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Trump signs funding bill, setting up immigration enforcement debate

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WASHINGTON — The partial government shutdown that began this weekend ended late Tuesday when President Donald Trump signed the funding package that both chambers of Congress approved within the last week. The House voted 217-214 earlier in the day to...
Disrupting worship services could become a felony as dueling bills advance to chamber floors
South Dakota

Disrupting worship services could become a felony as dueling bills advance to chamber floors

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CoreCivic receives Leavenworth planning commission approval in contentious meeting
Kansas

CoreCivic receives Leavenworth planning commission approval in contentious meeting

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Idaho

Idaho House to consider calling for convention to amend U.S. Constitution

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Georgia

Republican health care executive becomes surprise late entrant in Georgia’s race for governor

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North Carolina

‘A deep moral failure’: Clergy push for justice at NC legislature

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New Mexico

New Mexico major party candidates gather at Secretary of State’s Office for filing day

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Kentucky

Beshear’s ‘Pre-K for All’ meets concerns from some key GOP budget-writers

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The Debt: What Tennessee Owes Its HBCU

For decades, government funding was withheld from historically Black public colleges and universities, such as Tennessee State University. 

States across the South have grappled with the question: What could be possible if those debts were repaid?

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NM House unanimously approves interstate medical compact bill
New Mexico

NM House unanimously approves interstate medical compact bill

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Human services and education make up most of the proposed spending under Gov. Shapiro’s budget plan
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Human services and education make up most of the proposed spending under Gov. Shapiro’s budget plan

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Iowa Senate panel advances 1.75% per-pupil spending increase for K-12 schools
Iowa

Iowa Senate panel advances 1.75% per-pupil spending increase for K-12 schools

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New Mexico

NM health officials warn against raw dairy products after infant death

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Kentucky

‘Freedom’ versus public health: Kentucky House passes cigar bar bill 

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Blake Miguez leaves US Senate race to run for Letlow’s 5th District seat
Louisiana

Blake Miguez leaves US Senate race to run for Letlow’s 5th District seat

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Ballot measure discussion prompts criticism of lawmaker ‘power grab’
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Ballot measure discussion prompts criticism of lawmaker ‘power grab’

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New Mexico Sexual Assault Helpline plays ‘vital role’ in helping survivors
New Mexico
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New Mexico Sexual Assault Helpline plays ‘vital role’ in helping survivors

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Utah Cold War Victory Medals presented to veterans in pinning ceremony
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Utah Cold War Victory Medals presented to veterans in pinning ceremony

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In farm-related Oregon policy, words matter
Oregon
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In farm-related Oregon policy, words matter

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How George Washington set an example for SC as vaccinator-in-chief
South Carolina
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How George Washington set an example for SC as vaccinator-in-chief

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Minnesota

GOP state Sen. Jim Abeler to border czar Tom Homan: ‘Countless wrongful detentions… not OK’

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Nevada

Judge refuses NV Energy request to consolidate legal challenges to billing changes

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Oklahoma

Lawmakers eye long-term solutions to Oklahoma child care crisis

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Colorado

Colorado Democrats want answers about ICE ‘death cards’ left in cars in Eagle County

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Indiana

Analysis of hospital association’s woes finds no ‘uniform narrative of financial distress’

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Nebraska

Pillen appoints former Huskers fullback, physical therapist to NU Board of Regents

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Kentucky governor’s super PAC gets $450K from Pennsylvania donor
Pennsylvania

Kentucky governor’s super PAC gets $450K from Pennsylvania donor

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Success in Durham has other tenant groups eyeing housing code changes
North Carolina

Success in Durham has other tenant groups eyeing housing code changes

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‘Bossly bill’ aimed at preventing land survey abuses wins committee approval
South Dakota

‘Bossly bill’ aimed at preventing land survey abuses wins committee approval

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Arizona

GOP senator wants to dissolve appeals court covering seven southern counties

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South Dakota

Panel sends food stamp soda ban to full South Dakota House of Representatives

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Oklahoma

Oklahoma seeks interstate designation for two more turnpikes

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Missouri

Missouri Senate changes its rules to make it harder to cut off debate

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North Carolina

NC insurance chief seeks help for Outer Banks as historic storm topples four more homes

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Alabama

Bill extending death penalty to child sexual assault passes Alabama Senate committee

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WV House passes bills aimed at helping state’s chances for Rural Health Transformation funds
West Virginia

WV House passes bills aimed at helping state’s chances for Rural Health Transformation funds

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West Virginia

Bill says WV teachers who are pregnant, new mothers would have access to donated sick days

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Education

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New state superintendent grilled by GOP-led approps panel on student protests, LGBTQ+ issues
Michigan

New state superintendent grilled by GOP-led approps panel on student protests, LGBTQ+ issues

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Iowa

Second state-university tuition freeze bill moves through Iowa House subcommittee

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FWP asks for public’s help as northern pike found in Pine Grove Pond
Montana

FWP asks for public’s help as northern pike found in Pine Grove Pond

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Minnesota

These GOP candidates for Minnesota governor have raised the most money so far

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Executive Council approves $230,000 to study separating from electric grid
New Hampshire

Executive Council approves $230,000 to study separating from electric grid

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Wisconsin

Wisconsin Democrats renew push to fully legalize cannabis

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Abortion Policy

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Fairfax case alleging school-assisted abortions now in federal court
Virginia

Fairfax case alleging school-assisted abortions now in federal court

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Florida

Planned Parenthood on Medicaid chopping block, SNAP work requirements moving in the House

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Pillen opens up applications for at-large Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission seat
Nebraska

Pillen opens up applications for at-large Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission seat

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Alaska

Small oil and gas firm moves to take advantage of Alaska’s gas pipeline prospects

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Civil Rights

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Rheingans bill would strengthen Fourth Amendment protections against federal immigration abuses
Michigan

Rheingans bill would strengthen Fourth Amendment protections against federal immigration abuses

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New Hampshire

New documents confirm federal government plans to put an ICE facility in Merrimack

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After El Paso’s ME ruled migrant’s death a homicide, ICE sent the next body to an Army hospital
Texas

After El Paso’s ME ruled migrant’s death a homicide, ICE sent the next body to an Army hospital

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Florida

Florida Democrats: Haitian TPS ruling a ‘victory,’ but there’s still more to be done

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