Beau Bayh surged past rivals with a strong first-quarter haul and now carries roughly $2 million into the lead-up to June’s nominating conventions. The gap reshapes the early math in the secretary of state contest.

Oklahoma senators have filed SB2148 to deposit $250 from state funds into each eligible child's federal "Trump Account," a move Gov. Kevin Stitt is backing during budget talks.

Two senior Republican officials in the Indiana Election Division will resign effective May 6 after a letter criticizing Secretary of State Diego Morales. The departures come as county clerks finalize ballots for the May 5 primary.

Andrew Friedson has pulled ahead in the Montgomery County executive race with big fundraising and a pro-housing platform that’s drawing both praise and pushback.

At Denison University's Babcock Lecture in Granville, Mike Pence defended his Jan. 6 actions, praised U.S. military action in Iran and said "President Trump listened."

Four part‑time Grand Blanc firefighters filed a federal lawsuit alleging township leaders blocked full‑time hiring after they defended their fire chief following a deadly 2025 church attack.

Palm Beach’s vice mayor asked Gov. Ron DeSantis to let the county pause its 12‑cent gas tax to ease pump pain, but legal and budget hurdles have stalled the plan. Officials say pausing the levy could cut tens of millions from transit and road budgets.

Bloomington will not renew its Flock Safety contract and says it will limit data access while it evaluates alternatives and prepares a report for the council.

A Senate Democrats’ report says drugmakers hiked hundreds of list prices and launched costly new therapies despite Trump administration discount deals.

Mayor Eileen Higgins proposed a $450M "Safe and Ready Miami" bond to overhaul the citys crumbling police and fire facilities. The City Commission could send the question to voters in August.

Federal agents served sealed search warrants at Lancaster City Hall Wednesday; the FBI says affidavits are sealed and declined to comment. Details remain scarce.

Advocates rallied outside Sally Beauty and urged passage of the Beauty Justice Act after tests showed cancer‑linked chemicals in products marketed for textured hair. The bill would give regulators new power and a timeline to cut toxic ingredients.

DeKalb is weighing a pilot 'Entertainment District' that would let adults carry one branded drink while walking downtown, with wristbands and new rules for businesses.