The New York Times urged Beijing to reinstate Vivian Wang after her expulsion from China, as Washington revoked a Xinhua journalist's visa in a rare diplomatic tit‑for‑tat.

Residents and a local watchdog told Grass Valley council members that Flock Safety’s license‑plate reader logs show millions of searches and thousands of blank justifications, prompting calls to end the contract.

Hochul signed a budget measure ending the 'death gamble' for New York correction officers, ensuring survivors receive pension benefits as if the member had retired.

Chicago-area unions bussed members to Springfield to demand a "billionaires tax" package they say would raise billions for schools, transit and property-tax relief.

An appeals court has allowed a Teamsters pension fund to expel a Penske Dallas bargaining unit, a decision that could lead to millions in withdrawal liability and arbitration.

State records show FIU’s Adam Smith Center has received roughly $39M since 2020 but spent less than half; fundraisers and outside grants have raised transparency questions on campus.

House Bill 1827 would let licensed occupational therapists sign the physician's statement for disabled plates and extend placard renewals to eight years.

The Marine Corps awarded Oshkosh two contracts totaling roughly $92M to expand and test unmanned ROGUE‑Fires launchers for the NMESIS anti‑ship system. The buys push the weapon from prototype toward production.

Councilman Terrance Freeman filed a resignation effective Nov. 2 to run for Florida House District 12; Duval County has set a special election for Aug. 18 with a possible Nov. 3 runoff.

A new billing change left one El Paso rooftop‑solar owner with a $117 electric bill, sparking pushback from advocates and calls for a neutral study.

Phoenix filed a Truth in Taxation notice proposing a 2.79% uptick in primary property taxes — about $6.27M — and set a public hearing for June 17. The notice explains why bills can rise even when the rate falls.

SAIF CEO Chip Terhune resigned after an internal ethics probe; the investigator’s report remains sealed and he’s taken a regional post at Brown & Brown.

USDA finalized ASCF payment rates and opens enrollment June 1, offering $1.625B in one‑time aid with tiered per‑acre payments and specific eligibility rules for specialty growers.