A New York appeals court vacated a $212,069 fine against the Democratic Socialists of America, freeing funds ahead of New York’s June 23 primary.

House Majority Leader Brenden Jones says he'll draft a bill to bar books on gender identity and sexual orientation from elementary libraries, singling out Chapel Hill‑Carrboro amid district pushback.

Pepco has asked Maryland regulators for higher delivery rates that would raise average bills about $12 per month; public hearings are scheduled in mid‑April. Consumer advocates want the plan denied.

The Louisiana Supreme Court struck Lionel “Lon” Burns from the roll after finding forged divorce filings and false statements that led to a fraudulent default judgment. The order bars him from readmission.

The DNC voted to condemn dark money at its New Orleans meeting but declined to single out AIPAC after heavy spending in Illinois primaries. The move underscores tensions between progressives and party leaders.

Treasury and the Fed quietly briefed top bank CEOs after Anthropic said its Mythos model found thousands of high‑severity vulnerabilities. Regulators urged lenders to reassess and harden defenses.

Sen. James Skoufis filed S9817 to let survivors of conversion therapy sue therapists and employers, revive some expired claims and pursue damages amid a shifting legal landscape. The bill follows a recent Supreme Court decision that reshaped how states regulate talk therapy.

Riverdale and Canby have levies on the May 19 ballot to prevent teacher layoffs, lost school days and program cuts. Both districts say local taxes are needed to close budget gaps.

Fountain Valley voted to join Orange County’s WISE agreement, locking in phased disposal‑fee increases that raise residential bills beginning July 1.

Eric Adams received Albanian citizenship by presidential decree about 100 days after leaving City Hall, even as legal and campaign questions around his circle persist.

Reporting shows State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda repeatedly missed housing‑court dates and filed faulty paperwork, at times costing clients their homes and prompting ethics questions.

President Trump has nominated Columbus attorney Ben Flowers to the Sixth Circuit, putting an Ohio litigator in line to replace Chief Judge Jeffrey Sutton pending Senate approval. The nomination spotlights a lawyer with recent Supreme Court experience and deep ties to state government.

A 5‑mill operating levy and a village bond could both appear on the Nov. 3 ballot, forcing residents to weigh school funding against a new fire station and Village Hall renovations.