L. Helen Rankin, the first Black woman to serve in the Ohio House, died March 22 at 89. Her work on mammogram coverage and neighborhood housing left a lasting mark on Cincinnati.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo letting service members request permission to carry personal firearms on U.S. bases; commanders must justify denials in writing.

At a Worcester Chamber forum, panelists warned that a proposed statewide rent‑control question could shrink property values and strain municipal budgets.

Mayor Andre Dickens unveiled SO ATL, pairing $50K for a feasibility study with coordinated policing and city programs to keep teens in supervised spaces during spring break.

The U.S. has launched FIFA PASS to give World Cup ticket-holders priority visa interviews — it speeds appointments but doesn't guarantee entry. What Atlanta fans need to check before they travel.

Stand.earth’s analysis shows CalPERS and CalSTRS together hold more than $2.7 billion in companies that contract with ICE, including large positions in Palantir. Activists and lawmakers are demanding answers.

An audit found Oakland’s revenue bureau failed to refer delinquent business tax accounts and paused discovery work, putting millions in potential revenue at risk.

President Trump announced that Attorney General Pam Bondi will leave the Justice Department and Deputy AG Todd Blanche will serve as acting attorney general. Bondi will move to a private‑sector role, the White House says.

The Second Amendment Foundation and allied groups filed an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court to review Peterson v. United States, challenging NFA rules for suppressors.

Jim Irizarry says a years‑old American Independent Party registration was a mistake; his opponent says it undermines his bid to run San Mateo elections.

Albany lawmakers have moved a 25-foot buffer zone for houses of worship and reproductive clinics after synagogue protests; supporters say it protects safety, critics warn of free-speech risks.

Metropolis is adding more than $2M in parking credits to eligible Tennessee accounts, offering two $15 discounts to drivers after an AG settlement.

Rep. Monty Fritts criticized a legislative hold on pro‑gun bills, calling the pause “a slap in the face” and urging measures to allow guns on campuses and in parks.