Treasury is preparing meetings with state and international insurance regulators to probe private‑credit risks after a wave of redemptions and asset sales, sources say.

Rep. Angie Craig says she regrets voting for the Laken Riley Act, a reversal that has intensified criticism as ICE enforcement roils Minnesota ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.

A $55M cut in the state budget threatens planned leak repairs at the Hawai‘i Convention Center, risking displaced events, hotel room nights and tax revenue.

Denver Water's Stage 1 drought rules ask restaurants to serve water only on request as mountain snowpack and reservoir levels sink. Owners say they’ll adapt service while prioritizing sanitation.

Innovation Council Action says it will spend at least $100 million to promote President Trump's A.I. priorities in the 2026 midterms. The group is led by Taylor Budowich and backed by David Sacks.

Sacramento's proposed budget would sweep unspent Office of Violence Prevention project dollars into the general fund, prompting advocates to warn that community programs could be hit as the city faces a major shortfall.

After losing several local school-board races, St. Charles Republicans are backing state legislation to move elections to November and extend terms; critics warn of partisan fallout.

President Trump said Iran agreed to allow 20 more oil‑carrying ships through the Strait of Hormuz starting March 30; Pakistan’s foreign minister posted a similar claim, but verification is limited.

State education officials say they will place a fiscal monitor over NOLA‑PS after alleged accounting errors and an estimated $13 million underreporting dented budgets. The monitor will include an independent CPA review.

The state’s Office of Independent Investigations will assume responsibility for fatal police‑involved cases in Pierce County on May 1; OII staff will hold local meetings this week to explain the change.

Hundreds gathered at the Utah State Capitol for Trans Day of Visibility, marching with a massive transgender flag and protesting bills that would restrict trans rights.

On Palm Sunday thousands of Christians gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol, waving palms and protesting Trump-era policies from health care to immigration and Iran.

Rep. Maxwell Frost introduced the PRO Manufactured Home Communities Act in Orlando to boost resident ownership and blunt private equity rent hikes.