Voters were split on the region's seven school levies on the May 6 ballot. Voters approved three, rejected three – and left one tied, according to unofficial results. The election outcome will allow some districts to address an operating deficit,

Republican Judge Jefferson Griffin’s attempt to throw out votes on military and overseas absentee ballots is unconstitutional, federal District Judge Richard Myers ruled Monday. In a 68-page ruling, Myers said the state Board of Elections should certify the election results based on the tally of all eligible votes in November,