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An Oklahoma City Democrat announced he will step down from his seat in the House Friday after being elected to lead a statewide labor coalition.

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Oklahoma City lawmaker plans to resign to lead labor group
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma City Democrat announced he will step down from his seat in the House Friday after being elected to lead a statewide labor coalition.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, a democratic socialist who twice campaigned for the Democratic nomination for president, announced Monday that he is endorsing Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for Senate.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders endorses Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for Senate
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, a democratic socialist who twice campaigned for the Democratic nomination for president, announced Monday that he is endorsing Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for Senate. “Minnesota…
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November 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Members of the Ukrainian community in Nebraska honored dozens of neighbors at an appreciation event Friday that spotlighted support for Ukraine during the nearly four years since Russia invaded.

via @nebraskaexaminer.com
Ukrainians honor Nebraskans for support during Russian invasion
LINCOLN — Members of the Ukrainian community in Nebraska honored dozens of neighbors at an appreciation event Friday that spotlighted support for Ukraine during the nearly four years since Russia…
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November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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An ongoing exhibit telling the story of what it was like for South Carolina soldiers in the Vietnam War has renewed interest in the state’s oldest military history museum.

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SC’s military museum still telling stories of Vietnam War 3 years after opening of popular exhibit
COLUMBIA — An ongoing exhibit telling the story of what it was like for South Carolina soldiers in the Vietnam War has renewed interest in the state’s oldest military history museum.It also has…
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November 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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A bipartisan bill to legalize online sports betting in Wisconsin is speeding through the state Legislature.

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Bipartisan online sports betting bill is speeding through the Wisconsin Legislature
A bipartisan bill to legalize online sports betting in Wisconsin is speeding through the state Legislature.After being introduced in late October, the Assembly and Senate versions of the legislation…
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November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Washington’s attorney general is seeking to reduce public record backlogs as concerns grow over transparency and agencies strain from surging requests.

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Need for speed: Plan to unclog WA public records system gets mixed reviews
Washington’s attorney general is seeking to reduce public record backlogs as concerns grow over transparency and agencies strain from surging requests.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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The future of health care coverage is at risk for millions of Americans, through changes to the ACA and Medicaid. Don't miss our debut episode of Stories From The States, which explores this issue over 25 mins. Listen now.

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‘I could die’: A Wisconsin woman fears impending Medicaid cuts, while others celebrate | News From The States
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November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Goochland County is the latest locality to face intense community pushback over plans to lure data center development to the area.

via @virginiamercury.com
Goochland approves tech overlay district after hours of resident backlash
Goochland County, home to just over 28,000 residents and more than two hours south of Northern Virginia’s “Data Center Alley,” is the latest locality to face intense community pushback over plans to…
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November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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As an off-cycle special election, turnout in the special election primary for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District race was down significantly compared to the 2024 General Election.

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Turnout was down 75% in Middle TN U.S. House special election, particularly in GOP strongholds
As an off-cycle special election, turnout in the special election primary for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District race was down significantly compared to the 2024 General Election. Across both…
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November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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This is the first in a three-part series on New Hampshire’s intellectual and developmental disability care system.

via @newhampshirebulletin.com
A series of tragedies exposes patterns of abuse and neglect in New Hampshire’s disability system
This is the first in a three-part series on New Hampshire’s intellectual and developmental disability care system. Part II will be published on Wednesday, Nov. 12, followed by Part III on Nov. 14.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Federal payments for Head Start this year were significantly behind schedule compared with 2024 and that violated the Impoundment Control Act, according to the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office.

via @ohiocapitaljournal.com
Ohio Head Start programs suffer, close as federal government shutdown rolls on
With child care access already considered a crisis in Ohio, the state’s Head Start locations are facing their own challenges, including closure, as the federal government shutdown continues.Head…
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November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, battles are already underway across the country over state ballot measure campaigns.

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The midterm ballot measure battles have already begun
When Missouri Republican lawmakers approved a new district map in September to help their party in Congress, progressive activist Richard von Glahn was ready. Hours after the state legislature passed…
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November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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7 Democrats have voted for the stopgap spending bill: Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada; Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire; Dick Durbin of Illinois; Tim Kaine of Virginia; John Fetterman of Pennsylvania. No. 8 aye is independent Angus King of Maine.
November 10, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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November 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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BREAKING--US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown
This report has been updated.WASHINGTON — Seven U.S. Senate Democrats and one independent joined Republicans on Sunday night in advancing legislation to reopen the government and temporarily keep it a...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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Idaho is asking the federal government for $100 million annually over five years to support rural health care through a grant created in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”

via @idahocapitalsun.com
Idaho seeking $1 billion in federal funds for rural health care from ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
Idaho is asking the federal government for $100 million annually over five years to support rural health care through a grant created in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Through the major federal…
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November 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Assemblyman John DiMaio will remain the GOP's Assembly leader, over the objections of at least one of his colleagues.

via @newjerseymonitor.com
Assembly GOP sticks with leadership after big election losses
New Jersey Republicans reelected their Senate and Assembly leaders Thursday, two days after voters ousted several GOP Assembly members and left the party with its smallest caucus in decades.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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BREAKING: The U.S. Department of Agriculture told states Friday it was releasing full November funding for the nation’s major food assistance program that helps 42 million people afford groceries.

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Full November SNAP benefits to be issued by Trump administration despite shutdown
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told states Friday it was releasing full November funding for the nation’s major food assistance program that helps 42 million people afford groceries, complying wit...
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November 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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BREAKING: Wisconsinites receive full SNAP benefits for November via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/07/f...
Full SNAP benefits for November paid to Wisconsin FoodShare recipients  • Wisconsin Examiner
According to the Evers admin, funds became available at midnight and a total of about $104.4 million was issued for 337,137 households.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” deeply slashed Medicaid funding. Almost $1 trillion will be cut from the program. In a new national podcast launched today by States Newsroom, Capital Journal Reporter Marty Schladen talks about the impacts in Ohio. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/07/o...
Ohio Capital Journal Reporter Marty Schladen featured in new national podcast • Ohio Capital Journal
The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” deeply slashed Medicaid funding. Almost $1 trillion will be cut from the program over the next ten years. In a new national podcast launched today by…
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November 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” deeply slashed Medicaid funding. Almost $1 trillion will be cut from the program. In a new national podcast launched today by States Newsroom, Capital Journal Reporter Marty Schladen talks about the impacts in Ohio. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/07/o...
Ohio Capital Journal Reporter Marty Schladen featured in new national podcast • Ohio Capital Journal
The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” deeply slashed Medicaid funding. Almost $1 trillion will be cut from the program over the next ten years. In a new national podcast launched today by…
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November 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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A new program at Shepherd University aims to help beginning farmers in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle.

via @westvirginiawatch.com
New program aims to encourage farming in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle
A new program at Shepherd University aims to help beginning farmers in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. The school’s Agricultural Small Business Incubator program is now accepting applicants for…
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November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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The open enrollment campaign for Rhode Island’s health insurance marketplace usually promotes affordability.

Not this year.

via @rhodeislandcurrent.com
As premiums spike, HealthSource RI focuses on medical necessity versus low cost
The open enrollment campaign for Rhode Island’s health insurance marketplace usually promotes affordability.Not this year.“In the past we’ve been saying, ‘Health care is more affordable than ever…
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November 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM