As child poverty edges back up, states launch or expand their own tax credits
By Anna Claire Vollers - September 21, 2023
Feds’ cash stream supports Colorado River conservation — but the money will dry up
By Matt Vasilogambros - September 20, 2023
States and cities eye stronger protections for gig economy workers
By Caitlin Dewey - September 19, 2023
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Ohio Supreme Court approves abortion rights amendment Ballot Board summary for voters with a tweak
BY Ohio Capital Journal Staff - September 20, 2023
A new COVID booster is here. Will those at greatest risk get it?
BY Amy Maxmen, KFF Health News - September 19, 2023
States sweeten their offers to chipmakers to outdo one other
BY Erika Bolstad - September 18, 2023
‘It’s an emergency.’ Midwest towns scramble as drought threatens drinking water.
BY Kevin Hardy - September 15, 2023
States see influx of migrants from India, Venezuela and China
BY Tim Henderson - September 14, 2023
Hit the snooze button: States debate later high school start times
BY Elaine S. Povich - September 13, 2023
Stateline 2023 calendar
The Stateline 2023 calendar includes each state’s legislative schedule as well as maps of the political landscape. Keep it handy to help you track legislative action in all 50 states.
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Drug decriminalization stumbled in Oregon. Other states are taking note.
By Erika Bolstad - September 12, 2023
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By Nada Hassanein - September 11, 2023
Sexual assault survivors can now track their rape kits in most states
By Amanda Hernández - September 8, 2023
Some states back hospital mergers despite record of service cuts, price hikes
By Anna Claire Vollers - September 7, 2023
An Eastern Oregon effort to join Idaho reflects the growing American divide
By Matt Vasilogambros - September 6, 2023
Federal court blocks Alabama’s congressional map, orders new lines drawn
By Brian Lyman and Alander Rocha - September 5, 2023
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