A new order revives an old battle about how much an administration is allowed to coerce cities and states by withholding money.

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is lobbying lawmakers to drop the state takeover, hoping cooler heads will prevail.

Although he said he looks forward to the positives to continue, he wants public safety to remain a focus and a top priority.

Major industries like construction, child care and restaurants rely heavily on undocumented workers, who would be hard to ...