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Amid protests and Democratic pushback, U.S. House GOP launches work on Medicaid cuts

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. House committee tasked with overhauling energy policy and Medicaid to achieve $880 billion in spending cuts on Tuesday began what was expected to be a long, grueling session with debate on dozens of amendments. Republicans on...
Nebraska Legislature advances proposal to weaken paid sick leave
Nebraska

Nebraska Legislature advances proposal to weaken paid sick leave

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After 11 more bears killed, judge orders stop to Alaska predator control program
Alaska

After 11 more bears killed, judge orders stop to Alaska predator control program

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Texas

Texas lawmakers debating DEI ban in K-12 schools ask: Do students benefit from teachers who look like them?

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Wisconsin

Milwaukee County Judge Dugan indicted in immigration obstruction case

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Texas

Bill requiring Texas hospitals to report the citizenship status of patients killed in House

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Pennsylvania

Pa. justices ask in oral arguments: Is RGGI a tax, a fee, or something completely different?

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Arizona

Governor vetoes GOP bill to close schools on Election Day, convert gyms to polling places

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Rhode Island’s IT department wants a fresh install of 15 full-time roles
Rhode Island

Rhode Island’s IT department wants a fresh install of 15 full-time roles

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ICE says it deported more than 500 people in the Houston area in one week
Texas

ICE says it deported more than 500 people in the Houston area in one week

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Officials eye airport expansion, reservoirs and new roads under Maloy’s proposed public land sale
Utah

Officials eye airport expansion, reservoirs and new roads under Maloy’s proposed public land sale

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Pennsylvania

Pa. Democrats pass sweeping election overhaul through the House, but skip GOP-priority voter ID

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Iowa

Iowa Senate sends expanded Medicaid work requirements bill back to the House

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Bevins ‘paid for pain, not protection,’ says lawyer for former governor’s adopted son
Kentucky

Bevins ‘paid for pain, not protection,’ says lawyer for former governor’s adopted son

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Bill to ban child marriages in Texas advances in the House
Texas

Bill to ban child marriages in Texas advances in the House

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Distributing intimate images without consent isn’t just a crime, it’s a threat to democracy
South Carolina
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Distributing intimate images without consent isn’t just a crime, it’s a threat to democracy

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Susanna Gibson
A troubled birthday for the National Science Foundation
Michigan
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A troubled birthday for the National Science Foundation

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Scott Greer
More Oregonians are working multiple jobs, showing need for a stronger tax credit for workers 
Oregon
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More Oregonians are working multiple jobs, showing need for a stronger tax credit for workers 

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Tyler Mac Innis
When Nevada charges prison fees, mothers pay the price 
Nevada
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When Nevada charges prison fees, mothers pay the price 

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Louisiana

Officials question New Orleans nonprofit’s spending to help homeless: report

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Iowa

Lawmakers approve budget for agriculture, natural resources

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Colorado

Attorney David Seligman joins 2026 race for Colorado attorney general

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Washington

Next stop for Washington housing: More construction near transit

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New Mexico

NM budget expert expects Medicaid work requirements out of Congress

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Louisiana

LSU provost taking same job at Oregon State 

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The floor is yours: House invites governor to pitch his property tax proposal to select committee
Florida

The floor is yours: House invites governor to pitch his property tax proposal to select committee

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Montana snowpack near normal for most regions
Montana

Montana snowpack near normal for most regions

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Alaska House votes to revive pension plan for state and municipal workers
Alaska

Alaska House votes to revive pension plan for state and municipal workers

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Pennsylvania

Job cuts reversed at Pittsburgh lab that certifies nation’s respirators

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West Virginia

Judge orders WV NIOSH workers for coal miner health back to work after ‘illegal’ action poses risks

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North Dakota

2 lawsuits against Summit allowed to advance; a third case is pending

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New Mexico

Micro school districts ask for more state funding, local control

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Louisiana

Louisiana governor signs order to allow schools to pay college athletes

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‘Extreme and toxic’: Democrats in Congress mount opposition to GOP tax cut package

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Health Care

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‘We’re collateral damage’ — WV school district hires attorney to review Morrisey’s vaccine mandate
West Virginia

‘We’re collateral damage’ — WV school district hires attorney to review Morrisey’s vaccine mandate

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Michigan

Health care providers, advocates urge Michigan congressional delegation to vote no on Medicaid cuts

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Education

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As Iowa Legislature nears adjournment, lawmakers approve budget, policy bills
Iowa

As Iowa Legislature nears adjournment, lawmakers approve budget, policy bills

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South Dakota

International student recounts ‘numb’ feeling after receiving email about her potential deportation

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Gov & Politics

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Ohio Representative says he was asked to resign following criminal allegations
Ohio

Ohio Representative says he was asked to resign following criminal allegations

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Oklahoma

Veto of public records transparency measure draws ire from Oklahoma Attorney General

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Environment

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Iowa puppy mills cited in national nonprofit’s annual report of violators
Iowa

Iowa puppy mills cited in national nonprofit’s annual report of violators

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Nebraska

Former state official threatens lawsuit to stop Environmental Trust fund transfer

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Abortion Policy

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Gavin Newsom says these middlemen drive up drug prices. He’s got a new plan to fix it
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Gavin Newsom says these middlemen drive up drug prices. He’s got a new plan to fix it

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Louisiana

Louisiana investigates second case against New York doctor over mailing abortion pills

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NM governor announces effort to attract foreign investment
New Mexico

NM governor announces effort to attract foreign investment

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Rhode Island

20 state AGs sue feds for tying transportation and disaster funding to immigration enforcement

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Civil Rights

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Pa. recreational marijuana legalization bill fails to make it out of committee
Pennsylvania

Pa. recreational marijuana legalization bill fails to make it out of committee

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Florida

Federal appellate court OKs injunction on 2023 law banning children at drag shows

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Immigration

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N.J. joins other states suing feds for tying federal funding to immigration enforcement
New Jersey

N.J. joins other states suing feds for tying federal funding to immigration enforcement

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Arizona

Hobbs blocks GOP bill requiring Arizona governments to help with Trump deportations

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