Six governor candidates pressed their plans for water, energy and the Valley’s pocketbook at a Fresno State forum focused on affordability and farms. Positions ranged from deregulation to large water projects and a push for EV chargers.

A Nevada‑Utah coalition asked the Interior Board of Land Appeals to pause a BLM decision approving a Cedar City pipeline, saying the environmental review is flawed and threatens springs and water rights.

Akron’s new public‑order policy emphasizes de‑escalation, limits certain crowd‑control tools and adds after‑action reporting after a settlement tied to protest policing.

A FEMA-funded ambulance for Sugarcreek Township remains stuck at an upfitter while a DHS review holds the grant, leaving the rural EMS dependent on an aging 2006 rig. Local leaders have appealed to lawmakers for a quick resolution.

Valor Collegiate Academies' COO Thomas Branch resigned after the network reported financial irregularities to the Tennessee Comptroller; Valor says it has launched an internal review.

WalletHub places New York among the nation's most heavily taxed states; Long Islanders told News 12 the burden is making it hard to stay.

A legislative study requested by Rep. Rob Matzie urges the PIAA to create transfer oversight, tighten feeder‑school rules for private schools and clarify championship‑site standards.

A federal judge has authorized partial payouts from the $626.25M Flint settlement, but thousands of claimants still face appeals, paperwork and lingering frustration.

New polls turn Michigan’s open governor’s race into a tight, three‑way contest, with independent Mike Duggan, Jocelyn Benson and John James all trading leads. The numbers are mixed and the calendar is short.

Puyallup is moving its police headquarters to leased space on South Hill. Officials say emergency response continues; a ribbon‑cutting is scheduled for April 9.

A new state bill would keep revenue‑sharing payouts to college athletes confidential as reporters sue LSU to force disclosure. The clash pits privacy claims against public‑funds transparency.

The Missouri House removed roughly $8 million from the statewide Narcan program in its FY27 budget plan, a rollback UMSL and first responders say could weaken overdose prevention. The bill now heads to the Senate.

Sandra Bradbury was sworn in as Pinellas Park’s mayor as new council members took their oaths and council meetings were scheduled for Tuesday nights at City Hall.