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Jonathan Shorman
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Democracy Reporter, Stateline.
Past: The Kansas City Star
Kansan. KU graduate.
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With a new federal fund, states are seeking money to bolster emergency services, address chronic diseases and recruit more staff, Nada Hassanein reports.

https://stateline.org/2025/11/11/states-hope-to-use-rural-health-money-to-keep-doctors-combat-chronic-disease/
States hope to use rural health money to keep doctors, combat chronic disease • Stateline
In their competition for rural health care dollars from a new federal fund, states are seeking money to bolster emergency services, address chronic diseases, and recruit and train more doctors and nurses.
stateline.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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If you score remap shifts between safe/competitive seats as +/-0.5, here's how the count looks today, to my eye:

CA: Dem +4.5
MO: GOP +1
NC: GOP +0.5
OH: GOP +0.5
TX: GOP +4
UT: Dem +1

That leaves Republicans ahead by half a seat, w/ FL, IN & VA the biggest remaining variables.
November 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Shocking story. How a Gap in Tennessee’s Probation System Leaves Domestic Violence Victims in Danger, by @paigepfleger.bsky.social @wpln.bsky.social @mariamelba.bsky.social
How a Gap in Tennessee’s Probation System Leaves Domestic Violence Victims in Danger
Probation officers pause in-person visits and home searches for offenders facing an arrest warrant. That reduced supervision can last for months — in one case it was over a year. Six mothers died duri...
www.propublica.org
November 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Trump pardon of 2020 election allies does not erase Fulton County election interference charges georgiarecorder.com/2025/11/10/t...
Trump pardon of 2020 election allies does not erase Fulton County election interference charges • Georgia Recorder
Georgia Republicans who came under legal scrutiny after allegedly playing a role in trying to overturn President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss are celebrating after the president issued a sweeping...
georgiarecorder.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Re-upping for the evening crew…

There’s a lot of fighting and maneuvering over 2026 ballot measure elections happening *right now* that will go a long way to shaping what ends up before voters next year

I dive into it here>>>
jonshorman.bsky.social Jonathan Shorman @jonshorman.bsky.social · 1d
NEW - A year out from the midterms, intense battles that will shape what state-level ballot measures go before voters — and how they’re described — are already underway in courtrooms and statehouses across the country

My latest for @stateline.org
stateline.org/2025/11/10/t...
The midterm ballot measure battles have already begun • Stateline
A year out from the 2026 midterm elections, legal fights and procedural maneuvering over ballot measures and referendums are already well underway in states across the country.
stateline.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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There is a mysterious effort underway to prevent signature gathering against redistricting measures in Missouri. Here's the latest from @kacen.bsky.social

www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
Inside mysterious push to block signature-gathering against Missouri redistricting
The source of the contract remains a mystery. But its existence has raised alarm as Missouri gears up for a potential statewide vote.
www.kansascity.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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statesnewsroom.com
Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, battles are already underway across the country over state ballot measure campaigns.

via @stateline.org
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…
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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kentuckylantern.com
The United States Supreme Court has declined to revisit the 2015 landmark ruling that gave same-sex couples marriage equality, a failure for former Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis.

From @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social:

kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/10/k...
Kentucky clerk’s bid to challenge same-sex marriage fails  • Kentucky Lantern
The United States Supreme Court has declined to revisit the 2015 landmark ruling that gave same-sex couples marriage equality.
kentuckylantern.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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NEW: Supreme Court takes up major new election case on whether states can count ballots that are received after Election Day:
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
Supreme Court to weigh imposing new limits on mail-in ballots in a major election case
The Republican National Committee is among those challenging a law in Mississippi, similar to those in many other states, that allow mail-in ballots to be counted after Election Day.
www.nbcnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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apnews.com
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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NEW: The First Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the Trump admin's efforts to stop the release of full funding for November's SNAP benefits payments as ordered by a lower court judge.

The Supreme Court's administrative stay will now expire 48 hours after the 1st Circuit's ruling.
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
jonshorman.bsky.social
NEW - A year out from the midterms, intense battles that will shape what state-level ballot measures go before voters — and how they’re described — are already underway in courtrooms and statehouses across the country

My latest for @stateline.org
stateline.org/2025/11/10/t...
The midterm ballot measure battles have already begun • Stateline
A year out from the 2026 midterm elections, legal fights and procedural maneuvering over ballot measures and referendums are already well underway in states across the country.
stateline.org
November 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
jonshorman.bsky.social
As part of the ruling, Immergut finds that the deployment of California and Texas Guard to Oregon violated Oregon’s sovereignty

This is an issue I recently explored in-depth for @stateline.org

stateline.org/2025/10/22/t...
November 8, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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oregoncapitalchronicle.com
BREAKING: Federal judge permanently blocks Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland.
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Federal judge finds Trump Guard deployment to Portland illegal • Oregon Capital Chronicle
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to return control of federalized Oregon and California Guard troops to each state’s governor.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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This is a big deal, although a lot will depend on what #SCOTUS does in the Illinois case (in which we don’t expect a ruling until the week of November 17 at the earliest).
juliedicaro.bsky.social Julie DiCaro @juliedicaro.bsky.social · 3d
BREAKING: Judge Immergut issues a permanent injunction against Pete Hegseth and the deployment of the National Guard to Portland.

