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Bohannan pins John Deere layoffs on tariffs Miller-Meeks backed
Christina Bohannan blames tariffs for John Deere layoffs in Iowa’s 1st District. Here’s what Deere, Miller-Meeks and the record show.
Abortion rights and gender-affirming care are on the Missouri ballot
Missouri Amendment 3 comes two years after voters approved abortion rights in 2024, with lawmakers placing this new amendment on the ballot rather than it originating from a citizen initiative. Reproductive rights advocates are rallying voters to see through what they call “tricky measures.”
Pennsylvania data center costs: Where Perry and Stelson stand
Electricity bills in Pennsylvania's 10th District rose 61% as data center growth strains the power grid, fueling a campaign clash between Rep. Scott Perry and challenger Janelle Stelson.
Michigan Senate race: Mike Rogers’ literacy test plan for government assistance
In Michigan, hundreds of thousands rely on SNAP and Medicaid to get by. Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers wants to require reading assessments and remediation before they can access that help.
Iowa’s 1st District: Where Christina Bohannan stands on gun policy
Iowa Democrat Christina Bohannan shoots at the range and backs gun rights. So why has gun safety group Everytown spent nearly $1.5 million boosting her campaign? A look at her voting record and where she stands on assault-style weapons.
Zach Nunn and Medicaid cuts: Iowa clinics close in the 3rd District
Rep. Zach Nunn called rural hospital closure fears a “myth.” Iowa clinics are closing ahead of Medicaid cuts. Where he and Sarah Trone Garriott stand.
Zach Nunn sticks to phone sessions as Trone Garriott holds open town halls
Iowa Rep. Zach Nunn swatted at a reporter's phone when asked about rural hospital closures — after calling warnings about the issue a "myth" last year. Meanwhile, his Democratic opponent Sarah Trone Garriott is holding open town halls across all 21 counties, while Nunn opts for telephone sessions.
Deleted posts reveals Pfaffenbach’s extreme political rhetoric and false claims
259 deleted X posts from Wisconsin Assembly candidate reveals a record of inflammatory political rhetoric, including opposition to abortion rights and false claims about Social Security fraud.
Van Orden backs Canada tariffs as Wisconsin dairy braces for fallout
Rep. Derrick Van Orden backs the Canada trade war. A UW-Madison economist says Wisconsin dairy will feel it more than most states, with milk prices at risk.
Bohannan pins John Deere layoffs on tariffs Miller-Meeks backed
Christina Bohannan blames tariffs for John Deere layoffs in Iowa’s 1st District. Here’s what Deere, Miller-Meeks and the record show.
Abortion rights and gender-affirming care are on the Missouri ballot
Missouri Amendment 3 comes two years after voters approved abortion rights in 2024, with lawmakers placing this new amendment on the ballot rather than it originating from a citizen initiative. Reproductive rights advocates are rallying voters to see through what they call “tricky measures.”
Pennsylvania data center costs: Where Perry and Stelson stand
Electricity bills in Pennsylvania's 10th District rose 61% as data center growth strains the power grid, fueling a campaign clash between Rep. Scott Perry and challenger Janelle Stelson.
Michigan Senate race: Mike Rogers’ literacy test plan for government assistance
In Michigan, hundreds of thousands rely on SNAP and Medicaid to get by. Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers wants to require reading assessments and remediation before they can access that help.
Iowa’s 1st District: Where Christina Bohannan stands on gun policy
Iowa Democrat Christina Bohannan shoots at the range and backs gun rights. So why has gun safety group Everytown spent nearly $1.5 million boosting her campaign? A look at her voting record and where she stands on assault-style weapons.
Zach Nunn and Medicaid cuts: Iowa clinics close in the 3rd District
Rep. Zach Nunn called rural hospital closure fears a “myth.” Iowa clinics are closing ahead of Medicaid cuts. Where he and Sarah Trone Garriott stand.
Zach Nunn sticks to phone sessions as Trone Garriott holds open town halls
Iowa Rep. Zach Nunn swatted at a reporter's phone when asked about rural hospital closures — after calling warnings about the issue a "myth" last year. Meanwhile, his Democratic opponent Sarah Trone Garriott is holding open town halls across all 21 counties, while Nunn opts for telephone sessions.
Deleted posts reveals Pfaffenbach’s extreme political rhetoric and false claims
259 deleted X posts from Wisconsin Assembly candidate reveals a record of inflammatory political rhetoric, including opposition to abortion rights and false claims about Social Security fraud.
Van Orden backs Canada tariffs as Wisconsin dairy braces for fallout
Rep. Derrick Van Orden backs the Canada trade war. A UW-Madison economist says Wisconsin dairy will feel it more than most states, with milk prices at risk.