The Supreme Court agreed to review whether church‑run preschools can accept Colorado’s universal preschool funds while enforcing religious admissions policies.

Sen. Shane Wilkin introduced SCR20 urging Congress to reform NEPA, the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act. The nonbinding measure would push for faster permits for mines, pipelines and power projects.

The Supreme Court declined to review a challenge to Ludlow Public Schools' nondisclosure protocol, leaving a federal appeals court decision intact and the district's pronoun/name practice in place.

A new poll finds about three‑quarters of Burlingame voters back raising the hotel tax from 12% to 15%, giving the city a roadmap for outreach and a likely ballot push.

Hawaii's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.2% in January, tying South Dakota for the nation's lowest. Payrolls added 2,600 jobs even as participation remains a concern.

A Loudoun County jury opened a three-day recall trial April 20 to determine whether Purcellville Vice Mayor Ben Nett should be removed amid separate criminal indictments. The case stems from a bitter fight over the town police department and months of petitions and lawsuits.

Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen’s AB 1643 would default separated parents into California’s state child‑support system to boost payments to custodial households. Supporters call it an anti‑poverty step; critics raise legal and cost concerns.

Lt. Gov. Jay Collins is scheduled to speak at 9:30 a.m. at the Urban Stillhouse in St. Petersburg, an on-the-ground stop as he pursues the 2026 GOP nomination.

Hamilton County has set satellite early‑voting windows in Carmel, Fishers and Westfield, plus continued hours at the Judicial Center and fairgrounds.

The Supreme Court heard Sripetch v. SEC to decide whether the SEC must prove investor losses before ordering disgorgement. The ruling could reshape how the agency recovers ill-gotten gains.

U.S. forces said a strike on a vessel in the Caribbean killed three and Miami‑based Southern Command released video of the blast. The action is the latest in a campaign that has drawn lawsuits and legal alarm.

A San Angelo rancher says low‑producing wells on her property leak pollution while operators keep them open to avoid paying to plug them. State data and federal funding show the scale, but enforcement and rulemaking lag.

Investigations show NYC has paid about $99.3M in rent and utilities for 28 unused preschool sites while families face long waitlists for neighborhood seats.