local governments

Georgia’s attorney general says Savannah overstepped in outlawing guns in unlocked cars

Politics
Amanda Smith

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Georgia’s attorney general says city officials in Savannah overstepped their authority by making it illegal to leave firearms ...

Should local governments get to regulate self-driving vehicles? California bill gets hearing

U.S.
Amanda Smith

Good morning and welcome to the A.M. Alert! SB 915 ADVANCES DESPITE PUSHBACK Should local governments be allowed to pass their own ...

Workers could see changes to their wages in 2026 if DeSantis signs bill

U.S.
Amanda Smith

Starting in September 2026, tens of thousands of workers may see their wages change in 11 municipalities — including Miami-Dade, Broward and ...

Olmsted County, Rochester lobbyists dive into the 2024 legislative session

U.S.
Amanda Smith

Feb. 17—ROCHESTER — Jennifer Berquam said no two sessions of the Minnesota Legislature are the same. “We’re in for another adventure, and ...

Candidate for NC treasurer, Democrat Wesley Harris, answers our questions

U.S.
Amanda Smith

To help inform voters across the state, this candidate questionnaire is available to be republished by local publications in North Carolina without ...

When will Oklahoma cities, counties start seeing opioid settlement money?

U.S.
Amanda Smith

Money from legal settlements against opioid manufacturers, distributors and retailers will finally start to trickle out to Oklahoma cities and counties in ...