Oil industry lawyers urged a Portland judge this week to block Multnomah County’s $50B heat‑dome lawsuit. The case pits local officials’ claims of deception against industry assertions of federal preemption.

A Sacramento County grand jury says Rancho Murieta's water district subsidized the country club’s irrigation for nearly four decades and flagged conflicts and management failures. The report orders a formal response and leaves ratepayers watching the next hearings.

A federal judge narrowed Stacy Deemar’s suit against Evanston/Skokie School District 65, allowing an equal‑protection claim to proceed while dismissing some Title VI counts.

The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked Harris County from disbursing money to its immigrant legal-services fund and hotline while the state’s petition is reviewed.

Gov. Bob Ferguson formed a 26-member Economic Development Council to craft a statewide competitiveness plan as Washington braces for budget shortfalls.

State officials say new Medicaid work requirements will add about $500 million in admin costs — roughly a 20% increase — and could push hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers off coverage.

James Fishback tapped his deputy campaign manager, former Lauderhill officer Sean Lozano, as his running mate. The campaign-shared body-cam clip has already drawn scrutiny.

Mayor Helena Moreno says Gov. Landry’s vetoes removed more than $33M in New Orleans funding, threatening Armstrong Park, housing projects and nonprofit services.

California will award $227 million in Proposition 64 grants to boost enforcement, youth prevention and environmental cleanup tied to illegal cannabis activity. The fourth funding cohort pushes Prop 64 awards past $350 million statewide.

Kurt Zellers abruptly resigned as CEO of the Minnesota Business Partnership; the group named two interim co‑leaders and launched a search for a permanent replacement.

Community groups warn the city's FY27 proposal omits NYC Benefits funding, threatening enrollment help and language services for immigrant families.

Contract talks between Seattle Public Schools and the teachers’ union started Thursday as the district faces a near‑$100M budget gap. The union wants a multi‑year deal on pay, workloads and class sizes while the district warns of fiscal limits.

Kalshi sued Illinois in federal court to block a new per‑trade tax on exchange wagers, arguing the statute conflicts with federal commodities law.