A brief federal extension keeps thousands of TPS‑based caregivers on the job for days, but New York unions warn it won't fix a looming staffing crisis.

A pending county ordinance would end yearly reapplications for the Senior Real Estate Property Tax Relief Program, automatically renewing approved participants unless eligibility changes.

Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith said public Muslim calls to prayer should be banned, prompting condemnation and warnings that a ban would face serious constitutional challenges.

A Kirby councilmember was escorted out of a July 9 meeting after colleagues voted to expel her while she questioned a Texas water-grant application.

Sandy's City Council overrode the mayor and pulled roughly $95K of CWC funding, redirecting the money into local water projects as debate over canyon policy heats up.

Council President Nick Hanek will move into the city manager’s office, replacing long‑time administrator Carl DeForest. Hanek plans to resign his council seat in April and begin the new role in May.

Two audits reached different conclusions about pay raises for Columbus City Schools executives, prompting the district to tighten approval rules amid budget pressure.

Crews are moving dirt at the 96‑acre Hamilton County training campus near 160th and River Road; the county posted a behind‑the‑scenes tour showing early site work.

A hearings officer upheld a land‑use ruling against the landlord of Portland’s ICE processing center, allowing the city to resume enforcement after months of appeals.

Federal prosecutors subpoenaed New York Times reporters to testify before a Manhattan grand jury over stories about Trump’s Qatari-donated Air Force One, prompting sharp newsroom pushback.

A package of property‑tax bills went before the D.C. Council on Friday, promising new exemptions for disabled veterans and procedural fixes for appeals.

The UAE is opening a consulate in Miami to deepen business ties in technology and aerospace. Mohammed Abdulla Al Ahbabi will lead outreach across Florida as talks with local leaders ramp up.

A new state bill would speed certifications and give hiring preference to formerly incarcerated firefighters, aiming to turn trained hand‑crew members into career Cal Fire hires.