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Ryan W. BriggsJake BlumgartWilliam Bender· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
LeadCouncil sets hearings on Philly sheriff's office

The agency has come under scrutiny over issues with real estate auctions and courthouse security.

Allyson Chiu· Boston Globe · US
SecondaryMore urged to be tested for prostate cancer

Updated PSA guidelines call for blood work every 2 years for men 50 to 69

Haajrah Gilani· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryPatrick launches new firm after loss

Experts say move may conflict with state law

Emily Cochrane· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryIn Mississippi, a historic Senate win

Colom set to become the first Black U.S. senator from the state since the Reconstruction era.

Allison KiteJessie Van Berkel· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
Lead$113M reimbursement to state blocked

Federal reviews cite concern with billing records in denying the Medicaid reimbursements.

Jessie Van Berkel· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondarySex abuse alleged at kids' center in Austin

State says worker at health facility abused teens multiple times.

Lawrence Mower· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryState ed leader is facing planned ouster

Hinojosa has said she will fire Morath, replace with 'educator'

Ryan FairclothMara Klecker· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryKlobuchar inherits state's education system woes

Governor-elect will face pressure to match focus Walz put on schools.

Gabrielle Calise· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryBeatles museum has McCartney's hair, Lennon's glasses

How did the band's only museum in the United States end up in St. Petersburg?

Rebecca Johnson· Chicago Tribune · US
LeadFaulty DNA report unravels Indiana rape case

Both sides want accountability after an attorney found a state police lab had made a 'critical error'

Claire Partain· Houston Chronicle · US
LeadState to HISD: Fix special ed bugs now

TEA orders school district to improve services or risk having funding withheld

Meg James· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryJersey rolls out red carpet

Garden State’s film industry is booming, with aggressive tax credits drawing studio interest

Staff· Arizona Republic · US
LeadFORGING A NEW PATH

In a state shaped by decades of Republican governance, Democrats pull off the trifecta of controlling Arizona's House, Senate and Governor's Office

Alexandra Hardle· Arizona Republic · US
SecondaryEducation leaders optimistic after election

State public schools could see funding sea change, experts said

Churchill Ndonwie· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryGovernor win shifts Black leadership

“Only in America. Our state is phenomenal,” Byron Donalds said.

Michael Van SicklerLauren Peace· Tampa Bay Times · US
Lead‘ONLY IN AMERICA’

Byron Donalds narrowly beats Democrat David Jolly to make history as Florida's first Black governor. Now he says his mission is to make sure people can build a great life in the state.

Ken ThomasEliza CollinsSabrina Rodriguez· Wall Street Journal · US
LeadDemocrats Score Big Wins

Historic victories in deep-red states flip Senate, House poised to slip from GOP control in major shift in power

Jenny Jarvie· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryReal work awaits Democrats in state

Party maintains its grip on California but will have to deal with its chronic problems.

Ryan W. BriggsMax MarinEllie Rushing· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryHorsch's lawyer claimed John Street vouched for him

The former mayor's son, State Sen. Sharif Street, cast doubt on the claim that the elder Street had written a letter in support of the pornographer.

Hannah Knowles· Washington Post · US
LeadAngry voters go to polls amid red state angst

Frustration over Trump collides with fear of the left

Gabrielle Calise· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryDeSantis declares ‘Seminole Wind’ Florida’s anthem

Our state already had both a state song and a state anthem.

Allyson Chiu· Boston Globe · US
SecondaryBrigham nurses set to strike on Nov. 12

Negotiators to resume talks next week; walkout would be state's largest

Sofia Barnett· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryFor Minn. candidates, one final push

They crisscross the state during the final days of the midterm campaign.

LeadHow the region’s unaffiliated voters could decide who controls Congress

Those who don't find a good fit in either of the two major parties make up the fastest-growing bloc in the state.

Kevin Rector· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryRULINGS STACK UP AGAINST ELECTION MEDDLING

Trump suffers a string of defeats in his efforts to wrest control of state voting processes.

