the state’s new live‑fire firearms safety course and who will need it as the April 2 rollout approaches.

New York Fed President John Williams visited Staten Island and told local leaders the Fed is "well positioned" to handle energy-driven shocks while warning of inflation risks.

Aaron Zahn’s bid to contest his 2020 firing has inched closer to arbitration while he serves a four-year federal sentence. The move could reopen debate over the failed JEA privatization.

Mayor Dana Ralph celebrated a AAA rating for Kent in her State of the City address, saying it reflects disciplined budgeting. Officials say the top rating could lower borrowing costs for local projects.