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The number of nixed road and bridge plans is rising, the Indiana Department of Transportation told state lawmakers on Monday, citing “funding constraints.”

via @indianacapitalchronicle.com
INDOT cancels, postpones projects
The number of nixed road and bridge plans is rising, the Indiana Department of Transportation told state lawmakers on Monday, citing “funding constraints.”“We’ve continued to cancel projects. They’ve…
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January 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Rodney Bennett will resign next week, he announced in a brief email to students, faculty and staff on Monday, leaving UNL nearly six months short of his initial contract.

via @nebraskaexaminer.com
UNL Chancellor Bennett to resign Jan. 12, almost six months short of 3-year contract
LINCOLN — University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Rodney Bennett will resign next week, he announced in a brief email to students, faculty and staff on Monday, leaving UNL nearly six months short…
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January 6, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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Customers of South Carolina’s two large, private power companies could see their electric bills go up in 2026.

via @scdailygazette.com
SC power costs may again be on the rise as Dominion seeks rate hike
COLUMBIA — Customers of South Carolina’s two large, private power companies could see their electric bills go up in 2026 — the second time in two years that utilities have hiked base rates.It has…
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January 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Without directly praising President Donald Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis Monday at Florida’s “Deportation Depot” condemned the “destructive” Nicolás Maduro government days after U.S. military forces captured him.

via @floridaphoenix.com
DeSantis condemns ‘destructive’ Maduro government while announcing arrests of 10K non-citizens
SANDERSON — Without directly praising President Donald Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis Monday at Florida’s “Deportation Depot” condemned the “destructive” Nicolás Maduro government days after U.S. military…
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January 5, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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A big change is in store for lawmakers and the public when the Kentucky General Assembly begins its 2026 session Tuesday.

via @kentuckylantern.com
This Kentucky General Assembly is going to be very different for the public
A big change is in store for lawmakers and the public when the Kentucky General Assembly begins its 2026 session Tuesday.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Freestanding birth centers can address maternal health inequities, but many are facing mounting financial and regulatory pressures.

via @stateline.org
Freestanding birth centers are closing as maternity care gaps grow
Dr. Heather Skanes opened Alabama’s first freestanding birth center in 2022 in her hometown of Birmingham. Skanes, an OB-GYN, wanted to improve access to maternal health care in a state that’s long…
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January 5, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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The beat goes on: A Q&A with journalist Andrew DeMillo, new editor at the Arkansas Advocate arktimes.com/arkansas-blo...

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The beat goes on: A Q&A with journalist Andrew DeMillo, new editor at the Arkansas Advocate - Arkansas Times
Trusted straight man of Arkansas news, journalist Andrew DeMillo aims to preserve that reputation for truth and objectivity as he levels up to his new role as editor of the nonprofit Arkansas Advocate...
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January 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Pentagon will try to penalize Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly for illegal orders video | via @jennifershutt.bsky.social @StatesNewsroom.com mainemorningstar.com/2026/01/05/r...
Pentagon will try to penalize Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly for illegal orders video • Maine Morning Star
WASHINGTON — The Defense Department will attempt to downgrade Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly’s retirement rank and pay, seeking to punish him for making a video along with other Democrats in…
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January 5, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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Redistricting dominated the political news in Utah during the second half of 2025, but the issue is far from settled in the new year, report @utahnewsdispatch.com and @statesnewsroom.com
5 key Utah redistricting issues to watch in 2026 • Utah News Dispatch
5 redistricting issues to watch in 2026: Will Utah's new court-ordered congressional map hold? and Will the effort to repeal Prop 4 succeed?
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January 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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In just over 300 days, Pennsylvania voters will decide whether to reelect Gov. Josh Shapiro for a second term.

via @penncapital-star.com
Garrity’s campaign will put Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first three years under a microscope
In just over 300 days, Pennsylvania voters will decide whether to reelect Gov. Josh Shapiro for a second term.Shapiro, a Democrat, has been on a steady upward political trajectory for more than 20…
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January 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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A Blue Ribbon Commission formed by the Rhode Island Foundation wants to significantly change the formula for state aid to local school districts.

via @rhodeislandcurrent.com
Rhode Island Foundation panel urges R.I. to rewrite school funding formula, boost state share
Boosting Rhode Island’s share of funding to K-12 public schools could relieve some pressure on municipal property taxes, according to a commission calling for an overhaul of the state allocation to…
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January 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Every single seat in the Colorado House of Representatives and about half of seats in the Colorado Senate will be on the ballot this year.