Staff· The Independent · UK
LeadPolice investigate Andrew’s Balmoral visits with Epstein

‘Active enquiries ongoing’ into sex offender’s invitation to royals’ private estate as Police Scotland becomes ninth force to probe historic allegations against him and disgraced duke

Anjali Huynh· Boston Globe · US
SecondaryStill unclear what question on primaries would mean

Western states haven't seen dramatic changes

SecondaryU.S. Plans To Renew Striking Iran After Midterms

Warning to Gulf states signals a short and intense escalation of war

Catherine Carlock· Boston Globe · US
LeadPeak Boston?

A Rorschach test for the state of building in the city, the South Station high-rise could be the last new skyscraper here for a long time

Laurence Darmiento· Los Angeles Times · US
LeadHow California’s economy hopes to keep its dynamism

Even as some sectors grow, the state’s rivals gain ground with lower costs, fewer rules

Sarah GantzWendy Ruderman· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
LeadIn Amish country, a low-key vaccination push

State health officials are offering measles shots in Lancaster County — and being discreet about it.

Kevin RectorBrittny Mejia· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryElection officials in state receive threat

U.S. says counties must prove certain voters’ citizenship or face proscution.

Greg Stanley· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryTHE UNLIKELY COMEBACK OF THE COUGAR IN MINNESOTA

More than a century after population was killed off in the state, discovery of wild cat and her kittens may mark the beginning of a return nobody had planned for.

Nicole Nixon· Los Angeles Times · US
LeadHope, despair for GOP voters in California

Many doubt party's chances in statewide races but are anxious for different leaders.

Staff· The Independent · UK
LeadMeghan ‘distressed’ over abuse images claim against father

Duchess of Sussex issues extraordinary statement over ‘disturbing allegations’ made against Thomas Markle in 2018 – but Met Police say they are not investigating her estranged dad over the claims

Laura Gersony· Arizona Republic · US
SecondaryDonations complicate AZ gaming crackdown

VGW, still operating in the state, contributes to both sides of aisle

Megan Kimble· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryState's data on turnout lags counties'

Gap especially large for mail ballots; local officials cite a flawed system

Ian James· Los Angeles Times · US
Secondary$180-million water deal is under fire

State disputes it paid too much for too little, points out pact's terms in perpetuity.

Lawrence Mower· Houston Chronicle · US
LeadOffice is mum on voucher spending

Comptroller won't say how state funds have been distributed to private schools, vendors

Sarah Nelson· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
LeadDOJ quit sharing ICE killings evidence

State officials: Feds no longer cooperating in investigations of the deaths of Pretti, Good.

Staff· The Independent · UK
LeadPrepare for food shortages in cyber attack, public told

Britons warned to be ready in case ‘state-sponsored terrorism’ disrupts everyday life – as dozens of government services are knocked offline by a global security flaw and surge in hacking

Zach Montague and Shawn Hubler· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryCiting voter intimidation, judge blocks DHS effort

Agents blocked from carrying out field interviews in 9 states.

Romy Ellenbogen· Tampa Bay Times · US
LeadUthmeier tried to block ad before Fla. GOP sued

The Republican Party of Florida dropped its lawsuit against the state Democratic Party on Wednesday.

Kevin RectorBrittny Mejia· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryFeds charge 28 in state accused of voter fraud

Officials arrest 11 said to be noncitizens. Past claims were found to be exaggerated.

Spencer Buell· Boston Globe · US
LeadIn Somerville, triple-checking quirk of law

New state regulations could allow skinny three-story homes in backyards

Chris Tomlinson· Houston Chronicle · US
LeadGetting ready to take over

Growing up in a state undergoing profound change, young Texans have own ideas about politics, leadership

Jim Puzzanghera· Boston Globe · US
SecondaryTariffs weigh on campaign in key state

Trump's Canada levies hit Michigan especially

Sam Siedow· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryREVISED RULE PUTS STATE WILDLIFE HABITAT PROTECTIONS IN QUESTION

Reinterpretation of Endangered Species Act could loosen restrictions.

Jeremy Olson· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryMeasles cases rise in rural Minnesota

Another 18, all coming in Todd County, up the state's yearly total to 42.

Gillian Mcgoldrick· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
LeadWhy Shapiro, Pa. Dems are thinking about an elusive Capitol trifecta

A potential blue wave has leaders eyeing the state House, Senate, and governorship. Both parties are spending big.

