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Ohio Republican lawmakers pass bill requiring absentee voters show a copy of their ID to vote
Ohio

Ohio Republican lawmakers pass bill requiring absentee voters show a copy of their ID to vote

Jun 10, 2026
Massive clean energy project caught in legal crosswinds at WA Supreme Court
Washington

Massive clean energy project caught in legal crosswinds at WA Supreme Court

Jun 10, 2026
Argument among Idaho elected officials breaks out over expenses at America250 meeting
Idaho

Argument among Idaho elected officials breaks out over expenses at America250 meeting

Jun 10, 2026
2 SC legislators ousted in primaries include GOP sponsor of redistricting bill
South Carolina

2 SC legislators ousted in primaries include GOP sponsor of redistricting bill

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Pa. DHS official throws cold water on the latest push to rein in PBMs — this time by hiring one
Pennsylvania

Pa. DHS official throws cold water on the latest push to rein in PBMs — this time by hiring one

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State board approves up to $30 million in rebated taxes to help Sioux Falls pork plant’s move
South Dakota

State board approves up to $30 million in rebated taxes to help Sioux Falls pork plant’s move

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on May 21, 2026. (Photo by Shauneen Miranda/States Newsroom)
National

Case against Trump weaponization fund paused following Blanche reversal

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Supporters say state action can reduce pregnancy-related deaths of Black women in NC
North Carolina

Supporters say state action can reduce pregnancy-related deaths of Black women in NC

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North Dakota judicial nominee questioned on political views during Senate hearing
North Dakota

North Dakota judicial nominee questioned on political views during Senate hearing

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Advocates end Nebraska property tax, winner-take-all, hand-count ballots petition effort
Nebraska

Advocates end Nebraska property tax, winner-take-all, hand-count ballots petition effort

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Oregon resists court order for housing trans prisoners amid federal pressure
Oregon

Oregon resists court order for housing trans prisoners amid federal pressure

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Gianfortes accelerate plan to donate historic Hauser Mansion to state
Montana

Gianfortes accelerate plan to donate historic Hauser Mansion to state

Jun 10, 2026
Lawsuit filed in Arkansas over secret agreement for military drone manufacturer
Arkansas

Lawsuit filed in Arkansas over secret agreement for military drone manufacturer

Jun 10, 2026
Democrats on congressional panels who heard from Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano on June 10, 2026, were skeptical that he was giving a full picture of the delays that some Americans face when trying to apply for benefits or ask about an issue they’re having with the program. (Getty Images)
National

Head of Social Security challenged by lawmakers over long lines, wait times

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UNO’s future as a research institution in doubt as it rejoins LSU System 
Louisiana

UNO’s future as a research institution in doubt as it rejoins LSU System 

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Oklahoma pop culture museum making progress in designing exhibits, collecting artifacts
Oklahoma

Oklahoma pop culture museum making progress in designing exhibits, collecting artifacts

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UF trustees unanimous in backing former Alabama president
Florida

UF trustees unanimous in backing former Alabama president

Jun 10, 2026
States step into voting rights void left by federal rulings
Stateline

States step into voting rights void left by federal rulings

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That Blue Ribbon study to retool school funding formula? Lawmakers advance commission to study it.
Rhode Island

That Blue Ribbon study to retool school funding formula? Lawmakers advance commission to study it.

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DeSantis quibbles with Legislature’s changes to his property tax cut
Florida

DeSantis quibbles with Legislature’s changes to his property tax cut

Jun 10, 2026
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