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The Wyoming Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the state’s two abortion bans are unconstitutional, preserving a hotly contested right amid a push by legislators to end the practice in the Equality State.
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Abortion remains legal in Wyoming after state high court strikes down bans
The Wyoming Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the state’s two abortion bans are unconstitutional, preserving a hotly contested right amid a push by legislators to end the practice in the Equality…
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January 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The Wyoming Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the state’s two abortion bans are unconstitutional, preserving a hotly contested right amid a push by legislators to end the practice in the Equality State.
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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry wrote in an opinion column he believes captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro should be put to death for his alleged drug-related crimes.
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Gov. Landry writes Maduro should be executed or imprisoned at Angola in Breitbart piece
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry wrote in an opinion column he believes captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro should be put to death for his alleged drug-related crimes.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry wrote in an opinion column he believes captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro should be put to death for his alleged drug-related crimes.
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Shootings in New Jersey hit a record low last year, for the third year in a row, state officials announced Tuesday.
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Shootings fell to record low in NJ in 2025, officials say
Shootings in New Jersey hit a record low last year, for the third year in a row, state officials announced Tuesday.They said 559 people were shot in 487 incidents last year, down from 778 in 2024 and…
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January 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Shootings in New Jersey hit a record low last year, for the third year in a row, state officials announced Tuesday.
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U.S. California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa has died and Indiana Republican Rep. Jim Baird was injured in a car accident, President Donald Trump said Tuesday.
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Death of US House member from California narrows already slim GOP majority
WASHINGTON — U.S. California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa has died and Indiana Republican Rep. Jim Baird was injured in a car accident, President Donald Trump said Tuesday. Speaking to a meeting of Ho...
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January 6, 2026 at 8:03 PM
U.S. California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa has died and Indiana Republican Rep. Jim Baird was injured in a car accident, President Donald Trump said Tuesday.
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States including Virginia are responding to changes by the U.S. Department of Transportation that removed the presumption that women- or minority-owned businesses are socially and economically disadvantaged.
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VDOT pauses minority-, women-owned businesses program activities amid federal changes
States including Virginia are responding to changes by the U.S. Department of Transportation that removed the presumption that women- or minority-owned businesses are socially and economically…
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January 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
States including Virginia are responding to changes by the U.S. Department of Transportation that removed the presumption that women- or minority-owned businesses are socially and economically disadvantaged.
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via @virginiamercury.com
The federal government said Monday that Tennessee has not opted into a summer food program for low income kids that brought more than $84 million in funding to avert childhood hunger in previous years.
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Gov. Bill Lee declines to secure millions in federal funds to feed Tennessee kids during summer
Despite the urging of county mayors, child advocates, clergy and educators, Gov. Bill Lee has declined to secure millions of dollars in federal funding to provide food to low-income kids by the…
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January 6, 2026 at 7:02 PM
The federal government said Monday that Tennessee has not opted into a summer food program for low income kids that brought more than $84 million in funding to avert childhood hunger in previous years.
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Kentucky lawmakers recently received recommendations for improving the examination and treatment of sexual assault victims in Kentucky hospitals by encouraging nurses to seek forensic training.
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Most Kentucky counties have no nurse trained to examine, treat sexual assault victims
This story discusses sexual assault. If you’ve been sexually assaulted, you can call the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network helpline at 800-656-4673 or chat with someone from RAINN online at…
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January 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Kentucky lawmakers recently received recommendations for improving the examination and treatment of sexual assault victims in Kentucky hospitals by encouraging nurses to seek forensic training.
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Twiggs County commissioners recently approved a massive data center project, sparking a legal battle and deepening distrust between citizens and their elected officials in the rural middle Georgia community.
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Data center ‘gold rush’ pits local officials’ hunt for new revenue against residents’ concerns
Twiggs County commissioners recently approved a massive data center project, sparking a legal battle and deepening distrust between citizens and their elected officials in the rural middle Georgia…
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January 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Twiggs County commissioners recently approved a massive data center project, sparking a legal battle and deepening distrust between citizens and their elected officials in the rural middle Georgia community.
via @georgiarecorder.com
via @georgiarecorder.com
Most of the tuition spending in the education freedom account program continued to go to private religious schools last school year, new numbers released by the Children’s Scholarship Fund indicate.
