Postindustrial Talk: Trump’s farmer bailouts fall short, though other “tweaks” resonate with rural Americans by Carmen Gentile, Postindustrial Founder
Ohio bill to ban intoxicating hemp products and make changes to marijuana law goes to governor by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal
Decorated Iraq war veteran urges Purple Heart award for West Virginia National Guard members shot in DC by Amelia Ferrell Knisely, West Virginia Watch
Trump delivers “a simple message” on affordability in battleground Pennsylvania congressional district by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Georgia officials appeal ruling that blocked ban on gender-affirming care in state prisons by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder
Michigan governor unanimously elected vice chair of Democratic Governors Association for 2026 by Katherine Dailey, Michigan Advance
Georgia’s Marjorie Taylor Greene stands by criticism of Trump in “60 Minutes” interview by Postindustrial
An exhibit of queer and evangelical Appalachian art speaks to our political moment by Skylar Baker-Jordan, Daily Yonder
Voices: Secretary of War (Crimes) isn’t the only one guilty of inhumane acts by Carmen Gentile, Postindustrial Founder
Michigan Hmong leader released from ICE detention after push from federal and state lawmakers by Katherine Dailey, Michigan Advance
Senate panel floats proposal to create aid for Georgians who cannot afford college by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder
Voices: Hardworking Ohio auto workers are paying the price for EV tax credit rollback by David Green, Ohio Capital Journal
Kentucky Democrat Charles Booker to run again for US Senate seat by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern
Yikes! Maryland may face more than $300 million in new SNAP costs due to high payment error by Danielle J. Brown, Maryland Matters
In tight Tennessee congressional race, Republican Matt Van Epps pulls out victory by J. Holly McCall. Tennessee Lookout
Democratic candidates for Michigan governor set to appear for spring forum on gun violence by Ben Solis, Michigan Advance
West Virginia native is working to change the state’s narrative, one act of kindness at a time by Mike Chalmers, West Virginia Watch
Indiana Republican state senator breaks with party on redistricting after Trump uses hateful slur in holiday post by Postindustrial
Latest Update: Emails show years of alarm before Afghan asylum seeker accused in DC shooting began to unravel by Postindustrial
Staff cuts finalized at Ohio Planned Parenthood system, includes clinic closure by Susan Tebben, Ohio Capital Journal
Michigan Gun Violence Task Force urges higher age limits and assault weapon ban in final report by Kyle Davidson, Michigan Advance
Regional transmission organization weighs proposals to manage data center impact on electricity affordability and reliability by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Postindustrial Talk: Democrats need to do a better job messaging to rural voters by Carmen Gentile, Postindustrial Founder
Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will resign in January by Ross Williams and Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder
Pennsylvania Rep. Chris Deluzio rejects “intimidation” after Trump says lawmakers should face death for “seditious behavior” by Carmen Gentile, Postindustrial Founder
Michigan man acquitted in Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot is gearing up to run for governor by Ben Solis, Michigan Advance
Voices: To solve our problems, more of us need to move to the middle… of the country by Carmen Gentile, Postindustrial Founder
Woman says Michigan county GOP shared flyer justifying force, even use of cars, against protesters by Jon King, Michigan Advance
More funds to come for farmers in West Virginia and beyond impacted by natural disasters in 2023-2024 by Caity Coyne, West Virginia Watch
Mission to protect reproductive rights and women’s health care “never more urgent” by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Ohio college students and faculty grappling with changes on campus from new higher education law by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal
Next-generation nuclear reactors will be smaller, safer, Pennsylvania House Energy Committee hears by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Judge temporarily blocks National Guard deployment in Memphis by Anita Wadhwani & Cassandra Stephenson, Tennessee Lookout
Wisconsin restarts electric vehicle project with $14 million for 26 charging stations by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Voices: The root cause of America’s and Tennessee’s gun violence epidemic goes much deeper than we think by Ren Brabenec, Tennessee Lookout
Voices: MAGA’s fault line runs through Postindustrial America by Carmen Gentile, Postindustrial Founder
