Ken Paxton has finalized his divorce, ending long marriage, lawyer says ↗
The announcement comes nearly a week after Paxton lost his U.S. Senate race to Democrat James Talarico.
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Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins wins race for Alaska governor, replaces a Republican ↗
Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state legislator, ran a campaign emphasizing bipartisanship in the the state that usually votes Republican. At 37, he'll be the youngest governor in the state's history.
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Hegseth's failed impeachment was a warning to Democrats. Where will they go from here? ↗
Democrats have been given a huge opportunity with majorities in both the House and Senate — but the balance of priorities, timing, messaging and discipline are all going to be major tests.
Gap narrows for state employees and similar private sector jobs ↗
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 1:37 File State Capitol building An interim Legislative committee authorized a study of state employee pay and benefits.
Casselton Republican in line to become the fourth woman to be Speaker of the North Dakota House ↗
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 0:49 File State Capitol building A Casselton legislator is in line to become the fourth woman in state history to serve as Speaker of the North Dakota House.
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Federal government denies Minnesota $112.7 million in Medicaid funding ↗
State officials are questioning how the federal agency arrived at its findings and warning that the decision could create additional uncertainty for more than one million Minnesotans who rely on Medicaid.
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Legislators Meet Legislative Management Committee Meeting Ahead Session ↗
Legislators gathered at the state capitol as each committee laid out what they’ve learned and the information they’ve collected during the interim. It also gave lawmakers a chance to ask questions and dig deeper into those findings.
Surrey School Board to challenge election results following ballot problem ↗
The Surrey Public School Board voted unanimously on Thursday to seek an attorney to contest the results of the November election over the failed school bond measure.
Still counting votes. Some NC contests have flipped and others remain too close to call. ↗
NC county boards of election will conduct canvass of votes on Nov. 13, after which protests or recount requests could still delay results.
New Medicaid requirements set for 2027 raise concerns amid rising insurance costsNew Medicaid work requirements hit Jan. 1, 2027, and advocates in western NC warn rising premiums and new paperwork could push eligible people off coverage. A ↗
New Medicaid work requirements hit Jan. 1, 2027, and advocates in western NC warn rising premiums and new paperwork could push eligible people off coverage. A survey finds one in three recipients are unaware.
Lawyer calls potential hemp rules a 'doomsday scenario' for businesses, discusses lawsuitsAsheville’s Rush N Relax Cannabis warns a federal crackdown on hemp-derived THC could ban 99% of its products. Lawyers cite a “doomsday” shift, potent ↗
Asheville’s Rush N Relax Cannabis warns a federal crackdown on hemp-derived THC could ban 99% of its products. Lawyers cite a “doomsday” shift, potential lawsuits, and renewed concerns about child access.
NC highways factor into federal drug trafficking cases, US attorney saysOfficials say North Carolina’s location along I-95 and I-40 is driving an above-average share of federal drug trafficking cases. Asheville authorities warn the city is ↗
Officials say North Carolina’s location along I-95 and I-40 is driving an above-average share of federal drug trafficking cases. Asheville authorities warn the city is a key stop, destination, or pass-through.
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Senate passes bill that would dedicate $35 million toward landslide preparedness, fund early warning systems ↗
Senate passes bill that would dedicate $35 million toward landslide preparedness, fund early warning systems