State data show a rise in foster placements made outside children's home regions, and the Houston area took the biggest share of transfers last year.

A judge found Carmel violated Indiana’s public records law by withholding settlement agreements tied to a $500,000-plus payout. The order forces the city to disclose the documents.

State-funded TV spots narrated by Secretary William Galvin have drawn scrutiny over timing, messaging and a roughly $203K price tag, leaving taxpayers on the hook for about $173K.

Pittsburgh Public Schools is considering a policy to require advance parental notice when classroom lessons could conflict with 'sincerely held' religious beliefs, stirring debate over teacher burden and parental rights.

Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia reintroduced A10299 to add a Donate Life checkbox to mandatory e‑file tax returns, arguing the small change could boost donor sign‑ups in NYC and beyond.

Mayor Shelley Berkley delivered the 2026 State of the City at The Smith Center, outlining the priorities and projects that will shape Las Vegas this year.

A coalition launched a petition to levy a 2% fee on big retailers' local profits, aiming to collect 8,726 valid signatures to reach the November ballot.

Franklin County gave Columbus until May 1 to settle unpaid jail invoices or the county will refuse to accept city-code arrestees.

Henry County commissioners dismissed County Manager Cheri Matthews Wednesday, saying new leadership is needed as the county handles rapid growth. An interim manager is expected to be named within days.

Salt Lake City Council says multiple people have come forward alleging Council Member Eva Lopez Chavez engaged in conduct that may constitute sexual harassment. The council says it is reviewing the claims and shared survivor resources.

About 1,000 state workers rallied in downtown Sacramento as SEIU Local 1000 and the state began contract negotiations, centering on telework protections and budget trade-offs.

More than 1,000 Bexar County traffic citations failed to upload to the court system for weeks, then reappeared in bulk — leaving drivers and clerks scrambling.

The Pentagon directed the termination of most DoD collective‑bargaining agreements; AFGE says more than 600 civilian workers at DFAS Cleveland lost contract protections. Union leaders vow legal challenges.