Economists and officials at a North Texas luncheon warned that child care shortages and skill gaps could slow Texas' growth unless state and employers act.

A proposal to impose a 9.5% data‑ad tax to bankroll universal pre‑K stalled in committee after lawmakers raised cost, capacity and legal concerns. Sponsors may rework the plan.

Montgomery County commissioners voted 2-1 to bar ICE from using county-owned sites as staging areas, the latest local step to restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The measure builds on earlier county policies limiting staff interactions with ICE.

A political mail firm says it's owed about $98,238 after doing work for Tishaura Jones' 2025 campaign; state filings show partial payments and a committee closure. The company is seeking interest and collection in court.

At a C.A.R. Homeownership Matters forum in Sacramento, governor candidates outlined competing plans to tackle California's housing crisis — from big‑build proposals to buyer aid.

A Wisconsin bill that would allow AI‑assisted court interpretation is drawing opposition from legal and disability advocates, who warn mistranslations could jeopardize defendants’ and victims’ rights. Lawmakers say it would cut costs amid an interpreter shortage.

A bipartisan federal bill called TREY'S Law would bar NDAs that silence child sexual‑abuse survivors, named for Trey Carlock and building on recent state laws. Advocates say it would restore survivors' ability to speak.

A Second Circuit appeal asks whether the NYPD can silence a street preacher instead of protecting him — a ruling that could change how the city polices protests.

A state bill would allow digital advertising screens in Waikīkī and the new Aloha Stadium district, splitting opinion between developers and neighborhood leaders. The proposal cleared early committee hurdles but faces local resistance.

A Chelan County tort claim says Washington’s DOL left a "back door" in License eXpress that let fraudsters reroute and order replacement licenses, potentially exposing thousands.

Wauwatosa voters head to the polls on April 7 under new single‑member districts. Few races are contested and alderperson pay will rise.

SB26‑134 would exempt sales tax from credit‑card swipe fees; supporters say Colorado restaurants could save roughly $26,000 a year while banks warn of legal fights.

A Los Angeles jury awarded $2.67 million to former LASD psychologist Christine Jones after finding she was retaliated against for reporting gender-discrimination complaints. The suit described anonymous complaints and threatening acts, including dead animals left at her home and work.