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.

Lawmakers unanimously approved a measure to criminalize adults who involve children in animal cruelty; the bill now heads to the governor and would take effect Oct. 1, 2026.

Payroll tallies show Cleveland paid about $27M in police overtime last year, dozens of officers saw pay spikes and two topped $250K. The numbers have sharpened the budget debate.

A new Florida law gives the state authority to name major airports; Orlando International (MCO) is on the list even though Palm Beach is the only facility being renamed now.

House passes CS/HB 725 to require campuses to publish political-activity rules; critics say the law could deter voter outreach and student speech.

A Senate bill that would let police enforce trespass at school campuses on weekends advanced out of committee, dividing neighbors and lawmakers over playground access. Supporters point to vandalism; critics fear families could be penalized.

After a City Council veto override on Jan. 29, 2026, New York reopened an 18‑month civil window for survivors to file time‑barred claims. The law covers incidents before Jan. 9, 2022 and lets some dismissed suits be amended.

SB 5105 would criminalize sexually explicit AI images of minors, widen charges for unconscious victims and extend the time prosecutors have to file charges.

Gov. Bob Ferguson canceled a parole order for Billy Van Court after reviewing ISRB records and a 2025 psychological assessment that flagged a high risk to reoffend.

A Tennessee bill would require 1,600‑sq‑ft "Charlie Kirk Memorial" courtyards at every public university with plaques of founding documents and the Ten Commandments; the measure was deferred to summer study.

A new CASPR scorecard gives Ohio a poor grade on online‑gambling safety and estimates about $533 million a year flows out of the state to out‑of‑state betting apps.

SB 1134 would bar counties and cities from funding DEI programs and could force the closure of local offices and sponsorships. Local leaders warn of broad fallout.