Clayton County lawmakers have filed a bill to pare back Hartsfield‑Jackson's decades‑old property‑tax exemption; supporters say the change could return millions to local governments.

A federal settlement requires NYC Parks to make the Van Cortlandt House Museum accessible. Design plans are due May 1, 2027 and work must finish within five years.

Two Illinois couples say DCFS removed their newborns within hours of birth, blaming confusing court stipulations and prompting a bill to force clearer warnings. Advocates say the agency’s record-keeping problems make reforms urgent.

Lawmakers introduced HB1644 and SB2032 to force a one‑page solar disclosure and require licensed contractors, aiming to curb misleading residential solar sales.

The Choctaw Tribal Council passed CB‑27‑26 and Chief Gary Batton signed it, updating Section 151 to state non‑Indians may be prosecuted within Choctaw territory where federal law permits.

FBI Director Kash Patel says his and Susie Wiles’ phone‑call records were subpoenaed and stored in “Prohibited” files, raising fresh oversight and transparency questions.

A Senate committee advanced SB1110, which would let eligible nonviolent inmates finish their sentences at home with electronic monitoring; supporters cite reentry and savings while fiscal questions remain.

Commissioners dissolved the volunteer purchasing board and elevated the top procurement role under the county administrator, prompting questions about independent oversight. The move reorganizes who signs off on contracts.

Pittsburgh Public Schools’ board unanimously denied Three Rivers Wildflower’s charter application, citing missing site and enrollment details. Supporters say the plan would broaden Montessori access; opponents warned of resource strain.

GLWA’s board approved a trimmed FY2027 wholesale rate schedule that raises average water and sewer charges after a public hearing and budget adjustments.

The D.C. Court of Appeals has authorized trained nonlawyers to offer limited help in civil cases under attorney supervision, aiming to help residents who often represent themselves. Programs are set to begin April 6, 2026.

Undercover footage from Accuracy in Media shows UC and Kent State staff saying DEI remains part of coursework, prompting questions about compliance with Ohio’s SB1.

A review of state budget records shows only about one quarter of Maryland’s TANF funds become direct cash assistance, while most is spent on child‑welfare, foster care and administration.