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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 8h

Tuition at the University of Utah will be free for some students with families earning less than $100,000 a year, the state’s flagship higher education institution announced Tuesday morning.

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University of Utah tuition will be free for state families earning less than $100,000 annually

Tuition at the University of Utah will be free for some students with families earning less than $100,000 a year, the state’s flagship higher education institution announced Tuesday morning.

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 10h

A competitive scholarship program for University of South Carolina sports management students is now permanent with a $5 million donation from NFL owner David Tepper and his wife Nicole.

via @scdailygazette.com

Carolina Panthers owner donates $5M to USC for scholarships, professorships

COLUMBIA — A competitive scholarship program for University of South Carolina sports management students is now permanent with a $5 million donation from NFL owner David Tepper and his wife Nicole.…

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 12h

Abortion will remain available at Planned Parenthood clinics in Missouri, the Western District Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.

via @missouriindependent.com

Missouri appeals court rules against attorney general, allows abortions to continue

Abortion will remain available at Planned Parenthood clinics in Missouri, the Western District Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday, rejecting a request by the attorney general’s office to reinstate…

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Sean Scully @seanibus.bsky.social · 15h

A Utah lawmaker says he’s bringing back a proposal that would require public colleges to conduct a campus safety assessment after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University, report @utahnewsdispatch.com and @statesnewsroom.com

After Charlie Kirk killing, Utah lawmaker wants to mandate college security assessments • Utah News Dispatch

A Utah lawmaker wants to require colleges to conduct campus safety assessments after Charlie Kirk was killed at Utah Valley University.

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 14h

Oklahoma’s updated campaign finance reporting system will launch on Oct. 28, according to a news release.

via @oklahomavoice.com

Updated Oklahoma campaign finance system will launch in two weeks

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s updated campaign finance reporting system will launch on Oct. 28, according to a news release.

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 15h

Lawmakers see the potential for much-needed housing on church-owned land, but opponents worry local communities could lose their authority over neighborhood development.

via @stateline.org

Can states, and a little bit of faith, convert church land into affordable housing?

Growing up in a religious family, Florida Republican state Sen. Alexis Calatayud has seen how many church communities are no longer anchored to a single building in the way they used to be. Her small…

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 16h

Winter ski season is on the horizon, but New Hampshire is still deep in drought, putting some snowmakers at the state’s mountain resorts on edge.

via @newhampshirebulletin.com

To keep skiing the East through droughts and warming winters, we may have to ‘rethink’ ski season

Winter ski season is on the horizon, but New Hampshire is still deep in drought, putting some snowmakers at the state’s mountain resorts on edge.

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 17h

Many people might not be aware of this, but a big majority of Ohio’s public-school students already receive free breakfast and lunch at school.

via @ohiocapitaljournal.com

Analysis: Universal school meals in Ohio would pay for themselves — and then some

Many people might not be aware of this, but a big majority of Ohio’s public-school students already receive free breakfast and lunch at school. Making free meals available to all students wouldn’t…

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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 17h

The Missouri Independent turns 5 next week!

Help us meet our birthday goal of 500 sustaining donors willing to chip in $5 or $10 each month to ensure our journalism is presented without any ads and remains free for you and every media outlet in the state. #moleg #mogov

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 18h

For one day on Saturday, a Charleston clinic will offer free medical, dental and vision care to patients, no questions asked.

via @westvirginiawatch.com

Charleston clinic to offer free medical, vision, dental care at pop-up clinic

For one day on Saturday, a Charleston clinic will offer free medical, dental and vision care to patients, no questions asked. West Virginia Health Right’s annual #WeCareWV Day will be 8 a.m. to 5…

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 19h

After months of speculation, Maine Gov. Janet Mills officially announced on Tuesday she’s running for U.S. Senate in 2026 to try to oust long-time Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

via @mainemorningstar.com

Ending months of speculation, Gov. Mills announces campaign for Collins’ Senate seat

This story may be updated. After months of speculation, Maine Gov. Janet Mills officially announced on Tuesday she’s running for U.S. Senate in 2026 to try to oust long-time Republican Sen. Susan…

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 20h

Indiana’s top public access official has issued her first two advisory opinions — and resolved more than 30 other complaints for 2025 so far.

via @indianacapitalchronicle.com

Indiana public access chief issues first advisory opinions

Indiana’s top public access official has issued her first two advisory opinions — and resolved more than 30 other complaints for 2025 so far. Public Access Counselor Jennifer Ruby made her…

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 20h

A federal appeals court has allowed the federalization of National Guard troops in Illinois but told the federal government that those troops can’t be deployed while the case makes its way through the courts.

via @capitolnewsil.bsky.social
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Appeals court allows federalization of troops but says they can’t be deployed

CHICAGO — A federal appeals court has allowed the federalization of National Guard troops in Illinois but told the federal government that those troops can’t be deployed while the case makes its way t...

