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Virginia Redistricting 2026 Archives • Virginia Mercury Early voting is underway across Virginia for an April 21 statewide referendum that could give the General Assembly temporary power to redraw the state’s congressional districts ahead of this fall’s mi...

Following Virginia's election Tuesday and the statewide vote on redistricting? This is your link for essential reading from the @virginiamercury.com. Being updated as news happens.
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First ICE officer charged with assault for threatening people with a gun in Minnesota • Minnesota Reformer Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty on Thursday filed criminal charges against an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer for allegedly brandishing his service weapon at two people during Opera...

First ICE officer charged with assault for threatening people with a gun in Minnesota minnesotareformer.com/2026/04/16/f...

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If you're watching The Boys, you know how freaky things are getting. The blurring of reality and fiction...

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Nearly 1 in 4 people seeking abortions out of state chose Illinois. Here’s why. • Stateline A recent report found that 1 in 4 people traveling to another state for an abortion end up in Illinois, where state officials have invested millions to create a strong financial and logistical support...

Nearly 1 in 4 people seeking abortions out of state chose Illinois. Here’s why. stateline.org/2026/04/15/n...

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Trump picks fight with Pope Leo as Iran peace talks dissolve WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump lashed out at Pope Leo XIV Sunday night following the pontiff’s sharp criticism of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran and wider Middle East conflict.

Trump picks fight with Pope Leo as Iran peace talks dissolve www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

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Surprise inspection finds ICE stuffing migrants 'like sardines' into a facility with no bed, showers Three lawmakers visited a Mesa ICE facility unannounced and found overcrowding, with 250 detainees packed into rooms "like sardines"

“What we saw tonight inside the facility was shocking,” a member of Congress said after an inspection of an overcrowded ICE detention center in Arizona, report @azmirror.com and @statesnewsroom.com

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Some very good news on Local News Day: @statesnewsroom.com is bringing its excellent local reporting to @ms.now's election coverage.

If you don't know SN, you should: it's in all 50 states, it's free, no paywall and the news reporting is top notch.

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MS NOW is investing in local news and original reporting as it builds a post-NBC identity - Poynter The network will partner with The Marshall Project, States Newsroom and the Pulitzer Center to power investigative and statehouse coverage

Exciting news for @statesnewsroom.com and @ms.now. Happy to see this partnership grow.

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We are proud to be a Local News Day Founding Partner!
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We are proud to be a Local News Day Founding Partner! Join us in celebrating local news and learn more below!

Today is the inaugural Local News Day, a new nationwide day of action dedicated to connecting people with trusted local news. Michigan Advance is proud to be a founding partner and we hope you’ll participate. Please share this post to support local journalism.

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Subscribe | News From The States ‘This is abhorrent’: Chaos takes over debate of WV child abuse bill

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DOJ confirms voter data sharing with Homeland Security, but denies building national list • Stateline The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed in court Thursday that it is sharing sensitive voter data with the Department of Homeland Security in a search for noncitizen voters. But a DOJ lawyer denied t...

Our @statesnewsroom.com reporters breaking news today.

DOJ confirms voter data sharing with Homeland Security, but denies building national list stateline.org/2026/03/27/d...

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Crisis Pregnancy Centers Series | News From The States Billion Dollar Baby Bump: A States Newsroom 50-state investigation examining the tax records of more than 1,600 crisis pregnancy center organizations nationwide and state and federal budgets found the...

States Newsroom conducted a 50-state investigation examining state and federal budgets, and the tax records of crisis pregnancy centers nationwide, finding that while the magnitude of public funding for them is growing, oversight is not.

NEW SERIES: www.newsfromthestates.com/tags/crisis-...

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If you're watching what's happening to the transgender community in Kansas today, be sure to catch up with the monthslong coverage by our @kansasreflector.com journalists.

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A screenshot of an emaii. Text reads "Good Monday morning. Everything's closed. Go back to bed We're having a blizzard. Gov. Dan McKee has declared a state of emergency."

A screenshot of an emaii. Text reads "Good Monday morning. Everything's closed. Go back to bed We're having a blizzard. Gov. Dan McKee has declared a state of emergency."

This morning's email from @rhodeislandcurrent.com.

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Benito is a threat b/c he makes art so alluring and enjoyable you want to understand everything about it and then you end up learning about sugar and slavery and colonialism and the Taínos and Hawaii and then you probably have some thoughts of your own, and that's why art is powerful and dangerous

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Private prison companies, such as CoreCivic, have been a key partner to ICE as the government carried out its immigration agenda.

On the next episode of the Stories From The States podcast, we will take a look at how several states are pushing back.

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Back in the '90s, I was a rare bird - a woman working on a major metro sports desk, at the Chicago Tribune. George Solomon, sports ed at the Washington Post, tried to recruit me to his desk. So tempting! I stayed in Chicago but forever appreciated the opportunity he offered. RIP, WaPo Sports.

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A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."

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Gregory Bovino Gets Demoted The Border Patrol chief was the public face of a traveling immigration crackdown on cities governed by Democrats.

BREAKING Greg Bovino has been removed as Border Patrol "commander at large" and will return to El Centro Calif, where he is expected to retire soon. A stunning turnaround after Pretti killing. Bovino's traveling blue city crackdown is over www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...

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Another person in Minneapolis shot and killed by feds • Minnesota Reformer Over 10 shots can be heard in the video, but it’s unclear if more than one agent fired a weapon.

Another person in Minneapolis shot and killed by feds minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/24/a...

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See our special report on the immigration crackdown in Minnesota, from @minnesotareformer.com and @statesnewsroom.com

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What does it take to cover the ICE/CBP immigration crackdowns in a place like Minneapolis? Read this thread from @minnesotareformer.com reporter @madisonmcvan.bsky.social

Proud to work with her at @statesnewsroom.com

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The beat goes on: A Q&A with journalist Andrew DeMillo, new editor at the Arkansas Advocate - Arkansas Times Trusted straight man of Arkansas news, journalist Andrew DeMillo aims to preserve that reputation for truth and objectivity as he levels up to his new role as editor of the nonprofit Arkansas Advocate...

The beat goes on: A Q&A with journalist Andrew DeMillo, new editor at the Arkansas Advocate arktimes.com/arkansas-blo...

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USPS says mail-in ballots might not get postmark on same day they’re dropped off • Stateline The U.S. Postal Service has adopted a new rule that could create doubt about whether some ballots mailed by voters by Election Day will receive postmarks in time to be counted.

USPS says mail-in ballots might not get postmark on same day they’re dropped off stateline.org/2025/12/30/u...

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Kansas to build Chiefs stadium with STAR bonds in deal approved by lawmakers • Kansas Reflector Kansas legislative leadership voted unanimously Monday to issue STAR bonds to build a football stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs, following a short meeting behind closed doors.

Kansas to build Chiefs stadium with STAR bonds in deal approved by lawmakers. Reporting from @kansasreflector.com kansasreflector.com/2025/12/22/k...

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Listen to this convo to learn how @statesnewsroom.com is succeeding in the news industry.

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