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Libs of TikTok scrutiny puts unwanted national spotlight on Oklahoma schools
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Libs of TikTok scrutiny puts unwanted national spotlight on Oklahoma schools

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Some Oklahomans are concerned a right-wing social media account run by an out-of-state conservative figure is politicizing Oklahoma schools, harming districts, educators and students in the process. As Libs of TikTok has taken a growing interest in...
FL elections supervisors ask GOP lawmakers for no major changes to election laws in 2024
Florida

FL elections supervisors ask GOP lawmakers for no major changes to election laws in 2024

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Governor begins Ohio’s K-12 education overhaul despite judge extending temporary restraining order
Ohio

Governor begins Ohio’s K-12 education overhaul despite judge extending temporary restraining order

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Louisiana

ICE releases gay mom from custody in Louisiana after 6 years

Oct 02, 2023
New Jersey

With New Jersey Legislature on ballot, candidates debate parents’ rights

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New Hampshire

Federal program to encourage universal school meals sees low NH take-up 

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Minnesota

Minnesota lawmaker who rode nonprofit fame to House seat gets tax exempt status revoked

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Arizona

AZ spent $2.1 million on golf, Super Bowl tickets to woo CEOs. It may be unconstitutional.

Oct 02, 2023

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Panhandle Rep. Matt Gaetz is in the vortex of a U.S. House drama, but it’s not his first risky move
Florida

Panhandle Rep. Matt Gaetz is in the vortex of a U.S. House drama, but it’s not his first risky move

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Lourdes Carhuayna recently graduated from a job training program she enrolled in with the help of Person to Person. The nonprofit's Financial Opportunity Center works with many people who are already receiving assistance, making career training and financial coaching available after first meeting the families’ needs. SHAHRZAD RASEKH / CT MIRROR
Connecticut

CT agencies work to prevent poverty from being a barrier to work

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The maintenance and placement of fire hydrants, along with a litany of other fire-related infrastructure, falls under Hawaii’s fire codes. (Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2018)
Hawaii

Lack Of Money And Staff Is Hindering Wildfire Code Enforcement In Hawaii

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Nevada

ESA protections proposed for rare pond turtle found in NV

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Oregon

Building more homes is Kotek’s top priority for 2024 Oregon legislative session

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Brown avoids abortion issue on campaign, but attends anti-abortion rights gala
Nevada

Brown avoids abortion issue on campaign, but attends anti-abortion rights gala

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U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar carjacked at gunpoint near his Washington home
Texas

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar carjacked at gunpoint near his Washington home

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Opinion: It’s time to restore dignity to construction work
Pennsylvania
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Opinion: It’s time to restore dignity to construction work

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Missouri Capitol renovation plan mentions accessibility. Does this include reporters?
Missouri
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Missouri Capitol renovation plan mentions accessibility. Does this include reporters?

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‘Running on Vibes:’ Inside Nashville vice mayor Angie Henderson’s historic upset
Tennessee
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‘Running on Vibes:’ Inside Nashville vice mayor Angie Henderson’s historic upset

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Nicole Williams
‘Dumb Money’ is wasted on governor’s ads about nothing
Indiana
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‘Dumb Money’ is wasted on governor’s ads about nothing

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Indiana

State Rep. Jerry Torr to retire after nearly 3 decades in office

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New Hampshire

State biologists discovery spiny water flea, an invasive species, in Winnipesaukee

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Nebraska

Florida man who helped scam investors out of $55 million sentenced in Lincoln to six years in prison

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Kentucky

One of ‘100 greatest film books’ was published by University Press of Kentucky

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Kansas

Kansas private school students and home-schoolers joining in public school sports under new law

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Alaska

Report: Alaskans dogged by chronic diseases and many lack healthy lifestyles or regular screenings

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First floods, now fires: How neglect and fraud hobbled Prichard
Alabama

First floods, now fires: How neglect and fraud hobbled Prichard

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Biden touts blue-collar roots in latest AZ ad
Arizona

Biden touts blue-collar roots in latest AZ ad

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Lawyers want to know why Montgomery judge blocked birth center regulations
Alabama

Lawyers want to know why Montgomery judge blocked birth center regulations

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Maryland

Goucher Poll: Incumbent trouble in Baltimore City, crime a top issue

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Virginia

Investigator hired to hunt down Bedford candidate’s residence and more Va. headlines

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Missouri

Revised stalking, threat policies at University of Missouri may make punishment more difficult

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Tennessee

State comptroller backs increased property reappraisals in ‘dynamic’ market

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Maryland

Health law checkup: New measures to expand behavioral health, transgender care take effect

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Indiana

Growth-focused task force reckons with development patterns, barriers

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Tribal-driven energy grant invites communities to choose
New Mexico

Tribal-driven energy grant invites communities to choose

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Maine
Commentary

Portland must stop the sweeps and, instead, invest in public health

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Education

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Support for Houston ISD’s Spanish speakers has dwindled under state-appointed leader, parents say
Texas

Support for Houston ISD’s Spanish speakers has dwindled under state-appointed leader, parents say

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Virginia

Enrollment is growing at Virginia HBCUs. But they face historic underfunding.

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Political Notes: Updates in the races for U.S. Senate, 6th District
Maryland

Political Notes: Updates in the races for U.S. Senate, 6th District

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Idaho

After errors hamper reports, Idaho State Controller’s Office says new Luma system works

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New data tools show how vulnerable Tennessee is to climate change
Tennessee

New data tools show how vulnerable Tennessee is to climate change

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Wisconsin
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Forget about ‘wokeness’: Republicans must wake up to the climate crisis

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Two Penn professors win 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine for research that led to COVID-19 vaccines
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Two Penn professors win 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine for research that led to COVID-19 vaccines

Oct 02, 2023
Michigan

Gilchrist calls on Michiganders to get flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine booster

Oct 02, 2023

Economy

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Round two of emergency rent aid, once a political hot potato, now available to 91 Nebraska counties
Nebraska

Round two of emergency rent aid, once a political hot potato, now available to 91 Nebraska counties

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Stateline

Faith-based maternity homes ‘create a haven’ in states with strict abortion laws

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Civil Rights

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How some Michigan Muslims united with extremist Republicans against LGBTQ+ rights
Michigan

How some Michigan Muslims united with extremist Republicans against LGBTQ+ rights

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Ohio

Pharmacies file antitrust suit against massive drug middleman

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Residents in one of Texas’ most populous cities are working to decriminalize marijuana
Texas

Residents in one of Texas’ most populous cities are working to decriminalize marijuana

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South Dakota

Running event showcases impact of state’s special courts

Oct 02, 2023