Perry Johnson sued Rep. John James in Ingham County, saying James’ “John James Governor” branding misleads voters and asking a judge to block its use before the August primary.

House Bill 222 would require Louisiana Medicaid to cover dental procedures needed to clear patients for surgeries or cancer treatment; the fiscal note projects modest costs. Lawmakers say the change could remove a barrier to care.

A Hennepin County judge ordered Royce White to avoid his ex‑wife and one child and to complete domestic‑abuse programming; White denies the claims and is appealing.

Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed a bill that would have extended the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education, leaving the 18‑member panel at risk as its July 1 sunset approaches.

Rashida Brown and Miguel Trindade Deramo are asking Ward 1 voters to rank them one and two — an early test of D.C.'s new ranked-choice voting system.

Bellevue brought a 4MW cogeneration system online to cut emissions and shore up backup power. The move comes as hospitals press Albany for clarity on climate rules that affect emergency power.

Dozens of automakers, suppliers and startups met in Southfield as MichAuto begins a statewide push for a policy roadmap, warning Michigan risks losing jobs and investment without a clear plan.

A report says President Trump plans to invite Vladimir Putin to the G20 in Miami this December, prompting legal, diplomatic and security questions for the host city. Local officials and international lawyers are already weighing the consequences.

Hundreds gathered in Pasadena to defend Temporary Protected Status ahead of a critical Supreme Court hearing that could affect roughly 1.3 million people.

Political scientist Juanita Lopez has joined the L.A. mayoral race, campaigning on a "Clean City" platform that includes 24/7 sanitation, budget transparency and an 8% sales tax proposal.

A New York Times podcast episode on "microlooting" and comments about the Mangione case has sparked national backlash and a debate over whether analysis crossed into endorsement.

Mayor Matt Mahan reposted a KRON4 'poll' claiming a debate-driven surge to 46%, but scientific polls and local reporting still place him in the single digits. The race remains unsettled.

A video from a Berkeley Law teach‑in shows students applauding Israa Jaabis, convicted in a 2015 attempted car bombing. The clip has reignited campus debates over speech and safety.