Gordon Russell· Boston Globe · US
LeadNursing home chain targeted

State regulators move to revoke licenses of RegalCare after report of poor care

Emily L. Mahoney· Tampa Bay Times · US
LeadIndustry pays for regulators’ trip

Did Florida utility commissioners violate state ethics laws? One Republican lawmaker thinks so.

John Lippert· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondaryTaking a big step in battery storage

Expansion of operation helps state's clean energy goals, but more is needed

Aidan Ryan· Boston Globe · US
LeadUnveiled, populist provocateur talks tactics

His right-wing, AI-generated outlet skewers state's leaders, attracts criticism

Gary Fields and Julie Carr Smyth· Tampa Bay Times · US
LeadGOP states mirror Trump's voting ideas for midterms

Republican-controlled states have put three dozen laws into effect for this year.

Teghan Simonton· Tampa Bay Times · US
LeadFewer kids head to foster care

The state's foster population is the lowest it's been in decades. Some experts say there's more to it.

James Osborne· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryAI-linked groups invested in state races

More than $3.5M was spent on ads for 4 GOP nominees

Andrew Seidman· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryWill state incentives pay off for Pa., Shapiro?

The governor has highlighted “big deals” to lure business investment. Some say the strategy carries political risks.

Staff· The Observer · UK
SecondaryRussian interference: Burnham confirms Kremlin role in Brexit referendum

‘Yes, there was… there was state-sponsored interference in the British democratic process’ Andy Burnham, prime minister

Michael Van SicklerLiv Caputo· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryHope Florida fuels political attacks

DeSantis' inner circle and state Democrats seize on the scandal ahead of the midterms.

Sam JaneschFallon Roth· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryBattle for control of U.S. House descends on Pa.

GOP Speaker Mike Johnson was in the state this week. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is due in Bucks on Saturday.

Romy Ellenbogen· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryGrand jury wrong, judges say

Appeals court rules it was wrong to say state leaders “misappropriated” public money to Hope Florida.

LeadFor a new courthouse, an eye-popping price

Springfield roiled by $2b cost and state's choice of location, builder

Katherine Doyle· Washington Post · US
LeadTrump returns to Texas, where GOP is sweating

Party is investing heavily to defend a state won comfortably two years ago

Paul Flahive and Meredith Roberts· Houston Chronicle · US
LeadTexas leading nation in ICE arrests

State's total in 2026 up 71% from 2025, with Austin seeing biggest enforcement increase

Mark Landler· New York Times · US
LeadNear Election, Deep Turmoil Grips France

Finances and Far Right Imperil Welfare State

Gillian McgoldrickMichelle Baruchman· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryGarrity hopes ‘the cavalry will be coming’ in Pa. governor’s race

The state treasurer is challenging Gov. Josh Shapiro in a midterm year when Republicans already face strong national headwinds.

Ana Ceballos· Los Angeles Times · US
LeadTrump pivot to red states signals midterm worry

Polls show he's a liability in close races, so he rallies his base on safer terrain

Warren P. Strobel· Washington Post · US
LeadStates seek help with security for midterms

MORE FOREIGN MEDDLING IS EXPECTED / Administration isn't doing enough, local officials say

Joey Cappelletti· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondaryGOP on defense in red states

Move to pull cash from NC, pour spending into Kansas reveals dire map for party

Shauna Muckle· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryCastor, Beltran spar during debate

Rep. Kathy Castor is facing her toughest challenge yet against former GOP state Rep. Mike Beltran.

Lawrence Mower· Houston Chronicle · US
LeadState curriculum costs could top $1B

Analysis reveals obscure expenses of Bluebonnet Learning

Lizzy Alspach· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryLack of south St. Pete early voting site raises concerns

Pinellas election officials said state law wouldn't allow it.

LeadTriple lock scrapped by 2030

Burnham's plan for 'double lock' will remove state pension's link to earnings

Hayley Smith· Los Angeles Times · US
LeadNew U.S. fuel rules are a blow to climate goals

California and other states are likely to sue over lower mileage standards for vehicles.

Anna OrsoSean Collins Walsh· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
LeadBackers urge Jones to reconsider run for a sixth term on Council

Some people close to him are urging the Council member to clear the way for State Rep. Morgan Cephas to run for City Council's 4th District.

