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Louisiana Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy talks with reporters in the Dirksen Senate office building on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)
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Illinois
(The Center Square) – A slate of Democrats running in statewide races appeared at the Illinois State Fair on Wednesday during a campaign event, discussing what they could do to push back against President Donald Trump’s administration during a campaign event.
Ellensburg
Washington’s Democratic governor and a Republican congressman are asking President Donald Trump to meet with them to discuss the wildfires that have devastated parts of the state this summer.
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While state officials continue compiling details about recent storm damage across Indiana, Gov. Mike Braun said he was confident that the state can help pay recovery costs regardless of whether additional federal assistance is approved.
Georgia
Patient advocates reacted with alarm this week at the suggestion by the administration of Gov. Brian Kemp that it could end Georgia Pathways to Coverage, his signature Medicaid program that gives health coverage to about 18,500 poor Georgians. Precious Andrews, an advocate who works for mothers’ and children’s health, said she was in shock when […]
Kansas
Moran said Tuesday he was concerned tariffs could disproportionately impact American businesses, local governments and taxpayers. Two major salt companies are based in Kansas — Morton Salt and Compass Minerals — and have mines in Canada.
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — North Dakota farm group representatives called for more certainty in U.S. ag trade policy, while U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak and a U.S. trade representative said tariffs and tough trade negotiations will pay off in the long run. U.S. Chief Agricultural Negotiator Julie Callahan fielded questions about Trump administration trade policies on […]
Arizona
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled against a Trump-aligned law firm that wanted to force the Democratic secretary of state to rewrite a ballot description of a proposed constitutional amendment that makes sweeping changes to how elections are conducted. In a split decision, the majority of the justices agreed with the trial court that the three […]
New Jersey
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said Wednesday her administration is committed to conducting “strong and fair elections.” A state review found thousands of noncitizens may have been registered to vote.
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Gov. Mike Braun on Wednesday praised the selection of Sen. Chris Garten as the likely next leader of the Indiana Senate, with President Donald Trump celebrating the pick as completing his political retribution campaign. Braun, however, said he has priorities for next year’s legislative session ahead of the congressional redistricting fight that has upended the […]
