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A Republican state representative is leading a group of Michigan legislators in asking the National Institutes of Health to stop funding medical experiments on beagles at Wayne State University.

via @michiganadvance.com
Bipartisan group of Michigan lawmakers asks NIH to stop funding Wayne State beagle testing
A Republican state representative is leading a group of Michigan legislators in asking the National Institutes of Health to stop funding medical experiments on beagles at Wayne State University.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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A group of Idaho lawmakers have unveiled a slate of immigration proposals, crafted in tandem with Theo Wold, a former Donald Trump administration official and former Idaho solicitor general.

via @idahocapitalsun.com
Idaho lawmakers announce slate of immigration bills, crafted with influential think tank
A group of Idaho lawmakers have unveiled a slate of immigration proposals, crafted in tandem with Theo Wold, a former Donald Trump administration official and former Idaho solicitor general. The…
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February 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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The first wave of Marylanders who cannot prove they are working at least 20 hours a week could start losing their monthly food assistance by the end of this month under new federal rules.

via @marylandmatters.org
New work requirements could kick thousands off SNAP starting next month
The first wave of Marylanders who cannot prove they are working at least 20 hours a week could start losing their monthly food assistance by the end of this month under new federal rules.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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A Hamilton County Republican lawmaker has filed a bill criminalizing disruption of worship services.

via @tennesseelookout.com
Republican bill creates crime for disrupting religious worship
A Hamilton County Republican is sponsoring legislation making it a state crime to disrupt religious services.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Trump shuts out Democratic governors from traditional White House gatherings
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump decided to exclude Democratic governors from a traditional annual meeting at the White House and to disinvite several others from a black-tie dinner, according to t...
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February 9, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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An interactive map of neighborhoods lacking easy access to fresh food was released late last month. Ohio, as well as every other state, is flecked with black census tracts that meet the group’s definition of food deserts.

via @ohiocapitaljournal.com
Food deserts are growing in Ohio and other states. See where they are
An interactive map of neighborhoods lacking easy access to fresh food was released late last month. Ohio — as well as every other state — is flecked with black census tracts that meet the group’s…
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February 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Health care workers in Minnesota and other states say ICE is increasing its presence in health care facilities, deterring people from seeking medical care.

via @stateline.org
Health care workers want ICE out of hospitals, and blue states are responding
Last month, the parents of a 7-year-old girl whose nose wouldn’t stop bleeding took her to Portland Adventist Health in Portland, Oregon, for urgent care. Before the family could get through the…
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February 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Minnesota’s largest union of state workers is investigating alleged financial improprieties by its former president Megan Dayton, who abruptly resigned her union position and left her job with the state last month.

via @minnesotareformer.com
Minnesota state employee union opens investigation into recently departed president
Minnesota’s largest union of state workers is investigating alleged financial improprieties by its former president Megan Dayton, who abruptly resigned her union position and left her job with the…
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February 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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A bill moving through the Indiana General Assembly could enact drastic governance changes for Indianapolis Public Schools.

via @indianacapitalchronicle.com
As lawmakers reshape local governance, debate grows over who should control Indiana’s schools
In recent years — and again this session — the Republican supermajority has pushed legislation that rewrites how certain local school systems are governed, and in some cases dictates whether some can…
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February 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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As pennies vanish from the American landscape, Washington lawmakers are crafting an approach for how retailers should respond.

via @washingtonstatestandard.com
As pennies disappear, Washington must address how retailers make change
When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal with the change.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Legislation pending in Tallahassee would impose education requirements for medical practitioners that include information on care management, treatments, and pain for people with sickle cell disease.

via @floridaphoenix.com
Back to school: Senate panel OKs bill mandating sickle cell education
In many ways, Shamar Harper is a typical 12-year-old boy living in Miramar. He worries about homework, what he’s going to wear to school, and even the video games he plays.“But I also worry about…
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February 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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The Ohio Supreme Court sided against an Ohio school district in an opinion that allows an email distribution list for the school district community to be released as a public record.

