Baltimore's proposed $1.95B school budget shifts new dollars to pre‑K while trimming staff at dozens of campuses, leaving students and families anxious.

Pasadena’s minimum wage will rise to $18.57 per hour on July 1, 2026, nudging the city past Los Angeles city and county floors. The change is an annual CPI‑based adjustment under the city ordinance.

A San Diego lawmaker’s AB 2386 would open provisional licensure for some internationally trained physicians and create a path to full California licenses. Supporters say it targets shortages in underserved, Spanish‑speaking communities.

A state audit found 141 student‑data incidents and months‑long notification delays in NYC public schools, and urged the district to tighten policies as AI guidance is rolled out.

Nevada’s MyBallot portal and a new text campaign will tell Clark County voters when mail ballots ship, arrive and are processed ahead of the June 9 primary.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost sued a Tipp City photographer after more than two dozen complaints that couples paid but never received wedding photos. The suit seeks refunds, penalties and an injunction.

A Brookings-backed partnership launched May 5 with $5.4M to coordinate business attraction, workforce training and industry strategies across Greater Philadelphia.

Vice President JD Vance flew into Cincinnati to vote in Tuesday's primary, briefly endorsing Jon Husted and Vivek Ramaswamy before heading to early‑state events.

Top House Democrats have formally endorsed Rep. Steve Cohen over Justin Pearson in Tennessee's hotly watched 9th District primary, injecting establishment muscle into a rapidly escalating Memphis fight.

A resurfaced clip of Vivek Ramaswamy saying Jesus is “a” son of God has reignited debate in Ohio as voters head to the May 5 primary. Responses have been mixed and campaign stakes are high.

Wilson County Schools has named two finalists — Jonathan Duncan and Travis Mayfield — to replace Jeff Luttrell. Final interviews are scheduled for next Wednesday and will be recorded.

The state’s top court is weighing a public reprimand for Judge Shelley Joseph after a 2018 Newton courthouse episode that left a defendant free of ICE custody. The decision follows a federal indictment, a DOJ dismissal and a state disciplinary probe.

DPS proposes using the DHS SAVE system to verify citizenship for License to Carry applicants; the proposal is in the Texas Register and public comments are open through May 24.