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Most school systems will hit base $60,000 teacher pay, after some ‘difficult’ decisions
Maryland

Most school systems will hit base $60,000 teacher pay, after some ‘difficult’ decisions

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Oregon initiative that would have banned most killing of animals won’t be on November ballots
Oregon

Oregon initiative that would have banned most killing of animals won’t be on November ballots

Jul 24, 2026
ICE expected to open mass detention facility in NC, sparking anger, pushback
North Carolina

ICE expected to open mass detention facility in NC, sparking anger, pushback

Jul 24, 2026
Judge asked to approve settlement fining Arkansas paper mill $1.5M over air pollution
Arkansas

Judge asked to approve settlement fining Arkansas paper mill $1.5M over air pollution

Jul 24, 2026
As summer heat continues, is Oregon doing enough for people in solitary confinement?
Oregon

As summer heat continues, is Oregon doing enough for people in solitary confinement?

Jul 24, 2026
Iowa Democrats say they’ll consider fate of ’28 caucuses after midterm elections
Iowa

Iowa Democrats say they’ll consider fate of ’28 caucuses after midterm elections

Jul 24, 2026
Federal agents on patrol in Minneapolis in January. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)
National

Suit alleges Homeland Security targeted people observing, protesting immigration agents

Jul 24, 2026
Ruiz family wants charges against officer, body cameras for Madison cops
Wisconsin

Ruiz family wants charges against officer, body cameras for Madison cops

Jul 24, 2026
Feds sue Milwaukee over ordinance against law enforcement masking
Wisconsin

Feds sue Milwaukee over ordinance against law enforcement masking

Jul 24, 2026
Engling campaign says it returned $60K donation from dark money group
Indiana

Engling campaign says it returned $60K donation from dark money group

Jul 24, 2026
Gap in federal grant money threatens North Dakota’s only fair-housing organization
North Dakota

Gap in federal grant money threatens North Dakota’s only fair-housing organization

Jul 24, 2026
State canvassers finds Michigan’s ‘Money out of Politics’ effort has sufficient valid signatures
Michigan

State canvassers finds Michigan’s ‘Money out of Politics’ effort has sufficient valid signatures

Jul 24, 2026
National Democratic committee recommends New Mexico move up on the calendar for presidential primary
New Mexico

National Democratic committee recommends New Mexico move up on the calendar for presidential primary

Jul 24, 2026
New Mexico Department of Justice recommends 50 legislative, policy reforms for child welfare agency
New Mexico

New Mexico Department of Justice recommends 50 legislative, policy reforms for child welfare agency

Jul 24, 2026
Refunds on the way as regulators reset RI’s cannabis retail licensing process
Rhode Island

Refunds on the way as regulators reset RI’s cannabis retail licensing process

Jul 24, 2026
The White House on June 11, 2026. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)
National

Democratic panel recommends South Carolina lead 2028 presidential nominating calendar

Jul 24, 2026
Independent earns progressive endorsements in Montana Senate race
Montana

Independent earns progressive endorsements in Montana Senate race

Jul 24, 2026
After the Houston ICE shooting, Sylvia Garcia demanded answers. Alex Mealer urges patience.
Texas

After the Houston ICE shooting, Sylvia Garcia demanded answers. Alex Mealer urges patience.

Jul 24, 2026
Surgeon General suggests high measles counts could be tied to abortion opposition
Florida

Surgeon General suggests high measles counts could be tied to abortion opposition

Jul 24, 2026
Quonset Business Park’s latest tenant: renters who already work there
Rhode Island

Quonset Business Park’s latest tenant: renters who already work there

Jul 24, 2026
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