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With data centers expected to become the largest source of electricity demand in the Pacific Northwest, Washington legislators are pressing ahead with a bill aimed at protecting the grid and offsetting potential hikes for utility ratepayers. washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/02/11/h...
How WA lawmakers are trying to regulate data centers • Washington State Standard
Washington legislators advanced data center legislation out of the House Appropriations Committee Monday with two significant changes.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:51 PM
With data centers expected to become the largest source of electricity demand in the Pacific Northwest, Washington legislators are pressing ahead with a bill aimed at protecting the grid and offsetting potential hikes for utility ratepayers. washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/02/11/h...
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Why is ICE seizing people’s phones and documents? minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/12/w...
Why is ICE seizing people’s phones and documents? • Minnesota Reformer
After the federal agents took the shackles off Gust Johnson’s ankles to release him from detainment, he asked for his phone back. That would be staying at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, th...
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February 12, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Border Czar Tom Homan announces end to Operation Metro Surge, claiming success minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/12/b...
Border Czar Tom Homan announces end to Operation Metro Surge, claiming success • Minnesota Reformer
President Trump’s border czar announced an imminent end to Operation Metro Surge on Thursday, claiming success from the unprecedented federal incursion that brought thousands of immigration officers t...
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February 12, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Border Czar Tom Homan announces end to Operation Metro Surge, claiming success minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/12/b...
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U.S. jobs increased by 130,000 in January, buoyed by hires in health care, social assistance and construction. But in another sign of anemic hiring last year, estimates for 2025 were revised down by more than a million jobs to a growth level rarely seen outside of recessions. Via @stateline.org
Jobs report shows a historic stall in hiring last year • Nevada Current
U.S. jobs increased by 130,000 in January, buoyed by hires in health care, social assistance and construction. But in another sign of anemic hiring last year during President Donald Trump's second ter...
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February 11, 2026 at 11:06 PM
U.S. jobs increased by 130,000 in January, buoyed by hires in health care, social assistance and construction. But in another sign of anemic hiring last year, estimates for 2025 were revised down by more than a million jobs to a growth level rarely seen outside of recessions. Via @stateline.org
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COVERAGE CRUNCH: The share of median household income spent on health insurance premium contributions and deductibles for family coverage is higher in Louisiana than in any other state. @acvollers.bsky.social reports for @stateline.org lailluminator.com/2026/02/11/r...
Louisiana families take the biggest income hit to pay for health insurance • Louisiana Illuminator
More than half of working-age adults get their health insurance through an employer, but in many states premium contributions and deductibles take a significant bite out of household incomes.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
COVERAGE CRUNCH: The share of median household income spent on health insurance premium contributions and deductibles for family coverage is higher in Louisiana than in any other state. @acvollers.bsky.social reports for @stateline.org lailluminator.com/2026/02/11/r...
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US House approves bill mandating proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections
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US House approves bill mandating proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House passed legislation 218-213 Wednesday that would require the public to produce a passport or birth certificate in most cases to register to vote, less than a year out from N...
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February 12, 2026 at 12:02 AM
US House approves bill mandating proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections
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From Amanda Watford: Criminal justice has emerged as one of the most wide-ranging and politically charged areas on lawmakers’ agendas in this year’s state legislative sessions.
https://stateline.org/2026/02/12/criminal-justice-is-a-top-issue-in-state-legislatures-this-year/
https://stateline.org/2026/02/12/criminal-justice-is-a-top-issue-in-state-legislatures-this-year/
Criminal justice is a top issue in state legislatures this year • Stateline
Criminal justice has emerged as one of the most wide-ranging and politically charged areas in this year’s state legislative sessions.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:16 PM
From Amanda Watford: Criminal justice has emerged as one of the most wide-ranging and politically charged areas on lawmakers’ agendas in this year’s state legislative sessions.
https://stateline.org/2026/02/12/criminal-justice-is-a-top-issue-in-state-legislatures-this-year/
https://stateline.org/2026/02/12/criminal-justice-is-a-top-issue-in-state-legislatures-this-year/
From Anna Claire Vollers: More than half of adults get their health insurance through an employer, but premium contributions and deductibles take a lot out of household incomes.
https://stateline.org/2026/02/11/many-middle-income-families-spend-at-least-a-tenth-of-their-income-on-health-insurance/
https://stateline.org/2026/02/11/many-middle-income-families-spend-at-least-a-tenth-of-their-income-on-health-insurance/
Many middle-income families spend at least a tenth of their income on health insurance • Stateline
More than half of working-age adults get their health insurance through an employer, but in many states premium contributions and deductibles take a significant bite out of household incomes. A new analysis from the Commonwealth Fund, a research nonprofit focused on health care, found that in 2024, premium contributions and deductibles for family plans totaled 10% […]
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February 11, 2026 at 6:02 PM
From Anna Claire Vollers: More than half of adults get their health insurance through an employer, but premium contributions and deductibles take a lot out of household incomes.
