SUMMARY: State Rep. Daniel Grossberg, a Louisville Democrat, is under investigation for harassment and inappropriate behavior, including being banned from a strip club for groping a dancer and making sexual propositions. Despite calls for his resignation from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and party leaders, Grossberg’s attorney announced he will not step down, asserting the allegations are false. Grossberg faces a state ethics complaint and has lost his committee assignments. He is up for reelection in a heavily Democratic district. His attorney urges for a clear reporting policy for complaints against lawmakers to ensure proper resolution.

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SUMMARY: A Tennessee school district’s resolution to define “valid threats” of mass violence was removed from the agenda, with plans for a town hall meeting next month. The proposal aimed to enable school officials and law enforcement to discern credible threats from inappropriate comments made by students, potentially preventing unjust arrests. Tennessee recently enacted a law classifying threats of mass violence as felonies. Superintendent Dr. Justin Robertson emphasized the need for discretion in responding to threats that do not pose actual danger. Hamilton County Schools reported 15 threats since the school year began, highlighting ongoing concerns about school safety.

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SUMMARY: The Kansas City, Missouri, Auditor’s Office released an audit examining the city’s submission of cost reimbursements for public projects financed through Tax Increment Financing (TIF). The city was found to be late or had not submitted reimbursement requests for 11 projects, totaling nearly $4.7 million. This delays reimbursements and risks TIF denials, forcing the city to tap its capital improvement funds. The audit highlighted a lack of centralized processes, written policies, training, and effective communication among departments. Recommendations were made to improve reimbursement submissions and align them with authorized agreements, prompting departments to begin requesting reimbursements for some outstanding projects.

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