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News · VT
Burlington says Diane Wheeler’s dog has been involved in at least seven attacks and that she has refused to follow city orders.
News · NC
North Carolinians may submit comments as the State Board of Elections reviews 29 election-related rules.
News · US
The three news organizations say the Trump administration violated the First Amendment by revoking their press passes and denying entry.
News · US
Weijia Jiang said barring CNN, Politico and MS NOW reporters from White House coverage affects the broader press corps.
News · US
The advisory committee will focus on homeland security and defense under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s leadership.
News · US
Actions involving White House press access, Greenland and an arch in Washington raise questions about the limits of presidential authority.
News · US
The Committee to Protect Journalists CEO criticized Trump’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.
News · US
The PBS discussion also covered Republicans’ public breaks with Trump and party spending ahead of the midterm elections.
News · WI
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson has presented his proposed city budget for 2027.
News · NJ
Davenport announced a settlement in a lawsuit connected to the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, with the terms still unspecified.
News · MO
The Missouri attorney general’s orders give added state-level significance to a high court decision, with no election or candidate directly involved.
News · PA
A decades-old Western Pennsylvania case involving the killing of a 20-year-old woman has led to criminal charges.
News · NC
Voters will decide at least three statewide constitutional amendments, while many communities will also consider local taxes, bonds and other measures.
News · OH
The state’s plan would connect Wright State and Wright-Patterson, with Ohio funding facilities and the federal government overseeing operations.
News · IL
The Sallee Hall facility will provide hands-on training for students preparing for careers in emergency management and public safety.
News · KS
Kansas will begin its announced 2027 concert schedule in Pensacola before additional Florida, Illinois and cruise appearances.
News · NJ
The FAA said an Amtrak construction crew severed a fiber line in New Jersey, causing an outage that grounded flights at three airports.
News · NV
Nevada Attorney General Ford announced a settlement in litigation involving the Warner Bros.-Paramount merger.
News · CO
The November measure would lower rates on initial income, add higher rates above and reserve new revenue for public services.
News · VA
Early voting is underway in Virginia while Trump’s mail-ballot restrictions remain blocked and unenforceable.
News · VA
Virginia Gov. Spanberger has enacted new state rules governing data centers, shifting attention to implementation and enforcement.
News · NJ
The federal government has ended its appeal of a ruling that blocked infrastructure funding cuts affecting New York and New Jersey.
News · OR
Oregon voters will not be asked to decide a measure concerning the criminalization of hunting and fishing.
News · CA
The signed legislation ratifies expanded gaming agreements between California and tribal governments.
News · US
A regional election loss has created a new political test for Merz as he works to keep his broader course on track.
News · US
An American Enterprise Institute question focuses attention on whether election pressures contribute to Congress’s difficulty governing.
News · WI
Fall election results could influence who makes later decisions about how Wisconsin elections are run.
News · US
Morocco is due to hold elections in 2026, with key dates, contests and voting procedures still unspecified.
News · US
A far-right surge in German state elections has delivered a major political setback for Chancellor Merz.
News · US
Germany’s chancellor is maintaining his position after his party was defeated in state elections.