https://stateline.org/2026/02/11/many-middle-income-families-spend-at-least-a-tenth-of-their-income-on-health-insurance/
https://stateline.org/2026/02/11/many-middle-income-families-spend-at-least-a-tenth-of-their-income-on-health-insurance/
U.S. jobs increased by 130,000 in January, buoyed by hires in health care, social assistance and construction. But estimates for 2025 were revised down by more than a million jobs.
https://stateline.org/2026/02/11/jobs-report-shows-a-historic-stall-in-hiring-last-year/
https://stateline.org/2026/02/11/jobs-report-shows-a-historic-stall-in-hiring-last-year/
Jobs report shows a historic stall in hiring last year • Stateline
U.S. jobs increased by 130,000 in January, buoyed by hires in health care, social assistance and construction. But in another sign of anemic hiring last year during President Donald Trump's second term, estimates for 2025 were revised down by more than a million jobs to a level of low growth rarely seen outside of recessions.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:53 PM
U.S. jobs increased by 130,000 in January, buoyed by hires in health care, social assistance and construction. But estimates for 2025 were revised down by more than a million jobs.
https://stateline.org/2026/02/11/jobs-report-shows-a-historic-stall-in-hiring-last-year/
https://stateline.org/2026/02/11/jobs-report-shows-a-historic-stall-in-hiring-last-year/
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States that have passed laws requiring some kind of cellphone policy now are considering going further and mandating daylong bans, even for high schoolers, reports @stateline.org via @washingtonstatestandard.com and @statesnewsroom.com
As school cellphone bans gain in popularity, lawmakers say it’s time to go bell-to-bell • Washington State Standard
States that have passed laws requiring some kind of cellphone policy now are considering going further by mandating daylong bans, even for high schoolers.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM
States that have passed laws requiring some kind of cellphone policy now are considering going further and mandating daylong bans, even for high schoolers, reports @stateline.org via @washingtonstatestandard.com and @statesnewsroom.com
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Some mayors view confrontation with the Trump White House as the right approach, others are opting for accommodation — or just keeping their heads down.
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Mayors ignore, flatter or confront Trump to serve their cities • Stateline
Cities rely on federal money, and Trump has made it clear that more ICE agents and fewer federal dollars will flow to cities that don’t respond to his requests.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Some mayors view confrontation with the Trump White House as the right approach, others are opting for accommodation — or just keeping their heads down.
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The millions of immigrants who have crossed the border with Mexico since 2020 could change the balance of political power in Congress — but in a way likely to boost Republican states that emphasize border security, at the expense of more welcoming Democratic states.
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Immigrant surge helped boost GOP states' population, and they may gain US House seats as a result • Michigan Advance
The millions of immigrants who have crossed the border with Mexico since 2020 could change the balance of political power in Congress — but in a way likely to boost Republican states that emphasize bo...
michiganadvance.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:43 PM
The millions of immigrants who have crossed the border with Mexico since 2020 could change the balance of political power in Congress — but in a way likely to boost Republican states that emphasize border security, at the expense of more welcoming Democratic states.
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A new study shows that in many states, premium contributions and deductibles take a significant bite out of household incomes.
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Many middle-income families spend at least a tenth of their income on health insurance
More than half of working-age adults get their health insurance through an employer, but in many states premium contributions and deductibles take a significant bite out of household incomes.A new…
www.newsfromthestates.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
A new study shows that in many states, premium contributions and deductibles take a significant bite out of household incomes.
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Texas and Florida gained population, while California and New York lost population, causing a projected reshuffling of congressional seats after 2030.
https://stateline.org/2026/02/11/immigrant-surge-helped-boost-gop-states-population-and-they-may-gain-us-house-seats-as-a-result/
https://stateline.org/2026/02/11/immigrant-surge-helped-boost-gop-states-population-and-they-may-gain-us-house-seats-as-a-result/
February 11, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Texas and Florida gained population, while California and New York lost population, causing a projected reshuffling of congressional seats after 2030.
https://stateline.org/2026/02/11/immigrant-surge-helped-boost-gop-states-population-and-they-may-gain-us-house-seats-as-a-result/
https://stateline.org/2026/02/11/immigrant-surge-helped-boost-gop-states-population-and-they-may-gain-us-house-seats-as-a-result/
The millions of immigrants who have crossed the border with Mexico since 2020 could change the balance of political power in Congress.
https://stateline.org/2026/02/11/immigrant-surge-helped-boost-gop-states-population-and-they-may-gain-us-house-seats-as-a-result/
https://stateline.org/2026/02/11/immigrant-surge-helped-boost-gop-states-population-and-they-may-gain-us-house-seats-as-a-result/
Immigrant surge helped boost GOP states' population, and they may gain US House seats as a result • Stateline
The millions of immigrants who have crossed the border with Mexico since 2020 could change the balance of political power in Congress — but in a way likely to boost Republican states that emphasize border security, at the expense of more welcoming Democratic states.
stateline.org
February 11, 2026 at 2:26 PM
The millions of immigrants who have crossed the border with Mexico since 2020 could change the balance of political power in Congress.
https://stateline.org/2026/02/11/immigrant-surge-helped-boost-gop-states-population-and-they-may-gain-us-house-seats-as-a-result/
https://stateline.org/2026/02/11/immigrant-surge-helped-boost-gop-states-population-and-they-may-gain-us-house-seats-as-a-result/
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A bill looking to ban kratom in all forms sparked debate among Utahns on pain relief and accidental overdoses.
via @utahnewsdispatch.com
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Kratom has given and taken from chronic pain patients — will Utah ban it?
