16+ min ago  (403+ words) I thought local politics were supposed to be boring. I emailed a commissioner and asked for help. Figuring out my district felt like its own sort of achievement, and I was encouraged by how quickly County Commissioner Lee Helton, R-East…...

44+ min ago  (421+ words) Gov. Josh Stein signed two bills into law Friday, including one that would delay the use of new property tax valuations in counties that conducted 2026 reappraisals. But, Stein, a Democrat, did say he also had concerns about the law. "I…...

2+ hour, 41+ min ago  (204+ words) SHREVEPORT, La. " A multi-million dollar request for new police equipment from law enforcement agencies in Caddo Parish is on hold while Caddo commissioners wait on more information before deciding how much each agency will get. The Caddo Commission's Public Safety…...

3+ hour, 34+ min ago  (566+ words) The East African Law Society (EALS) has joined growing regional and international criticism of the arrest, detention, and prosecution of outgoing Kampala Lord Mayor and senior advocate Erias Lukwago, describing the circumstances surrounding his arrest and charging with misprision of…...

3+ hour, 1+ min ago  (206+ words) One thing about Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee he doesn't back down! In his latest move, he's putting a massive spotlight on City Hall by demanding an immediate, independent investigation into Mayoral Public Information Officer Jason Teramoto." Lee's attorney, Walter…...

21+ min ago  (538+ words) Published Jun. 19, 2026, 5: 35 p. m. ET | Updated Jun. 19, 2026 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. " The Florida Attorney General's office has ruled that the University of Florida Board of Trustees is in compliance with Board of Governors regulations and that BOG Chair Alan Levine cannot withhold consideration of…...

1+ hour, 27+ min ago  (238+ words) The Logan Municipal Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting on June 16. Their next meeting will not be for another month, on July 21. Mayor Mark Anderson was absent from this meeting. Chair Mike Johnson announced the council is holding a…...

4+ hour, 36+ min ago  (284+ words) When former Longboat Key Town Manager Tom Harmer announced his retirement, the town looked to St. Lucie County for his replacement in Howard Tipton. Four years later, St. Lucie County is in the town's sights again. As Tipton prepares the…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago  (426+ words) Troy Hager said his three-year stretch as Madison Township police chief was a positive experience. Hager, whose career in law enforcement spanned 40 years, will retire on June 21 from the top position in the Madison Township Police Department. He received a…...

3+ hour, 14+ min ago  (912+ words) The symbol of Lady Justice represents the principles of fairness and impartiality in law. (Pexels) Kiera Riley, Arizona Capitol Times//June 19, 2026// Criminal defendants may no longer have to pay for court-appointed counsel, jury trials and appeals if a bipartisan bill…...