The fight over Maryland’s broad list of gun‑free “sensitive places” reached the U.S. Supreme Court as rival petitions ask the justices to define where states may bar carry. The outcome could reshape carry rules nationwide.

Duval County Public Schools has pulled dozens of titles during a state-mandated review; PEN America and local reporters say the process lacks transparency. The district also faces roughly 10 formal challenges.

Text messages allege a Hillsborough deputy offered services for free golf and referenced a shared DAVID database search, prompting an ethics complaint.

Minnesota State’s trustees approved a 6.25% average undergraduate tuition increase for FY2027, adding hundreds to many students’ yearly bills while leaders push cost reviews.

A military surveillance blimp loaned to CBP broke free near Laredo and was later found crashed in Mexico; recovery teams from both countries are responding.

The First Department reinstated Otis Taylor's racial‑discrimination suit against Sgt. Martin Toczek, finding alleged racist remarks could be enough for a jury to decide.

A second 7.5% base‑rate hike takes effect June 1, deepening a statewide insurance affordability squeeze and drawing criticism from Democrats and consumer advocates.

The D.C. Auditor has hired outside consultants to probe DCPS spending after a report found per‑pupil costs rose and staffing grew faster than enrollment. The review landed amid tense budget hearings.

County Manager Mike Bryant pitched a $2.6B FY2027 plan that freezes the tax rate while boosting funding for schools, housing, mental‑health services and pay. Public comment is scheduled tonight.

A coalition says it has the signatures to ask voters whether utilities and major state contractors should be barred from campaign donations. Opponents warn the measure could prompt court fights.

A new audit presented to the Board of Estimates found more than $4 million in unpaid leases, utilities and conduit payments from 2023–24, prompting Mayor Brandon Scott and council leaders to demand reforms.

The Fed proposed a narrow “payment account” to let eligible fintechs settle directly on Fed rails while denying full bank backstops — a move that splits fintechs and banks.

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia said FAFO auditors found roughly $300M in 'wasteful' Orange County spending; Mayor Jerry Demings called the claim misleading.