L.A.’s state legislative delegation sent Sacramento a $2B-plus budget request on March 30, 2026, prioritizing wildfire recovery, transit upgrades and Medi‑Cal funding.

DA Larry Krasner outlined funding requests for FY27 to expand prosecutions and victim services while updating the city on recent shootings. City Hall will weigh the ask as it reviews Mayor Parker’s $6.97B proposal.

The Oklahoma House passed HB4294 Monday, barring insurers from cancelling coverage for epilepsy and requiring coverage for medically necessary neurostimulation devices. The bill now moves to the Senate.

Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a GOP bill that would have forced Wisconsin to join a federal school‑choice tax‑credit program, saying it would funnel public dollars to private‑school donors.

Sen. Josh Becker’s SB 905 would tie 20% of some utility executives' pay to electricity cost trends and force new performance metrics on utilities.

Millbrae’s mid‑year review shows a balanced $45.5M budget and about $18M in fund balance, though a $470K dispatch bill and a VLF gap remain on staff’s radar.

Treasury is preparing meetings with state and international insurance regulators to probe private‑credit risks after a wave of redemptions and asset sales, sources say.

Rep. Angie Craig says she regrets voting for the Laken Riley Act, a reversal that has intensified criticism as ICE enforcement roils Minnesota ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.

A $55M cut in the state budget threatens planned leak repairs at the Hawai‘i Convention Center, risking displaced events, hotel room nights and tax revenue.

Denver Water's Stage 1 drought rules ask restaurants to serve water only on request as mountain snowpack and reservoir levels sink. Owners say they’ll adapt service while prioritizing sanitation.

Innovation Council Action says it will spend at least $100 million to promote President Trump's A.I. priorities in the 2026 midterms. The group is led by Taylor Budowich and backed by David Sacks.

Sacramento's proposed budget would sweep unspent Office of Violence Prevention project dollars into the general fund, prompting advocates to warn that community programs could be hit as the city faces a major shortfall.

After losing several local school-board races, St. Charles Republicans are backing state legislation to move elections to November and extend terms; critics warn of partisan fallout.