Matthew Ledbetter, Forsyth County's tax commissioner since 2005, died unexpectedly at 59. County leaders praised his service and the office's modernization under his tenure.

At PS/IS 187, a proposed blacktop addition to meet New York’s class‑size caps has parents worrying about lost play space while teachers welcome smaller classes. The fight exposes tough local tradeoffs behind a citywide policy push.

Senate Democrats unveiled a program to train and deploy staff as official observers in close Senate races, aiming to document intimidation and support oversight this fall.

Chicago’s minimum wage rises to $17.05 on Wednesday; tipped workers’ cash pay will be about $12.96. Employers should update payrolls, notices and POS settings before the next pay period.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed three bills in Chicago strengthening privacy for gender‑affirming care, expanding hormone coverage and simplifying gender‑marker changes on IDs.

Senate Bill 1007 would limit most HOA dues hikes to 8% without homeowner approval, splitting Democrats and forcing a debate over reserve funding and transparency.

Robert William, a lifelong Glendalian and 24‑year department veteran, has been appointed the city’s permanent police chief after serving as interim. City leaders say he’ll focus on modernization, accountability and staff wellness.

Sen. Mazie Hirono joined colleagues to reintroduce the Right to Vote Act, a bill that would enshrine a statutory federal right to vote and create new legal tools to challenge voter restrictions.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent rolled out an "economic statecraft" plan tying trade, supply chains and the dollar to national security while demanding reciprocity.

Trump suggested Syria should “take care” of Hezbollah, prompting denials from Damascus and emergency security meetings in Israel as regional tensions spike.

Deer Valley Unified’s enrollment has slipped to about 30,465, and the district says the phasedown of a voter override and lower student counts forced roughly $11M in cuts and dozens of staff changes.

A federal judge let age-discrimination claims and some retaliation allegations against the D.C. Department of Health survive an early dismissal, setting up discovery over pay and performance disputes.

Texas lawmakers approved HB 27 to make a half‑credit personal finance course a graduation requirement for ninth graders entering in 2026–27. Schools will need curricula, teachers and time to roll it out.