Milwaukee election officials say 269 absentee ballots arrived the morning after the April 7 election. City staff will review envelopes to determine whether they meet state rules.

Noblesville residents told state regulators that opaque fees and rising electric bills are squeezing households during a packed listening session. The IURC will compile testimony into a May–June report.

Miami‑Dade’s procurement shop helped land a Wait n’ Rest concession at MIA, projecting about $10M and a larger county revenue share while lining up vendor outreach.

Charlotte’s council committee is debating whether council members should join interviews for some city contracts; supporters want oversight, critics warn of conflicts.

North Carolina's unemployment rate held at 3.8% in January while the Charlotte area stayed near lows. Manufacturing lost more than 11,000 jobs even as health care and construction added roles.

Brookfield Ald. Kris Seals said he "won't admit or deny" posts on a deleted LinkedIn profile that targeted Muslims and immigrants, prompting local leaders to respond.

The Department of Justice sued Washtenaw County on April 9, saying local rules block ICE detainers and asking a federal court to enjoin the policies. The filing names county leaders and points to dozens of ignored detainer requests in 2025.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is calling to liquidate New York's climate investment account and return about $2.4 billion to ratepayers amid concerns over rising utility costs.

The SJC received a sealed special-master report after anonymous letters alleged an affair between a New Bedford judge and a Bristol County ADA. The finding and a status hearing Thursday could touch thousands of cases.

Dearborn civil‑rights lawyer Amir Makled removed posts praising Hezbollah leaders as he vies for a Democratic nod to the University of Michigan Board of Regents.

Sheriff Ruben Marte9 sued Attorney General Todd Rokita, asking a federal court to block SEA 76 that would force local jails to honor ICE detainers without judicial warrants.

Sunnyvale’s City Council unanimously adopted a policy on April 7 barring ICE from using city property and directing the city to provide “know your rights” resources. The move aligns Sunnyvale with other South Bay jurisdictions while noting legal limits.

KQED will host three May town halls with Katie Porter, Eric Swalwell and Chad Bianco in San Francisco, livestreamed and later aired as Californians head toward the June 2 primary.