Sean Scully
@seanibus.bsky.social
Western National Editor for States Newsroom. Former editor of the Napa Valley Register. Journalist. History fan. Lover of beer. Possibly not in that order.
An interstate panel may consider a resolution later this month on whether to allow EnergySolutions to import up to 1.3 million cubic yards of low-level radioactive waste from Canada to Utah, report @utahnewsdispatch.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Nuclear waste may travel from Canada to Utah under EnergySolutions proposal • Utah News Dispatch
EnergySolutions is proposing to transport nuclear waste from Ontario, Canada to Utah's west desert, a move that worries environmentalists.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
An interstate panel may consider a resolution later this month on whether to allow EnergySolutions to import up to 1.3 million cubic yards of low-level radioactive waste from Canada to Utah, report @utahnewsdispatch.com and @statesnewsroom.com
The rise in deaths and near-fatalities among children in Washington’s child welfare system has slowed, but both are still expected to hit a record level in 2025, report @washingtonstatestandard.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Deaths and critical injuries in Washington’s child welfare system near record high • Washington State Standard
Deaths and near-fatalities among children in Washington’s child welfare system have slowed, but are still expected to break a record in 2025.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The rise in deaths and near-fatalities among children in Washington’s child welfare system has slowed, but both are still expected to hit a record level in 2025, report @washingtonstatestandard.com and @statesnewsroom.com
The state does not track reports of suspected drugging or a drug facilitated sexual assault, which hides the scope of the problem, experts told @alaskabeacon.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Officials, advocates say date rape drugging difficult to confirm, but an ongoing issue in Alaska | Alaska Beacon
While anecdotal stories of suspected roofying or date rape drugging circulate around Alaska, cases and culprits are difficult to confirm.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The state does not track reports of suspected drugging or a drug facilitated sexual assault, which hides the scope of the problem, experts told @alaskabeacon.com and @statesnewsroom.com
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, reports @stateline.org via @oregoncapitalchronicle.com and @statesnewsroom.com
States’ death penalty policies are heading in sharply different directions • Oregon Capital Chronicle
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.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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, reports @stateline.org via @oregoncapitalchronicle.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Two Helena legislators said 31 Montana lawmakers have agreed to sign a petition that would direct the Secretary of State to poll lawmakers for a possible special session to continue SNAP benefits, report @dailymontanan.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Lawmakers collect signatures to poll for SNAP special session • Daily Montanan
Thirty-one lawmakers have agreed to sign a petition that would direct the Secretary of State to poll for a special session on SNAP.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Two Helena legislators said 31 Montana lawmakers have agreed to sign a petition that would direct the Secretary of State to poll lawmakers for a possible special session to continue SNAP benefits, report @dailymontanan.com and @statesnewsroom.com
NV Energy estimates it overcharged customers at both ends of the state by a total of $65.4 million from 2002 through 2024, the company told Nevada energy regulators, report @nevadacurrent.com and @statesnewsroom.com
NV Energy overcharged customers $65.4 million over more than two decades • Nevada Current
NV Energy estimates it overcharged customers at both ends of the state by a total of $65.4 million from 2002 through 2024, the company reported in response to an investigation by the Nevada Public…
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November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
NV Energy estimates it overcharged customers at both ends of the state by a total of $65.4 million from 2002 through 2024, the company told Nevada energy regulators, report @nevadacurrent.com and @statesnewsroom.com
After years of operating without formal procedural rules, Idaho's powerful joint legislative finance committee is finally committing to writing a public rulebook for its budget writing work, report @idahocapitalsun.com and @statesnewsroom.com
After operating without official rules, Idaho budget committee tweaks voting procedures • Idaho Capital Sun
The biggest change is it will no longer take six votes each from the 10 House members and the 10 Idaho Senate members to pass a budget.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
After years of operating without formal procedural rules, Idaho's powerful joint legislative finance committee is finally committing to writing a public rulebook for its budget writing work, report @idahocapitalsun.com and @statesnewsroom.com
“This compact doesn’t build a better future, it builds barriers,” an Arizona State student said in opposing a proposed deal with the Trump administration to align schools with the president's agenda and views, report @azmirror.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Student advocates demand ASU follow UA in rejecting Trump's education compact | Arizona Mirror
ASU Trump compact faces opposition from Democrats and students urging school to reject federal funding with policy strings
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November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
“This compact doesn’t build a better future, it builds barriers,” an Arizona State student said in opposing a proposed deal with the Trump administration to align schools with the president's agenda and views, report @azmirror.com and @statesnewsroom.com
“It’s a daunting task. I don’t know that if there’s a state or a city we can look and say, ‘Well they got (homelessness) right.’" Utah's incoming homelessness coordinator says, report @utahnewsdispatch.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Change of homelessness leadership in Utah comes at a ‘unique moment,’ new boss says • Utah News Dispatch
