Three senior aides to Gov. Tina Kotek announced departures Wednesday, prompting a reshuffle of deputies and outside advisers as the legislative session ends. Internal promotions and new advisors are meant to keep policy work on track.

Portland Public Schools vice chair Michelle DePass accepted a $91,000 payout and six months of city-paid health coverage to resign her city climate analyst post, records show.

A March state audit found NYC tripled spending on services for people sleeping unsheltered, yet counts of people living on the street rose — auditors and advocates want clearer outcome data.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta led a multistate challenge to a Forest Service proposal that would slash public comment windows and change how objections are handled.

Penn and the EEOC argued in federal court over a subpoena seeking rosters and contact info for Jewish faculty and students. Judge Gerald Pappert heard arguments and reserved a decision.

Oregon officials say the Department of Revenue blocked nearly $2 billion in attempted tax‑refund fraud over five years, with more than $1.4 billion stopped in 2024. DOR points taxpayers to online reporting and identity‑protection tools.

Marin County was named one of California’s inaugural CARE Champions, a state nod tied to CARE Court activity and new funding for treatment and housing.

Colorado lawmakers asked DOI for a 90‑day review of policing on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation after shootings and a tribal curfew. The letter cites just one BIA officer patrolling the land.

President Trump and Texas officials hailed a plan for a new refinery at the Port of Brownsville. Company claims a $300B impact but partner confirmations and permits are still pending.

OKI has opened a public comment period and will host an April 1 meeting on a proposed 208 Water Quality Plan amendment. The update includes an interactive StoryMap and refreshed sewer‑service maps.

The FTC is mailing $47.2M in refund checks to renters who paid undisclosed fees to Invitation Homes. Checks were mailed this week and should be cashed within 90 days.

The Colorado House passed SB26-001 on Tuesday, giving counties new options to fund workforce housing and widening access to the middle‑income housing tax credit.

Austin ISD will hold a week of Pride-themed, voluntary activities the week of March 23–27 while conservative officials cite SB12 and urge state oversight. The district’s guidance stresses privacy and non-instructional timing.