Business groups urged the Supreme Judicial Court to toss a lawsuit that threatens a ballot question to cut Massachusetts’ income tax. The dispute could decide whether voters see the measure this November.

President Trump nominated James Macy to the NLRB, a pick that could shift the balance at the labor board and affect rules on joint‑employment and organizing.

County lawmakers are weighing a ban on hourly hotel bookings plus quarterly training and reporting requirements aimed at curbing sex trafficking. The proposal is headed to the full Legislature in about two weeks.

State staff denied a permit to revive Big Bang's fireworks in 2026; the California Coastal Commission will hear the appeal on April 15.

Chief Kathy Lester will retire May 15 after 32 years with the Sacramento Police Department. Deputy Chief Zachary Bales is set to serve as interim chief.

Mayor John Laesch picked former Roselle Chief Mark Bozik to lead Aurora’s fire department as the city navigates budget cuts and a big headquarters project. Council confirmation is set for Tuesday.

Incumbent Stephanie Nguyen and Republican Vinaya Singh are the only names on the June AD‑10 ballot, setting up a November rematch across Elk Grove and south Sacramento.

A Sandusky County judge has paused enforcement of Ohio’s hemp beverage ban, giving a temporary reprieve to sellers as a constitutional challenge proceeds.

James Uthmeier’s campaign pulled in $1.91M in Q1, boosted by six‑figure donations from tobacco, gun companies and the state party.

A Pacific Research Institute report warns California’s private‑sector job growth is lagging the nation, with tech and manufacturing shedding roles and big metros losing residents.

Mayor Mamdani toured Housing Court on April 13 and said he saw families on the brink of eviction, pledging to work with judges to address delays and unsafe conditions.

Lawmakers passed a bill to block uncoordinated relocations of homeless Tennesseans without written consent from the receiving city; Gov. Bill Lee now has the measure.

City Council committees will examine how jailed New Yorkers register and vote at Rikers tomorrow at 10:30 a.m., with bills on ballot‑curing and jail voter reporting on the agenda.