For 14 years, Lora Romney has had a burning sensation on the top half of her face. The feeling, she says, is similar to a painful ice cream headache. One that never leaves. After being diagnosed with…
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February 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
A bill looking to ban kratom in all forms sparked debate among Utahns on pain relief and accidental overdoses.
via @utahnewsdispatch.com
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Sam Stockard reports for @tennesseelookout.com that Chattanooga Republican Rep. Greg Martin is sponsoring a measure to criminalize disruptions of worship services.
Republican bill creates crime for disrupting religious worship • Tennessee Lookout
Hamilton County Republican Rep. Greg Martin is sponsoring a bill making it a state crime to disrupt religious services.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Sam Stockard reports for @tennesseelookout.com that Chattanooga Republican Rep. Greg Martin is sponsoring a measure to criminalize disruptions of worship services.
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An Alabama House committee Tuesday is scheduled to consider legislation ending the popular election of members of the state’s utility regulatory body.
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Alabama House bill would end popular election of Public Service Commission
An Alabama House committee Tuesday is scheduled to consider legislation ending the popular election of members of the state’s utility regulatory body.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM
An Alabama House committee Tuesday is scheduled to consider legislation ending the popular election of members of the state’s utility regulatory body.
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via @alabamareflector.com
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Via @chatlanis.bsky.social and @stateline.org: As the Trump administration intensifies its immigration crackdown, health care workers say ICE is increasing its presence in health care facilities, deterring people from seeking medical care, creating chaos and jeopardizing safety. ow.ly/tUiL50YbNQL
Health care workers want ICE out of hospitals, and blue states are responding | Alabama Reflector
As the Trump administration intensifies its immigration crackdown, health care workers in multiple states say ICE is increasing its presence in health care facilities, deterring people from seeking me...
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February 9, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Via @chatlanis.bsky.social and @stateline.org: As the Trump administration intensifies its immigration crackdown, health care workers say ICE is increasing its presence in health care facilities, deterring people from seeking medical care, creating chaos and jeopardizing safety. ow.ly/tUiL50YbNQL
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Health care workers want ICE out of hospitals, and blue states are responding via Shalina Chatlani of @stateline.org wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/09/r...
Health care workers want ICE out of hospitals, and blue states are responding • Wisconsin Examiner
Health care workers say ICE is deterring people from seeking medical care and creating chaos that jeopardizes the safety of their patients.
wisconsinexaminer.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Health care workers want ICE out of hospitals, and blue states are responding via Shalina Chatlani of @stateline.org wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/09/r...
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Via @nhassanein.bsky.social and @stateline.org: Women with breast cancer living in states that expanded Medicaid eligibility were less likely to die from the disease — but not everyone benefited equally, according to a recent study published in the medical journal JAMA Network Open.
Breast cancer survival rates higher in Medicaid expansion states, study finds | Alabama Reflector
Women in expansion states whose cancer had spread to other organs — the most advanced stage of disease — saw the most significant decline in deaths.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Via @nhassanein.bsky.social and @stateline.org: Women with breast cancer living in states that expanded Medicaid eligibility were less likely to die from the disease — but not everyone benefited equally, according to a recent study published in the medical journal JAMA Network Open.
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Cities rely on federal money, and Trump has made it clear that more ICE agents and fewer federal dollars will flow to cities that don’t respond to his requests.
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Mayors ignore, flatter or confront Trump to serve their cities • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Cities rely on federal money, and Trump has made it clear that more ICE agents and fewer federal dollars will flow to cities that don’t respond to his requests.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Cities rely on federal money, and Trump has made it clear that more ICE agents and fewer federal dollars will flow to cities that don’t respond to his requests.
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From @stateline.org
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Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins broke with Trump President on nationalizing elections, telling lawmakers he wouldn’t provide the state’s full voter list to the feds without a court order. (@stateline.org)
President Trump wants to federalize elections. Missouri’s secretary of state says no
Some Republican election officials have broken with the president on nationalizing elections, even as they have avoided criticizing him directly. That includes Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, who also told lawmakers he wouldn’t provide the state’s full voter list to the feds without a court order.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins broke with Trump President on nationalizing elections, telling lawmakers he wouldn’t provide the state’s full voter list to the feds without a court order. (@stateline.org)
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Health care workers in Minnesota and other states say ICE is increasing its presence in health care facilities, deterring people from seeking medical care.
via @stateline.org
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Health care workers want ICE out of hospitals, and blue states are responding
Last month, the parents of a 7-year-old girl whose nose wouldn’t stop bleeding took her to Portland Adventist Health in Portland, Oregon, for urgent care. Before the family could get through the…
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February 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Health care workers in Minnesota and other states say ICE is increasing its presence in health care facilities, deterring people from seeking medical care.
via @stateline.org
via @stateline.org