Tulsa pastor Jackson Lahmeyer withdrew from the GOP primary for Oklahoma's 1st District after admitting to inappropriate text messages with a former staffer. His exit comes after reports that he "crossed a boundary" and follows the June 16 primary that produced a runoff pairing with Mark Tedford.

Trustees approved a 2026–27 budget with a nearly $60M gap, pushing the district toward possible tax hikes, school consolidations and program cuts.

Anne Arundel’s council overturned seven of County Executive Steuart Pittman’s zoning vetoes, reopening land‑use decisions across Region 5 and reigniting a local debate.

Newly released expense reports show Charlotte councilmembers billed taxpayers for travel since Jan. 1, 2025; LaWana Mayfield tops the list at $18,659. Some trips were missed but still charged to the city.

Supervisor Bilal Mahmood rolled out the Affordable Groceries Act to subsidize neighborhood markets, tax vacant supermarket leases and speed approvals in SF. The plan would go to voters if the board advances it.

The Education Department signed agreements moving special‑education work to HHS and civil‑rights enforcement to DOJ; advocates warn the changes could fragment protections for students.

A state panel recommended removing Wentzville municipal judge Mike Carter after finding his social‑media posts and online polls undermined judicial impartiality.

A 36‑page elections package was revived in Raleigh and a short public‑comment portal closes at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Gov. Josh Stein says the bill would politicize election administration.

49ers players joined an NFLPA statement opposing California’s SB 795, saying the bill would narrow who can file workers’ compensation claims for cumulative injuries.

The Florida Supreme Court refused an emergency bid to halt the GOP-drawn congressional map, leaving the new lines in place as appeals proceed ahead of candidate filing deadlines.

The UFT sued on June 16 to overturn SUNY’s approval that handed a Success Academy license in the Bronx to a new charter led by Eva Moskowitz’s husband. The union says the transfer was unlawful and would sidestep the state cap.

A proposed Portland ordinance would strip the concealed-carry defense at City Hall, the Portland Building and the 1900 Building and has stirred legal pushback. The committee continued the item after debate.

The DOJ moved to intervene in a federal suit over Evanston’s $25,000 reparations awards, saying the race‑based housing and cash payments may violate federal law.