Seattle’s teachers union certified Ibijoke Idowu as president Friday even as Seattle Public Schools investigates allegations a student was harmed and police referred the case to prosecutors.

Council members asked the city attorney to draft an ordinance to stop sales of nitrous oxide canisters at tobacco and cannabis retailers, citing health risks and youth appeal.

More than 20,000 students applied to Georgia’s new Promise Scholarship in its first year and over 7,000 were immediately eligible. The $6,500 awards have reignited a debate over school choice and public-school funding.

The New York Fed's Q1 report found household debt at $18.8 trillion and student loan delinquencies above 10%, with millions moved toward collections.

Orem’s tentative FY 2026-2027 budget includes a proposed property-tax increase to create a Public Safety Special Revenue Fund and add two police officers.

California funded a UC Berkeley database of police misconduct files — but the public portal appears to lack cases from the past two years, raising fresh transparency concerns.

Two Fulton County early‑voting branches were closed for repairs days before advance voting ends, but the county lists dozens of alternate sites and hours. Check the county page for the nearest option.

San Antonio’s primary runoffs land on May 26 with early voting May 18–22. Here’s a short guide to deadlines, what’s on the ballot and where to find your vote center.

A bomb threat was reported ahead of Brad Raffensperger’s Macon campaign stop at Middle Georgia Regional Airport; officials say an investigation is underway.

A fake Facebook page used Gary Parker's photo and a donation link to urge supporters to 'barbecue' Sen. Deborah Krishnadasan, prompting denials and regulator questions.

UT Knoxville’s advisory board signed off on a $2.53B preliminary budget that would raise modest tuition, housing and meal‑plan costs while boosting some hourly pay. The plan now goes to the UT System board for final approval in late June.

Gov. Kevin Stitt signed SB 1344, creating a state program to fund domestic biosimilar insulin production and push for lower, more transparent patient prices.

Orlando City Commissioner Tony Ortiz has filed to run for mayor in 2027, pitching a neighborhood-focused platform on housing, safety and transit. The entry expands a field already featuring state Rep. Anna Eskamani.