The NYS Black Legislative Task Force secured $30M to back Black‑led nonprofits across New York; fiscal conduits and RFP details are now available.

The U.S. unexpectedly added 178,000 jobs in March, led by health care, while the jobless rate eased to 4.3%. Revisions and inflation risks complicate the picture.

After ICE arrests swept into churches, evangelical pastors — including a Brooklyn pastor who lost a longtime deacon — are denouncing the crackdown and warning of emptied pews.

A new recall petition seeks to remove Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan after his 2025 DUI arrest; organizers say they’ll file by June 29 and are gathering thousands of signatures.

Lawmakers passed HB 295, a measure letting property owners sue cities over encampments and sanctuary policies. Advocates say it could criminalize homelessness and saddle local budgets with lawsuits.

A watchdog alleges a Cumberland County elections board member disguised donors to pay Michael Flynn’s $25,000 fee; the State Board has received complaints and will review them.

A City Controller report says L.A. paid nearly $461K for two vehicle lifts that never arrived, flagging weak controls and a pending legal fight over repayment.

A Colorado Chamber report and local coverage say rising regulatory burdens prompted dozens of firms to leave the state and cost thousands of jobs, putting pressure on lawmakers.

Cuba announced pardons for more than 2,010 people as U.S. pressure on the island intensifies. State media gave criteria but released no names, and rights groups say many dissidents remain jailed.

A 36-member state task force says geothermal could help Arizona utilities meet surging demand and recommends mapping, permitting changes and research funding.

Rep. Chip Roy demanded policy files from Travis County DA José Garza, citing an August 2023 memo and reporting that prosecutors missed indictment deadlines and dismissed thousands of felony counts.

A lead TSA officer at Salt Lake City International Airport resigned after nine years rather than keep working unpaid during the DHS funding lapse. The move highlights local staffing strain even as some agents begin to get backpay.

Chicago’s police superintendent defended officers at a heated oversight hearing after federal immigration raids and a Border Patrol shooting prompted public outrage. The commission voted to seek an inspector general audit as questions about accountability mount.