The OCC finalized two rules that rescind an obsolete home‑loan data requirement and broaden expedited licensing for community banks, effective April 3, 2026.

USDA approved Ohio’s request to bar soda and pop purchases with SNAP, set to begin Oct. 1, 2026. State officials cite health goals while advocates warn of costs and stigma.

HISD's campus maintenance costs jumped nearly 50% in fiscal 2025, driven by emergency HVAC and roof work at dozens of campuses after a failed bond. Records show $44 million spent districtwide.

Hawaii County awarded grants to a tiny Hilo women’s shelter that county fire records show was never inspected, and residents say bedroom windows aren’t code‑compliant. Local reporting has prompted calls for an auditor review of the homelessness fund.

The Pentagon says U.S. forces killed an Iranian official accused of leading a unit tied to an alleged 2024 plot to assassinate Donald Trump. Officials gave few operational details as Tehran denied the claim.

House Bill 3975 would create a state program, committee and revolving fund to manage Oklahoma's $223M Rural Health Transformation award and require public reporting.

Carrie Cox sued fellow councilman Jim Seebock, alleging he struck her at a 2024 City Hall meeting; Seebock denies the claim as other legal battles continue.

Abbie Kamin narrowly won the Democratic primary for Harris County attorney and will face Republican Jacqueline Lucci Smith in the November general election.

Crowley’s administration has requested $100,000 to study options to repair, raze or replace the McGovern Park Senior Center after flood and mold damage.

Republican lawmakers trimmed a $2M supplemental request for the Department of Public Instruction and approved $1.75M after scrutiny of a nearly $369k resort workshop.

Honolulu clarified where food trucks and sidewalk vendors can operate and where enforcement can lead to fines or license suspensions.

A Jefferson City lawmaker reintroduced a bill to force utilities to divest generation and open power markets — drawing quick opposition from Ameren and Evergy. The move revives a heated debate over rates and reliability.

Gov. Josh Stein says nearly $70 million in FEMA reimbursements are headed to Avery, Buncombe and Yancey counties to cover debris removal and road repairs after Hurricane Helene. Officials welcomed the cash but say more aid will be needed to finish rebuilding.