Republican Kentucky lawmaker wants University of Louisville employee fired over Charlie Kirk post by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern
Party swap: Ex-GOP lieutenant governor enters race for Georgia governor with anti-Trump message by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder
Michigan Democrat, Bernie Sanders introduce CEO pay bill to tax excessive CEO salaries by Ben Solis, Michigan Advance
Tennessee soybean farmers face “desperate situation” amid inflation, weather extremes and tariffs by Cassandra Stephenson, Tennessee Lookout
Trans advocates rally against University of Michigan Health’s decision to end gender-affirming care for minors by Erick Díaz Veliz, Michigan Advance
Ohio is redrawing congressional districts. What does that mean? by Susan Tebben, Ohio Capital Journal
Tennessee governor to work with Trump administration to deploy National Guard in Memphis by Adam Friedman, Tennessee Lookout
Voices: A belated remembrance of Sept. 11, the last time “we” were united by Carmen Gentile, Postindustrial Founder
Georgia transgender sheriff’s deputy seeking coverage for care dealt a setback after earlier win by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder
As Democrats seek to flip the Wisconsin State Senate, primaries shape up in two target districts by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Three Chicago schools get expensive STEAM makeovers. Can the effort reverse declining enrollment? by Mila Koumpilova, Chalkbeat, and Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica
Homeschooling in Ohio is seeing another recent surge after spiking during the pandemic by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal
“They should come ready,” says Maryland governor to challengers as he kicks off reelection bid by Christine Condon, Maryland Matters
East Tennessee Republican runs for governor to topple “Nashville establishment” by Sam Stockard, Tennessee Lookout
“I feel let down by my state”: Kids sue Wisconsin over climate change by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Every state in the nation has some form of a budget in place — except Pennsylvania and Michigan by Emily Previti, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Maryland governor orders state police to assist Baltimore cops in crime reduction efforts by Danielle J. Brown, Maryland Matters
Ban on gender-affirming care in Georgia prisons is on hold, for now by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder
Georgia Democrats renew push for safe gun storage on school shooting anniversary by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder
Kentucky Republicans at the center of duel over releasing Epstein files by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern
Wisconsin advocates urge lawmakers to back a $20 minimum wage and guaranteed increases by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Trump science and medical grant cuts impact Ohio universities and children’s hospitals by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal
As Trump gears up to expand use of National Guard troops in cities, Pennsylvania governor says his state is prepared by John Cole, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Maryland governor’s Italian weekend with George Clooney was paid out of pocket, aides say by Bryan P. Sears, Maryland Matters
Voices: West Virginia’s job numbers are bad, but no one is on the same page on how to fix that by Leeann Ray, West Virginia Watch
Voices: United Auto Workers still fighting for the middle class—and its own future by Rick Haglund, Michigan Advance
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun keeps wait-and-see stance on redistricting as GOP lawmakers deliberate by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle
CDC shakeups have made COVID-19 shots hard to get in Pennsylvania — for now. by Ian Karbal , Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Voices: Rural Democrats hold a key to their party’s revival. Here’s what they’re saying in Kentucky by Al Cross, Kentucky Lantern
Groups applaud Michigan attorney general standing firm on gender-affirming care guidance by Ben Solis, Michigan Advance
Federal appeals court rules Pa. mail-in ballot dating requirement is unconstitutional by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Trump threatens troop deployment to Baltimore & funding cuts in clash with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore by Postindustrial
Voices: Trump targets Postindustrial cities for military takeover by Carmen Gentile, Postindustrial Founder
Indiana targets “discriminatory” DEI practices, cancels minority business conference by Whitney Downard, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Ohioans ask Gov. DeWine to recall National Guard troops recently sent to Washington DC by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal
ICE relied on sheriff’s office to fight releasing Spanish-language reporter in Georgia, records show by Sam Barnes, Georgia Recorder
Anti-abortion facilities get Ohio grants as funding for other women’s health facilities slashed by Susan Tebben, Ohio Capital Journal
