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Suspect in Washington press dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

Apr 27, 2026
WASHINGTON — The California man said by federal prosecutors to have opened fire just outside the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, where President Donald Trump was in attendance alongside Cabinet members and lawmakers, was charged Monday with attempting to assassinate...
Missouri Senate committee debates plan to reinstate presidential primary for 2028
Missouri

Missouri Senate committee debates plan to reinstate presidential primary for 2028

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Indiana agency surveys prevalence of artificial food coloring in school meals
Indiana

Indiana agency surveys prevalence of artificial food coloring in school meals

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Michigan

Michigan U.S. Senate primary tightens as McMorrow, El-Sayed outpace Stevens in Q1 fundraising

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Wisconsin

Milwaukee alder enters 1st CD race to challenge Steil, frustrating another Democrat’s backers

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Nebraska

Nebraska’s Osborn outraises Ricketts in Q1 of Nebraska U.S. Senate race

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Oklahoma

Governor OKs new development law despite rejection of similar measure by Oklahoma voters

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Wisconsin

Advocates weigh in on upcoming review of prison code

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Plumbing fixtures

In Louisiana, the starting pay of a plumber is pretty decent. But that’s only after an aspiring worker spends thousands of dollars for on-the-job training to get a plumber’s license. 

One state lawmaker in Louisiana wants to fast-track this process and reorganize the state’s plumbing board. However, some tradespeople don’t think it’s a good idea.

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Attempts to lower the rate of Black maternal deaths in NC face new challenges
North Carolina

Attempts to lower the rate of Black maternal deaths in NC face new challenges

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Tennessee bill gives data centers ability to self-power with limited regulation
Tennessee

Tennessee bill gives data centers ability to self-power with limited regulation

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Inside the WV Senate primary: Out-of-state money, Republicans’ war and governor who inserted himself
West Virginia

Inside the WV Senate primary: Out-of-state money, Republicans’ war and governor who inserted himself

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Rhode Island

States face another challenge with Medicaid work rules: staffing shortages

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North Dakota

Ethics Commission adopts new travel disclosure rules for some North Dakota officials

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Ewing, Flanigan run to fill Walker’s seat on West Virginia Supreme Court
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Ewing, Flanigan run to fill Walker’s seat on West Virginia Supreme Court

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As TN expands private school vouchers, money in favor continues to lead political spending
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As TN expands private school vouchers, money in favor continues to lead political spending

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It wasn’t an election for Tim Sheehy. It was a purchase.
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It wasn’t an election for Tim Sheehy. It was a purchase.

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Dirk Kempthorne believed in a government that worked to improve the lives of the people

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Be careful who you get your news from; not everyone reports responsibly

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It’s simple: as optometry gets more complicated, KY’s standards need to keep up
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It’s simple: as optometry gets more complicated, KY’s standards need to keep up

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Virginia men see 58% increase in Syphilis in four years and more headlines

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Arizona

‘It is not a six-year-old’s responsibility’: Democrats blast GOP school gun safety bill

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Arkansas

Arkansas legislators ask Trump for investigation of fatal ’24 raid at airport director’s home

Apr 27, 2026
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Maryland property search tool is back online, nearly two weeks after cyber attack

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16 NM lawmakers sign letter opposing proposed private equity acquisition of PNM

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Oklahoma

Oklahoma Supreme Court declines to remove Adam Pugh from state superintendent ballot

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Texas wants to ban in-home ketamine and add more physician oversight during treatment
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Texas wants to ban in-home ketamine and add more physician oversight during treatment

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Data center boom strains Texas homebuilders’ need for electricians
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Data center boom strains Texas homebuilders’ need for electricians

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Texas Railroad Commission GOP runoff: Who is running and what to know
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Texas Railroad Commission GOP runoff: Who is running and what to know

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Virginia

Cerina and Justin Fairfax tragedy underscores new Va. laws that could help prevent similar violence

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Spanberger marks first 100 days with focus on healthcare, housing and energy affordability

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GOP candidates revive anti-Islam attacks as midterms approach

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Ohio

Ohio lawmakers want to replace all lead service lines, but it could cost billions

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New Hampshire

Bill to stop housing restrictions on dead-end roads moves forward

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Ohio

Want to tell Ohio legislators how you feel about policy? Here’s one way to do it.

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Thousands of Marylanders downgraded health plans on ACA marketplace amid rising premiums
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Thousands of Marylanders downgraded health plans on ACA marketplace amid rising premiums

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Iowa

After being fired from four hospitals, nurse was hired by Shenandoah hospital

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Candidates diverge on school plans in third Republican governor debate
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Candidates diverge on school plans in third Republican governor debate

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Louisiana lawmakers water down faculty free speech bill 

Apr 27, 2026

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LGBTQ+ Ohioans testify for the first time, face ‘bullying’ from lawmakers elected to represent them
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LGBTQ+ Ohioans testify for the first time, face ‘bullying’ from lawmakers elected to represent them

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Maine

How lawmakers tried to address energy affordability this session

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Iowa Senate sends SNAP restrictions, over-the-counter ivermectin to governor
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Iowa Senate sends SNAP restrictions, over-the-counter ivermectin to governor

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Iowa

Iowa House passes ‘right to repair’ bill for farm equipment

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Tuscaloosa women’s clinic expands amid ongoing state health challenges
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Tuscaloosa women’s clinic expands amid ongoing state health challenges

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Wyoming

Judge temporarily blocks Wyoming’s newest abortion ban

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Lawmakers pass incentives to bring aerospace business to Louisiana
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Lawmakers pass incentives to bring aerospace business to Louisiana

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Rock Hill courting ‘Palmetto Rock’ for failed Panthers practice site

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City of Roswell sued for requiring anti-war group to get permit, insurance to distribute free food
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City of Roswell sued for requiring anti-war group to get permit, insurance to distribute free food

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Minnesota

Construction firms to pay $1.28M to workers in largest wage recovery by Minnesota labor agency

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Mesa can’t enforce its own fire codes at an ICE facility where detainees can’t even sit down
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Mesa can’t enforce its own fire codes at an ICE facility where detainees can’t even sit down

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Pennsylvania

Pa. Democrats push bills to limit immigration enforcement at K-12 schools

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