A Tampa‑area congressional hopeful's '86 47' merch has sparked online tips to federal authorities and revived debate over the meme's violent connotations.

The St. Johns superintendent denies urging teachers to target lawmakers while the district moves to eliminate central‑office and classroom posts amid a looming $23M gap.

The Interior Department will reimburse two developers nearly $900 million to abandon offshore wind leases off New York and California, redirecting the money toward oil and gas projects.

Co‑op City leaders warn New York’s climate law and recent utility rate moves could push maintenance fees into the thousands, threatening affordability for thousands of Bronx residents.

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled third‑party communications can be harassment when meant to cause harm, vacating a lower court decision in a parental protective‑order dispute.

A randomized Vera Institute evaluation of Chicago’s MIDA found detained immigrants with counsel were far more likely to win relief and to be released on bond.

Mayor Brandon Johnson nominated David Glockner, a former federal prosecutor and Exelon compliance chief, to be Chicago's next inspector general. Council confirmation is pending.

The WSIB approved new private‑equity commitments that include funds with holdings tied to Kalshi and Flock Safety, prompting legal and climate worries. Critics say the state’s retirement money faces outsized risk and opaque fees.

Alex Phan and Miles Palacios are squaring off for Metro District 4 in the May 19, 2026 primary. Fundraising, unions and housing policy are defining the race.

Minnesota senators are poised to consider a $100M loan program to help businesses hit by Operation Metro Surge, with most funds aimed at Twin Cities corridors and some reserved for Greater Minnesota.

Knoxville City Council could vote May 12 on an ordinance to ban smoking in all bars, a move supporters call a public‑health and workers' rights win.

The Texas attorney general sent Austin ISD a new legal notice after a complaint that a male student used a girls’ restroom at a district performing‑arts event. The AG is demanding policies and records and points to steep penalties under SB 8.

Sutter County has named Kyle Long its new fire chief. The Vallejo veteran started April 13 and will oversee the county’s three stations amid staffing and budget pressure.