Emily Woodruff· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryState cuts excessive tests for English learners

New law streamlines program so students can get on with broader education.

Allyson Chiu· Boston Globe · US
LeadNor'easter whips up more winds, waves

Persistent storm batters coast, drenches state, leaving outages, flooding

Divya Kumar· Tampa Bay Times · US
LeadHillsborough schools pull more books

Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye” was among those immediately removed after new request from state.

Jim Turner· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryFlorida’s minimum wage is going up again

State laws on specialty license plates, animal cruelty, gangs and more go into effect this week.

Justin Garcia· Tampa Bay Times · US
LeadHope Florida led disabled people to dead ends as state misused $10M

People from the disability community say they're outraged that leaders steered Medicaid money to politics.

Justine Mcdaniel· Los Angeles Times · US
LeadCanada trade war adds challenge in tight Senate races

The dispute stands to heighten economic anxiety, especially in 5 crucial border states.

Ali Swenson, John Hanna and Lindsay Whitehurst· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondaryData set OK’d to screen voters

States can resume using controversial federal tool to cross-check eligibility

Kate Perez· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondaryEnvisioning possibilities

Statewide U. of I. tour helps system deepen connections with its potential students

Haajrah Gilani· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryFixing backlog on voting seen with counties

Legislator says they shouldn't expect more help from state

Tony Briscoe· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryFederal clash with state over air rules escalates

House defies judge in moving to reverse California maritime emissions standards.

David G. Savage· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryRULING STOKES FEAR OF VOTER PURGES

Justices let states use federal data to target noncitizens, a process seen as error-prone.

Michael WilnerAna Ceballos· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryTrump's summitry with Xi is all pomp

Lack of substance reveals the limits of the U.S. president's approach to statecraft.

Colbi Edmonds· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryMosquitofish deployed in lakes to fight dengue

Pinellas County on Thursday declared a local state of emergency over the tropical disease.

Staff· The Independent · UK
LeadTrump and Xi clash over AI at tense state visit

President rolls out red carpet despite friction over trade and tech

Jeff GammageHenry Savage· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryAdvocates, officials fear U.S. may buy ICE facility

Critics say the sale of the Moshannon Valley center in Clearfield County, Pa., could shield it from some oversight by the state.

Max Chesnes· Tampa Bay Times · US
LeadFla. losing wildlife staff in droves

More than 170 employees have been lost since 2024 — about half of the state’s federal wildlife workforce.

Dan Merica· Washington Post · US
LeadGOP candidates break with president on Iran war

Contenders in key battleground states are urging a speedy end to the unpopular conflict

Ryan Faircloth· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryDebate? Difficult question to answer.

Statewide candidates can’t agree on details in order to face off.

Samantha MasunagaMeg James· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryParamount, 12 states reach merger deal

California and others agree to end antitrust lawsuit over Warner Bros. purchase.

Brittany Wallman and Sofia Saric· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryVideo shows state trooper ram truck into motorist at 90 mph

The motorist, a 74-year-old breast cancer survivor, was killed in the February crash.

Brandon Loomis· Arizona Republic · US
SecondaryState puts $5M toward desalination plant study

Gulf of California facility could replace 2/3 of what state will lose

Kevin Rector· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryCalifornia still battling Trump over elections

State targeted with subpoenas in federal inquiry into alleged noncitizen voting.

Ken ThomasAnthony Debarros· Wall Street Journal · US
SecondaryGOP Uses Cash Edge To Battle Midterm Handicaps

Outlays in key states top $200 million in bid to offset momentum for the Democrats

Rebekah F. Ward· Houston Chronicle · US
LeadWorkers seen as vulnerable to heat

Texas lacks statewide safety standards and has blocked cities from adopting their own

Marc Topkin· Tampa Bay Times · US
LeadA glimpse of the Rays’ future can be found a state away in another MLB park

Rays CEO Ken Babby tours the Atlanta Braves’ complex, sharing elements that will be part of the Tampa site, as well as what the team plans to build bigger and better.

Staff· The Observer · UK
LeadCareless The state stopped me learning the story of my childhood

Nkechi Simms, the Top Boy actor, on her quest to retrieve her care files — and what she finally uncovered

Nakylah Carter· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryInflation outpacing education funding in Florida

Even as state money ticks up, the cost of living is rising faster — and teachers are feeling the pinch.

