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Taylor Swift and the end of the Hollywood writers strike — a tale of two media narratives
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Taylor Swift and the end of the Hollywood writers strike — a tale of two media narratives

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This fall, I’ve been starting my sociology classes by asking my students to share some uplifting news they’ve come across. On Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, they were abuzz about Taylor Swift’s appearance at the Kansas City Chiefs game on Sunday...
Gov. Greg Abbott orders special lawmaking session to begin on Oct. 9, likely on school vouchers
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Gov. Greg Abbott orders special lawmaking session to begin on Oct. 9, likely on school vouchers

Sep 29, 2023
Minnesota governor says Democrats need to ‘focus on what improves people’s lives’
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Minnesota governor says Democrats need to ‘focus on what improves people’s lives’

Sep 29, 2023
Oregon

Oregon Democrats, federal employees call for action as shutdown looms

Sep 29, 2023
Montana

Covid-19 vaccines slow to arrive, but trickling in the door

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New Mexico

Trump supporter charged with attempted murder in Española shooting

Sep 29, 2023
Iowa

Navigator asks Iowa regulators to pause its pipeline permit request

Sep 29, 2023
Oregon

Oregon Senate confirms new education superintendent, dozens more appointees

Sep 29, 2023

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Gas, oil companies argue against Oregon’s emission deadlines during Court of Appeals hearing
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Gas, oil companies argue against Oregon’s emission deadlines during Court of Appeals hearing

Sep 29, 2023
Legislature forms committee to address Oregon’s addiction epidemic
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Legislature forms committee to address Oregon’s addiction epidemic

Sep 29, 2023
Whistleblower’s attorney claims Arkansas governor’s office altered, withheld public records
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Whistleblower’s attorney claims Arkansas governor’s office altered, withheld public records

Sep 29, 2023
Montana

Nurses at St. Peter’s Health allege union-busting tactics; hospital defends

Sep 29, 2023
South Dakota

Making meat local: $32 million flows to South Dakota processors since ’21

Sep 29, 2023
Animal-welfare group seeks criminal probe of Boone County dog breeder
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Animal-welfare group seeks criminal probe of Boone County dog breeder

Sep 29, 2023
Price tag for post-election audits could be larger than lawmaker expectations
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Price tag for post-election audits could be larger than lawmaker expectations

Sep 29, 2023

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It’s time to end these pointless presidential debates
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It’s time to end these pointless presidential debates

Sep 29, 2023
Dave Busiek
No to government shutdown: West Virginia can and should keep our kids covered
West Virginia
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No to government shutdown: West Virginia can and should keep our kids covered

Sep 29, 2023
Ellen Allen
Changing high school start times will not solve teenage sleep issues
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Changing high school start times will not solve teenage sleep issues

Sep 29, 2023
Greg Wieman
Oregon’s 5th and 6th districts lean Democratic but still diverge politically
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Oregon’s 5th and 6th districts lean Democratic but still diverge politically

Sep 29, 2023
Randy Stapilus

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Alaska

As oil companies show little interest, feds cancel plans for drilling off Alaska shores

Sep 29, 2023
Georgia

Judge clears Oct. 1 start for new prosecutors oversight panel

Sep 29, 2023
Nebraska

No interruption for now to DHHS services for Nebraska ‘Women, Infants and Children’ program

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Rhode Island

So many debates before CD1 primary, now just one scheduled

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First defendant in Fulton County election interference case accepts plea agreement

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Flags lowered Sunday in honor of Frank Brooks, Kentuckian who died a POW in World War II

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Republican women converge in Oklahoma City to talk policy, candidates at convention
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Republican women converge in Oklahoma City to talk policy, candidates at convention

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Why are Brown students leading the opposition to their university’s tax deal with Providence?
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Why are Brown students leading the opposition to their university’s tax deal with Providence?

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Judge blocks part of new Md. gun law that was about to take effect
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Judge blocks part of new Md. gun law that was about to take effect

Sep 29, 2023
Arizona

NAU to launch medical school, asks state for more money

Sep 29, 2023
Alaska

She received chemo in two states. Why did It cost so much more in Alaska?

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Federal judge throws out hiring discrimination lawsuit against Texas A&M

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Washington

Shutdown threat hangs over Washington’s national parks

Sep 29, 2023
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Chemical levels grow in metro drinking water but remain below safety limits

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Budget experts recommend caution before tax overhaul

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Governor unveils new site to help Hoosiers find addiction treatment
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Governor unveils new site to help Hoosiers find addiction treatment

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Idaho

Doctors in Idaho ERs no longer shielded from prosecution under abortion law

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Shepherd is latest state university that must address financial issues
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Shepherd is latest state university that must address financial issues

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Holcomb set on his choice for president

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Hunter kills grizzly bear in Beattie Gulch in apparent self-defense

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Award-winning magazine seeks award-winning photos of Nebraska wildlife, scenes

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Former COVID-19 czar: The virus ‘new normal’ points to larger public health mission

Sep 28, 2023
Michigan

DHHS promotes free COVID test program, offers additional testing options

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4 Texas Republicans join ultraconservatives to sink GOP attempt to keep federal government open
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4 Texas Republicans join ultraconservatives to sink GOP attempt to keep federal government open

Sep 29, 2023
Maryland

Moore, Orioles lease agreement far from complete

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With shutdown looming, celebration for Jimmy Carter’s 99th birthday starts early 
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With shutdown looming, celebration for Jimmy Carter’s 99th birthday starts early 

Sep 29, 2023
Minnesota

Minneapolis poised to give $145k settlement to MPD officer involved in beating

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Full 5th Circuit to hear arguments on whether felony voting ban is unconstitutional

Sep 29, 2023
Kentucky

Class action lawsuit seeks to halt enforcement of anti-trans law in Lexington public schools

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