Denver Court Clash Erupts Over Xcel Plan To Put Landlords’ Upgrades On Renters’ Bills
The Colorado AG and utility watchdog asked a Denver court to review a PUC decision that could let landlords pass Xcel on-bill financing charges to renters. The case tests new tenant-protection rules against programs meant to scale electrification.
Lynnwood Council Boots Flock Cameras After Privacy Uproar
After public pressure and a University of Washington audit showing federal access to Flock networks, Lynnwood's council voted to cancel the Flock Safety contract and remove the ALPR cameras. City staff will work out removal logistics and costs.
North Hills Debate Ends in Vote to Limit ICE Cooperation
McCandless Town Council voted 5-2 to bar local police from assisting ICE and CBP on civil immigration enforcement after hours of heated public comment. The move joins other local governments rethinking cooperation with federal immigration agents.
Columbus Crackdown On The Checkbox: Ohio Senators Target Rap-Sheet Question On Job Forms
A Senate committee advanced a substitute to SB 143 that would strip the criminal‑history box from private job applications while adding employer protections. Advocates warn the deal weakens the original bill.