Brian J. Rogal· Chicago Tribune · US
LeadFeeling railroaded?

Crowd calls plan for Amtrak maintenance yard near Rate Field 'nasty real estate deal'

Jeremy Olson· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryState's 18th measles case logged near Wis.

Fillmore Co. has one of lowest vaccination rates.

Shane GoldmacherReid J. Epstein· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryGOP on defense even in red states as midterms looming

Party investing in areas Trump carried 3 times.

Gillian Mcgoldrick· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
LeadHow a midwife in Amish country became an advocate for vaccines

Roberta Devers rejected immunizations for her son. The state's measles outbreak changed her view: "Babies are dying."

John Lomax V· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryCounty adopts tax hike, $3.1B budget

Commissioners blame increase on break for businesses, unfunded GOP state mandates

Laurence Darmiento· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryState’s insurers can’t use marital status

In a reversal for auto rates, commissioner says unmarried drivers should not pay more.

Ashley Borja· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryTrump PAC money comes to Florida’s elections, data shows

No Going Back PAC Inc. has spent over $2.5M to support the state’s Republicans.

Alexa Coultoff· Tampa Bay Times · US
Secondary‘Murder kit’ included masks, syringes, state says

Tomasz Kosowski watched forensic experts testify during the third day of his trial.

Lucy Marques· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryState sets AI rules for schools, colleges

Parents will be able to opt into, rather than out of, their children using AI tools.

Zolan Kanno-Youngs· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
LeadTrump’s election efforts aren’t over

High court blocks mail ballot order; he still seeks more control of state-run processes.

Michael LoriaMaureen Groppe· Arizona Republic · US
SecondaryUSPS mail ballot changes blocked

Supreme Court backs states, cites inadequate time for implementation

Rick Pearson· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondaryState Dems hail ruling on mail-in ballots

Trump lashes out at Supreme Court justices for blocking his efforts

Nick Corasaniti· New York Times · US
SecondarySTATES PRESS ON WITH MAIL VOTING ON COURT’S ORDER

Election Officials Work to Restore Trust With Confused Voters

Kevin RectorDavid G. Savage· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondarySupreme Court halts Trump’s proposed limits on mail ballots

Decision is a victory for California and 22 other states that sued to block new rules.

Tevian Whitehurst· Arizona Republic · US
LeadSummer of 2026 state’s warmest yet

Hotter nights drove average temperatures to record

Blanca Begert· Los Angeles Times · US
LeadAs coast erodes, clock ticks for nuclear waste

State hunts for storage solutions while sea level rises next to San Onofre plant set for demolition

Paul Walsh· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
LeadMinnesota’s crime rate drops sharply

There were decreases in reported incidents from 2024 to 2025, a yearly state tally shows.

Kate Brumback· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryBedrock principle of voting tested in Georgia

A flaw in the state's equipment could compromise secret ballots in November.

Kevin RectorHoward Blume· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryIt's labor vs. MAGA in state schools superintendent election

Fiercely political race for diminished, nonpartisan office

Ryan Faircloth· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
LeadPAYING THE PRICE: WALZ AND FRAUD FIGHT

Missed warnings and late reckoning let scandal grow to one of the largest in state history.

Staff· Arizona Republic · US
SecondaryFrom Gap to glory: The rez ball phenom

From a dirt court near Gap to a state championship, Layla Curtis is a symbol of what's possible for athletes in the Navajo Nation.

Staff· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondaryCHICAGO FIREFIGHTERS REMEMBER 9/11 ATTACKS

Chicago firefighters salute as elected officials and members of the public pay tribute at Navy Pier on Friday, the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States.

Claire HeddlesLiv Caputo· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryFlorida has 592 or $417M in overdue immigration bills

Lawmakers didn't get the report on the state's disaster fund debts until just before a vote.

Seema Mehta· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryBusinesses are boosting Becerra

Big Tech and groups with interests in state back the front-runner to be next governor.

Madeline Buckley· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondaryJudge must untangle questions in Burge cases

Some of them may end up back under purview of the state’s attorney

James QueallySalvador Hernandez· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryFEDS TO EXAMINE POOR STATE OF L.A. JAIL

Justice Department to look at whether county is providing humane conditions for inmates.

