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North Dakota Legislature rejects Dem-led attempts to add child care, data center moratorium for special session
North Dakota Democrats attempted to introduce bills addressing child care funding and a data center permitting moratorium during Wednesday’s special session, but Republican majorities blocked both efforts.
Missouri Supreme Court questions effort to keep redistricting referendum off ballot
The court heard arguments that will determine whether Missourians vote on a gerrymandered district map and the boundaries of districts for the November election
Kansas primary yields second-highest voter turnout in history
The Aug. 4 primary election, which featured contentious races and a hot-button ballot question, had the second-highest primary voter turnout in Kansas history, according to the Secretary of State’s Office.
Huizenga sides with Trump administration in Canada trade war
The Michigan Republican has voted at least four times to hand tariff authority to the president, even after conceding the costs would land on his constituents.
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Rep. Tom Barrett will face progressive William Lawrence in Michigan 7th District
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