Officials warn that price gouging after the blizzard could draw fines and enforcement. State and city guidance outlines what counts and how cases will be handled.

A Riverside court ordered Credit One to pay $10.2M after prosecutors accused the bank and its vendors of repeated, harassing debt-collection calls across California.

A federal magistrate has paused Louisiana’s effort to void the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office detainer policy and sent key state‑law questions to the Louisiana Supreme Court.

Florida's public counsel says FPL customers are already paying into a multiyear settlement and that his office is appealing the commission's approval.

Rep. Jim Shaw’s HB1453 passed committee and would make certain foreign land purchases a felony, adding fines, prison exposure and a one‑year divestment window.

County says six of 15 audit fixes are done. Auditors and lawmakers say the county must show the records.

The Chicago Fed's CFNAI rose to +0.18 in January, reversing December weakness and nudging the three‑month average higher. Analysts say the breadth of the gain matters.

Alvin Bragg says his Housing and Tenant Protection Unit has charged 10 cases against 33 defendants as prosecutors ramp up enforcement of landlord misconduct. The move pairs prosecutions with a push for tougher state penalties.

A MinneapoliMedia special report finds Minnesota’s mix of state aid, district lines and voter referenda concentrates school funding in wealthy suburbs, widening gaps with urban districts.

A TACIR report says planned state construction should cover long‑term needs, but West Tennessee lacks short‑term juvenile detention space and the commission urges stronger oversight.

San Diego City Council will hold an evening public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget Monday at 6 p.m. Councilmember Sean Elo‑Rivera shared participation details on Facebook.

Albert Lea’s council will vote Monday on ordinances to cap cannabis shops, tighten background checks and limit smoke‑shop ownership, plus consider a City Center remodel bid.

A video showing a hole on the Fire Island Inlet Bridge prompted Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman to demand immediate inspections and push for new state funding.