County Manager David Ellis presented the FY2027 budget at the May 4 Board meeting; the package includes a proposed 2-cent property tax increase and the session is livestreamed.

A surprise bump in tax receipts has given Springfield short‑term budget breathing room, but state forecasts warn FY27 could be tighter.

Tacoma’s parks director resigned as the district confronts a roughly $7 million operating shortfall, nearly 50 layoffs and looming service cuts. A May 18 public meeting will weigh the options.

Bob Cozzie will leave Portland’s public‑safety post on May 18, 2026 — less than a year after his permanent appointment. His exit comes as the city grapples with deep budget cuts that could reshape police, fire and 911 services.

Community First Whatcom filed Initiative 26‑01 to bar services organizers say help landlords coordinate rent hikes. The proposal would ban paid coordinating tools and create legal remedies for tenants.

A new grand jury review flags aging jails and rising medical needs across five Sacramento detention sites, noting a roughly $1 billion obstacle to expanding the Main Jail.

The OPSB meets Tuesday to consider a proposed settlement with the City of New Orleans that could resolve a years‑long lawsuit over school tax revenue.

The Texas Education Agency says its probe into Bellaire High's handling of a student's preferred pronouns found no district-level wrongdoing; legal fights over SB12 continue.

Retired LASD Capt. Mike Bornman told a questionnaire he’d demolish Men’s Central Jail after a replacement is found, move inmates to Century Regional and build a women’s treatment campus.

Silver Lake neighborhood council member Maebe Pudlo has filed to run for the open 26th State Senate seat. Her progressive campaign joins a crowded June 2 primary.

A doctored video circulated in Scottsdale alleging Vice Mayor Adam Kwasman sought $500,000 for a synagogue crosswalk, prompting faith leaders and officials to push back.

Robertson County voters will cast ballots on Tuesday, May 5. Here are the key polling locations, hours and ID rules to know.

FOX 11 will televise a Los Angeles mayoral forum on May 13 featuring Mayor Karen Bass and three challengers as the June 2 primary approaches.