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Jonathan Shorman
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Democracy Reporter, Stateline.
Past: The Kansas City Star
Kansan. KU graduate.
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Indiana Republican senators reject Trump’s redistricting push; won’t convene in December indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/14/i...
Indiana Republican senators reject Trump's redistricting push; won't convene in December • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana Senate Republicans have rejected President Donald Trump’s push for congressional redistricting.
indianacapitalchronicle.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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galenb.bsky.social
U.S. Border Patrol expected to begin operations in Charlotte as early as this weekend. New statement out from Democratic Gov. Josh Stein's office, urging North Carolinians to "remain peaceful" and record federal agents/notify local enforcement in cases of "inappropriate behavior." #ncpol
Statement from Governor Josh Stein on Border Patrol in North Carolina (RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein issued the following statement: “Public safety is the top priority for all of us in government – that means fighting crime, not stoking fear or causing division. We should all focus on and arrest violent criminals and drug traffickers. Unfortunately, that’s not always what we have seen with ICE and Border Patrol Agents in Chicago and elsewhere around the country. The vast majority of people they have detained have no criminal convictions, and some are American citizens. “I want to encourage North Carolinians to remember our values. We follow the law. We remain peaceful. We do not allow ourselves to be provoked. We stand with our neighbors. And when we see injustice, we bear witness. If you see any inappropriate behavior, use your phones to record and notify local law enforcement, who will continue to keep our communities safe long after these federal agents leave. That’s the North Carolina way. “As this situation develops, I will continue to stay in touch with local and state officials to keep people safe, respect the rule of law, and support our people.”
November 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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scdailygazette.com
Border Patrol coming to Charlotte. Congressman backs plan as local leaders brace. scdailygazette.com/2025/11/14/r... from @ncnewsline.com
Border Patrol coming to Charlotte. Congressman backs plan as local leaders brace. • SC Daily Gazette
Charlotte has emerged as the epicenter of already intense debates on how North Carolina should address immigration and crime.
scdailygazette.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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hansilowang.bsky.social
NEW: The Nevada Supreme Court has revived a state case against six so-called “fake electors” facing felony charges related to efforts to reverse President Trump's 2020 election loss
caseinfo.nvsupremecourt.us/document/vie...
We conclude that venue was properly laid in Clark County because the offenses charged were not complete upon mailing but rather necessarily involved the receipt of the certificates at the location to which they were mailed. Respondents do not dispute that the certificates were delivered to a recipient in Clark County. The district court erred in concluding that the alleged crimes were complete upon mailing from Douglas County. We therefore reverse and remand.
November 14, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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missouriindependent.com
A new political action committee funded by the national Republican Party won a delay Thursday in a trial over the effort to force a statewide vote on Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional district map. #moleg #mogov
Trial over referendum on Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional map delayed again • Missouri Independent
A PAC funded by the national Republican Party won a delay in a trial over the effort to force a referendum on Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional map.
missouriindependent.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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statesnewsroom.com
A former Cincinnati Children’s Hospital chaplain was detained by ICE and held for 73 days. Tomorrow, on the Stories From The States podcast, he will share his story with host @fitzsimon.bsky.social.

www.newsfromthestates.com/podcast/stor...

#FairFearlessFree #LocalJournalism
November 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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apnews.com
BREAKING: The Justice Department sues to block California’s new congressional map, joining a fight that could shape control of the House in 2026.
Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of Congress
The Justice Department has sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters, joining a legal battle that could determine which party wins control of the U.S.
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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stateline.org
Most states offering incentives to data centers don’t disclose which companies benefit, according to a new report.

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Most states don’t disclose which companies get data center incentives, report finds • Stateline
Most states offering incentives to data centers don’t disclose which companies benefit, according to a new report.
stateline.org
November 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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cnn.com
JUST IN: Federal judge orders release of hundreds of people arrested in Trump's immigration crackdown in Illinois, according to CNN affiliate WLS.
https://cnn.it/3LzqUPL
WLS: Judge orders release of hundreds arrested in Illinois immigration crackdown | CNN
A federal judge ordered the release of hundreds of people arrested as part of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Illinois, according to CNN affiliate WLS, dealing a blow to federal ef...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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stateline.org
From @amandavhernan.bsky.social: Families of Black homicide victims in the United States are more likely than any other group to seek financial assistance through state victim compensation programs — and they are the most likely to be denied, according to a new study.