via @coloradonewsline.com
The primaries to watch in Colorado’s 2026 state legislative elections
Every single seat in the Colorado House of Representatives and about half of seats in the Colorado Senate will be on the ballot this year.Democrats have controlled both chambers of the state…
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January 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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As the 2026 West Virginia legislative session nears, the West Virginia Watch team is gearing up to keep you informed over the 60-day law-making process.

via @westvirginiawatch.com
The WV legislative session starts Jan. 14. Here’s what we’ll be watching and what you should know.
As the 2026 West Virginia legislative session nears, the West Virginia Watch team is gearing up to keep you informed over the 60-day law-making process.We’ll be watching everything from health care…
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January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Gov. Tim Walz ended his campaign for a historic third-term on Monday amid mounting pressure from members of his own party and intense attacks from Republicans over widespread fraud in state-run social services programs.

via @minnesotareformer.com
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ends campaign for third term
Gov. Tim Walz ended his campaign for a historic third-term on Monday amid mounting pressure from members of his own party and intense attacks from Republicans over widespread fraud in state-run social...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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North Dakota’s farmers are looking for higher profits but things may get worse before they get better, ag industry experts say.

via @northdakotamonitor.com
North Dakota farmers not set up for success in 2026
North Dakota’s farmers are looking for higher profits but things may get worse before they get better, ag industry experts say.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Missouri Republicans played power politics in 2025, crushing Democratic opposition in the Legislature on major issues from abortion to congressional redistricting.

via @missouriindependent.com
Missouri lawmakers expect tension as they return for election-year legislative session
Missouri Republicans played power politics in 2025, crushing Democratic opposition in the Legislature on major issues from abortion to congressional redistrictin
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January 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Washington is close to opening a new incentive program for commercial fleet operators to transition trucks and other vehicles to models that run on electric or hydrogen power.

via @washingtonstatestandard.com
$126M incentive program for zero-emission trucks nears launch in WA
Washington is close to opening a new incentive program for commercial fleet operators to transition trucks and other vehicles to models that run on electric or hydrogen power.Industry groups and…
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January 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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New Mexico’s 2026 legislative session begins Jan. 20.

via @sourcenm.com
New Mexico lawmakers to tackle reduced spending in the new year’s budget
New Mexico’s 2026 legislative session begins Jan. 20. While state economists expect the budget to continue its streak of increased revenue, projections show it will be by slimmer margins than…
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January 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Moving the Chiefs to Kansas will spur economic development, but the complexity and lack of details about the deal make it difficult to determine what taxpayers will ultimately pay.

via @kansasreflector.com
Chiefs’ move to Kansas leaves experts grappling with possible revenue drain, massive unknowns
TOPEKA — Moving the Chiefs to Kansas will spur economic development, but the complexity and lack of details about the deal make it difficult to determine what taxpayers will ultimately pay.The…
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January 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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R.I. lawmakers are back in action on Tuesday.

Here’s what awaits them.

via @rhodeislandcurrent.com
R.I. lawmakers are back in action on Tuesday. Here’s what awaits them.
Heading into his sixth year leading the chamber, Rhode Island House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi has mastered the art of satisfying a flurry of funding requests despite an ever-present budget…
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January 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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A key program aimed at helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities gain access to home care may be getting a refresh in 2026.

via @georgiarecorder.com
Georgia agency proposes changes to waiting list for services for people with disabilities
A key program aimed at helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities gain access to home care may be getting a refresh in 2026.
www.newsfromthestates.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Episode 9 is live! This week, we’ll hear from our States Newsroom colleagues at @lailluminator.com.

For their podcast called The Light Switch, they took a deep dive into kratom as Louisiana lawmakers debated the ban in 2025.

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Kratom Collision Course | News From The States
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January 2, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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When Maine lawmakers return to Augusta in January, they will face an agenda shaped as much by federal policy shifts as by ongoing state issues held over from last session.

via @mainemorningstar.com
The major issues likely to shape debate in the Maine Legislature this year
When Maine lawmakers return to Augusta in January, they will face an agenda shaped as much by federal policy shifts as by ongoing state issues held over from last session, including rising health…
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January 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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State and federal changes to food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, are expected to start affecting Idahoans in 2026.

via @idahocapitalsun.com
Changes to Idaho SNAP food program coming in 2026
State and federal changes to food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, are expected to start affecting Idahoans in 2026.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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A last look back at 2025, from @jennifershutt.bsky.social in the @statesnewsroom.com DC bureau: Deportations, tariffs, court clashes, record shutdown mark a historic year in Washington, D.C.

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Deportations, tariffs, court clashes, record shutdown mark a historic year in Washington, D.C. • Wisconsin Examiner
This year produced an array of history-making events and changes to immigration policy, tariffs, the Education Department and health care.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:44 PM