Two New Orleans city lawyers resigned after a federal judge found nine AI‑generated, nonexistent citations in a court filing. The ruling led to fines and a new city AI policy.

A federal judge in Tyler blocked a proposed IRS‑church settlement that would have allowed pulpit endorsements without risking tax status. The Johnson Amendment remains intact while the legal fight continues.

A key contract that would pin down who pays for extra police, fire and transit during the 2028 Games is six months overdue, leaving City Hall scrambling.

A proposed consent decree filed April 1 in Tyler would bar the State Department from funding or promoting tools that suppress domestic media through 2036, pending judicial sign‑off.

Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Washington will join WHO’s GOARN to secure faster outbreak alerts and technical support as federal policy shifts. The move links the state directly to international disease‑response networks.

A Statewide Single Audit found eligibility coding errors in OHP Bridge and evidence gaps at ODOT that left auditors unable to verify millions in federal spending. Agencies say fixes are underway.

On the one‑year anniversary of an arson at the governor’s residence, Gov. Josh Shapiro met with faith leaders in Harrisburg as the state moved to distribute nearly $11M in security grants to nonprofits and houses of worship.

The Oklahoma Tax Commission says letters sent last Friday warn that OkTAP files — including W‑2s and 1099s — may have exposed Social Security numbers; credit monitoring is being offered.

President Trump praised Nissan’s U.S. reshoring as the automaker retools its Canton plant, signs a U.S. battery deal and outlines a global restructuring. The moves mix new investment with planned cuts.

Lt. Oscar Martinez has filed to run for Los Angeles County sheriff, pitching modernization and stronger support for deputies as he joins a crowded June primary field.

Sydney Gruters — wife of RNC chair Joe Gruters — launched a bid for Florida’s open 16th District and immediately drew a high-profile Trump endorsement. Her entry reshapes the GOP primary in Manatee and nearby suburbs.

Taipei says it will reinforce the Pratas atoll after an uptick in Chinese maritime and aerial pressure. Officials promise tougher patrols and faster wartime readiness.

HB 3372 would create a loan fund and a bond‑enhancement program to help Oklahoma public charter schools pay for buildings; the measure cleared the House and moved in the Senate on April 1. Supporters say it could close a persistent funding gap for high‑poverty charters.