A GOP bill in Nashville would remove misdemeanor penalties for carrying on posted property and allow many permit-holders to carry into government buildings unless screening is added.

A Phoenix family says concentrated kratom products put their 17‑year‑old in rehab and are urging lawmakers to ban lab‑made 7‑OH extracts sold at convenience stores.

A crowded Democratic primary to replace Seth Moulton is shaping into a test between well‑connected insiders and local outsiders. Dan Koh’s early money and endorsements have reshaped the field.

Two former FBI agents sued in Washington, saying they were fired over their work on the Arctic Frost probe and asking to be reinstated.

A Commerce report says Maryland incentive programs supported about 24,000 jobs in fiscal 2025, with manufacturing taking the largest share of the gains.

The Railroad Commission of Texas is now issuing Class VI permits to store CO₂ underground. The agency has a staffed review unit, a federal grant, and 18 applications in the queue.

Former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson told a new podcast he lied during the 2024 governor campaign about an 'obsession' with sex and pornography, contradicting earlier denials.

Lawmakers approved SB 212 to bar some sex offenders from living near public pools and broaden arrest powers. Supporters praise protections; critics warn of housing fallout.

Palmdale posted photos from the AV EDGE summit touting aerospace and film incentives, capital projects and industrial approvals as part of a push for more local jobs. City leaders say the packages will attract supply‑chain and production work to the Antelope Valley.

A federal arts panel approved a 24‑karat gold coin bearing President Trump, clearing the way for a limited U.S. Mint run ahead of July 4.

Denver Public Schools' board advanced a measure to declare district property 'Safe Zones,' barring ICE without judicial warrants. The move raises questions about administrative warrants and legal exposure.

An OCA review found DFCS violated six state policies in the handling of a 15-year-old with severe autism, a case that has triggered oversight and a House study committee.

Gov. Kathy Hochul launched the FutureWorks Commission to study AI's impact on New York jobs and laws, with a report due by year's end.