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In vitro fertilization bills from both Democrats and GOP blocked in U.S. Senate
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In vitro fertilization bills from both Democrats and GOP blocked in U.S. Senate

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WASHINGTON — The closely divided U.S. Senate gridlocked Tuesday over the best way to provide nationwide protections for in vitro fertilization, despite lawmakers from both political parties maintaining they want to do so. Republicans voted against advancing a Democratic bill...
Idaho GOP says more than a dozen ‘vote no on Prop 1’ signs vandalized
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Idaho GOP says more than a dozen ‘vote no on Prop 1’ signs vandalized

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Independent Senate candidate fights ‘attempted coronation’ of Democratic nominee
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Independent Senate candidate fights ‘attempted coronation’ of Democratic nominee

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Iowa

Task force probing Trump assassination attempt to expand to include Florida incident

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Arizona

Campaign funds can be used for child care, AG Kris Mayes says 

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Bipartisan Texas House majority urges clemency for man facing execution in shaken baby case

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Suspicious package sent to Colorado secretary of state under FBI investigation

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Oregon

Planned Parenthood affiliates in Oregon map out long-term strategy 

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Montana Supreme Court denies Democratic Party’s request for control of Green Party case
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Montana Supreme Court denies Democratic Party’s request for control of Green Party case

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Though Trump leads on most issues in Iowa Poll, Harris gains ground on abortion, unity
Iowa

Though Trump leads on most issues in Iowa Poll, Harris gains ground on abortion, unity

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Study recommends shifting state dollars away from Bank of North Dakota
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Study recommends shifting state dollars away from Bank of North Dakota

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In West Michigan, Vance blames Democrats for attempts on Trump’s life

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Utah

SLC tax hike is closer to reality after unanimous nod from legislative panel

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Concerns over private student loans brought to U.S. Senate panel
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Concerns over private student loans brought to U.S. Senate panel

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Walz rallies young Georgia voters one day after Vance appeals to the state’s evangelicals 
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Walz rallies young Georgia voters one day after Vance appeals to the state’s evangelicals 

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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiration is a chance for tax fairness to flourish
Maine
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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiration is a chance for tax fairness to flourish

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Readers React: LNG terminal treats neighbors as a sacrifice zone
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Readers React: LNG terminal treats neighbors as a sacrifice zone

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Many invalidated ballots likely to result from Proposition 131
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Many invalidated ballots likely to result from Proposition 131

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Evie Hudak
More low- and middle-income individuals and families can now say that ‘Arizona is Home’
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More low- and middle-income individuals and families can now say that ‘Arizona is Home’

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Marcia J. Busching

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‘Innovative’ Co-Responder Program embeds mental health pros with Lincoln police officers on calls

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Iowa

AG Brenna Bird joins letter urging EPA to deny California electric vehicle trucking rules

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Nebraska

Efforts launched to create Omaha plan to eliminate poverty, as required by new NE law

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Yellowstone National Park lifts fire restrictions, reduces danger to ‘high’

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Georgia

State regulators approve Georgia Power biomass plans despite concerns over cost

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35 church leaders endorse South Dakota abortion-rights ballot measure

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After slaying of caregiver, DHHS officials were asked to help address ‘public uproar’

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Alaska pursues appeal of $17.5 million penalty over federal education funding equity dispute
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Alaska pursues appeal of $17.5 million penalty over federal education funding equity dispute

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Broward Democrat joins national group of state lawmakers focusing on gun violence
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Broward Democrat joins national group of state lawmakers focusing on gun violence

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Arkansas lawmakers advance contested corrections department medical contract

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Canned cocktail sales ‘a responsible step,’ Shapiro says; legalizing weed ‘makes sense’ too

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Another Cedar Rapids main break leads to fish kills in urban trout steam

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State election review finds high signature rejection rates, other discrepancies in Utah County

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Philadelphia opens newest permanent satellite election office on National Voter Registration Day

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Black lung advocates send letter urging congressional action to up benefits as inflation rises
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Black lung advocates send letter urging congressional action to up benefits as inflation rises

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Pennsylvania

Harris speaks on earning Black men’s votes, abortion rights and gun control in Philly interview

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URI enrollment up even with more competition from RIC and CCRI for in-state students
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URI enrollment up even with more competition from RIC and CCRI for in-state students

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Kentucky university presidents say they welcome everyone, GOP lawmakers renew criticism of DEI

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Federal appeals court tosses damages, recommends dismissing Oregon senator’s free speech case
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Federal appeals court tosses damages, recommends dismissing Oregon senator’s free speech case

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Judge dismisses would-be Senate candidate’s legal challenge

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Company plans to turn garbage and wood into biofuels at $1.35 billion Louisiana plant
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Company plans to turn garbage and wood into biofuels at $1.35 billion Louisiana plant

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Gunsight Lake bull trout project in Glacier lands in federal court in Montana

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Report: Florida physicians say abortion restrictions delayed necessary care
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Report: Florida physicians say abortion restrictions delayed necessary care

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Trump’s true colors on abortion rights are showing

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PUC denies NV Energy bid to triple service charge in Northern Nevada
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PUC denies NV Energy bid to triple service charge in Northern Nevada

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Maine

Maine’s child welfare agency outlines efforts to better support staff, foster families

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Domestic violence stakeholders reflect on 1st year of Michigan’s address confidentiality program
Michigan

Domestic violence stakeholders reflect on 1st year of Michigan’s address confidentiality program

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Minnesota

A former autism center employee tried to report fraud to the state. Nobody responded. 

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Grand Forks selected for federal partnership to address domestic violence involving firearms
North Dakota

Grand Forks selected for federal partnership to address domestic violence involving firearms

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Illinois

Testimony continues in 2nd Amendment challenge to Illinois’ assault weapons ban

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