Councilwoman Monica Larson lost the Henderson Police Supervisors' Association's endorsement after a conflict with a police sergeant, and amid tensions with indicted Councilmember Carrie Cox. Larson defends her actions and suggests political motives.

Roxanne Watanabe is appointed as the new BTO director at Hawaii's DAGS, aiming to modernize the state's aging financial system with the $66-million EFS project.

An administrative law judge says Councilman John Lee accepted gifts that broke city rules and recommended a $43,730 fine; the City Ethics Commission will decide.

The LA City Council approved a $1 million increase for LAPD recruitment, less than the $4.4 million Mayor Bass requested to add 410 officers by 2026. The decision precedes a budget deficit concern and the 2028 Olympics.

Governor Greg Abbott appoints new members with diverse expertise to the University of Houston System Board of Regents, including those with backgrounds in optometry, law, construction, and accounting.

Senator Gallego joined the Starbucks "Red Cup Rebellion" strike in AZ, expressing solidarity with workers against unfair labor practices. He criticized wage stagnation and called for union power in the face of corporate profits.

Arizona Democratic Congress members request a formal investigation into DHS practices after chemical agents were used against civilians, including a congressperson and reporters.

Attorneys general from 20 states, led by California AG Rob Bonta, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, arguing it is unauthorized, violates APA, and imposes undue financial burden on public employers.

The San Diego Housing Commission voted to change Section 8 rules, raising tenant rent shares as officials try to avert a funding shortfall that could cut thousands of vouchers.

AG Kwame Raoul leads a coalition opposing CFPB's proposed changes that may weaken credit discrimination protections.

Governor Walz named Judge Tim O'Malley as Minnesota's Director of Program Integrity, with Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy endorsing the choice and highlighting efforts to enhance fiscal accountability.

Arizona AG Kris Mayes announced the sentencing of a dealer of flavored cocaine, highlighting the risks of drugs, especially those laced with fentanyl.

Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page is challenging state Sen. Phil Berger for his seat, despite President Trump's endorsement of Berger. Page is undeterred, aiming to defeat Berger in the North Carolina primary.