St. Louis County's MWBE director says he was suspended after pressing for procurement reforms and has filed suit alleging whistleblower retaliation.

Mecklenburg County GOP delegates voted March 7 to ask the state party to bar convicted sex offenders from party officer roles — a move that would likely prevent longtime operative Harvey West from holding leadership.

Missouri lawmakers approved HB2273, increasing penalties for grooming and sextortion, reviving a trafficking council and creating a path for some survivors to clear convictions.

Georgia senators and local lawmakers are backing legislation to make West Hunter Street Baptist Church a National Historic Site as restoration wraps and centennial events take place.

A new Louisiana bill would bar most undisclosed in-person recordings and create a private right of action for violations, while carving out narrow exceptions for police and public events.

A legal notice in Paulding County flags a bill to repeal Hiram’s charter; city officials warn the change could shift taxes and services and urged residents to contact state delegates.

A new federal deduction now lets buyers of new U.S.-assembled cars deduct up to $10,000 a year in loan interest. Heres what Detroit buyers should check before signing a deal.

A federal bill would allow physician‑owned hospitals to open in rural Oklahoma; backers promise restored services while hospital groups warn of damaging competition.

Forward Analytics finds Wisconsin ranked 38th in real GDP growth from 2017 62024, flagging weak labor-force gains and a drop in housing affordability.

Dr. Jenny Mains left medicine and a growing logistics career to become New Orleans deputy mayor for economic development, tying port planning and stalled rebuilds to job growth.

The University of Florida deactivated its College Republicans chapter after a photo of students making a Nazi salute surfaced. Conservative officials have threatened legal action while UF says it will only restart the club under new leadership.

UFCW locals and independent liquor‑store owners are urging Gov. Hochul to block bills that would allow wine sales in New York supermarkets, warning of job losses and Main Street harm.

The Oklahoma House voted unanimously to advance HB 4144, a bill that would require arrest and incident reports be available to the public during Sunshine Week.