A Maryland bill would impose strict noise, air and siting rules on hyperscale data centers — focused on schools and prime farmland.

Chicago’s school board sued the U.S. Department of Education after federal officials halted magnet‑school grant awards tied to two civil‑rights probes. The board says the cut was unlawful and will harm magnet programming.

A consultation-policy item on Harris County’s March 19 agenda — with AFSCME named in paperwork — has split commissioners over whether it empowers staff or opens a path to unionizing.

Mayor Mamdani's law team says it will stop covering Tim Pearson’s legal defense in sexual‑harassment and retaliation suits; the move also applies to Jeff Maddrey.

Two charter amendments would move purchasing rules out of Florissant's charter and raise the sealed‑bid trigger from $5,000 to $25,000. City officials say it will cut staff time; critics warn of reduced voter control.

Officials say D.C.’s child‑care subsidy is outpacing the budget and could be about $42 million short, prompting talks of waitlists and payment changes. The Council will decide next steps in coming budget votes.

Union 32BJ and four Logan airport workers sued DHS after Customs and Border Protection revoked "customs seals," alleging roughly 80 employees were blocked from secure areas. The suit seeks reinstatement and clearer appeals rules.

FDNY leaders were pressed at a City Hall budget hearing as the mayor’s $127B preliminary plan forces agencies to hunt for savings. Overtime, station repairs and EMS pay were central concerns.

Allegheny County approved 10 staffed ballot-return locations and four satellite offices ahead of the May 19 primary, giving voters multiple in-person options to return or cast mail ballots.

The SEC says it has made substantial progress toward settling civil claims against Bill Hwang. The parties asked the court for a mid‑May update.

Court filings and watchdog records show agency downsizings slowed FOIA responses, with lawyers in 26 cases blaming staff cuts for delays in public records. The trend has prompted new lawsuits and oversight.

A Manhattan judge ordered the removal of viral DOGE deposition videos after scholars posted hours of testimony showing staff used ChatGPT to flag NEH grants.

Former Miami mayor Francis Suarez has been named president of Alpha Wave Global as the firm welcomes Abu Dhabi investment to back an AI-driven insurance push.