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Abigail Spanberger’s comfortable win in the Virginia governor’s race Tuesday, and Mikie Sherrill’s in New Jersey, gave Democrats their biggest electoral triumphs since Trump’s return to power.
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael G. Adams is one of the few public officials who's found a way to address both election security and ballot access concerns.
The federal funding reductions and new eligibility rules will have severe consequences for those with substance use disorders and returning from incarceration. States have ways to keep many of them covered.
Sherrill’s decisive victory over Republican Jack Ciattarelli keeps the governor’s mansion blue for a third straight term, fueled by suburban voters and anti-Trump momentum.
The share of all U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests made in Texas since President Donald Trump took office ...
Nick Gamez, waiting in line at a Bay Area food pantry as demand for free food spikes amid the federal government shutdown. Gamez, who lost his home and job, said he’s relying on food banks to survive as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits remain frozen for millions of Americans. At Hunger at Home’s Monday distribution in San Jose, the line of cars stretched for hours — growing 40 percent from the previous week — as volunteers rushed to meet surging need. (The Mercury News)
State officials hope to cut chronic absenteeism by 50 percent within five years as schools experiment with mentoring, family outreach and more engaging classroom models.
An NIH-funded study found deep learning tools could forecast next-day relapse risk with high accuracy, giving clinicians time to intervene.
Typhoon Halong battered remote communities on Alaska's west coast last month. The state faced unique obstacles in getting people to safety — and it faces even more as it looks toward rebuilding.
A 21st-century president and a revolutionary-era rascal have something in common: the Insurrection Act.
The share of Democratic primary voters in Georgia who say they’re “not so confident” or “not at all confident” that the 2026 primary will be conducted fairly and accurately ...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, addressing the impact of the federal government shutdown on the nation’s airports. Duffy said that the ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers has caused widespread flight delays and that, if safety is compromised, federal authorities would halt air travel altogether. As the shutdown enters its second month, thousands of aviation employees — including controllers — are working without pay, leading to staffing shortfalls, long security lines and growing delays at major airports. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
City Council President Mary Sheffield holds a commanding lead in the race to succeed Mayor Mike Duggan, signaling a milestone moment for women — and Black women — in Michigan politics.
The city’s long-delayed groundwater project will serve 500,000 by 2027, reducing dependence on imported water and strengthening drought resilience.
Federal officials said $4.65 billion from SNAP reserves will be released to meet a court order, but warned states may face weeks of delays processing partial benefits.
Home prices have begun to stabilize ever so slightly in the last few months after years of rapid growth. Experts don’t expect them to plummet anytime soon.
Holding city council meetings downtown during weekday business hours makes them inaccessible to too many residents. To open up civic participation, local governments should rethink their scheduling and make the most of electronic tools.
The number of work or training hours Missouri adults without dependents must complete each month to keep their food benefits under new state rules that took effect Nov. 1 ...
Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox. He criticized U.S. Rep. John James for skipping the first GOP primary debate in the Michigan governor’s race. The debate, organized by the state Republican Party in Sparta, was set for Oct. 29, but James announced hours before that he would not attend — a move Cox called self-serving. James’ campaign defended the decision, citing strong polling and fundraising as proof he’s the “favorite to become Michigan’s next governor.” The two-term congressman, who has previously run twice for the U.S. Senate, raised $1.38 million this quarter, more than any other Republican candidate in the race. (The Detroit News)
New testing standards, staffing strains, and persistent absenteeism are testing the sustainability of the state’s post-pandemic academic rebound.
The Living Donor Support Program will cover up to $14,000 in expenses under a statewide initiative expected to assist up to 500 people annually.
The possibility that Congress could reach a deal on ACA subsidies has thrown this year’s open enrollment period into chaos. State leaders are gaming out strategies just in case.
Actors in and out of government continue to cast doubt on election integrity. What makes accusations stick, and what can states do about them?
Conservatives backed criminal justice reforms in hopes of driving down corrections costs and state budgets. A lot of violent and repeat offenders would have to be released to achieve real savings.
The amount of raw, diluted sewage Philadelphia discharges into the Delaware River’s watershed each year ...
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer. With Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits set to lapse next week, Schumer accused Republicans of “weaponizing hunger” by refusing to draw from a contingency fund to sustain payments for the 41 million Americans who rely on the program. Senate Democrats introduced legislation Wednesday to temporarily fund both SNAP and the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program until the shutdown ends. (Roll Call)
At the Western Governors’ Association workshop in Denver, officials discussed how to modernize transmission, permitting and funding to meet a projected 20-35 percent surge in electricity demand.
Tina Kotek joins the governors of at least 12 other mostly Democrat-led states — including Washington and California — in diverting millions in state money to backfill the lost federal funding to SNAP.
Gov. Tim Walz halted payments and ordered an independent audit across 14 high-risk programs amid growing political pressure.
Nationally, fourth grade students’ reading scores have been sliding for a long time. But in the past five years, Louisiana has seen strong improvements.
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