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Jocelyn Benson and John James smile as they shake hands on a debate stage in front of a "DEBATE WEEK MICHIGAN" backdrop.

Data centers investments, personal finances take center stage at Michigan governor debate

Michigan gubernatorial candidates Jocelyn Benson and John James faced off over rising living costs, government reform and data center developments. While both candidates agreed on a couple issues, they clashed over transparency and who is best equipped to lead the state.

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Demonstrators hold signs reading "YES ON ISSUE 1" and "POLITICIANS MAKE TERRIBLE DOCTORS" at an outdoor rally.
Access to abortion care is improving in Ohio, but abortion opponents continue efforts against it

As studies show improvements in access to abortion care in Ohio, abortion opponents both in and outside of the state legislature are attempting to bring more regulations against it.

Tabletop voting booths printed with "I Voted" and American flag graphics set up inside a school library.
Bill to end Pennsylvania’s closed primary elections passes state House

A bill to allow independent and third-party voters to cast ballots in Pennsylvania primary elections passed Tuesday in the state House.

Jennifer Prestholdt and Peter Cahill sit at a committee dais with microphones, listening intently before an American flag.
Minnesota Truth Council concludes public testimony on Operation Metro Surge

A council tasked with documenting the harms of — and resistance to — the federal government’s immigration crackdown held its final public meeting Tuesday in Rochester.

Kyle Kruse speaks into a microphone from a side profile while seated at a presentation table.
Missouri education board declines to seek $300 million increase in school aid

After a stalemate, the board voted to keep its foundation formula request flat despite rising costs under state law.

South Dakota state Sen. Tom Pischke speaks into a microphone while holding a small pink booklet on the Senate floor.
December trial date set for South Dakota lawmaker facing election-related felony charges

A judge in Minnehaha County set a December trial date on Tuesday for a South Dakota state senator facing election-related felony charges.

Flyer reading "Tee Off IN REMEMBRANCE" with a golfer against the Twin Towers and New York skyline (likely AI generated).
Jackson County GOP names 9/11 golf sponsorships after attack sites

Sponsorship tiers named for the Twin Towers, the Pentagon and Flight 93 are on sale for a "Tee Off in Remembrance" event on the attacks' 25th anniversary.

Michigan state Sen. Jeremy Moss stands at the rostrum presiding over a legislative chamber with staff seated below.
Michigan Senate passes new versions of nine bills held up in House, vetoed by Whitmer

Members of the Michigan Senate on Thursday pushed forward with new versions of nine bills that became the subject of controversy when the legislation was prevented from reaching the desk of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer by the Republican-led House of Representatives.

Skinner brags about failed Lake Altoona project in campaign ad

The Wisconsin Senate candidate's ad brags about a project she says cleaned up Lake Altoona for free. County records — and Skinner's own voting record — tell a different story.

Seed art of a cartoon mother duck holding a sign that says "ABOLISH" and three ducklings holding signs that spell out "ICE"
Minnesota State Fair crop art sprouts political creativity

From MAGA Kool-Aid Man to Antifa Waldo, Minnesota artists drew huge lines to see their "seedy" creations