Henry County commissioners dismissed County Manager Cheri Matthews Wednesday, saying new leadership is needed as the county handles rapid growth. An interim manager is expected to be named within days.

Salt Lake City Council says multiple people have come forward alleging Council Member Eva Lopez Chavez engaged in conduct that may constitute sexual harassment. The council says it is reviewing the claims and shared survivor resources.

About 1,000 state workers rallied in downtown Sacramento as SEIU Local 1000 and the state began contract negotiations, centering on telework protections and budget trade-offs.

More than 1,000 Bexar County traffic citations failed to upload to the court system for weeks, then reappeared in bulk — leaving drivers and clerks scrambling.

The Pentagon directed the termination of most DoD collective‑bargaining agreements; AFGE says more than 600 civilian workers at DFAS Cleveland lost contract protections. Union leaders vow legal challenges.

Everett’s council voted April 22 to put an EMS levy lid lift on the Aug. 4, 2026 ballot to restore the rate to $0.50 per $1,000 and shore up Everett Fire staffing. The city provided sample cost estimates for homeowners and said the funding would support EMS personnel and equipment.

An appeals court found Adrian Garcia's Gulf Coast Protection District appointment void but ruled he need not resign; challengers say they will appeal to the Texas Supreme Court.

County commissioners deferred a $173M school bond that would fund a Parkwood High rebuild and other projects, prompting leaders to warn of continued classroom crowding. The district says it will keep pushing for funding while timelines are redrawn.

House Majority PAC has reserved about $29M in Michigan TV and digital ads across Detroit, Lansing, Grand Rapids and Flint as part of a $272M national push.

Moore County's school board voted to dissolve its police department and hand SRO oversight to the county sheriff to ensure a dedicated officer at every campus.

Councilmember Bob Blumenfield asked the city to study moving several of LA's animal centers into nonprofit-run partnerships, citing Mission Hills as a model. The push follows new private funding and longstanding capacity strains at LAAB shelters.

A jury ordered Riverside County to pay $2.25 million to Sgt. Frank Lodes after finding he was pressured into early retirement for reporting workplace harassment.

San Jose accepted a $1.323M PATH CITED grant and an equal city match to help shelter providers bill Medi‑Cal, launching a pilot at tiny‑home villages to reduce operating costs. Officials say the change could save the city millions annually.