Multiple reports show New York led the U.S. in federal FLSA suits last year, with lawyers pointing to local laws, enforcement and federal court dynamics. The trend is reshaping risk for employers statewide.

A Gaston County school board member’s Facebook post prompted calls for his resignation from local civil‑rights leaders and parents.

A Bloomberg Government investigation found only five lobbyist audits from 2019–2025. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has urged state leaders to fix the shortfall.

A new Illinois bill would let renters plug small 'balcony' solar kits into household outlets and limits landlord and HOA bans while keeping technical safeguards. Lawmakers say the change would widen access to clean energy for apartment residents.

El Paso Electric filed a general rate case with New Mexico regulators seeking to recover about $400M; the utility says the change could add roughly $1 a day to residential bills.

Illinois senators approved resolutions to swap Cesar Chávez Day for Farmworkers Day and to honor Dolores Huerta, moves tied to national reporting that has reshaped the debate.

Most of New York’s congressional delegation own homes while the state posts one of the lowest ownership rates — a divide reshaping housing debates in Albany and Washington.

States from Vermont to New York are moving to cap hospital prices to curb premiums and out-of-pocket costs. The measures promise savings but have prompted intense pushback and legal fights.

The Choctaw Nation bought the former Big Lots distribution center in Durant, blocking months of rumors that ICE would convert the warehouse into a detention center. Tribal leaders say the move supports economic planning and protects nearby services.

A coalition of Native Hawaiian groups filed a petition urging state agencies to change rules to better protect iwi kūpuna and historic sites on Maui.

HB26-1313 would swap Proposition 123's 3% annual target for a permits-and-job-growth formula, advancing from committee after Division of Housing testimony.

Layered raises and managerial bumps have pushed salaries and benefits to roughly 77% of Miami's operating budget, spotlighting budget pressure at City Hall.

The North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers warns a DOJ proposal would let the attorney general review bar complaints first and could delay state discipline. Comments close April 6.