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New Mexico’s Environment Dept Faces Scrutiny Over Business Ties

July 21, 2026

ProgressNow NM, a progressive advocacy group, has asked the state auditor to look into contracts between the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and a company founded by former cabinet chief Alicia Keyes. The group claims the deals may break state procurement rules and create conflicts of inter

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States Fight Back: The Real Story Behind “Sanctuary” Laws

July 20, 2026

The Trump team has slammed states that limit cooperation with federal immigration officials, calling them “lawless. ” They say these so‑called sanctuary places let dangerous people roam free. Yet the same states—California, New York, Minnesota, Massachusetts and others—hand over thousands of violent

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A Fresh Push for Election Reform in Massachusetts

July 19, 2026

Anne Brensley, once a lieutenant‑governor hopeful, has switched gears and is now running as a write‑in candidate for secretary of state. She says her own campaign experience exposed serious flaws in how candidates get on the ballot, and she wants to fix that system before Election Day arrives. Br

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Governor Evers Picks Crowley for Wisconsin Gubernatorial Race

July 19, 2026

The governor of Wisconsin has announced his support for Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in the upcoming Democratic primary. This endorsement comes just a day after another contender left the race, adding new urgency to the contest. Crowley’s campaign plans to highlight that Evers believes h

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Lieutenant Governor Drops Out Over Campaign Money Mess

July 18, 2026

The Wisconsin lieutenant governor announced she would not run for governor after a series of money‑report problems came to light. The decision was made just weeks before the Democratic primary, leaving voters without a clear candidate. Her campaign’s January report showed more than $100, 000 i

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New Wisconsin Gubernatorial Race Races Ahead

July 18, 2026

The state’s Democratic field has shifted dramatically after a financial scandal forced one candidate to drop out. A campaign manager was dismissed when the team admitted they had overstated donations and misreported how money was spent. The fallout revealed the campaign had only about $200, 00

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Governors Need a One‑Six‑Year Plan, Not Two Terms

July 18, 2026

A new idea suggests Michigan should let its governor serve only one six‑year term instead of two. The proposal argues that a single, longer period would give leaders time to finish their projects without the distraction of re‑election campaigns. The current system lets governors run for two conse

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Oak Park Tightens Rules on E‑Bikes and Scooters

July 17, 2026

Oak Park’s Village Board has just passed new rules that change how electric bikes, scooters and other motorized devices can be used in town. The changes come as the state of Illinois has started to set its own rules, and local officials want their laws to match. Police are planning a big public‑awa

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Heavy Rain Floods Texas Again, Raining Lessons

July 17, 2026

The Hill Country of Texas has faced another brutal rainstorm that turned rivers into fast‑moving floods. In just five hours, a shallow spot of the Guadalupe River rose higher than a two‑story house. The water rushed through areas still hurting from last summer’s deadly floods. Local officials repor

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Storms Strike Texas Hill Country Again: Floods Claim Lives and Test Community Resilience

July 17, 2026

The Texas Hill Country is facing a new wave of flash floods that have already taken two lives and forced hundreds of rescue missions. Local authorities say the worst is still ahead as rain continues to pour into Friday, threatening rivers that could reach historic levels. After a month of heavy d