A retired Benton County judge says he will file recall petitions against Port of Benton commissioners after an outside investigation flagged violations tied to Commissioner Scott Keller.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced an additional $150 million in aid for New York State municipalities, increasing Temporary Municipal Assistance and offering up to $10 million for certain cities.

Jacksonville honors late local leader Terry Fields with flags at half-staff at City Hall, reflecting on his impact as a State Representative and City Council President.

The SBI is investigating an April 2024 Kentucky distillery trip involving North Carolina lawmakers and lobbyists over alleged ethics and lobbying violations.

Oklahoma Rep. Maynard has proposed two bills: HB3544 to protect children using AI and HB3548 to support young entrepreneurs with tax exemptions. Both bills have passed initial committee reviews.

Senate Republicans pitched $409M for a 300‑bed forensic hospital to ease Georgia's jail mental‑health backlog. The plan arrives as DBHDD seeks court approval to exit parts of a 2010 settlement.

Three Columbus City Schools students inspired attendees with speeches on equality and progress at the 41st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Breakfast.

Rep. Chris Sneed advances four insurance bills in the Oklahoma House, including one preventing premium hikes when a deceased spouse is removed from auto policies.

The DOJ and Ohio attorney general sued OhioHealth, alleging contract clauses blocked lower-cost insurance plans and kept prices high for Columbus patients.

Eight DeKalb polling sites will shift for the May primary while schools undergo summer renovations. Voters should confirm their assigned precinct before Election Day.

Mayor Kerry Thomson addressed the delay in the Hopewell South PUD vote, highlighting its impact on Bloomington's housing crisis and costs. She stressed the need for affordable housing and the project's potential benefits.

Union leaders say Nevada’s prison overtime surged last quarter as staffing gaps widened, and auditors warn of systemic payroll failures. Lawmakers heard calls for more hires and stricter oversight.

Ohio's rural fire departments receive over $593,000 in grants from the ODNR Division of Forestry for equipment and training.