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New men’s prison in Elmore County will miss completion deadline, says Corrections
Alabama

New men’s prison in Elmore County will miss completion deadline, says Corrections

Oct 16, 2026
Tindell to step down as public safety commissioner. Gov. Reeves appoints Capitol Police chief to succeed him
Mississippi

Tindell to step down as public safety commissioner. Gov. Reeves appoints Capitol Police chief to succeed him

Oct 16, 2026
NC legal aid groups sue over lawmakers’ redirection of millions in funding
North Carolina

NC legal aid groups sue over lawmakers’ redirection of millions in funding

Oct 16, 2026
Kosta Diamantis’ second criminal trial delayed until 2027
Connecticut

Kosta Diamantis’ second criminal trial delayed until 2027

Oct 16, 2026
Disciplined judge defends family court seat against challenge from disciplined attorney 
Nevada

Disciplined judge defends family court seat against challenge from disciplined attorney 

Oct 16, 2026
NJ jail guards push to expand isolated confinement. Critics call for ‘humane’ alternatives.
New Jersey

NJ jail guards push to expand isolated confinement. Critics call for ‘humane’ alternatives.

Oct 16, 2026
Missouri’s ‘constitutional sheriff’ push reaches voters with Amendment 8
Missouri

Missouri’s ‘constitutional sheriff’ push reaches voters with Amendment 8

Oct 16, 2026
‘Antithesis to that chaos’: 15-petition effort will soon launch, seeking Nebraska’s 2028 ballot
Nebraska

‘Antithesis to that chaos’: 15-petition effort will soon launch, seeking Nebraska’s 2028 ballot

Oct 16, 2026
In race for Idaho attorney general, a Democrat is trying to unseat a long-time Republican official
Idaho

In race for Idaho attorney general, a Democrat is trying to unseat a longtime Republican official

Oct 16, 2026
Pentagon searching medical records to identify transgender troops
Maryland

Pentagon searching medical records to identify transgender troops

Oct 16, 2026
Wilmington residents frustrated with spike in violence, despite broader public safety improvements
Delaware

Wilmington residents frustrated with spike in violence, despite broader public safety improvements

Oct 16, 2026
Nessel joins lawsuit seeking consumer protections as chatbot service declares bankruptcy
Michigan

Nessel joins lawsuit seeking consumer protections as chatbot service declares bankruptcy

Oct 16, 2026
Amputations, ‘extortion’ and cancer treatment delays: Lawmakers hear testimony on Mississippi prison healthcare  
Mississippi

Amputations, ‘extortion’ and cancer treatment delays: Lawmakers hear testimony on Mississippi prison healthcare  

Oct 15, 2026
California files its 100th lawsuit against Trump, this time over ICE at courthouses
California

California files its 100th lawsuit against Trump, this time over ICE at courthouses

Oct 15, 2026
Matt Gaetz and two others named as defendants in sex trafficking civil lawsuit
Florida

Matt Gaetz and 2 others named as defendants in sex trafficking civil lawsuit

Oct 15, 2026
‘Partial win for customers’: ICC approves $82 million rate hike for Nicor
Illinois

‘Partial win for customers’: ICC approves $82 million rate hike for Nicor

Oct 15, 2026
Hospital’s lawsuit alleges patient-poaching by former doc, rival
New Jersey

Hospital’s lawsuit alleges patient-poaching by doctor, rival health system

Oct 15, 2026
Rep. Pearson sues Memphis alleging First Amendment violation 
Tennessee

Rep. Pearson sues Memphis alleging First Amendment violation 

Oct 15, 2026
Report card: Most Michigan school districts failing to meet safe firearm storage law requirements
Michigan

Report card: Most Michigan school districts failing to meet safe firearm storage law requirements

Oct 15, 2026
Legislators say Laurel could be breaking federal law
Montana

Legislators say Laurel could be breaking federal law

Oct 15, 2026
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