Carol Johnson
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States Newsroom newsletter editor, Colorado native, proud Chicago transplant
Parents, patients and disability advocates say Indiana’s Medicaid renewal process has left many eligible families struggling to navigate paperwork requests, meet deadlines and maintain essential health coverage. via @indianacapitalchronicle.com www.newsfromthestates.com/article/powe...
‘Powerless’: Indiana families describe the toll of losing Medicaid access
The notice arrived after Taylor Holliday-Smith thought she’d already done everything the state asked.
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States do not have time before November’s midterm elections to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order mandating overhauls of their mail-in-voting systems, two dozen Democratic state officials told the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, reports @fischler.bsky.social.
Democratic state officials urge US Supreme Court to affirm pause on Trump vote-by-mail order • West Virginia Watch
States do not have time before November’s elections to comply with Trump’s executive order mandating overhauls of mail-in-voting systems.
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Daybreak | News From The States
Start your day informed with our 50-state snapshot.
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For years, President Trump has offered conspiracy theories and baseless charges to support his falsehood that the 2020 election was stolen from him. In the end, he was unable to prove his case.
Trump Promised Proof of Election Tampering. His Document Release Fell Far Short.
In the end, the documentary evidence that President Trump claimed would prove his case appeared bound to disappoint those who expected bombshell revelations.
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Democrats’ special election wins give them a path to flip Republican-held chambers and break GOP supermajorities nationwide this November. https://stateline.org/2026/07/16/democrats-have-a-shot-at-flipping-state-legislatures-across-the-country/
Democrats have a shot at flipping state legislatures across the country • Stateline
Following a string of special election victories, Democrats have a path to flip several Republican-held legislative chambers and break GOP supermajorities in states across the country this November. High prices and overall voter dissatisfaction with Washington have put control of the U.S. House and Senate in play this year — a dynamic that has trickled down, with heightened Democratic enthusiasm in many state contests.
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ICYMI: US House GOP launches process to provide $60B for defense, up to $12B for farms buff.ly/niZO16e
US House GOP launches process to provide $60B for defense, up to $12B for farms • Wisconsin Examiner
House Republicans released their latest budget resolution Wednesday, which includes new restrictions on voting
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Reconciliation instructions would set up Ag Committee to spend up to $12B Armed Services to spend a max of $60B Intel Committee to spend up to $13B Administration Committee to spend a max of $10B So the final package would likely total $95B
Juvenile legal systems are changing across the U.S. Some states are expanding rehabilitation, while others are imposing tougher penalties. Here’s what’s changing nationwide: https://stateline.org/2026/07/14/states-split-on-whether-juvenile-justice-should-prioritize-punishment-or-rehabilitation/
States split on whether juvenile justice should prioritize punishment or rehabilitation • Stateline
A teenager charged with the same crime can face dramatically different consequences depending on where they live. More states have passed new laws reshaping their juvenile legal systems, with some adopting measures to divert more young people from incarceration, and others imposing stiffer penalties and expanding authority to pursue adult charges.
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Consumers are unlikely to see any relief in gas and electric bills as utilities proposed more than $18 billion in rate hikes across the country over the first half of the year. https://stateline.org/2026/07/14/relief-from-energy-bills-unlikely-as-utilities-request-billions-in-rate-hikes/
Relief from energy bills unlikely as utilities request billions in rate hikes • Stateline
Consumers are unlikely to see any relief in gas and electric bills as utilities proposed more than $18 billion in rate hikes across the country over the first half of the year. The consumer advocacy group PowerLines reported that utilities asked regulators for a record $9.2 billion in cumulative rate increases during the second quarter of this year. Those requested rate increases could affect more than 56 million U.S. customers.
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A multistate outbreak of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis has sickened thousands of people, with investigators still working to identify the source. Here's what health officials know so far: https://stateline.org/2026/07/14/salad-greens-scrutinized-as-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-spreads/
Salad greens scrutinized as cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads • Stateline
As state and federal officials work to identify the source of the recent outbreak of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis, Michigan health officials have identified lettuces or salad greens as one potential culprit. “Early information has shown lettuce as a common product that regularly comes up during the investigation,” said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive […]
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Via Ralph Chapoco: A study released earlier this month found that Alabama counties that increased criminal fines and fees also saw increases in their jail populations.
Study: Alabama counties that raised criminal fines also saw jail populations increase | Alabama Reflector
Every $100 in fines and fees that courts in different counties correlates with 34 additional people per 100,000 who are detained.
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Lawyers say immigration courts are a ‘deportation machine’ as detainees increasingly denied bond newjerseymonitor.com/2026/07/14/i...
Lawyers say immigration courts are a 'deportation machine' as detainees increasingly denied bond • New Jersey Monitor
The Trump administration wants detained immigrants denied bond as they argue to remain in the U.S. Immigration court judges are complying.
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A recent financial disclosure shows that President Trump has made $2.2 billion since he returned to office. On "The Daily," our investigative reporter reveals the Trump family’s next potential windfall and how the president's position is helping it happen.
The Unprecedented Personal Profits of Trump’s Presidency
The Trump family is making money in sectors that align with the president’s agenda.
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A man was killed in Memphis Wednesday after one or more members of the Memphis Safe Task force opened fire while attempting to serve a warrant, according to the U.S. Marshals Service and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. via @tennesseelookout.com
Man fatally shot in second Memphis Safe Task Force use-of-force incident this week
A man was killed in Memphis Wednesday after one or more members of the Memphis Safe Task force opened fire while attempting to serve a warrant, according to the U.S. Marshals Service and Tennessee…
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BREAKING: Former Judge Hannah Dugan sentenced for obstructing ICE to pay $5,000 fine, no prison time via @isiahholmes.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/07/08/f...
Former Judge Hannah Dugan avoids prison, fined $5,000 in ICE obstruction case • Wisconsin Examiner
Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan was fined $5,000 for obstructing an immigration arrest and will not serve a sentence
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Independent gubernatorial candidate Bobby Carr of Little Compton stood in front of the Dunkin’ on East Main Road in Portsmouth on Monday afternoon. In 90 minutes, he collected 12 voter signatures. He needs to clear 1,000 by Friday. By @nolanpage.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/07/08/i...
Independents running for governor in ‘do-or-die’ race to collect signatures • Rhode Island Current
Nine independents are trying to clear the 1,000-signature hurdle to qualify for the ballot in Rhode Island's Sept. 9 general election.
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@stateline.org has published the fourth and final installment of The 50 vs. The One. Read the series here: stateline.org/tag/the50the...
States will shape America’s future as nation confronts a pivotal choice • Stateline
A quarter millennia after its founding, the United States faces a stark choice that will define its future.In the years ahead, the country can continue to follow the path blazed by President Donald Tr...
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Last year, I filed a complaint with the AG's office over the Legislature's unlawful withholding and redacting of public records. Now, the Legislature is spending $20,000 to hire an attorney to defend the COGE chair from my complaint. #ksleg kansasreflector.com/2026/07/01/l...
Legislature hires defense attorney for senator named in open records complaint from Kansas Reflector • Kansas Reflector
Leadership of Kansas Legislature agrees to hire an attorney to represent a state senator who is subject of a Kansas Open Records Act complaint.
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BREAKING: US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump order www.newsfromthestates.com/article/brea...
BREAKING: US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump order
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday struck down President Donald Trump’s attempt to redefine the constitutional right to birthright citizenship.In the decision, a majority of the justices uphe...
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NEW: Trump’s boast that he asked a US attorney in California to "do me a favor" and investigate its election is triggering alarm among former federal prosecutors & voting rights advocates about the prospect of White House interference in the midterms www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
Trump’s sharpened focus on investigating elections raises fears of midterm meddling
President Donald Trump was speaking to supporters at a Pennsylvania rally June 23 when he made an extraordinary admission about an election a continent away.Trump and his allies had spent several days...
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that law enforcement searches for the location history of cellphones near crime scenes are covered by the Fourth Amendment, requiring warrants to obtain the data, Jonathan Shorman reports. iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026/06/29/r...
US Supreme Court in Virginia case says police need warrants for cellphone location data • Iowa Capital Dispatch
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that law enforcement needs warrants for cellphone location data searches near crime scenes.
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NAME, IMAGE AND LIKENESS: A bipartisan bill to set national standards for college athletes’ compensation cleared a major hurdle but still faces roadblocks, including opposition from the largest college sports conferences @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/coll...
College sports bill making headway in US Senate but obstacles remain
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill to set national standards for college athletes’ compensation has cleared a major legislative hurdle but still faces roadblocks, including opposition from the largest col...
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New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show 17 states now have more residents age 65+ than children under 18 — up from 13 last year and just five in 2020. https://stateline.org/2026/06/25/in-more-states-older-people-outnumber-children/
In more states, older people outnumber children • Stateline
There are now 17 states with more people over 65 than children under 18 as of last year. That’s up from 13 states in 2024 and just five in 2020, according to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates to be released Thursday.
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NEW: A federal judge has blocked major portions of Trump's executive order that attempts to restrict voting by mail www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
Trump order limiting voting by mail halted by federal court
A federal judge blocked major portions of President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail on Thursday, finding he had exceeded his constitutional authority.
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State courts cannot find liability for labeling shortcomings in pesticides and related products because such products are covered by federal law, the U.S. Supreme Court said Thursday in a decision backing Monsanto. via @fischler.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
US Supreme Court hands win to Monsanto in case related to claims Roundup causes cancer
State courts cannot find liability for labeling shortcomings in pesticides and related products because such products are covered by federal law, the U.S. Supreme Court said Thursday in a decision bac...
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The U.S. Supreme Court Thursday allowed the Trump administration to move forward with its plans to strip temporary legal status from 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, a move that opens them up to deportation, Ariana Figueroa reports. iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026/06/25/r...
US Supreme Court rules Trump administration can end legal protections for 350,000 Haitians • Iowa Capital Dispatch
The ruling allows the Trump administration to strip temporary legal status from 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians.
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And the story on today's hearing - www.newsfromthestates.com/article/stat...
States that won't obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says
The U.S. Postal Service won’t deliver mail ballots in states that refuse to turn over lists of voters under a proposed rule, the agency’s chief executive said Wednesday, angering Democrats who warn th...
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Jonathan Shorman@jonshorman.bsky.social · last mo.SOON: Postmaster General David Steiner testifies before Congress. Although he's set to speak on the USPS business model, he'll likely face questions about the agency's proposed mail ballot rule implementing Trump's voting by mail executive order
President Donald Trump torpedoes a bipartisan bill to make housing more affordable. Why? So Congress will pass a bill that "addresses the extremely rare phenomenon of noncitizen voting."
Trump spikes housing bill at last minute, refusing to sign until SAVE America Act passes
President Donald Trump derailed a housing overhaul that he was set to sign into law Wednesday, canceling a signing ceremony for the broadly popular bipartisan bill until Congress passes an election se...
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For more than half a century, Title X has been a bipartisan program to help women and men get contraception and reproductive health care, reducing unintended pregnancies and making America healthier. Now the Trump administration is gutting it.
Sofia Resnick@sofiaresnick.bsky.social · 2mo agoICYMI the Trump administration is changing the fundamental mission of the federal poverty-fighting Title X grant program from reducing unintended pregnancies, to a vague promotion of “body literacy education” and “restorative approaches to reproductive health.” stateline.org/2026/06/18/t...
