An Indianapolis Star investigation ties a prominent organizer to drones, a 3D‑printing shop and a private gathering — a mix that fractured the local protest network.

A newly signed Tennessee law hands campus leaders more power to discipline and remove professors, narrowing tenure safeguards at UT Knoxville.

New Richmond heads to the May 5 ballot on a five‑year, 8‑mill school levy as officials warn lost power‑plant revenue and a state fiscal plan force steep cuts. Voters are split.

Gov. Josh Green hosted the Western Governors’ Association policy forum in Lahaina and toured Ka Laʻi Ola interim housing as officials pressed for action on FSRI recommendations. The sessions focused on recovery, housing and code changes after the 2023 fires.

CU Boulder researchers recorded MCCPs in Lamont air — the first such airborne detection in North America — reviving scrutiny of biosolid fertilizer and state bills.

Payroll data show Gov. Wes Moore and several top aides were among Maryland's highest-paid state employees in 2025, prompting scrutiny as lawmakers enacted cuts and tax changes.

Cook County’s Circuit Court Clerk is waiving collection fees on eligible moving-violation tickets during a five-day Amnesty Week, April 27–May 1. In-person and phone payments will be accepted.

State Sen. Andrea Hunley announced she’s running for Indianapolis mayor and plans a May 8 campaign kickoff, pitching neighborhoods, preschool and housing as top priorities.

Daniel Bice, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's veteran political columnist, has died at 62. He was known for his No Quarter column and relentless watchdog reporting.

A grieving mother joined California lawmakers in Sacramento urging stricter safety and transparency rules for AI chatbots after her son's suicide, as lawsuits and probes mount.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s FY2027 budget would merge Illinois’ Gaming and Racing boards into one agency, prompting debate over whether public oversight of licenses and enforcement will shrink. The move centers on how the state balances revenue and transparency.

Portland teachers and Asian garment workers launched a joint campaign pressing Nike to pay about $2 billion to Oregon and to push for higher supplier wages.

Domingo Garcia says Dallas County canceled his voter registration after state records flagged him as deceased; he’s requested a hearing to clear his name.