A Travis County judge has allowed a challenge to the county’s 9.12% post-flood property-tax increase to proceed, saying factual questions require discovery. The ruling keeps open the possibility of refunds or limits on how the money is spent.

Sen. Josh Hawley has opened a congressional probe into USPS service failures after thousands of pieces of mail were found dumped in north St. Louis and OIG audits flagged wide delays.

Knox County commissioners elevated Chief Deputy Ryan Thrash to sheriff to finish the late Sheriff Christopher Mendoza’s term.

HHS has suspended federal certification and funding for New York’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, putting the unit’s work and budget under immediate strain.

The New York attorney general sued a Bensonhurst pet shop, alleging it sold puppies from puppy mills and left buyers with expensive vet bills.

Dave Portnoy told Fox News he might run for New York City mayor and wondered aloud whether he could win. The comment revived talk about his Barstool Fund and One Bite influence in the city.

Xcel’s voluntary Time of Use option offers very cheap overnight power but steeper evening peaks; some Minnesotans will save while others may see higher summer bills.

An official-looking 'Election Notice' mailed to Cherokee County residents urged immediate action; elections officials say it wasn't from them and point voters to official resources.

A House committee voted to advance H.B. 600, a bill that would recognize the Tuscarora and give the tribe seats on state Indian commissions after decades of advocacy.

A stipulated settlement filed with Utah regulators would trim average residential bills and pause broad hikes while securing a $2 billion investment plan for the state. The deal also ends ongoing legal fights and adds consumer safeguards.

Eric Tostrud took over as chief judge of Minnesota’s federal court on July 1, inheriting a bench strained by immigration litigation.

Packed "mega master" dockets at downtown L.A. immigration courts have left waiting rooms overflowing and prompted same‑day in‑absentia removal orders.

House Bill 1083 would let hiring parties — including app platforms — contribute to portable benefit accounts owned by independent contractors, allowing them to buy health and retirement coverage without reclassification.