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.

Florida’s LEAD portal is drawing neighborhood tips about loud parties and alleged document fraud in Palm Beach, prompting questions about oversight and data transparency.

Rep. Barry Loudermilk has reportedly sent a criminal referral asking DOJ to consider charges against Cassidy Hutchinson over her 2022 Jan. 6 testimony.

Philadelphia’s new program lets some officers complete training instead of formal discipline, and the city’s civilian watchdog says it will monitor whether repeat offenders can sidestep accountability.

El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz calls the national campaign of mass detention and deportation 'a grave moral evil,' pointing to deaths at Camp East Montana. He asks the faithful for prayer and peaceful solidarity.

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed HB 2632 to swap “alien” for “noncitizen” in most Washington statutes; supporters praise clarity while critics warn of drafting confusion. The new wording applies to laws enacted after July 1, 2026.

Ripon Fire is asking property owners to approve a Prop. 218 assessment to hire firefighters and staff an engine that’s stayed empty since 2014 as crews run thin.

The Illinois Democratic Party spent roughly $190,000 to boost Sen. Sara Feigenholtz as she fends off a progressive challenger in the March 17 primary.

Shelby Township approved police workplace‑climate and inclusion training after three officers accused Chief Robert Shelide of sexist remarks; an internal probe substantiated some comments.

Chula Vista appointed three public members to the South County Higher Education Planning Task Force to help map governance and funding for a proposed four‑year university.