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CONCLUSION For the above reasons, this Court concludes that Plaintiffs have demonstrated that Defendants violated 10 U.S.C. § 12406 and the Tenth Amendment and satisfy the requirements for a permanent injunction. Therefore, this Court PERMANENTLY ENJOINS Defendants24 Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Department of Defense, Kristi Noem, and the U.S. Department of 24 As this Court may lack jurisdiction to enjoin President Trump in the performance of his official duties, see Franklin v. Massachusetts, 505 U.S. 788, 802–03 (1992) (plurality opinion); Mississippi v. Johnson, 71 U.S. (4 Wall.) 475, 501 (1866), this injunction applies only against the other Defendants. PAGE 105 – FINDINGS OF FACT & CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Homeland Security from implementing the following memoranda federalizing and deploying members of the National Guard in Oregon: 1. Defendant Secretary Hegseth’s September 28, 2025 Memorandum federalizing and deploying the Oregon National Guard, Ex. 1051; Homeland Security from implementing the following memoranda federalizing and deploying members of the National Guard in Oregon: 1. Defendant Secretary Hegseth’s September 28, 2025 Memorandum federalizing and deploying the Oregon National Guard, Ex. 1051; 2. Defendant Secretary Hegseth’s October 5, 2025 Memorandum federalizing and deploying the Texas National Guard, to the extent that it deploys members of the Texas National Guard in Oregon, Ex. 6; 3. Defendant Secretary Hegseth’s October 16, 2025 Memorandum to the extent that it authorizes the deployment of federalized members of the California and Texas National Guards to Oregon, Ex. 2; and 4. any memoranda deploying members of any other State’s National Guard to Oregon based on the same predicate conditions that were relied upon to authorize the above orders. This Court retains jurisdiction pursuant to the All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651, to enforce the terms of this permanent injunction against any party.
November 8, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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BREAKING: Full November SNAP benefits to be issued by Trump administration despite shutdown. @statesnewsroom.com story:
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...
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
jonshorman.bsky.social
Interesting details on failed GOP push for a gerrymander special session in Kansas. State House Republicans were 6 votes shy of supermajority needed to call session, with 10 Republicans overall — including several committee chairs — refusing to back a session. They've now lost their gavels.
November 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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statesnewsroom.com
We’re live!

Tune into our new weekly podcast, Stories From The States. In our first episode, host @fitzsimon.bsky.social talks about federal cuts that are jeopardizing Medicaid coverage.

www.newsfromthestates.com/podcast/stor...

#FairFearlessFree #LocalJournalism
Stories From The States | News From The States
Stories From the States is a weekly podcast that explores, through personal stories, how people and communities across America are being affected by government decisions. Each episode examines a singl...
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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nytimes.com
Breaking News: Cornell University reached an agreement with the Trump administration that would restore hundreds of millions in funding to the university. It's expected to pay a $30 million fine to the government and to invest $30 million in agriculture and farming programs.
Cornell Reaches Deal with Trump Administration to Restore Research Funds
The Ivy League university had warned of layoffs after the Trump administration stripped it of funds this year. The cuts were among the deepest in higher education.
nyti.ms
November 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
jonshorman.bsky.social
Re-upping my story this week. After big fears this summer of plunging international enrollment, I wanted to dig into what happened now that we’re deep into the fall semester
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NEW - As Trump tightens student visa process, international enrollment falls at some public universities

I spent the past couple weeks exploring how Trump has changed the international student landscape within public higher ed. I found disruption & major uncertainty

stateline.org/2025/11/05/s...
Some public universities report fewer international students amid Trump restrictions • Stateline
Coming to the United States to study has become more difficult. President Donald Trump is taking a harder line on international students, arguing that they are taking university spots or jobs from Ame...
stateline.org
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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stateline.org
From Amanda Hernández: States are moving in sharply different directions on the death penalty, with some looking to broaden when and how executions occur while others try to scale them back.

https://stateline.org/2025/11/06/states-death-penalty-policies-are-heading-in-sharply-different-directions/
States’ death penalty policies are heading in sharply different directions • Stateline
States are moving in sharply different directions on the death penalty, with some looking to broaden when and how executions occur while others try to scale them back or end them entirely.
stateline.org
November 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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cnn.com
Exclusive: The parents of a man who killed himself are suing the company that created ChatGPT, claiming the product encouraged him to commit suicide.
ChatGPT encouraged college graduate to commit suicide, family claims in lawsuit against OpenAI | CNN
A 23-year-old man killed himself in Texas after ChatGPT ‘goaded’ him to commit suicide, his family says in a lawsuit.
www.cnn.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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grice1911.bsky.social
Meet the former Kansas lawmaker fighting for Trump admin to keep SNAP aid frozen. A story via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social

www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
Meet the former Kansas lawmaker fighting for Trump admin to keep SNAP aid frozen
“We’re going to have some fun in D.C. We’re going to break a few eggs, make a few omelettes. Make a couple people cry,” Penn said in May.
www.kansascity.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:34 AM
jonshorman.bsky.social
The mayor of a Kansas town has been charged with voter fraud — AG Kris Kobach says he’s not a U.S. citizen

From @crazeywriter.bsky.social

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November 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM