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As an off-cycle special election, turnout in the special election primary for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District race was down significantly compared to the 2024 General Election.
via @tennesseelookout.com
via @tennesseelookout.com
Turnout was down 75% in Middle TN U.S. House special election, particularly in GOP strongholds
As an off-cycle special election, turnout in the special election primary for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District race was down significantly compared to the 2024 General Election. Across both…
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November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
As an off-cycle special election, turnout in the special election primary for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District race was down significantly compared to the 2024 General Election.
via @tennesseelookout.com
via @tennesseelookout.com
This is the first in a three-part series on New Hampshire’s intellectual and developmental disability care system.
via @newhampshirebulletin.com
via @newhampshirebulletin.com
A series of tragedies exposes patterns of abuse and neglect in New Hampshire’s disability system
This is the first in a three-part series on New Hampshire’s intellectual and developmental disability care system. Part II will be published on Wednesday, Nov. 12, followed by Part III on Nov. 14.
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This is the first in a three-part series on New Hampshire’s intellectual and developmental disability care system.
via @newhampshirebulletin.com
via @newhampshirebulletin.com
Federal payments for Head Start this year were significantly behind schedule compared with 2024 and that violated the Impoundment Control Act, according to the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office.
via @ohiocapitaljournal.com
via @ohiocapitaljournal.com
Ohio Head Start programs suffer, close as federal government shutdown rolls on
With child care access already considered a crisis in Ohio, the state’s Head Start locations are facing their own challenges, including closure, as the federal government shutdown continues.Head…
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Federal payments for Head Start this year were significantly behind schedule compared with 2024 and that violated the Impoundment Control Act, according to the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office.
via @ohiocapitaljournal.com
via @ohiocapitaljournal.com
Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, battles are already underway across the country over state ballot measure campaigns.
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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…
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November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, battles are already underway across the country over state ballot measure campaigns.
via @stateline.org
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7 Democrats have voted for the stopgap spending bill: Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada; Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire; Dick Durbin of Illinois; Tim Kaine of Virginia; John Fetterman of Pennsylvania. No. 8 aye is independent Angus King of Maine.
November 10, 2025 at 1:56 AM
7 Democrats have voted for the stopgap spending bill: Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada; Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire; Dick Durbin of Illinois; Tim Kaine of Virginia; John Fetterman of Pennsylvania. No. 8 aye is independent Angus King of Maine.
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BREAKING--US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown
This report has been updated.WASHINGTON — Seven U.S. Senate Democrats and one independent joined Republicans on Sunday night in advancing legislation to reopen the government and temporarily keep it a...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:53 AM
BREAKING--US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
Idaho is asking the federal government for $100 million annually over five years to support rural health care through a grant created in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”
via @idahocapitalsun.com
via @idahocapitalsun.com
Idaho seeking $1 billion in federal funds for rural health care from ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
Idaho is asking the federal government for $100 million annually over five years to support rural health care through a grant created in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Through the major federal…
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November 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Idaho is asking the federal government for $100 million annually over five years to support rural health care through a grant created in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”
via @idahocapitalsun.com
via @idahocapitalsun.com
Assemblyman John DiMaio will remain the GOP's Assembly leader, over the objections of at least one of his colleagues.
via @newjerseymonitor.com
via @newjerseymonitor.com
Assembly GOP sticks with leadership after big election losses
New Jersey Republicans reelected their Senate and Assembly leaders Thursday, two days after voters ousted several GOP Assembly members and left the party with its smallest caucus in decades.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Assemblyman John DiMaio will remain the GOP's Assembly leader, over the objections of at least one of his colleagues.
via @newjerseymonitor.com
via @newjerseymonitor.com
BREAKING: The U.S. Department of Agriculture told states Friday it was releasing full November funding for the nation’s major food assistance program that helps 42 million people afford groceries.
via @fischler.bsky.social
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/full...
via @fischler.bsky.social
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Full November SNAP benefits to be issued by Trump administration despite shutdown
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told states Friday it was releasing full November funding for the nation’s major food assistance program that helps 42 million people afford groceries, complying wit...
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November 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM
BREAKING: The U.S. Department of Agriculture told states Friday it was releasing full November funding for the nation’s major food assistance program that helps 42 million people afford groceries.
via @fischler.bsky.social
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via @fischler.bsky.social
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BREAKING: Wisconsinites receive full SNAP benefits for November via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/07/f...
Full SNAP benefits for November paid to Wisconsin FoodShare recipients • Wisconsin Examiner
According to the Evers admin, funds became available at midnight and a total of about $104.4 million was issued for 337,137 households.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
BREAKING: Wisconsinites receive full SNAP benefits for November via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/07/f...
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The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” deeply slashed Medicaid funding. Almost $1 trillion will be cut from the program. In a new national podcast launched today by States Newsroom, Capital Journal Reporter Marty Schladen talks about the impacts in Ohio. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/07/o...
Ohio Capital Journal Reporter Marty Schladen featured in new national podcast • Ohio Capital Journal
The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” deeply slashed Medicaid funding. Almost $1 trillion will be cut from the program over the next ten years. In a new national podcast launched today by…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” deeply slashed Medicaid funding. Almost $1 trillion will be cut from the program. In a new national podcast launched today by States Newsroom, Capital Journal Reporter Marty Schladen talks about the impacts in Ohio. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/07/o...
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The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” deeply slashed Medicaid funding. Almost $1 trillion will be cut from the program. In a new national podcast launched today by States Newsroom, Capital Journal Reporter Marty Schladen talks about the impacts in Ohio. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/07/o...
