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
Voices: What can Black caulkers in 19th-century Baltimore teach us about labor organizing today? by Alexis N. Cathcart
Indiana abortion report pushes fines for hospitals, greater state oversight by Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle
Trump administration withholds $230 million for Pennsylvania schools by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Voices: Another multi-billion-dollar company throws us under the bus to save its own ass by Carmen Gentile
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
Charges that led to ICE detainment of Georgia Spanish-language journalist are dropped by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder
Ohio judge declares school voucher program unconstitutional, sparking renewed debate in state’s Northeast by The Postindustrial Team
PI Poll: Nearly 70% of Postindustrial readers call Trump “unhinged” on Iranian policy by The Postindustrial Editorial Board
Baltimore’s new $4.6 billion budget funds housing, body cameras and migrants by The Postindustrial Team
What can a 19th-century insurrection in North Carolina teach us about America today? by The Postindustrial Team
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
Several anti-Trump “No Kings Day” rallies planned in West Virginia this weekend by Lori Kersey, West Virginia Watch
Republicans in Congress axed Green New Deal, despite being a red state boon by Ashley Murray, States Newsroom
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
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