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Black homicide victims’ families most likely to be denied compensation • Stateline
Families of Black homicide victims in the United States are more likely than any other group to seek financial assistance through state victim compensation programs — and they are the most likely to b...
stateline.org
November 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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missouriindependent.com
As petitioners gather signatures for a possible referendum on Missouri's gerrymandered congressional map, attorneys battled over the meaning of words that govern the redistricting process. One big dispute was over how to interpret words that are not in the Missouri Constitution. #moleg #mogov
Judge hears arguments over legality of gerrymandered Missouri congressional map • Missouri Independent
Attorneys argued Wednesday over the power of Missouri lawmakers to gerrymander congressional maps in the middle of a decade.
missouriindependent.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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nytimes.com
Breaking News: House Democrats released emails in which Jeffrey Epstein alleged that Donald Trump knew of the convicted sex offender's conduct and “spent hours at my house” with a victim.
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct
In a message obtained by Congress, the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein wrote that Donald J. Trump spent hours at his house with one of Mr. Epstein’s victims.
nyti.ms
November 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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anna-writes.bsky.social
Breaking: Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, express regret kansasreflector.com/2025/11/11/m...
Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, express regret • Kansas Reflector
A handful of county-level officials who were involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor.
kansasreflector.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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kansasreflector.com
Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, expresses regret. Editor says court cases against city continue #ksleg
Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, expresses regret • Kansas Reflector
A handful of county-level officials who were involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor.
kansasreflector.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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stateline.org
With a new federal fund, states are seeking money to bolster emergency services, address chronic diseases and recruit more staff, Nada Hassanein reports.

https://stateline.org/2025/11/11/states-hope-to-use-rural-health-money-to-keep-doctors-combat-chronic-disease/
States hope to use rural health money to keep doctors, combat chronic disease • Stateline
In their competition for rural health care dollars from a new federal fund, states are seeking money to bolster emergency services, address chronic diseases, and recruit and train more doctors and nurses.
stateline.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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redistrict.bluesky.bot
If you score remap shifts between safe/competitive seats as +/-0.5, here's how the count looks today, to my eye:

CA: Dem +4.5
MO: GOP +1
NC: GOP +0.5
OH: GOP +0.5
TX: GOP +4
UT: Dem +1

That leaves Republicans ahead by half a seat, w/ FL, IN & VA the biggest remaining variables.
November 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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charlesornstein.bsky.social
Shocking story. How a Gap in Tennessee’s Probation System Leaves Domestic Violence Victims in Danger, by @paigepfleger.bsky.social @wpln.bsky.social @mariamelba.bsky.social
How a Gap in Tennessee’s Probation System Leaves Domestic Violence Victims in Danger
Probation officers pause in-person visits and home searches for offenders facing an arrest warrant. That reduced supervision can last for months — in one case it was over a year. Six mothers died duri...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Trump pardon of 2020 election allies does not erase Fulton County election interference charges georgiarecorder.com/2025/11/10/t...
Trump pardon of 2020 election allies does not erase Fulton County election interference charges • Georgia Recorder
Georgia Republicans who came under legal scrutiny after allegedly playing a role in trying to overturn President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss are celebrating after the president issued a sweeping...
georgiarecorder.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
jonshorman.bsky.social
Re-upping for the evening crew…

There’s a lot of fighting and maneuvering over 2026 ballot measure elections happening *right now* that will go a long way to shaping what ends up before voters next year

I dive into it here>>>
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NEW - A year out from the midterms, intense battles that will shape what state-level ballot measures go before voters — and how they’re described — are already underway in courtrooms and statehouses across the country

My latest for @stateline.org
stateline.org/2025/11/10/t...
The midterm ballot measure battles have already begun • Stateline
A year out from the 2026 midterm elections, legal fights and procedural maneuvering over ballot measures and referendums are already well underway in states across the country.
stateline.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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There is a mysterious effort underway to prevent signature gathering against redistricting measures in Missouri. Here's the latest from @kacen.bsky.social

www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
Inside mysterious push to block signature-gathering against Missouri redistricting
The source of the contract remains a mystery. But its existence has raised alarm as Missouri gears up for a potential statewide vote.
www.kansascity.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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statesnewsroom.com
Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, battles are already underway across the country over state ballot measure campaigns.

via @stateline.org
The midterm ballot measure battles have already begun
When Missouri Republican lawmakers approved a new district map in September to help their party in Congress, progressive activist Richard von Glahn was ready. Hours after the state legislature passed…
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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kentuckylantern.com
The United States Supreme Court has declined to revisit the 2015 landmark ruling that gave same-sex couples marriage equality, a failure for former Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis.

From @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social:

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Kentucky clerk’s bid to challenge same-sex marriage fails  • Kentucky Lantern
The United States Supreme Court has declined to revisit the 2015 landmark ruling that gave same-sex couples marriage equality.
kentuckylantern.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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lawrencehurley.bsky.social
NEW: Supreme Court takes up major new election case on whether states can count ballots that are received after Election Day:
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
Supreme Court to weigh imposing new limits on mail-in ballots in a major election case
The Republican National Committee is among those challenging a law in Mississippi, similar to those in many other states, that allow mail-in ballots to be counted after Election Day.
www.nbcnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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apnews.com
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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kylegriffin1.bsky.social
NEW: The First Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the Trump admin's efforts to stop the release of full funding for November's SNAP benefits payments as ordered by a lower court judge.

The Supreme Court's administrative stay will now expire 48 hours after the 1st Circuit's ruling.
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM