The New Orleans Ethics Review Board met to discuss city governance ethics, focusing on the review process for the Independent Police Monitor appointment.

Property records show the Trump Presidential Library Foundation now owns a 2.6‑acre downtown Miami parcel next to the Freedom Tower after months of legal fights and public hearings.

UNT and TWU are auditing thousands of courses this spring as state pressure and a viral classroom controversy push reviews of syllabi, deadlines and potential curriculum changes.

Georgia Democrats introduced the Henry McNeal Turner Voting Rights Act at the State Capitol, proposing state-level legal tools to protect voters after the FBI's seizure in Fulton County.

Attorney General Nessel and 12 attorneys general oppose the SAVE America Act, warning it threatens democracy by limiting voter registration access and disproportionately affecting certain voter groups.

Orlando moved after‑midnight policing fees to monthly advance payments on Feb. 1, a change operators say could saddle bars with crippling front‑loaded costs.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore, after being disinvited from a White House dinner, reaffirms his commitment to bipartisanship and working with fellow governors on pragmatic policies.

New Orleans allocates $1 million for a plan to develop Armstrong Park into a cultural hub, without affecting the general fund, using unused bond money from 2024.

Oklahoma's HB3240 passed a House subcommittee, aiming to allow voluntary religious activities in public schools during non-instructional times, with parent consent required for student participation.

The Elected Officials’ Satellite Office at the Kenosha County Center will close for a week due to staffing issues, affecting local services but with alternatives available downtown or online.

The Fairview Park Police Department is hiring School Crossing Guards with a starting pay of $15.91/hr and benefits such as paid training and equipment.

The Anderson Police Department acquired three new Animal Control Vehicles to improve their management and transportation of animals, focusing on animal welfare and the comfort and safety of the animals during transport.

The U.S. Treasury picked Asheville to host G20 finance deputies Aug. 29–30 and ministers Aug. 31–Sept. 1, spotlighting Western North Carolina’s recovery and hospitality.