Former Ohio Supreme Court justices join tour for independent, nonpartisan judiciary by Susan Tebben, Ohio Capital Journal
US DOJ says ICE won’t comply with Milwaukee mask ban, rebukes mayor by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Civil rights lawyers ask judge to reopen challenge to law making illegal immigration a state crime in Tennessee by Anita Wadhwani, Tennessee Lookout
Voices: Turning post-asylum enforcement into farm labor relief and humane deportation by Mark Yonkman
One year after biggest SNAP cuts ever, 100,000 Ohioans without help, state bracing for costs by Susan Tebben, Ohio Capital Journal
Legal Weed Watch: Pennsylvania gubernatorial race highlights sharp divide between candidates – and parties – over marijuana by Postindustrial
Michigan faith leaders criticize DOJ election monitor plan, defend voting rights by Kyle Davidson, Michigan Advance
West Virginia retailers told to allow people to purchase soda with SNAP benefits by Lori Kersey, West Virginia Watch
Do data centers impact our physical health? Studies are few and far between. by Whitney Downard, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Francesca Hong bets Wisconsin will embrace Democratic Socialism statewide by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Dozens become US citizens in Indianapolis as “birthday gift” for America’s 250th by Jack Forrest, Indiana Capital Chronicle
Bill introduced in Congress to increase black lung benefit stipends for coal miners in West Virginia, beyond by Caity Coyne, West Virginia Watch
Pennsylvania legislature wrestles with how to handle data center developments by Whitney Downard, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Teen pregnancy prevention cuts hit Wisconsin program connecting health providers and teens by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Voices: The most patriotic celebration I attended this weekend wasn’t at Freedom 250 by Jon King, Michigan Advance
Voices: We must not allow another West Virginia woman’s domestic violence death on our watch by Paula Kaufman, West Virginia Watch
Ohio GOP candidate for governor has put $500,000 on the campaign credit card by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal
Latest Kentucky governor PAC report shows continuing signs of a presidential run by Tom Loftus, Kentucky Lantern
Rally attendees criticize Pennsylvania governor for being “incredibly cozy” with data center industry by Whitney Downard, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Trump administration to appeal dismissal of Tennessee criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia by Anita Wadhwani, Tennessee Lookout
Drinking water expert who pushed for study during Flint water crisis files lawsuit against EPA by Kyle Davidson, Michigan Advance
National study gives Ohio positive marks on childcare, urges further work nationwide by Susan Tebben, Ohio Capital Journal
Wisconsin Muslim leader released from ICE detention after pressure from family, supporters, elected officials by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Tennessee congressman urges state’s governor to revoke directive to report immigration status of sick kids by Anita Wadhwani, Tennessee Lookout
Michigan Senate passes state Voting Rights Act as federal act loses teeth by Ben Solis, Michigan Advance
Schools, nonprofits try to keep West Virginia kids fed this summer amid grocery price hikes, welfare changes by Amelia Ferrell Knisely, West Virginia Watch
It’s the economy, argues Missy Hughes as she seeks the Democratic nod for Wisconsin governor by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Pennsylvania attorney general signs off on state funding for Gov. Shapiro’s home security upgrades by Ian Karbal , Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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