Mayor Bowser asked the D.C. Council to use more than $400M from reserves and decoupling revenue to settle union contracts and fund childcare, paid leave and housing.

A St. Louis Fed president warned that the Fed may raise rates if disinflation stalls, with PCE inflation at 3.8% and mortgage costs remaining elevated.

A new Berkeley IGS/LA Times poll shows Bass, Raman and Pratt in a tight three-way race ahead of the June 2 primary, with turnout likely to decide who advances.

A Flock Safety webinar taught officers to pitch license‑plate readers to city councils, prompting fresh scrutiny as Bay Area cities reconsider contracts. Privacy groups say vendor‑led coaching blurs procurement lines.

St. Paul Council approved Melanie McMahon to lead planning and Ia Xiong to head inspections. The hires aim to speed housing and streamline permitting across the city.

Oak Grove sued Minnesota and Anoka County, arguing the city can use paper voter rosters in the 2026 general election.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has launched a Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE) to review city spending and propose charter changes ahead of November. The move echoes national cost‑cutting efforts and sets up public hearings this summer.

Councilmember Rollin Horton filed a zoning rewrite to define data‑center types and bar campus‑scale facilities over 500,000 square feet, adding rules on cooling, noise and generators.

The DOJ sued Maine, arguing the state’s pause on confidential plates for federal agents unlawfully singles out federal law enforcement and endangers undercover operations. The state says its program protects residents.

Georgetown will raise water, wastewater and stormwater fees Oct. 1, 2026; a typical 6,000-gallon household will see the monthly bill rise about $12.

The Atlanta Press Club will stream final runoff debates May 31–June 1, including the GOP governor and U.S. Senate contests. Check the club’s schedule for times and livestreams.

Initial jobless claims edged up to 215,000 while continuing claims rose to about 1.79 million, a sign that layoffs remain limited even as inflation pressures persist.

Beginning June 1, Hamilton County Juvenile Court will add pre‑trial steps — library card, rec center/YMCA membership and recent grades — to connect kids with local supports.