Slideshow: East Palestine, a village in crisis

By Nate Smallwood | Photography

Residents’ health concerns mount following chemical disaster in east Ohio town

By Natasha Lindstrom

Federal government steps up response to chemical disaster in East Ohio town

By Natasha Lindstrom

Michigan State University shooting: ‘Our Spartan hearts are broken’

By Bridge Michigan Staff

Ohio abortion rights advocates prepare for more legal fights

By Susan Tebben, Ohio Capital Journal

Democrats sweep special elections, affirming first Pa. House majority in 12 years

By Stephen Caruso, Spotlight PA

Health equity report calls for changes that extend beyond the Wisconsin health care system

By Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner

Georgia’s big bet on electric vehicle rollout rides heavily on state and federal backing

By Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder

Kemp declares state of emergency; National Guard troops on standby in wake of Atlanta protest damage

By Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder

Transgender people in rural America struggle to find doctors willing or able to provide care

By Helen Santoro, KHN

Time runs short for public to weigh in on state mining permit for edge of the Okefenokee Swamp

By Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder

Secrecy has dominated Shapiro’s transition to Pa. governor. It may be a sign of what’s to come

By Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

Biden preaches message of redeeming America’s soul during visit to Martin Luther King Jr.’s hometown church

By Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder

Tom Wolf’s time as Pennsylvania’s governor is coming to a close. How will he be remembered?

By Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA

Months after flooding, many in Kentucky still lack basic household supplies, building materials

By Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern

As 2024 election looms, state legislatures consider voting changes

By Matt Vasilogambros, Michigan Advance

‘You’re treated like a criminal’: Wisconsin eyes fixes for emergency mental health system

By Erin McGroarty, Wisconsin Watch

State Supreme Court halts “cashless bail” measure in Illinois

By Marcella S. Kreiter

Enduring images of 2022

By Carmen Gentile

With grit, Buffalonians dig out

By Leigh Giangreco

A look back at Michiganders fight for abortion rights this year

By Allison R. Donahue, Michigan Advance

Historic Decision: Jan. 6 panel refers Trump for criminal charges, including inciting insurrection

By Jacob Fischler

Pennsylvania GOP Rep. Scott Perry and other Postindustrial lawmakers on text chain about efforts to overturn 2020 election

By John L. Micek, Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Tennessee civic engagement groups grow programs for immigrant and Black organizers

By Holly McCall, Tennessee Lookout