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 21h

Key Tennessee lawmakers are taking different views toward Gov. Bill Lee’s desire to expand the state’s new private-school voucher program.

via @tennesseelookout.com

Debate over private-school voucher expansion looms in Tennessee

Key Tennessee lawmakers are taking different views toward Gov. Bill Lee’s desire to expand the state’s new private-school voucher program. House Speaker Cameron Sexton is gung-ho about an increase,…

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Madyson Fitzgerald @maddyfitz.bsky.social · 1d

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 22h

Over $80 million in federal relief funds have gone to Milwaukee County residents and businesses impacted by the historic flooding in August.

via @wisconsinexaminer.com

Flood disaster funds continue flowing into Wisconsin

Over $80 million in federal relief funds have gone to Milwaukee County residents and businesses impacted by the historic flooding in August. Local officials are urging residents to tap into the…

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 1d

Michigan Democrats blunted the effects of Trump’s tax reforms.

Now businesses are bristling.

via @michiganadvance.com

Michigan Democrats blunted the effects of Trump’s tax reforms. Now businesses are bristling.

In the fight to secure a balanced budget, one key negotiating chip for Michigan Democrats was a temporary hedge against new federal tax changes spearheaded by congressional Republicans and President…

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 1d

The committee tasked with finding LSU’s next president has pushed back its timeline again and now aims to hire a president after Halloween.

via @lailluminator.com

LSU readjusts timeline to hire next president for White House visit

The committee tasked with finding LSU’s next president has pushed back its timeline again and now aims to hire a president after Halloween. The LSU Presidential Search Committee earlier this month…

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 1d

JUST IN: The U.S. Department of Agriculture is infusing $300 million into a key federal nutrition program to keep it running through October, while a government shutdown continues without an apparent end point.

via Shauneen Miranda
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Nutrition program for women, infants and children to stay afloat through end of month

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is infusing $300 million into a key federal nutrition program to keep it running through October, while a government shutdown continues without an appar...

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 1d

As Alaska’s population of working-age adults shrinks, according to economists, other demographic groups have become bigger segments of the labor force: seniors and teenagers.

via @alaskabeacon.com

Seniors and teens becoming more important in Alaska’s workforce, statistics show

As Alaska’s population of working-age adults shrinks, according to economists, other demographic groups have become bigger segments of the labor force: seniors and teenagers.

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 1d

A Florida House Republican has again filed legislation that would reduce the minimum to buy a firearm in the state from 21 to 18 years of age.

via @floridaphoenix.com

Florida lawmaker proposes once again to reduce age to buy firearms in Florida

A Florida House Republican has again filed legislation that would reduce the minimum to buy a firearm in the state from 21 to 18 years of age.

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South Dakota Searchlight @southdakotasearchlight.com · 1d

The Trump administration plans to send paychecks to active duty troops this week, despite Congress not passing legislation to allow it during the ongoing #shutdown.

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Pentagon to shift research dollars to pay troops during shutdown • South Dakota Searchlight

The Trump administration plans to send paychecks to active duty troops, despite Congress not passing legislation to allow it during the ongoing shutdown.

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 1d

A federal shutdown in Washington D.C. could hit some of Indiana's poorest who rely on government food benefits.

via @indianacapitalchronicle.com

Federal shutdown could hurt government services like WIC, SNAP in Indiana

In the coming days, a food aid program that helps millions of mothers and young children will likely run out of money. States like Indiana must use their own dollars to keep funds flowing to families…

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 1d

The Trump administration plans to send paychecks to active duty troops this week, despite Congress not passing legislation to allow it during the ongoing shutdown.

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www.newsfromthestates.com/article/pent...

Pentagon to shift research dollars to pay troops during shutdown

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration plans to send paychecks to active duty troops this week, despite Congress not passing legislation to allow it during the ongoing shutdown.House Speaker Mike Johns...

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 1d

Washington’s innovative paid family and medical leave program could be hundreds of millions of dollars in the red within a few years, unless the Legislature acts.

via @washingtonstatestandard.com

Washington’s paid leave program heads toward a fiscal cliff

Washington’s innovative paid family and medical leave program could be hundreds of millions of dollars in the red within a few years, unless the Legislature acts.

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