Kentucky Republicans have passed a budget with large increases to education spending, but Democrats wanted to see guaranteed teacher raises and universal pre-K as part of the package.
Federal agencies have a 24-hour deadline to complete the disconnection of Ivanti VPN appliances due to the potential risk of hacking, which is caused by multiple software flaws.
Georgia senators voted in favor of a bill that would require cash bail for 30 more crimes than before. Cash bail has become a divisive topic recently, typically along party lines.
Republican Gov. Jim Pillen of Nebraska has rejected $18 million in federal funding to help feed children in need over the summer, prompting legislative action by Sen. Jen Day.
South Carolina senators passed a bill allowing for open carry within the state, which includes a free firearms training course and enhanced penalties for crimes involving guns.
Indiana lawmakers are working to address declining literacy rates through a legislative approach focusing on early elementary school years. The bill now moves to the House.
Nikki Haley says she doesn't need to win in her home state of South Carolina later this month to keep her 2024 campaign versus Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination alive.