Seattle merchants say penny shortages are already changing how cash sales close out. Lawmakers advanced a bill to let cash totals be rounded to the nearest nickel.

Mayor Mamdani speaks out against AI-generated photos linking him and his mother to Epstein and discusses AI regulation. He also addresses outdoor deaths from cold and invests in sustainable heating for NYCHA.

Oklahoma passes SB 743 to protect religious services from disruption, backed by Attorney General Drummond and legislated by Sen. Gollihare and Rep. Lawson, in response to a church protest in Minnesota.

S.B. 124 would let juvenile courts issue an "investigative warrant" so DCFS and police can compel a welfare check when investigators are blocked. Supporters say it could save lives; critics warn of government overreach.

Montgomery County Council committees meet to discuss spending guidelines, a shift in retirement plan administration, workforce development renewal, economic indicators, and climate assessment amendments.

The DOJ reclassified Charles N. Floyd as "first assistant" to keep him leading the Seattle U.S. Attorney’s Office, prompting a judicial review and political pushback. Local advocates say the move risks undercutting the office’s legitimacy.

Georgia State Senator Dixon introduced SB 446 to codify a federal school choice tax credit into state law, ensuring continuous support for educational choice.

A Payson legal secretary sued Gila County after being fired over a private Facebook post about Charlie Kirk's killing, arguing his firing violated his First Amendment rights.

Oklahoma's Department of Corrections plans to add disposable nicotine vapes and pouches to prison commissaries, saying sales will be paid by inmates and aim to reduce contraband.

Portland's City Council advanced an ordinance to require gender-neutral signs on single-occupancy restrooms in public-facing businesses, a change officials say will cost only a few dollars per sign.

A SAWS town hall for District 8 will address a possible rate request, infrastructure projects and long‑term water planning. Officials and trustees are expected to attend.

St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced he will not run in 2027 and will finish his current term, citing family and a desire to pass the torch.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani aims to disband NYPD's SRG, facing criticism for its militaristic approach to protests, with support from a former official who helped create the unit.