Jill Lawless· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryU.K. bans Israeli settlement goods

France and Canada plan to take similar action to support a two-state solution.

Jennifer Peltz· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryMost states prompt schools to teach about 9/11, but details differ

About one-third of Americans weren't yet born when the 2001 attacks killed nearly 3,000 people.

Kate PerezLaura Rodríguez Presa· Chicago Tribune · US
Lead‘Knowledge is free’

Students without permanent legal status navigate Illinois in-state tuition changes

Bertrand Benoit· Wall Street Journal · US
LeadBig Win for German Far Right Puts Chancellor in Tight Spot

After state-election loss, Merz faces pressure to weaken firewall against AfD

Susanne Rust· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryA blitz against landmark plastics state law
Lawrence Mower· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondarySocial studies changes approved

State board OKs rewrite despite pleas from Texas Muslims

Jennifer Brooks· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryState Fair crowds crush records

High attendance, long lines have some yearning for when Get-Together was less of a smash hit.

Sarah Nelson· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryICE agent federally charged in shooting

Tied to false statements to law enforcement in Metro Surge incident.

Nicole NixonNoah Haggerty· Los Angeles Times · US
LeadState moves to help fire victims, protect homes

Lawmakers pass bills on house-hardening funds, smoke damage, mandates for insurers.

Samy Magdy· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryIranian attacks target U.S. allies

Strikes come after country’s state media reported a hit by U.S.

Sarah Nelson· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryBoelter’s conspiracy theories go to court

In state charges, he tells the court “I’m a patriot” as trial set for Nov. 2.

Michael Van Sickler· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryDeSantis, Donalds make peace at GOP unity event

Governor grilled the top four Republican statewide hopefuls at Tuesday’s forum.

Claire Heddles· Tampa Bay Times · US
LeadFlock cameras out on state roads

The Fla. Department of Transportation’s move comes amid outcry about use of the surveillance technology.

Nicholas Riccardi· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondaryStatement: New system under Trump order flawed

Whistleblower: USPS plan could jeopardize process for mail ballots

Adriana Pérez· Chicago Tribune · US
Secondary‘Gargantuan’ hailstone breaks state record

The 6.6-inch pellet fell during March storms in Kankakee

Dave Michaels· Wall Street Journal · US
SecondaryAmazon Sued Over Ad Rates

FTC, over 20 states allege the company reaped billions by manipulating prices

Lauren De Young· Arizona Republic · US
SecondaryArizona AG to investigate use of Flock cams in state

Public ‘rightfully concerned’ over plate reader misuse, Mayes says

Victoria Milko and Niranjan Shrestha· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryNepalese officials warning of more flooding

Some residents return to devastated homes

Audrey Mcglinchy· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryPersonalized pricing under a microscope

State lawmakers seek to stop firms from setting charges based on customers’ data.

Aaron Styza· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryPride bubbles through the tar

Nearly a year after the state covered up the Progressive Pride street mural, the rainbow underneath is beginning to show through.

Sofia BarnettSarah Ritter· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
LeadSteep tax hikes eyed across metro

Local governments look to close gaps in funding as expenses shift away from state and federal levels.

Lisa SchenckerJoe Mahr· Chicago Tribune · US
Secondary‘That’s taxpayer money’

Illinois ignores rules and red flags as ‘servant leader’ runs up $100M state tab, then closes 2 hospitals

David Yaffe-Bellany· New York Times · US
SecondaryIn Prediction Market Fray, States Also Battle Trumps

Administration and Family Business Align on Legal Disputes Over Wagers

Susanne Rust· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryState bill seeks to stub out vape pen trash

Legislation to ban disposable devices, a toxic waste plague, heads to Newsom.

Rebecca Ellis· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryLegislation targets unethical lawyers

State lawmakers pass bills to limit shady outreach tactics and investor influence.

Allison Kite· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryState joins in lawsuit over mail balloting

Minnesota and others are challenging Trump's bid to restrict voting.

Nicolas VillamilBethany Barnes· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryStadium project ‘displaced’ juvenile detention center

A state official says that in an email about the fast closure that stunned Hillsborough officials.

