NYC issues a warning to 187 gyms for deceptive membership practices, emphasizing consumer protection against complicated cancellation processes and hidden fees.

New Census estimates and an apportionment forecast have dimmed Tennessee's shot at a 10th U.S. House seat, reinforcing the 2022 map that split Nashville.

Amanda Crawford took office as Texas insurance commissioner amid soaring premiums and rejected claims. Advocates say tougher oversight is needed to fight a growing "insurance poverty."

Six Democrats will debate tonight in Memphis as the race to replace term‑limited Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris heats up.

Chief Judge Debra Ann Livingston will take senior status July 1, creating a Second Circuit vacancy President Trump can fill. The courts’ vacancy list now shows the opening.

A growing slate of union-backed candidates — from a steelworker to local House hopefuls — is running in Texas primaries as union ranks swell and outside money moves.

A new state law allows local taxing jurisdictions to give surviving spouses of officers killed on duty up to a 50% exemption on their primary‑home property taxes. Adoption is up to towns, counties and school districts.

The State Department ordered nonessential U.S. diplomats and family members to leave Lebanon amid rising tensions with Iran; the Beirut embassy will operate with reduced staff.

Gov. Josh Stein announced $43M in rural infrastructure grants that officials say will ready buildings and sites to attract jobs across North Carolina. The awards target sewer, site and building work in distressed counties.

Two days before the Feb. 24 special election, Republican Robert E. Smith Jr. laid out his stances on immigration, taxes and homelessness at a community forum. The race will fill Josh Siegel’s seat through November.

Sen. Paul Rosino filed Senate Bill 1570 to create a Department of Child Safety and Wellbeing that would move DHS child‑welfare and juvenile services into a new agency.

Senate Republicans in Georgia defeated two Democratic amendments to expand Medicaid, saying the proposals needed more vetting and cost analysis. Democrats vow to keep pressing the issue through SB 380 and committees.

A cluster of state bills moved forward this week to hand HCDA new powers over Hilo’s Banyan Drive, fund planning and give the state tools to buy key parcels. Committees advanced measures while demolition and master‑planning work proceed.