A Colorado appeals court ruled that Boulder’s camping and blanket bans target conduct, not the status of being unhoused, leaving local enforcement intact as plaintiffs plan an appeal.

Three judges won Orleans Parish seats in Saturday's party primary; the results come as lawmakers debate plans to trim local judgeships.

FEMA approved more than $110 million for Arizona — mainly pandemic reimbursements and tribal bridge repairs as part of a larger regional package.

A bipartisan Ohio bill would create a publicly searchable registry for repeat domestic violence offenders, requiring registration within seven days and setting removal windows. Backers cite rising fatalities, advocates warn of privacy risks.

A veteran Democratic consultant filed a ballot measure called "Undo the Top-Two" to repeal California’s jungle primary, arguing the open system could shut Democrats out of November contests.

Former Nevada Assembly Speaker and U.S. Attorney Jason Frierson will lead NSHE’s government relations as the system pursues funding and policy priorities.

A Scioto Analysis report finds Ohio’s Gini at 46.6 and warns the 2.75% flat tax and proposals to swap property taxes for sales levies could increase inequality.

MSU's Board of Trustees scheduled an 8 p.m. Zoom special meeting Sunday to consider a personnel action and proposed revisions to the board's code of ethics.

A new state bill would let utilities build and own nuclear plants — critics warn it could revive the HB 6 model that saddled ratepayers with long-term costs.

A bitter Sturgis City Commission meeting left the city with open questions about leadership after City Manager Andrew Kuk's resignation. Commissioners are split over filling a vacant seat and whether to pursue an outside review of the mayor.

Sen. Suzette Valladares' three‑bill public safety package advanced in committee, proposing a MAST task force, Kayleigh’s Law protections and tougher illegal‑dumping penalties.

A Sonoma parent filed suit alleging the district revised special‑education rules and approved SELPA changes without proper public notice, seeking nullification and Brown Act relief.

Republican lawmakers filed four proposed state constitutional amendments that would cap the income tax at 3.5%, enshrine farming and right‑to‑work protections, and let the legislature limit local property‑tax increases.