New Orleans Mayor Moreno and the City Council have announced a $6 million investment in city-operated street paving projects, aimed at reducing reliance on private contractors and creating local jobs.

A federal judge dismissed the case of Jonathon Redondo‑Rosales, who had been jailed for six months after a downtown protest. The order criticized prosecutors and bars re-prosecution.

An employee at the Milwaukee DA's office resigned after improperly leaking case info involving Marty Brooks and José Pérez. Charges won't be pressed against Brooks, as the DA focuses on privacy and legal integrity.

Akron's 2026 Capital Budget allocates funds for enhancements to parks and community centers, including $1.2 million for the Rubber City Heritage Trail and upgrades for HVAC systems, lighting, and a new restroom facility at Elizabeth Park.

Columbus Mayor Ginther announced a plan for a $500 million affordable housing bond, focusing on building and preserving affordable units, reducing homelessness, acquiring land, and spurring construction innovation.

An OIG synopsis says Baltimore used $516,150 in ARPA funds to pay Artscape performers and reallocated hundreds of thousands without required approvals.

The EEOC has filed to force Atlanta-based Genuine Parts to hand over hiring records in a probe that follows a 2024 study flagging big callback gaps for Black applicants.

Boston City Council is discussing an immigrant emergency response fund to support immigrant communities through legal aid and other assistance amidst immigration operations.

Oklahoma Senator Bill Coleman has proposed Senate Bill 1543, which would allow courts to consider DUI charges collectively, thereby enabling harsher penalties for repeat offenders.

Texas AG Ken Paxton has filed to intervene in Dr. Mary Talley Bowden’s lawsuit against the Texas Medical Board over her 2021 ivermectin treatment attempt.

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb filed a RICO lawsuit against the Razjooyan family for operating a "slumlord empire" in DC, citing fraud, unsafe living conditions, and seeking bans and restitution.

Mayor Eileen Higgins says Miami could try to undo the city’s 287(g) pact with ICE, but commissioners say they won’t bring a repeal to the floor.

Congressional action could strip D.C.'s new child tax credit and force the city to retool tax forms mid-season, risking delays and hundreds of millions in revenue.