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Kentucky Power lowers proposed rate hike after pushback. Some ratepayers say it’s still too much.
Kentucky

Kentucky Power lowers proposed rate hike after pushback. Some ratepayers say it’s still too much.

Nov 28, 2023
Letcher County Judge-Executive Terry Adams walked up to a microphone inside a hearing room in Frankfort Tuesday morning, one of numerous people who had given public comments over the past few weeks to the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC). The...
Lawsuit seeks to block law banning LGBTQ materials, explicit books in Iowa schools
Iowa

Lawsuit seeks to block law banning LGBTQ materials, explicit books in Iowa schools

Nov 28, 2023
At least two women lawmakers eye FL House Dems leadership in 2026
Florida

At least two women lawmakers eye FL House Dems leadership in 2026

Nov 28, 2023
New Mexico

A former Las Vegas lawman fought to rebuild after NM fire. He died before he could come home.

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New Jersey

N.J. Supreme Court to decide whether township email lists are subject to public records law

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Pennsylvania
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Opinion: Time to move on fracking safety measures

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Florida

More states are banning plastic bags. Florida is not among them

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Indiana

Lottery Commission approves $50k payout to man with ripped-up winning ticket

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Missouri attorney general opposes proposed federal rule supporting LGBTQ foster kids
Missouri

Missouri attorney general opposes proposed federal rule supporting LGBTQ foster kids

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New life for old coal: Minelands and power plants are hot renewable development spot
Minnesota

New life for old coal: Minelands and power plants are hot renewable development spot

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N.J. lawmaker proposes major reforms to fight temporary license plate fraud
New Jersey

N.J. lawmaker proposes major reforms to fight temporary license plate fraud

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New Mexico

Official 2023 election results are in, but recounts await for close calls in some New Mexico races

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Wisconsin

Mother and son hit in police high speed chase have questions

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Omaha group aims criticism at UNO for racial inequities among students and faculty
Nebraska

Omaha group aims criticism at UNO for racial inequities among students and faculty

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Oklahoma governor hosts event to honor Native American heritage, families
Oklahoma

Oklahoma governor hosts event to honor Native American heritage, families

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Every state is about to dole out federal funds for broadband. Not every state is ready
Missouri
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Every state is about to dole out federal funds for broadband. Not every state is ready

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Brian Whitacre
Josh Kurtz: A sobering analysis for Democrats helps illuminate some of the party’s internal strife in Md.
Maryland
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Josh Kurtz: A sobering analysis for Democrats helps illuminate some of the party’s internal strife in Md.

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Critical rage theory
Montana
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Critical rage theory

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Jim Elliott
SITE Act would save Tennesseans healthcare costs
Tennessee
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SITE Act would save Tennesseans healthcare costs

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Oklahoma

Oklahoma fundraising campaign hopes to wipe out over $76,000 in school lunch debt

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North Carolina

Southeast Raleigh High School tragedy has district leaders searching for answers

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West Virginia

WV residents in flood-prone areas urged to work with county governments for mitigation grants

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Montana

Former Blackfeet Operations Manager pleads not guilty in tribal theft case

Nov 28, 2023
Nevada

Lombardo rubber stamps Sisolak’s appointee to Patient Protection Commission 

Nov 28, 2023
West Virginia

Justice ‘deeply concerned’ about potential downsizing or closure of South Charleston mail facility 

Nov 28, 2023

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Proposed legislation would notify parents of child library checkouts
Wisconsin

Proposed legislation would notify parents of child library checkouts

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The $27.1 million clash between education reform and public school advocates
Tennessee

The $27.1 million clash between education reform and public school advocates

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Attorneys suing state over foster care say DHHR ‘deliberate’ in deleted email scandal 
West Virginia

Attorneys suing state over foster care say DHHR ‘deliberate’ in deleted email scandal 

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Louisiana

Jefferson officials to vote on tax break for company that crawfished on 100 jobs

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Colorado

Mike Lindell’s conspiracy-fueled pillow company fights to survive his election obsession

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Texas

Despite strong economy, Texas cities grapple with excess office space

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Texas

How one man's open records obsession sparked a fight over transparency and power in East Texas

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North Carolina

More people in NC will have health insurance on Dec. 1, but there’s more to do to improve access

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Maine

Maine legislature will take up several housing bills, though none about encampment sweeps

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Riley Gaines testifies in support of Ohio bill blocking trans athletes and gender-affirming care
Ohio

Riley Gaines testifies in support of Ohio bill blocking trans athletes and gender-affirming care

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Kansas
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COVID and cold and flu, oh my! Winter sickly season has arrived in Kansas, so look out for yourself

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Ohio House blocks controversial higher education overhaul bill
Ohio

Ohio House blocks controversial higher education overhaul bill

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Oregon

Oregon governor signals state funding to schools must improve following Portland teachers’ strike

Nov 28, 2023

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In face of threats, election workers say: ‘You are not disrupting the democratic process’
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In face of threats, election workers say: ‘You are not disrupting the democratic process’

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New Hampshire

Maintaining New Hampshire’s 7,000 miles of snowmobile trails 

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Democratic control of legislature opens up chance for long-delayed SCC appointments
Virginia

Democratic control of legislature opens up chance for long-delayed SCC appointments

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Washington

Washington makes another run at heat pump rules

Nov 28, 2023

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Iowa man sues after being fired for refusing to ‘sin’ by being vaccinated
Iowa

Iowa man sues after being fired for refusing to ‘sin’ by getting vaccinated

Nov 28, 2023
New Mexico

Postal Service offering four more free COVID-19 at-home tests

Nov 23, 2023

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Deadly Wrangell landslide is part of a pattern in vulnerable Alaska mountainous terrain
Alaska

Deadly Wrangell landslide is part of a pattern in vulnerable Alaska mountainous terrain

Nov 28, 2023
Alaska
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Facing transboundary mining, Alaskans shouldn’t buy industry rhetoric

Nov 28, 2023

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Two student groups at two Florida universities strike back at the state
Florida

Two student groups at two Florida universities strike back at the state

Nov 28, 2023
Ohio

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted subpoenaed in civil suit over bailout scandal

Nov 28, 2023

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Pa. Supreme Court justices question GOP effort to impeach Philly DA Larry Krasner
Pennsylvania

Pa. Supreme Court justices question GOP effort to impeach Philly DA Larry Krasner

Nov 28, 2023
New Jersey

N.J. Supreme Court weighs time restrictions on sex assault and DNA cases

Nov 28, 2023