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Why the rushed Postal Service plan for mail-in voting has states in a panic

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President Donald Trump’s executive order placing new restrictions on mail-in voting would assign state officials a Herculean task to reach compliance before the crucial midterm elections. The order directed the U.S. Postal Service to strictly regulate the envelope design of...
Clean Elections rejects GOP candidate’s bid to exit the program amid disciplinary proceedings
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Clean Elections rejects GOP candidate’s bid to exit the program amid disciplinary proceedings

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3 dead and multiple injured, including police, in downtown Minneapolis shooting
Minnesota

3 dead and multiple injured, including police, in downtown Minneapolis shooting

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North Dakota

New $20M loan recommended for Military Gallery to restart construction

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Minnesota

Klobuchar, Demuth pledge to boost housing construction though neither commits to zoning reform

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Maryland

Lacking federal funds, local groups press to continue legal aid for immigrant children

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Idaho

Idaho Supreme Court to weigh if ballot language on abortion rights initiative could mislead voters 

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Utah

Patagonia, environmental groups revive old legal fights against new cuts to Utah monuments 

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States move to fortify elections against Trump

Since his loss in the 2020 election, President Donald Trump has continued to deny the official results and baselessly sow doubt about election integrity. With an executive order to restrict mail-in voting and lawsuits demanding states turn over their voter rolls, Trump and his administration have been pushing for more federal involvement in how elections are run. That has some state leaders preparing for worst-case scenarios. 

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Trump's newest order on birthright citizenship blocked in federal court

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FEMA to reimburse eight South Dakota counties, three tribes for storm-related infrastructure fixes
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FEMA to reimburse eight South Dakota counties, three tribes for storm-related infrastructure fixes

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Yellowstone’s ‘thumping’ hot springs
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Yellowstone’s ‘thumping’ hot springs

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Iowa

Coal increased its share of Iowa electricity generation in 2025, report shows

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Missouri

Missouri GOP calls for Joplin legislative candidate to withdraw after arrest

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Lawsuit over doctors supervising nurse practitioners adds new twist to long NC debate
North Carolina

Lawsuit over doctors supervising nurse practitioners adds new twist to long NC debate

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Rep. Jeff Crank leads resolution against Democratic Socialists of America
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Rep. Jeff Crank leads resolution against Democratic Socialists of America

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Early detection is the most practical way to improve cancer outcomes in Alaska

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A Bow data center saga promises to be quite the page-turner
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A Bow data center saga promises to be quite the page-turner

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Oregon small businesses deserve a break from steep credit card fees
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Oregon small businesses deserve a break from steep credit card fees

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John Cole’s Tennessee: Meat grinder

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New Mexico lawmaker criticizes state insurance superintendent for approving premium increase

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Rhode Island

Rhode Island rabies cases reach 34 after two Warwick raccoons test positive

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Newly formed New Mexico ‘abundance’ housing coalition lays out legislative priorities 

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Kentucky

20 Kentucky counties to get FEMA assistance for June flooding 

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Kentucky courts filing system part of ‘cybersecurity incident,’ judicial branch officials say

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Debate between candidates for Wisconsin governor scheduled for Oct. 21

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US Rep. Stansbury voices concerns about New Mexico water use for Project Jupiter data center
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US Rep. Stansbury voices concerns about New Mexico water use for Project Jupiter data center

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Lack of child care still a key need for WV businesses while state slowrolls lawmakers’ bill
West Virginia

Childcare still a key need for WV businesses while state slow rolls lawmakers’ bill

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Rhode Island

A new report on primary care Medicaid reimbursement rates, a new promise from McKee

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Washington

Uncounted late ballots jump in WA as fears of Postal Service delays intensify

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Alaska

Alaska schools set to receive $115M in war-driven oil revenue bonus, state announces

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania labor agency launches initiative targeting wage violations in home care industry

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South Dakota

Crow Creek tribal member to be South Dakota’s next Missing and Murdered Indigenous People liaison

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Power for and by the people? St. Petersburg citizens launch campaign for municipal utilities.

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House GOP lawmakers explore increased public health reporting for tick-borne diseases
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House GOP lawmakers explore increased public health reporting for tick-borne diseases

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Kratom bills advance, including a permanent full ban in North Dakota

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NC students show gains in testing, graduation rate reaches record high
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NC students show gains in testing, graduation rate reaches record high

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Iowa

Des Moines University partners with Baylor University for certain advanced degrees

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Judge denies effort to block Arkansas outlets from publishing details about data center agreement
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Judge denies effort to block Arkansas outlets from publishing details about data center agreement

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Arkansas judge to rule within 30 days in lawsuit on who controls prison system

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Concerned neighbors, supporters speak out at hearing on Hyundai steel mill pollution permit
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Concerned neighbors, supporters speak out at hearing on Hyundai steel mill pollution permit

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Lobstermen buoyed by US House passage of Golden bill to pause right whale protections until 2035

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Federal judge pauses case on mifepristone access until after midterm elections
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Federal judge pauses case on mifepristone access until after midterm elections

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Ohio Supreme Court rejects judge’s claim abortion amendment hinders job

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NJ wants US Supreme Court to review Kalshi’s sports markets
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NJ wants US Supreme Court to review Kalshi’s sports markets

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Kentucky

Some KY schools and local governments eye a data center tax windfall. A think tank sees loopholes.

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Voting groups file federal challenge against Florida’s ‘SAVE’ Act
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Voting groups file federal challenge against Florida’s ‘SAVE’ Act

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Arkansas

Video of 2 Mississippi County traffic stops prompt calls for Arkansas State Police investigation

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CoreCivic offers to pay Appleton $1.2 million annually to cover lost tax revenue
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CoreCivic offers to pay Appleton $1.2 million annually to cover lost tax revenue

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Arizona

Seizures, chest pain and long holds at a Phoenix ICE facility flying under the radar

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