A quick guide to Plant City9s April 7, 2026 municipal election: key dates, early voting at City Hall, mail-ballot deadlines and who9s running.

Columbus City Council will consider ordinances Monday aimed at restricting ICE activity on city property and protecting families, students and workers. The measures follow a December enforcement surge that detained more than 280 people across Ohio.

The Bernie McCabe Second DCA courthouse opened in downtown St. Petersburg — a $59M, three‑story building with a single high‑tech courtroom and suites for 15 judges.

Utah’s high court refused to pause a judge‑ordered redistricting plan, keeping a Salt Lake County‑centered congressional map on track and sharpening the 2026 fight. The move limits the Legislature’s immediate options as candidates eye the new district.

Rick Callender will step down March 1 while the board keeps him in a paid advisory role for a year. Employees and critics say the secretive deal raises more questions than answers.

A D.C. federal judge ordered the DOJ to expedite CREW’s FOIA requests about a national voter‑file effort, moving the request ahead of other cases and setting a March 20 progress report.

AG Brian L. Schwalb sues Red Oak Capital for alleged discrimination against non-subsidy tenants, potentially violating DC's rent controls and fair housing laws.

A watchdog group says Kyrsten Sinema converted more than $700,000 in campaign funds to personal use after she left the Senate, flagging travel, meals and staff pay. The Campaign Legal Center has asked the FEC to investigate.

The House will consider the ROTOR Act, aimed at improving aviation safety following a fatal crash near Reagan National, backed by a bipartisan coalition and recommended by the NTSB.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel is disputing a DOE order which mandates the operation of the J.H. Campbell coal plant beyond its retirement date, citing unnecessary financial burdens on Michiganders.

The Montgomery County Council is set to discuss state and local legislation, review the public schools' $2.79 billion budget, and explore community development plans, including the Emory Grove and Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan.

Florida AG James Uthmeier defends his part-time teaching role at the University of Florida law school, which adds $100,000 to his salary amidst state fiscal scrutiny.

Washington is pressing Brussels to loosen import rules so Europe can take more U.S. oil and gas, seeking methane exemptions and pressing the IEA to change course.