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Religious schools dominate EFA spending, continuing trend
Most of the tuition spending in the education freedom account program continued to go to private religious schools last school year, new numbers released by the Children’s Scholarship Fund indicate.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Most of the tuition spending in the education freedom account program continued to go to private religious schools last school year, new numbers released by the Children’s Scholarship Fund indicate.
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Missouri’s largest state employee pension fund can’t recover losses from investments in Ontario-based capital funds, a Cole County judge ruled last month as he closed out a five-year court battle.
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Judge slaps down Missouri pension fund lawsuit over investment losses
Missouri’s largest state employee pension fund can’t recover losses from investments in Ontario-based capital funds, a Cole County judge ruled last month as he closed out a five-year court battle.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Missouri’s largest state employee pension fund can’t recover losses from investments in Ontario-based capital funds, a Cole County judge ruled last month as he closed out a five-year court battle.
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As the current Ohio General Assembly goes into its second year in 2026, abortion will still remain a topic of legislation, in small efforts to change laws, and large attempts to codify or prohibit the practice.
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Reproductive rights regulated, tested in Ohio Republican bills, as Dems continue attempts to protect
As the current Ohio General Assembly goes into its second year in 2026, abortion will still remain a topic of legislation, in small efforts to change laws, and large attempts to codify or prohibit…
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January 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
As the current Ohio General Assembly goes into its second year in 2026, abortion will still remain a topic of legislation, in small efforts to change laws, and large attempts to codify or prohibit the practice.
via @ohiocapitaljournal.com
via @ohiocapitaljournal.com
The number of nixed road and bridge plans is rising, the Indiana Department of Transportation told state lawmakers on Monday, citing “funding constraints.”
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INDOT cancels, postpones projects
The number of nixed road and bridge plans is rising, the Indiana Department of Transportation told state lawmakers on Monday, citing “funding constraints.”“We’ve continued to cancel projects. They’ve…
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January 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The number of nixed road and bridge plans is rising, the Indiana Department of Transportation told state lawmakers on Monday, citing “funding constraints.”
via @indianacapitalchronicle.com
via @indianacapitalchronicle.com
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Rodney Bennett will resign next week, he announced in a brief email to students, faculty and staff on Monday, leaving UNL nearly six months short of his initial contract.
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UNL Chancellor Bennett to resign Jan. 12, almost six months short of 3-year contract
LINCOLN — University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Rodney Bennett will resign next week, he announced in a brief email to students, faculty and staff on Monday, leaving UNL nearly six months short…
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January 6, 2026 at 3:00 AM
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Rodney Bennett will resign next week, he announced in a brief email to students, faculty and staff on Monday, leaving UNL nearly six months short of his initial contract.
via @nebraskaexaminer.com
via @nebraskaexaminer.com
Customers of South Carolina’s two large, private power companies could see their electric bills go up in 2026.
via @scdailygazette.com
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SC power costs may again be on the rise as Dominion seeks rate hike
COLUMBIA — Customers of South Carolina’s two large, private power companies could see their electric bills go up in 2026 — the second time in two years that utilities have hiked base rates.It has…
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January 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Customers of South Carolina’s two large, private power companies could see their electric bills go up in 2026.
via @scdailygazette.com
via @scdailygazette.com
Without directly praising President Donald Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis Monday at Florida’s “Deportation Depot” condemned the “destructive” Nicolás Maduro government days after U.S. military forces captured him.
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DeSantis condemns ‘destructive’ Maduro government while announcing arrests of 10K non-citizens
SANDERSON — Without directly praising President Donald Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis Monday at Florida’s “Deportation Depot” condemned the “destructive” Nicolás Maduro government days after U.S. military…
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January 5, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Without directly praising President Donald Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis Monday at Florida’s “Deportation Depot” condemned the “destructive” Nicolás Maduro government days after U.S. military forces captured him.
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via @floridaphoenix.com
A big change is in store for lawmakers and the public when the Kentucky General Assembly begins its 2026 session Tuesday.
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This Kentucky General Assembly is going to be very different for the public
A big change is in store for lawmakers and the public when the Kentucky General Assembly begins its 2026 session Tuesday.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM
A big change is in store for lawmakers and the public when the Kentucky General Assembly begins its 2026 session Tuesday.
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via @kentuckylantern.com
Freestanding birth centers can address maternal health inequities, but many are facing mounting financial and regulatory pressures.
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Freestanding birth centers are closing as maternity care gaps grow
Dr. Heather Skanes opened Alabama’s first freestanding birth center in 2022 in her hometown of Birmingham. Skanes, an OB-GYN, wanted to improve access to maternal health care in a state that’s long…
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January 5, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Freestanding birth centers can address maternal health inequities, but many are facing mounting financial and regulatory pressures.
