Two nonprofit newsrooms sued DOCCS to compel prison sexual-assault records; Cornell's clinic represents them.

A paid family and medical leave bill advanced at the Capitol, but a funded study and legal review mean benefits could still be months away for Hawaii families.

A push to lower Hawaii’s legal BAC to 0.05 is advancing at the Capitol. Supporters cite research and federal data; bar owners and the public defender raise concerns.

The Columbus Board of Education extended Dr. Angela Chapman’s contract through July 2029, keeping pay at $265,000 as the district confronts a $109 million projected gap. The agreement includes tech stipends, leave and an annual review process.

Sen. Rick Scott introduced two bills that would tie UASI and event‑security grants to local cooperation with ICE, potentially rerouting withheld funds to ICE and setting up court fights.

A federal appeals court in Manhattan has temporarily frozen investors’ attempts to trace Argentine assets tied to a $16.1 billion YPF judgment, pausing U.S. discovery while appeals proceed.

House Bill 1210 would bar companies from using 'surveillance data' to set individualized prices or wages after a 7-6 committee vote. Sponsors say it stops secret, algorithm-driven price and wage experiments; business groups warn of litigation risk.

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez replaced Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López with Gen. Gustavo González López on March 18, reshaping Venezuela’s security leadership amid U.S. legal pressure.

Jessica Tisch told City Council an internal review found top NYPD officials using CRALO vehicles meant for undercover work. The department says it has begun reclaiming the fleet.

City Council approved funds for a new South Central police station, playground upgrades, Fire Station 80 repairs and radio gear as Houston prepares for the 2026 World Cup.

HB2169, aimed at forcing NES to publish resilience plans and tighter outage timelines, failed in a House subcommittee — its sponsor called the result a missed chance for accountability.

Five Los Angeles‑area Assembly districts will be without incumbents this year, setting up competitive primaries and fresh opportunity ahead of the June primary.

Sean Elo‑Rivera moved a broad campaign finance and ethics package through the Rules Committee, aiming to force disclosure of dark money and ban lobbyist contributions ahead of a possible November 2026 ballot measure.