HB26‑1273 would limit rideshare platforms to keeping 20% of a rider's fare; drivers' groups back it while companies warn of higher prices and thinner service.

A divided Cambridge City Council approved a $400,000 settlement with retired Lt. Thomas Ahern tied to a 2019 P320 discharge. The decision settles claims of retaliation and renews scrutiny of police equipment and transparency.

Puget Sound Energy filed a three‑year plan asking regulators for big electric and gas increases across 2027–2029. Regulators will review the request while customers eye assistance options.

A Pinellas-Pasco circuit judge is under scrutiny after the Judicial Qualifications Commission accused her of soliciting donations and implying endorsements during her 2024 campaign.

MSCS announced updates to business and records‑keeping as a state‑funded forensic audit nears publication. The moves come amid a heated debate over local control and a possible state takeover.

A longtime LA County engineer has sued after his request to work remotely during June Pride displays was denied, saying the Progress Pride Flag forces him to choose between faith and livelihood.

SB26‑066 would force compounding pharmacies to verify GLP‑1 ingredient sources and add ingredient labels while giving regulators penalties to curb mislabeling.

Chevron told state leaders that proposed Cap‑and‑Invest changes could force refinery closures and hike gasoline prices, threatening jobs and fuel reliability across California.

The Justice Department approved about $175 million in Elective Option settlement offers this week, accelerating payouts for veterans and families tied to Camp Lejeune's contaminated water.

A film about Lowell’s mill workers was pulled from the park theater, prompting local letters and joining a national legal fight over how parks present history.

Melvin A. Steinberg, a longtime Maryland lawmaker and lieutenant governor, died on Tuesday at 92. He helped shape higher education, malpractice law and projects like Camden Yards.

February's sales and use tax report shows OKC's General Fund collections beat projections, helped by stronger use-tax receipts. The boost gives the city a small budget cushion.

A Baltimore County bill would ban masks for officers, including ICE, and require visible ID — but state and federal legal limits could blunt enforcement.