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States pay Deloitte, others millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
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States pay Deloitte, others millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls

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States are paying contractors such as Deloitte, Accenture, and Optum millions of dollars to help them comply with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a law that will strip safety-net health and food benefits from millions. State governments rely...
Judge ends federal oversight of special education in New Orleans schools
Louisiana

Judge ends federal oversight of special education in New Orleans schools

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The Detroit school district’s latest tactic to boost enrollment: student influencers
Michigan

The Detroit school district’s latest tactic to boost enrollment: student influencers

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South Dakota

Second Black Hills mining proposal selected for federal fast-track permitting

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Kansas

Former Kansas Supreme Court justice dies

Apr 04, 2026
Alaska

Alaska Beacon state and legislative daybook for the week of April 5, 2026

Apr 04, 2026
Maryland

‘Good cause’ eviction bill gets preliminary OK, with GOP tweaks, but future uncertain

Apr 04, 2026
Maryland

Resolution to expel Bouchat gets support, then gets sent to dead-end committee

Apr 04, 2026

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Maine housing advocates applaud court decision banning restrictions on homelessness funding
Maine

Maine housing advocates applaud court decision banning restrictions on homelessness funding

Apr 04, 2026
Lawsuit aims to block new eligibility requirements for WA sheriffs
Washington

Lawsuit aims to block new eligibility requirements for WA sheriffs

Apr 03, 2026
University of Montana president finalist announced
Montana

University of Montana president finalist ‘a fit’ for UM, Commissioner says

Apr 03, 2026
Arizona

County recorders, Republican lawmakers push for more say on elections rule book

Apr 03, 2026
Wisconsin

Evers vetoes GOP bills for no tax on overtime and tips, requiring counties to cooperate with ICE 

Apr 03, 2026
Over half of federal nursing care funding was used for hospitals’ administrative fees, audit finds
Utah

Over half of federal nursing care funding was used for hospitals’ administrative fees, audit finds

Apr 03, 2026
Reporter’s Notebook: Capital Chronicle’s intern reflects on covering the Oregon Legislature
Oregon

Reporter’s Notebook: Capital Chronicle’s intern reflects on covering the Oregon Legislature

Apr 03, 2026

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Close secretary of state runoff points to fissures and future fights for Arkansas Republicans
Arkansas
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Close secretary of state runoff points to fissures and future fights for Arkansas Republicans

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Andrew DeMillo
Public monuments are the story we tell about ourselves. They shouldn’t aggrandize a living leader.
Kansas
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Public monuments are the story we tell about ourselves. They shouldn’t aggrandize a living leader.

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Max McCoy
First debate in Republican race for governor was like the first pancake off the griddle
South Dakota
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First debate in Republican race for governor was like the first pancake off the griddle

Apr 04, 2026
Dana Hess
Trump risks falling into ‘asymmetric resolve’ trap in Iran — just like presidents before him
Kansas
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Trump risks falling into ‘asymmetric resolve’ trap in Iran — just like presidents before him

Apr 04, 2026
Will Walldorf

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Nebraska

‘HERstory month’ event features women who help shape Nebraska

Apr 03, 2026
Oregon

Oregon gave millions in erroneous benefits for state health plan, audit says

Apr 03, 2026
Arkansas

Recount doesn’t change Baxter County results in Arkansas secretary of state runoff

Apr 03, 2026
Nebraska

Catholic educators honored for service in northeast Nebraska

Apr 03, 2026
Alaska

Southeast Alaska’s treaty-determined Chinook salmon catch limit returns to normal levels

Apr 03, 2026
Kansas

Looser qualifications for nursing instructors become law without Kansas governor’s signature

Apr 03, 2026

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Arkansas Board of Corrections’ former attorneys ask state Supreme Court to reject settlement with AG
Arkansas

Arkansas Board of Corrections’ former attorneys ask state Supreme Court to reject settlement with AG

Apr 03, 2026
Measles cases are increasing in Oregon. Here’s what to know
Oregon

Measles cases are increasing in Oregon. Here’s what to know

Apr 03, 2026
State officials’ message to Trump: Hands off Nevada’s mail ballots
Nevada

State officials’ message to Trump: Hands off Nevada’s mail ballots

Apr 03, 2026
New Mexico

Blasting begins for border wall on cherished New Mexico mountain

Apr 03, 2026
Arizona

Turning Point USA is ‘ballot harvesting’ — the practice its leaders spent years demonizing

Apr 03, 2026
Oklahoma

Oklahoma agency chief to step down April 24

Apr 03, 2026
Wisconsin

After 25 years, Gov. Evers announces commutations will be available in Wisconsin

Apr 03, 2026
Iowa

Accused of stealing patients’ money, jewelry and drugs, nurse faces sanctions

Apr 03, 2026
Iowa

Iowa State University researchers, global partners create pest identification model

Apr 03, 2026

Health Care

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State health officials urge vaccination amid measles spread in southeast Michigan
Michigan

State health officials urge vaccination amid measles spread in southeast Michigan

Apr 03, 2026
Rhode Island

Newport Hospital birthing center will stay open. But it needs another $4.9M a year to survive.

Apr 03, 2026

Education

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Marva Johnson provides insight into her experience as FAMU president so far
Florida

Marva Johnson provides insight into her experience as FAMU president so far

Apr 03, 2026
Florida

Uthmeier: Florida Constitution’s ban on state dollars for religion violates First Amendment

Apr 03, 2026

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Budget deal includes $3M for new Oklahoma state plane
Oklahoma

Budget deal includes $3M for new Oklahoma state plane

Apr 03, 2026
Colorado

Colorado bill seeks to exempt some drugs from affordability review over access concerns

Apr 03, 2026

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Opponents sue over Forest Service’s approval of drilling near Lakota sacred site in Black Hills
South Dakota

Opponents sue over Forest Service’s approval of drilling near Lakota sacred site in Black Hills

Apr 03, 2026
New Mexico

Abnormal heat wave leaves most of New Mexico at high wildfire risk

Apr 03, 2026

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Indiana Planned Parenthood faces clinic closures and state funding fight
Indiana

Indiana Planned Parenthood faces clinic closures and state funding fight

Apr 03, 2026
Maryland

House gives final OK to bill codifying guarantee to emergency abortions

Apr 02, 2026

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Two WV miners die within 24 hours at separate mines that each report dozens of safety violations
West Virginia

Two WV miners die within 24 hours at separate mines that each report dozens of safety violations

Apr 03, 2026
Washington

Heywood asks WA Supreme Court to allow referendum effort on income tax

Apr 03, 2026

Civil Rights

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DOJ joins Missouri AG’s suit over diversity rule at state high school sports association
Missouri

DOJ joins Missouri AG’s suit over diversity rule at state high school sports association

Apr 03, 2026
Stateline

‘It’s a safe space’: Mobile midwifery clinics meet patients where they are

Apr 03, 2026

IMMIGRATION

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Montana AG demands Gallatin County attorney rescind ‘policy’ that doesn’t recognize ICE
Montana

Montana AG demands Gallatin County attorney rescind ‘policy’ that doesn’t recognize ICE

Apr 03, 2026
Iowa

Iowa State Patrol’s ‘Operation ICE Wall’ triggers more litigation

Apr 03, 2026