via @ohiocapitaljournal.com
Ohio Supreme Court rules school district-wide email list is public record
The Ohio Supreme Court sided against an Ohio school district in an opinion that allows an email distribution list for the school district community to be released as a public record.The state’s…
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February 6, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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State and local election officials are bracing for the prospect of federal action after President Donald Trump’s call to nationalize elections.

via @stateline.org
Trump’s calls to ‘nationalize’ elections have state, local election officials bracing for tumult
President Donald Trump’s calls this week to “nationalize” elections capped a year of efforts by his administration to exercise authority over state-run elections. The demands now have some state and…
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February 6, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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CoreCivic is one of the biggest private prison companies in the United States, whose pockets have gotten substantially deeper after President Donald Trump was reelected into office.

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Podcast: Looking into one of ICE’s biggest contractors: CoreCivic • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
The Stories From The States podcast explores how people and communities are being affected by government decisions.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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White House takes down meme of Obamas posted on social media slammed as racist

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White House takes down meme of Obamas posted on social media slammed as racist
WASHINGTON — The White House on Friday pulled down a social media post depicting former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as monkeys after members of Congress from both political pa...
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February 6, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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A bill introduced in the U.S. House would upend the administration of elections in states like Colorado that rely on mail ballots.

via @coloradonewsline.com
Republican policies proposed in Congress could upend Colorado elections
A bill introduced in the U.S. House would upend the administration of elections in states like Colorado that rely on mail ballots.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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With Middle Tennessee still reeling from Winter Storm Fern after nearly two weeks, Republican lawmakers are ready to reshape Nashville Electric Service or fire the utility’s leaders if they don’t shape up.

Or even if they do.

via @tennesseelookout.com
Stockard on the Stump: House Republicans threaten NES revamp after storm misery
With Middle Tennessee still reeling from Winter Storm Fern after nearly two weeks, Republican lawmakers are ready to reshape Nashville Electric Service or fire the utility’s leaders if they don’t…
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February 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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A rare opportunity to hear the man, the myth, the Capitol Hill legend Sam Stockard!
February 6, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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If you read @tennesseelookout.com, you already know he Sam Stockard is one helluva reporter and writer. It's hard to get him on the air, but when he is, he's good. Here's your chance to hear him speak on CoreCivic.
February 6, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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Episode 14 is live!

This week, we will address CoreCivic, one of the biggest private prison companies partnering with ICE.

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Looking into one of ICE’s biggest contractors: CoreCivic | News From The States
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February 6, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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A bill that would prohibit out-of-state entities and health care providers from sending abortion pills to West Virginia, where it’s mostly illegal, is headed towards a vote by the full West Virginia Senate.

via @westvirginiawatch.com
Bill prohibiting mailing abortion pills to West Virginia heads to state Senate for a vote
A bill that would prohibit out-of-state entities and health care providers from sending abortion pills to West Virginia, where it’s mostly illegal, is headed towards a vote by the full West Virginia…
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February 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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February 4, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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NEW THIS MORNING: 'It is astonishing': Congress rebuffs Trump push to slash $33B from health, human services -- @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com News from the States/DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/it-a...
'It is astonishing': Congress rebuffs Trump push to slash $33B from health, human services
WASHINGTON — Congress has approved the first public health funding bill since President Donald Trump began his second term, with lawmakers largely rejecting his proposed spending cuts and the eliminat...
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February 6, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Scoop from @henry-redman.bsky.social, who has been in Western Wisconsin & Minneapolis all week: Twin Cities ICE presence extends into Wisconsin
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Twin Cities ICE presence extends into Wisconsin • Wisconsin Examiner
ICE agents involved in the agency's surge into Minnesota have regularly crossed the border into nearby western Wisconsin communities.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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A year ago, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston wanted to annex some counties from Illinois. Now, he’s diving into Indiana’s bid to snatch away the Chicago Bears.

via @indianacapitalchronicle.com
Indiana officials keeping up push on Bears stadium bid
A year ago, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston wanted to annex some counties from Illinois. Now, he’s diving into Indiana’s bid to snatch away the Chicago Bears.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM