Two years after ‘red mud’ escaped alumina refinery, LDEQ hasn’t penalized company

More than two years after environmental regulators first documented industrial ‘red mud’ waste from the Atalco Gramercy alumina refinery escaping into public waterways, the state has yet to fine or…

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Governors and lawmakers say they’re getting serious about states’ rights

OKLAHOMA CITY — State leaders of both parties say the federal government — including the president — wields too much power, and they want to see more authority returned to the states.Bipartisan…

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Old frustrations bring a new challenger in Pawtucket’s Senate District 8

Arkansas private schools charge more than what vouchers cover

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Oklahoma school leaders, state lawmakers at odds over State Question 844

OKLAHOMA CITY — A nonpartisan state question appearing on Aug. 25 runoff ballots, which has vocal support from the state Capitol, has raised concerns that it could come at a cost to public schools.

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TPS for up to 350,000 Haitians officially ends as judge applies Supreme Court order

WASHINGTON — A federal judge lifted a stay Wednesday on the termination of temporary protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitians in order to comply with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that cleared ...

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TPS for up to 350,000 Haitians officially ends as judge applies Supreme Court order

WASHINGTON — A federal judge lifted a stay Wednesday on the termination of temporary protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitians in order to comply with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that cleared ...

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National Dems to target GOP congressional leader in NC

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is adding North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District to its “Districts in Play” program, targeting longtime Republican incumbent Rep. Richard Hudson.…

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What Tuesday’s primary results say about Amendment 5 and the next Missouri Senate

Missourians went to the polls Tuesday, and the results resist a single storyline. Here’s what’s worth noticing.Amendment 5 is the clearest verdict of the night. It lost 83-16. Not close, not regional…

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SCC orders Dominion to develop tariff to assign more transmission costs to data centers

More of the cost to build the high-voltage transmission lines that serve as power highways across the state could soon be covered by data centers, after a recent decision by state regulators.

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Daybreak | News From The States

Start your day informed with our 50-state snapshot.

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Good morning! Thanks for stopping by for our Wednesday edition of Daybreak. We’re starting off with a quick rundown of primary election results from five states.

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US Senate stopgap fails to renew more than $38B a year in state transportation funding • Wisconsin Examiner

The Senate stopgap funding bill lets billions lapse for transportation, leaving states with a massive shortfall starting Oct. 1

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Alabamians to vote on 4 statewide constitutional amendments in November

The Alabama Fair Ballot Commission on Tuesday approved language to describe four statewide constitutional amendments that will be on the statewide ballot in November. The amendments, all approved by…

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Lawmakers override 2 Moore vetoes during special session, sustain 3

Lost in the drama of redistricting, state lawmakers overrode two of Gov. Wes Moore’s five vetoes from this year before adjourning the special session Tuesday after two days.

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Benson handily wins Democratic gubernatorial primary over Swanson • Michigan Advance

The Democratic side of the race was far less competitive, with Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson taking a nearly 70-point lead, as of the race being called, over Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson i...

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Moss secures Democratic nomination in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District • Michigan Advance

State Sen. Jeremy Moss has emerged victorious in a four-person race which will more than likely determine who will fill U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens’ empty congressional seat come 2027.

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John James nets GOP nomination, will go head-to-head with Jocelyn Benson in November • Michigan Advance

John James nets GOP nomination, he and Jocelyn Benson will go head-to-head in November

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Will Lawrence emerges as victor in MI-7 Democratic Primary • Michigan Advance

At the end of a contentious three-person race, Lansing-area political organizer William Lawrence has won the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District.

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Hines wins Dem nomination in 10th Congressional District primary, will face Bouchard • Michigan Advance

The match up for November in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District is all but set, as U.S. Army Captain Michael Bouchard Jr. and attorney Christina Hines secured their respective party’s nominations ...

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McKinney leads in race to replace WA Rep. Dan Newhouse in Congress • Washington State Standard

A Republican backed by President Donald Trump emerged Tuesday as the frontrunner in the central Washington race to succeed a retiring GOP congressman who voted to impeach the president.

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Incumbents ahead in three WA Supreme Court races • Washington State Standard

Washington state Supreme Court incumbents, including two new appointees of Gov. Bob Ferguson, were leading after early primary voting results were reported Tuesday night. And a King County judge appea...

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​Trump administration’s attempt to obtain Colorado voter data shut down by federal judge

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from the Trump administration on Monday that sought to compel Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold to hand over sensitive voter information to the federal…

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States begin banning ‘surveillance pricing’ that uses personal data to charge more

Three states this year became the first ones to enact laws restricting companies from using personal data such as browsing history or shopping habits to set individualized prices on goods and…

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NC House looks to clear most of its plate this week

The North Carolina state House returns to work this week to take what may be its last votes before the November election. House Republicans are set to give final consideration to two elections bills,…

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NJ can’t force cannabis companies to sign pacts with labor unions, firm says

New Jersey’s mandate that cannabis companies must sign agreements with labor unions is facing another legal challenge from one of the industry’s largest operators.

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Data Centers | News From The States

Rapidly expanding in an increasingly digital world and the rise of artificial intelligence, data centers are under intense scrutiny across the states. Companies tout economic development and job…

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Multiple Utah entities propose $93M in property tax hikes. Here are the largest proposals.

Utah property taxes in dozens of municipalities are set to go up as local entities together seek to collect over $93.5 million more in revenue this year, the Utah Taxpayers Association found.

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Budget for Louisiana watchdog agency more than doubles with new emphasis on waste

Spending for the state government’s watchdog agency has more than doubled since Gov. Jeff Landry selected a new leader earlier this year.

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House set to give final approval to redistricting constitutional amendment

A House of Delegates debate over congressional redistricting — marked by a high level of civility — went on for roughly four hours Monday night, but ended exactly as planned by Democrats.The House,…

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Democratic state officials urge US Supreme Court to affirm pause on Trump vote-by-mail order

WASHINGTON — 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 Democrat...

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