Bill 18 simplifies housing rules to help families secure adequate homes in St. Louis.

Representatives of the Education Justice Alliance urged the Wake County Board of Education to adopt a short‑term suspension appeal process, citing 13,473 short‑term suspensions reported last year and disproportionate impacts on Black, Latino, multilingual learners and students with disabilities.

County officials summarized how Prop A’s voter-approved fund will expand child-care and out-of-school programming, listing four strategies and early investments that have already put scholarships and provider supports into the community.

Senators Jacque, Cabral-Guevara, and Ratcliff propose fee waivers for state park vehicles.

After extended debate over cost and access, the Rexburg City Council approved a budget adjustment enabling staff to seek contracts and sponsorships for a large July 3, 2026 celebration at Madison High School that would include a concert, drone show and fireworks. Madison County has committed up to $100,000; staff said the full event budget would be

Council moves forward with adult swim hours and updated family season pass options.

New law applies safety requirements to institutional investors with five or more centers.

Committee discusses establishing an appeal process for transportation policy decisions.

City Council to discuss forming committee for partnership with Santa Ynez Valley Children's Museum.

The House elementary and secondary education subcommittee voted 6-0 to report House Bill 18 as amended; the bill would create an employer childcare assistance program and revive a framework tied to a previously vetoed $25 million appropriation. A committee amendment leaves eligibility details to the appropriation act.

Oregon's Department implements rules for adoption processes and fee structures within 30 days.

S3387 (S33 87) would let New Jersey National Guard members transfer 50% of certain tuition benefits to a dependent child or 100% to a spouse; the committee released the bill with broad support from veterans groups.

Councilman Parley motions to explore splash pads at Cook Park and Heritage Park.