As Utah gets national attention for state leaders' eagerness to fulfill President Trump's executive order, the state's new homeless leader Tyler Clancy reflects on what's next.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
“It’s a daunting task. I don’t know that if there’s a state or a city we can look and say, ‘Well they got (homelessness) right.’" Utah's incoming homelessness coordinator says, report @utahnewsdispatch.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Washington’s attorney general is seeking to reduce public record backlogs as concerns grow over transparency and agencies strain from surging requests, report @washingtonstatestandard.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Need for speed: Plan to unclog WA public records system gets mixed reviews • Washington State Standard
Washington is seeking to reduce public record backlogs as transparency concerns grow and agencies strain from surging requests.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Washington’s attorney general is seeking to reduce public record backlogs as concerns grow over transparency and agencies strain from surging requests, report @washingtonstatestandard.com and @statesnewsroom.com
The Alaska Supreme Court has disbarred former U.S. District Court Judge Josh Kindred, banning him from practicing law in the state, “effective immediately," citing workplace misbehavior while on the bench, report @alaskabeacon.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Alaska Supreme Court bans disgraced federal judge from practicing law in the state | Alaska Beacon
Josh Kindred, recommended by Alaska Republican Sens. Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, was appointed by President Donald Trump.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Alaska Supreme Court has disbarred former U.S. District Court Judge Josh Kindred, banning him from practicing law in the state, “effective immediately," citing workplace misbehavior while on the bench, report @alaskabeacon.com and @statesnewsroom.com
A federal judge has issued an order permanently blocking President Donald Trump from deploying hundreds of National Guard troops to Portland against the wishes of state and local leaders, report @oregoncapitalchronicle.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Federal judge permanently blocks Trump Guard deployment to Portland • Oregon Capital Chronicle
No troops can be deployed to Portland, and Oregon troops will remain federalized for at least 14 more days.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A federal judge has issued an order permanently blocking President Donald Trump from deploying hundreds of National Guard troops to Portland against the wishes of state and local leaders, report @oregoncapitalchronicle.com and @statesnewsroom.com
“In Nevada and nationally, Democrats still need to figure out who we are and what we’re fighting for, because I think there is an extreme disconnect" between voters and party leaders, a progressive activist tells @nevadacurrent.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Pols, consultants mull last week's Democratic sweep as a harbinger for Nevada • Nevada Current
Off-year elections are generally unremarkable. But the victories last week of Democratic candidates for governor in New Jersey and Virginia, a Democratic Socialist mayoral candidate in New York, and…
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November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
“In Nevada and nationally, Democrats still need to figure out who we are and what we’re fighting for, because I think there is an extreme disconnect" between voters and party leaders, a progressive activist tells @nevadacurrent.com and @statesnewsroom.com
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services anticipates the state will receive funding for a $1 billion Rural Health Transformation Program proposal it submitted to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, report @dailymontanan.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Montana applies for $1B Rural Health Transformation Program • Daily Montanan
DPHHS anticipates the state will receive funding for a $1 billion Rural Health Transformation Program proposal it submitted to CMS.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services anticipates the state will receive funding for a $1 billion Rural Health Transformation Program proposal it submitted to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, report @dailymontanan.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Food banks and pantries across Idaho are reporting a huge increase in demand since the federal government shut down in October, report @idahocapitalsun.com and @statesnewsroom.com
SNAP uncertainty spiking demand at Idaho food banks • Idaho Capital Sun
Idaho food banks are reporting rising demand amid uncertainty about SNAP food assistance after the government shut down.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Food banks and pantries across Idaho are reporting a huge increase in demand since the federal government shut down in October, report @idahocapitalsun.com and @statesnewsroom.com
The legal case by Arizona Republicans defending the state's abortion laws is built on the testimony of expert witnesses who have never performed an abortion and have long opposed it, report @azmirror.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Arizona GOP defends abortion laws with witnesses who are vocal abortion foes
Arizona abortion law witnesses for GOP never performed procedure as Republicans defend restrictions against Prop 139 challenge
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November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The legal case by Arizona Republicans defending the state's abortion laws is built on the testimony of expert witnesses who have never performed an abortion and have long opposed it, report @azmirror.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Check out the new podcast from @statesnewsroom.com -- Stories From the States, a weekly podcast that explores, through personal stories, how people and communities across America are being affected by government decisions.