Tim Bradshaw· Financial Times · UK
LeadMeta settles children’s social media addiction claims with $18bn payout

Deal reached with states ● No admission of fault ● California trial halted ● Daily user limits imposed

Eli Tan· New York Times · US
LeadMETA POISED TO PAY UP TO $17.1 BILLION OVER HARM CLAIMS

Deal With 47 States Addresses Addiction of Children to Social Media Sites

Andrew Griffin· The Independent · UK
LeadMeta agrees $17bn payout over claim its tech harms children

Company to implement major changes to restrict use of Facebook and Instagram for under-18s to settle landmark case brought by 29 US states

Allison Kiehl· Chicago Tribune · US
Secondary‘The archdiocese’s process is unjust, and it’s broken’

Reinstated St. Sabina pastor challenges the church’s child abuse inquiry procedures

Niranjan Shrestha and Sibi Arasu· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryFlash floods devastate areas of Nepal and China

Tourists among the victims as 160 killed, hundreds missing

Barbara Ortutay and Kelvin Chan· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondarySocial media addiction’s price? $17B for Meta

Facebook, Instagram parent settles court fight over harm states say platforms inflicted on children.

Liv Caputo· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryDemocrats demand report on Fla. emergency spending

They want to know how the disaster money was spent, and why a state-mandated report about it is late.

Danielle Paquette· Washington Post · US
SecondaryUnited States of Dolly: Was the country star our last bipartisan icon?

Parton transcended politics through her humble and often humorous message of acceptance

Michael Wilner· Los Angeles Times · US
LeadCanada planning tariffs as high as 50% against U.S.

The duties might be most painful for border states heading into the midterms.

Samantha J. Gross· Boston Globe · US
SecondaryIn Mass., hoping Mamdani rubs off

Some candidates for state office see groundswell

Gillian McgoldrickAubrey Whelan· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryPa. reports 2 measles deaths, the first in 35 years

The patients died in Lancaster County, the epicenter of the state's outbreak, with almost half of the nearly 400 cases seen in the state.

Todd Wallack· Washington Post · US
SecondaryColleges are scaling back Black studies departments, majors and classes

Schools cite low enrollment, budget issues and state laws

Brandon Loomis· Arizona Republic · US
SecondaryArizona’s thoughts on water cuts vary

State applauds decision, but also ponders lawsuit

Allison Kite· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondarySignificant split in state’s AG contest

Ellison wants to run on fighting Trump. Schutz is focusing on fraud.

Samantha Ketterer· Houston Chronicle · US
LeadColleges across state face changes

Political pressure has Texas universities adjusting curriculum as students head back

Anna Orso· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryThousands in Philly face tax hikes of at least 50%

Some homeowners are seeing their real estate tax bills soar after this year's property reassessment. Over 2,000 new assessments more than doubled.

Lucy Marques· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryAt Florida’s colleges, late summer = fall semester

New buildings and new leadership mark the new school year at many of the state’s institutes of higher learning.

Jack Prator· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryLeaders going underground to get rid of toilet water

Pinellas officials are leaning on the controversial wastewater solution as a state deadline looms.

Ariela Lopez· Boston Globe · US
SecondaryTricky treks can mean steep bills for hikers needing help in New Hampshire

State is one of few that will charge for mountain rescues

Evan Macdonald· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryPediatric care may face 'hard decisions'

Children's hospitals in state ring alarm on Medicaid pay rule

Andrea Castillo· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryICE tries to avoid outside oversight

Some contracts now assert that detention centers aren't subject to local or state laws.

John R. EllementSean Cotter· Boston Globe · US
LeadSJC keeps Quincy’s saintly statues in storage

Mayor’s attempt to have them adorn building runs into church-state block

Matt DegroodAileen Clarke· Houston Chronicle · US
LeadCrash claims against HPD surge 74%

Meanwhile, attorneys assert city is using a state law provision to stall these cases

Brandon Loomis· Arizona Republic · US
SecondaryAZ weighs investing in CA water projects

State looks to make up for Colorado River’s decline

Jeremy GornerRick Pearson· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondaryMORNING FOG FOR GOP DAY

As Republicans celebrate at Illinois State Fair, weather becomes metaphor for a party short on money and message discipline