Ball State agreed to a $225,000 settlement with a former administrator fired over a private Facebook post about Charlie Kirk, resolving a First Amendment claim.

Vice President J.D. Vance brought more than a dozen GOP attorneys general to the White House to tout billions in fraud referrals and new DOJ funding while Democrats balked at short notice.

Maryville's proposed $268 million FY27 budget focuses on a $55M school expansion and increased public-safety spending while trimming parks, library and economic-development funds.

No candidate cleared 50% in Georgia's Republican lieutenant governor primary; John F. Kennedy and Greg Dolezal will meet in a June 16 runoff.

A state chancery panel tossed the NAACP's challenge to Tennessee's new congressional map that split Memphis. Federal lawsuits are still pending over the lines.

Durham commissioners heard public comment Tuesday on the manager’s FY 2026–27 recommended budget, including a proposed tax-rate increase and priorities for schools and EMS.

A House bill led by Rep. Tom Barrett would raise payments for the most disabled veterans and surviving Gold Star families.

Yolo County supervisors chose an expedited public process to pick Jeff Reisig’s successor, directing staff to screen applicants with public interviews planned for late June.

Poway's City Council approved nearly 400 fee changes — from business certificates to performing‑arts rentals — that officials say will bring in roughly $1M a year.

MNPS will brief the public Tuesday on modest bell-time shifts for 2026 627: most high schools will start 20 minutes later and elementary schools 10 minutes later.

School and city leaders say county "piggyback" tax breaks pulled millions from Lorain classrooms; commissioners paused a decision and will revisit it on June 2.

Denver moved to suspend a Colfax vape shop's tobacco license after inspectors alleged sales of flavored vapes, kratom to a minor and alcohol in a back room.

Spencer Pratt filed a complaint accusing Mayor Karen Bass of campaigning within 100 feet of a ballot drop box; the Bass campaign denies any violation and officials will weigh next steps.