A Beachwood lawmaker plans to introduce a medical aid‑in‑dying bill and will speak at a Statehouse press conference Thursday, advocates and opponents are already lining up.

Albany lawmakers reintroduced legislation to limit holdout litigation by investors who buy distressed sovereign bonds. The measure would reinstate champerty defenses and replace the 9% pre‑judgment rate with a Treasury‑linked benchmark.

A salary panel is poised to approve a 4.7% pay increase for most top Honolulu officials even as the city handles costly storm recovery. Key roles from the mayor to chiefs would see bumps if the commission signs off.

Reports say the Trump administration is exploring relocating roughly 1,100 Afghan allies from a Qatar transit camp to the DRC, prompting outcry from veterans and rights groups.

A 4‑3 board vote gives Canutillo leaders authority to identify potential central‑office cuts as the district works to close a budget gap. Officials say teachers will not be targeted.

Hunting groups say Gov. Jared Polis stacked the Parks and Wildlife Commission with animal‑rights allies, putting three appointees on the hot seat as confirmation hearings begin. The dispute centers on conservation priorities and funding.

Bryant Acosta rolled out a six-pillar "Bold New Blueprint" on Tuesday, pitching transparency, affordability and green-energy upgrades as his path to City Hall.

The FAA rescinded a sweeping January drone advisory after a Twin Cities photojournalist sued, replacing a moving no‑fly zone with a cautionary advisory.

Donna Miller won a crowded, money-fueled Democratic primary in Illinois' 2nd District. Outside spending and national groups shaped the outcome.

Hochul announced a World Cup One‑Day Permit to help bars and restaurants host outdoor watch parties and streamline multi‑day permitting this summer.

The Pentagon released footage of U.S. forces boarding the M/T Tifani in the Indian Ocean; the tanker is on a U.S. sanctions list and was carrying Iranian crude.

The City of Monroe's special election is May 5. Early voting is May 2 at City Hall, and secure drop boxes are available at City Hall and fire stations.

The Tennessee House voted April 21 to add "honorifics" to the state’s ban on forced use of preferred names or pronouns, barring schools and state agencies from requiring titles such as Mr., Mrs., Dr. or Mx.