An investigation and state records show roughly $318 million went to Maryland schools for students who later left; lawmakers introduced a bill to average fall and spring counts.

After a lopsided defeat last November, Lorain County commissioners are again considering a 0.25% sales-tax increase to shore up roughly $7 million for sheriff operations.

Ex‑chancellor Melissa Aviles‑Ramos has taken a senior advisory role at HMH, a major DOE vendor, prompting scrutiny under city post‑employment ethics rules.

Recent polls show a fractured Democratic primary and tight general matchups that could decide Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat.

Federal records and reporting tie Jay Lefkowitz — a Columbia lecturer and Kirkland partner — to Jeffrey Epstein and to Columbia’s $221M settlement talks, prompting campus scrutiny.

SRP’s board will consider a 3% summer rate cut that SRP says would save the typical household about $5.57 per month. The vote is scheduled for March 26.

Senate Bill 1708 would cap nonprofit bail funds at three bonds per year and create civil liability for third‑party posters; Memphis organizers warn it will harm low‑income defendants.

Baltimore’s Quarantine Road landfill saw deliveries fall sharply after the city doubled its tipping fee, forcing officials to rethink capacity and budget plans. Activists say the drop could accelerate a shift toward zero‑waste if revenue follows.

Records show Portland paid its emergency management director just under $115,000 to resign; the agreement included six months of health coverage.

The UNC System has made a top ask for $158.5M to cover recent enrollment growth, warning that class sizes and waitlists could worsen without the money.

Smyrna's City Council voted to close its 64‑bed municipal jail and transfer inmate housing to Cobb County, with a June 2, 2026 target and staff reassignments ahead.

State data show SNAP enrollment in Arizona plunged since October, leaving thousands without benefits and food banks preparing for more demand. New federal rules and tighter checks are driving the shift.

The May 5 primary is coming — register by April 6, early voting starts April 7, and absentee requests are due in late April. Make a plan now to avoid last‑minute problems.