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The beat goes on: A Q&A with journalist Andrew DeMillo, new editor at the Arkansas Advocate arktimes.com/arkansas-blo...
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The beat goes on: A Q&A with journalist Andrew DeMillo, new editor at the Arkansas Advocate - Arkansas Times
Trusted straight man of Arkansas news, journalist Andrew DeMillo aims to preserve that reputation for truth and objectivity as he levels up to his new role as editor of the nonprofit Arkansas Advocate...
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January 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The beat goes on: A Q&A with journalist Andrew DeMillo, new editor at the Arkansas Advocate arktimes.com/arkansas-blo...
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Pentagon will try to penalize Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly for illegal orders video | via @jennifershutt.bsky.social @StatesNewsroom.com mainemorningstar.com/2026/01/05/r...
Pentagon will try to penalize Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly for illegal orders video • Maine Morning Star
WASHINGTON — The Defense Department will attempt to downgrade Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly’s retirement rank and pay, seeking to punish him for making a video along with other Democrats in…
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January 5, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Pentagon will try to penalize Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly for illegal orders video | via @jennifershutt.bsky.social @StatesNewsroom.com mainemorningstar.com/2026/01/05/r...
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Redistricting dominated the political news in Utah during the second half of 2025, but the issue is far from settled in the new year, report @utahnewsdispatch.com and @statesnewsroom.com
5 key Utah redistricting issues to watch in 2026 • Utah News Dispatch
5 redistricting issues to watch in 2026: Will Utah's new court-ordered congressional map hold? and Will the effort to repeal Prop 4 succeed?
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January 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Redistricting dominated the political news in Utah during the second half of 2025, but the issue is far from settled in the new year, report @utahnewsdispatch.com and @statesnewsroom.com
In just over 300 days, Pennsylvania voters will decide whether to reelect Gov. Josh Shapiro for a second term.
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Garrity’s campaign will put Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first three years under a microscope
In just over 300 days, Pennsylvania voters will decide whether to reelect Gov. Josh Shapiro for a second term.Shapiro, a Democrat, has been on a steady upward political trajectory for more than 20…
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January 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM
In just over 300 days, Pennsylvania voters will decide whether to reelect Gov. Josh Shapiro for a second term.
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A Blue Ribbon Commission formed by the Rhode Island Foundation wants to significantly change the formula for state aid to local school districts.
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Rhode Island Foundation panel urges R.I. to rewrite school funding formula, boost state share
Boosting Rhode Island’s share of funding to K-12 public schools could relieve some pressure on municipal property taxes, according to a commission calling for an overhaul of the state allocation to…
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January 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A Blue Ribbon Commission formed by the Rhode Island Foundation wants to significantly change the formula for state aid to local school districts.
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via @rhodeislandcurrent.com
Every single seat in the Colorado House of Representatives and about half of seats in the Colorado Senate will be on the ballot this year.
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The primaries to watch in Colorado’s 2026 state legislative elections
Every single seat in the Colorado House of Representatives and about half of seats in the Colorado Senate will be on the ballot this year.Democrats have controlled both chambers of the state…
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January 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Every single seat in the Colorado House of Representatives and about half of seats in the Colorado Senate will be on the ballot this year.
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via @coloradonewsline.com
As the 2026 West Virginia legislative session nears, the West Virginia Watch team is gearing up to keep you informed over the 60-day law-making process.
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The WV legislative session starts Jan. 14. Here’s what we’ll be watching and what you should know.
As the 2026 West Virginia legislative session nears, the West Virginia Watch team is gearing up to keep you informed over the 60-day law-making process.We’ll be watching everything from health care…
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January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
As the 2026 West Virginia legislative session nears, the West Virginia Watch team is gearing up to keep you informed over the 60-day law-making process.
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Gov. Tim Walz ended his campaign for a historic third-term on Monday amid mounting pressure from members of his own party and intense attacks from Republicans over widespread fraud in state-run social services programs.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ends campaign for third term
Gov. Tim Walz ended his campaign for a historic third-term on Monday amid mounting pressure from members of his own party and intense attacks from Republicans over widespread fraud in state-run social...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Gov. Tim Walz ended his campaign for a historic third-term on Monday amid mounting pressure from members of his own party and intense attacks from Republicans over widespread fraud in state-run social services programs.
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