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…
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November 7, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Check out the new podcast from @statesnewsroom.com -- Stories From the States, a weekly podcast that explores, through personal stories, how people and communities across America are being affected by government decisions.
@stateline.org sits down with Washington's new Public Lands Commissioner to discuss how to handle Trump's dizzying array of policy changes on energy, land management, and public lands, via @washingtonstatestandard.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Dave Upthegrove on land sales, federal funding cuts and wildfire immigration raids • Washington State Standard
Washington state’s new public lands commissioner came into office with his own ambitious agenda. It’s playing out against a shifting federal backdrop.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
@stateline.org sits down with Washington's new Public Lands Commissioner to discuss how to handle Trump's dizzying array of policy changes on energy, land management, and public lands, via @washingtonstatestandard.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Alaska's senators split on a measure that would have forced the president to see congressional approval before any military strikes on Venezuela, report @alaskabeacon.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Sullivan votes to block Senate measure intended to preempt American bombing of Venezuela | Alaska Beacon
Murkowski was one of two Republicans in favor of taking up the issue, saying she's not convinced by the Trump administration's justifications.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Alaska's senators split on a measure that would have forced the president to see congressional approval before any military strikes on Venezuela, report @alaskabeacon.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Oregon’s chief legal officer is hosting a series of town halls around the state this season to hear from Oregonians about what issues matter to them the most, report @oregoncapitalchronicle.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Oregon attorney general schedules town halls in Corvallis, Lake Oswego • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon’s chief legal officer is hosting a series of town halls to hear from Oregonians about what issues matter to them the most.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Oregon’s chief legal officer is hosting a series of town halls around the state this season to hear from Oregonians about what issues matter to them the most, report @oregoncapitalchronicle.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Nevada’s child care crisis should warrant a special session rather than efforts to give public subsidies to film studies, advocacy groups say, report @Nevadacurrent.com and @statesnewsroom.com
As governor, lawmakers mull special session agenda, child advocacy groups have some ideas • Nevada Current
Nevada’s child care crisis should warrant a special session rather than efforts to give public subsidies to film studies, advocacy groups say. “We don’t think this is the time where we need to be…
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November 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Nevada’s child care crisis should warrant a special session rather than efforts to give public subsidies to film studies, advocacy groups say, report @Nevadacurrent.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Bipartisan legislation in Congress seeks to promote prescribed burns, expand the state-federal Good Neighbor Authority program, increase collaboration among fire agencies and improve reforestation efforts after fires, report @dailymontanan.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Prescribed burns a focus of Fix Our Forests Act
Co-sponsored by Sen. Tim Sheehy, bill seeks to find solutions for growing wildfire threat and promotes prescribed burns
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November 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Bipartisan legislation in Congress seeks to promote prescribed burns, expand the state-federal Good Neighbor Authority program, increase collaboration among fire agencies and improve reforestation efforts after fires, report @dailymontanan.com and @statesnewsroom.com
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,” report @idahocapitalsun.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Idaho seeking $1 billion in federal funds for rural health care from ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ • Idaho Capital Sun
Idaho is seeking $1 billion over five years to support rural health care through a federal grant created in the “One Big Beautiful Bill"
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November 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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,” report @idahocapitalsun.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Arizona laws that restrict how and when women can terminate their pregnancy infringe on the fundamental right to abortion voters enshrined in the state Constitution last year, attorneys for two local abortion providers say, report @azmirror.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Expert testifies Arizona abortion laws undermine women's autonomy and health
Arizona abortion restrictions challenged as doctors argue laws violate Prop 139 constitutional right in lawsuit hearing
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November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Arizona laws that restrict how and when women can terminate their pregnancy infringe on the fundamental right to abortion voters enshrined in the state Constitution last year, attorneys for two local abortion providers say, report @azmirror.com and @statesnewsroom.com
Utah and six other western states are racing to work out a deal on allocation of Colorado River water ahead of a Nov. 11 deadline. If they fail, the federal government will make the tough decisions, report @utahnewsdispatch.com and @statesnewsroom.com
5 things to know as the clock runs down on Colorado River talks • Utah News Dispatch
Time is running out for Utah and six other states negotiating how to manage the Colorado River river and its reservoirs
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November 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Utah and six other western states are racing to work out a deal on allocation of Colorado River water ahead of a Nov. 11 deadline. If they fail, the federal government will make the tough decisions, report @utahnewsdispatch.com and @statesnewsroom.com