11 rural Ohio hospitals listed at-risk under Trump’s spending bill, according to Democratic Senators by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal
Voices: Ohio Statehouse, Congressional Republicans embrace handouts for the rich, cuts for working families by Marilou Johanek, Ohio Capital Journal
Pennsylvania governor says state “got screwed” in the reconciliation bill signed into law by Tim Lambert, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Trump administration withholds $230 million for Pennsylvania schools by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
In a reversal, judge keeps Kilmar Abrego in jail over deportation concerns by Anita Wadhwani, Tennessee Lookout
Another one bites the dust: Republican North Carolina senator won’t seek reelection after Trump promises to primary him by Carmen Gentile
Pennsylvania governor warns state’s congressional reps against cutting renewable energy funds by Ian Karbal , Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Ohio judge declares school voucher program unconstitutional, sparking renewed debate in state’s Northeast by The Postindustrial Team
New Ohio higher education law banning diversity efforts and faculty strikes takes effect this week by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal
Juneteenth celebrations march on in Georgia amid national DEI reversals and cutbacks by Amber Roldan, Georgia Recorder
Review: New HBO documentary alleges Ohio State covered up sexual abuse scandal and underpaid survivors by Carmen Gentile
Cleveland Fed: Tariffs are raising some prices in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky by Marty Schladen, Ohio Capital Journal
Pennyslvania leaders vow to protect protesters’ rights but warn about giving in to anger and violence by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Artistic Reimagining: You won’t be able to take your eyes off Gary, Indiana’s “Sparkle House” by Jennifer Taylor
Amazon announces $20 billion AI investment that will bring at least 1,250 jobs to Pennsylvania by John Cole, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Republicans in Congress axed Green New Deal, despite being a red state boon by Ashley Murray, States Newsroom
Rural Tennessee is bleeding independent physicians, new report finds by Anita Wadhwani, Tennessee Lookout
Pennsylvania governor sues Trump administration over canceled farm and food bank funds by John Cole, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Pennsylvania Democrats call on GOP to oppose Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” as state budget season starts by Ian Karbal , Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Voices: We must move beyond moral indignation on Tennessee immigration enforcement by Bruce Barry, Tennessee Lookout
Pennsylvania governor has faith in Penn State following decision to close 7 Commonwealth Campuses by John Cole, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Common Sense Cooperation! Ohio lawmakers want to replace all of the state’s lead water lines by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal
VOICES: Tennessee’s immigration dragnet moves the state away from its commitment to human rights by Ren Brabenec, Tennessee Lookout
Fresh Take On Old Days: Rural craft entrepreneur preserves Appalachian broom tradition by Kim Kobersmith, Daily Yonder
OPINION: Detroit’s next mayor can do these 3 things to support neighborhoods beyond downtown by Deyanira Nevárez Martínez, Michigan State University
VOICES: Give ’em four more years! Why one of Pittsburgh’s top authors and booksellers thinks the mayor should keep his job by Karen Lillis
