A Leon County judge narrowed a major challenge to SB 180, leaving only a few constitutional claims that could still reshape local planning across Florida.

Gov. Newsom signed an executive order on March 30 that directs agencies to draft new AI procurement certifications, watermark state‑made media and review supply‑chain risks.

Lawmakers introduced HB26-1267 to bar many wage garnishments, bank seizures and home liens for medical debt while requiring notice and capped payment plans.

A House committee advanced HB 838 to scrap most Louisiana inspection stickers and replace them with a $6 VIN/QR sticker. Emissions parishes and commercial vehicles would still face checks.

Houston‑area families have driven a surge of applications for Texas’ new TEFA voucher program as the parent‑application window ends March 31; roughly 100,000 students may be funded. Award notices begin in April.

Paradise’s mayor went to Washington seeking federal help as analysts warn California homeowners could face roughly a 16% premium jump by year-end. The town wants federal grants and policy fixes to protect residents.

Mayor Karen Bass and county supervisors renamed March 31 as Farm Workers Day after reporting that prompted a rapid reassessment of César Chávez’s honors.

Kim Bimestefer will step down as Colorado's Medicaid chief in April as the agency grapples with enrollment and budget pressure.

The Whitman Select Board advanced a library‑only tax override after a tense budget briefing — a failed question could decertify and close the Whitman Public Library. Voters may face the decision this spring.

A new FERC order cuts the allowed transmission profit in New England and could funnel about $1 billion back to ratepayers. Regulators and utilities now have to sort how refunds will be processed through ISO‑NE settlements.

Nancy Pelosi returned to Annapolis to accept a Maryland Senate honor and to celebrate her mother’s induction into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame. The day mixed state ceremony with family remembrance.

A Texas policy group says tablets may be hurting student learning; lawmakers are being pushed to review device rules and classroom screen time.

A Morgan Stanley broker reportedly contacted BlackRock in February about buying the iShares defense ETF on the eve of U.S. strikes on Iran, prompting denials and ethics questions.