A Missouri House budget sketch would cut higher‑education aid and could cost Harris‑Stowe State University millions, prompting warnings about program cuts and layoffs.

Washoe County will temporarily oversee the Reno Police Department after Chief Kathryn Nance and five officers were placed on paid administrative leave. Officials say the step is to protect public safety while a state review proceeds.

Secretary of State Diego Morales announced a statewide partnership with Turning Point USA to run voter-registration drives and recruit student poll workers. The effort pairs the state’s Hoosier Hall Pass program with TPUSA’s Club America chapters.

Aurora approved a $500 annual tobacco license with escalating fines, suspensions and spacing rules aimed at keeping vapes, kratom and certain hemp products away from under‑21 buyers. The fees will fund regular compliance checks.

An anonymous complaint to Seminole County's fraud hotline alleges Commissioner Jay Zembower does not live in the district he represents; the clerk's inspector general is reviewing the case.

The Missouri House approved a bill to consolidate oversight of the Dome at America’s Center and the adjoining convention complex under one board. The measure now moves to the Senate.

A TV ad accuses Jena Griswold of exaggerating her role in the Trump ballot case, shifting the Colorado AG primary toward courtroom experience.

The Florida House passed SB 824, which would force school districts to inventory vacant property; supporters call it transparency while critics warn of charter pressure.

Dwayne C. Vaughn will retire as Atlanta Housing's COO on May 8, 2026. The authority has begun a search for a successor as major projects advance.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office sued the Town of Beekman, alleging officials used zoning and costly permit demands to block a 12‑bed sober home for veterans and first responders.

A House committee has asked Massachusetts for MassHealth records as part of a 10‑state Medicaid probe. The letters set a March 17 deadline and cite recent local prosecutions.

The Missouri House approved a bill requiring adult websites to verify users’ ages, ban retention of ID data and give the attorney general enforcement authority.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has tapped longtime DHSES deputy Terence O'Leary as acting commissioner while the State Senate weighs confirmation. He'll oversee cybersecurity, NG911 and other emergency programs.