Ohio Capital Journal Reporter Marty Schladen featured in new national podcast • Ohio Capital Journal
The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” deeply slashed Medicaid funding. Almost $1 trillion will be cut from the program over the next ten years. In a new national podcast launched today by…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” deeply slashed Medicaid funding. Almost $1 trillion will be cut from the program. In a new national podcast launched today by States Newsroom, Capital Journal Reporter Marty Schladen talks about the impacts in Ohio. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/07/o...
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A new program at Shepherd University aims to help beginning farmers in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle.
via @westvirginiawatch.com
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New program aims to encourage farming in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle
A new program at Shepherd University aims to help beginning farmers in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. The school’s Agricultural Small Business Incubator program is now accepting applicants for…
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November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A new program at Shepherd University aims to help beginning farmers in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle.
via @westvirginiawatch.com
via @westvirginiawatch.com
The open enrollment campaign for Rhode Island’s health insurance marketplace usually promotes affordability.
Not this year.
via @rhodeislandcurrent.com
Not this year.
via @rhodeislandcurrent.com
As premiums spike, HealthSource RI focuses on medical necessity versus low cost
The open enrollment campaign for Rhode Island’s health insurance marketplace usually promotes affordability.Not this year.“In the past we’ve been saying, ‘Health care is more affordable than ever…
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November 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The open enrollment campaign for Rhode Island’s health insurance marketplace usually promotes affordability.
Not this year.
via @rhodeislandcurrent.com
Not this year.
via @rhodeislandcurrent.com
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November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We’re live!
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Tune into our new weekly podcast, Stories From The States. In our first episode, host @fitzsimon.bsky.social talks about federal cuts that are jeopardizing Medicaid coverage.
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Fresh off a decisive election night, Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger is promising a sharp turn in Virginia’s energy policy.
via @virginiamercury.com
via @virginiamercury.com
With Democrats in charge, Spanberger targets lower energy bills — and higher costs for data centers
Fresh off a decisive election night, Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger is promising a sharp turn in Virginia’s energy policy, vowing to boost in-state power generation, lower costs, and force data…
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November 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Fresh off a decisive election night, Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger is promising a sharp turn in Virginia’s energy policy.
via @virginiamercury.com
via @virginiamercury.com
Tennessee’s one-of-a-kind TennCare Medicaid waiver program crossed over $1 billion in savings, TennCare Director Stephen Smith told state officials during the agency’s budget hearing Thursday.
via @tennesseelookout.com
via @tennesseelookout.com
TennCare’s ‘shared-savings’ crosses $1 billion total after three years
Tennessee’s one-of-a-kind TennCare Medicaid waiver program crossed over $1 billion in savings, TennCare Director Stephen Smith told state officials during the agency’s budget hearing Thursday.The…
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November 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Tennessee’s one-of-a-kind TennCare Medicaid waiver program crossed over $1 billion in savings, TennCare Director Stephen Smith told state officials during the agency’s budget hearing Thursday.
via @tennesseelookout.com
via @tennesseelookout.com
A number of advocacy groups are urging Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to halt utility disconnections in the state during the federal government shutdown.
via @kentuckylantern.com
via @kentuckylantern.com
Advocates call on Beshear to stop utility disconnections during the government shutdown
A number of advocacy groups are urging Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to halt utility disconnections in the state during the federal government shutdown.
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A number of advocacy groups are urging Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to halt utility disconnections in the state during the federal government shutdown.
via @kentuckylantern.com
via @kentuckylantern.com
In an interview with Stateline, Washington state Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove discussed how Trump administration proposals on the management of public lands are playing out in his state.
via @stateline.org
via @stateline.org
A state public lands commissioner grapples with shifting federal policies
The Trump administration has proposed significantly shifting management of the nation’s public lands toward producing more revenue. President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum have…
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November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In an interview with Stateline, Washington state Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove discussed how Trump administration proposals on the management of public lands are playing out in his state.
via @stateline.org
via @stateline.org
Coming off the heels of winning local races, the Ohio Democratic Party is feeling optimistic about the 2026 election.
via @ohiocapitaljournal.com
via @ohiocapitaljournal.com
‘Voters will be ready for a change.’ Ohio Democratic Party sets sights on winning 2026 elections
Coming off the heels of winning local races, the Ohio Democratic Party is feeling optimistic about the 2026 election. Democratic mayors in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo all won reelection on Nov.…
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November 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Coming off the heels of winning local races, the Ohio Democratic Party is feeling optimistic about the 2026 election.
via @ohiocapitaljournal.com
via @ohiocapitaljournal.com
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CATCH UP ON AIR DELAYS, THE WAR POWERS ACT, SNAP, THE SHUTDOWN & MORE: The @statesnewsroom.com DC Bureau on Thursday produced SO much news--let's put it all in one thread for you. We start with a scoopy story on air travel delays @fischler.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/here...
Here are airports hit by the FAA pullback on air traffic; 3,300 flights daily to be canceled
The 40 airports set to see a 10% reduction in flights during the government shutdown nearly matched the list of the nation’s busiest airports, according to a preliminary list seen by States Newsroom, ...
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November 7, 2025 at 11:46 AM
CATCH UP ON AIR DELAYS, THE WAR POWERS ACT, SNAP, THE SHUTDOWN & MORE: The @statesnewsroom.com DC Bureau on Thursday produced SO much news--let's put it all in one thread for you. We start with a scoopy story on air travel delays @fischler.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/here...
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