June 28, 2026 - Gov Brief Today

What Happened Today – June 27, 2026

June 29, 2026June 28, 2026 by George Bounacos

Aerial view of the Willard Springs wildlife overpass under construction over Interstate 17 in forested northern Arizona

The Willard Springs Wildlife Overpass took shape over Interstate 17, the 27th crossing in an Arizona network the state credits with cutting animal collisions by 90 percent. (Photo courtesy of ADOT)

A reporter walked into North Carolina’s booth at the America 250 fair and found the Confederate battle flag grafted onto the state flag. North Carolina has never carried that emblem on its flag, not even when it seceded. Somebody built this version on purpose, celebrating a Confederate North Carolina. There is no gentle reading of … Read more