Alfonso Carmona is leaving CPS for a suburban superintendent role as board members and community groups press for more Latino leadership amid budget strains.

A League-backed coalition is gathering signatures to put ranked-choice voting on Sacramento’s ballot; supporters say it will deliver majority winners, while critics warn of strategic fallout. Petition drives and city filings are already underway.

A North Country entrepreneur says the state promised faster reviews to mentor‑program applicants — and that promise never came. He and other participants have sued the Office of Cannabis Management.

A federal judge has ended a decade-long consent judgment supervising special education in New Orleans, saying state and district met the settlement's standards. Advocates say safeguards should remain.

Fresh polls show Chuck Schumer's New York approval slipping into the high 30s, raising new questions about his 2028 reelection and potential primary pressure.

A local guide to Butler County’s May 5 primary: statewide tickets, county races, a major levy and where to vote.

A University City councilman has mounted a mayoral challenge, arguing development hasn’t translated into timely repairs and neighborhood investment.

Hillsborough County school leaders reviewed a proposal to add AI-capable "smart glasses" to the district's banned devices list, citing cheating and distraction concerns.

Residents told a statewide town hall that a rush of data‑center projects could raise energy bills and strain water supplies while lawmakers stall. Local fights, NDAs and PSC hearings are now the front lines.

The Massachusetts DPU ordered income‑based tiers for energy discounts and opened a probe into delivery charges as lawmakers and advocates warn of higher bills. Regulators say the moves aim to curb volatility while balancing climate goals.

State officials say refunds are being processed and billions have been paid, but some filers still face review-related delays and should watch for AI scams.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked Army Chief Gen. Randy George to take early retirement on April 2, 2026, amid U.S. operations tied to Iran. The move accelerates leadership change at the Pentagon.

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