House passes CS/HB 725 to require campuses to publish political-activity rules; critics say the law could deter voter outreach and student speech.

A Senate bill that would let police enforce trespass at school campuses on weekends advanced out of committee, dividing neighbors and lawmakers over playground access. Supporters point to vandalism; critics fear families could be penalized.

After a City Council veto override on Jan. 29, 2026, New York reopened an 18‑month civil window for survivors to file time‑barred claims. The law covers incidents before Jan. 9, 2022 and lets some dismissed suits be amended.

SB 5105 would criminalize sexually explicit AI images of minors, widen charges for unconscious victims and extend the time prosecutors have to file charges.

Gov. Bob Ferguson canceled a parole order for Billy Van Court after reviewing ISRB records and a 2025 psychological assessment that flagged a high risk to reoffend.

A Tennessee bill would require 1,600‑sq‑ft "Charlie Kirk Memorial" courtyards at every public university with plaques of founding documents and the Ten Commandments; the measure was deferred to summer study.

A new CASPR scorecard gives Ohio a poor grade on online‑gambling safety and estimates about $533 million a year flows out of the state to out‑of‑state betting apps.

SB 1134 would bar counties and cities from funding DEI programs and could force the closure of local offices and sponsorships. Local leaders warn of broad fallout.

Orlando police have referred misconduct complaints against District 5 Commissioner Shan Rose after a widely shared bodycam traffic stop; the referral could trigger an internal review.

ICE told a federal court it has paused plans for a Newport detention site through May 1, but Newport leaders say the pause isn’t a permanent guarantee.

An anonymous 'Let DC Build' account is using AI mockups to push overturning D.C.'s 1910 Height Act — a change that would still need Congress to approve.

Philadelphia’s police watchdog has budgeted $75,000 for an outside consultant as it seeks to stabilize after arbitration setbacks, turnover and stalled investigations.

Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory says confidential files were taken from her downtown office over the holidays and she is demanding a fresh, independent probe after police closed the case.