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Jacob Lujan for The Texas Tribune
Fed up with data centers and Big Tech, rural Republican crossover could decide Democrats’ fate in Texas
Rural Republicans have long undercut Democrats’ gains in cities and suburbs. Will enough defect to make a difference this fall?
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Eastport police investigate accusations of harassment following heated meeting of Port Authority board
Dispute ends session, drawing law enforcement into an inquiry over alleged intimidation.
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Murkowski on war-driven energy prices: ‘It is wrong.’
Sen. Lisa Murkowski told the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention that high energy prices are this year’s crisis, just as the Halong storm disaster was last year’s, and Murkowski was blunt about the cause.
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FEMA grant enables Fire District to replace breathing systems
The new, upgraded systems have better masks and smaller, more efficient bottles, resulting in carrying less weight.
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Rachel Livinal for The Merced FOCUS
Young Brains, Huge Stakes: How transitional kindergarten is shaping San Joaquin Valley’s youth
As California expands transitional kindergarten statewide, this four-part series examines whether San Joaquin Valley schools can meet the needs of young learners.
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Lily Smith for Flatwater Free Press
Priced out of the Good Life
Nebraska paychecks are stagnant. Home prices continue to spiral. It’s pricing out a generation of buyers.
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Courtesy of U.S. Senate
Cardinal News 250: Virginia’s stories. A nation’s birth.
The project spotlights Virginia’s overlooked contributions to America’s march to independence ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary, or semiquincentennial.
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Hollister fires city manager following employee, community outcry
October 23, 2026
Ana Cortez out; acting planning director Jeff Crechriou named interim replacement.
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The Three Sisters Trail: a worthwhile climb
October 23, 2026
Tips for riding the 3 trails that make up a 2.3-mile network off Hardy Road in Wilmington.
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The last Democratic legislator in Rutland County is leaving office. What could that mean for the county’s political future?
October 23, 2026
Historically a Republican stronghold, Rutland County sent Republicans to fill a large majority of its seats in the Legislature last session. This election cycle, the Democratic Party couldn’t find anyone to run for Senate and several House seats in Rutland.
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Dead Pigs, Stripped Cars: Kauaʻi’s Scary Public Housing Conditions
October 23, 2026
Kawailehua residents say they’re tired of the Hawai‘i Public Housing Authority ignoring their complaints and are organizing to improve the situation.
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As rural schools face closure, families in Raleigh and Mingo fear losing more than just classrooms
October 23, 2026
West Virginia schools have rapidly closed in recent years. Parents want to see elected officials look past their differences and address the problem this legislative session by focusing on the kids.
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Pine Ridge solar nonprofit trains workers for high-paying jobs
October 23, 2026
Red Cloud Renewable Energy Center houses and trains students to work in the solar power industry, and the nonprofit was recently given a national award for its efforts.
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Hospital turf wars: Why NC hospitals are racing to build
October 23, 2026
Across North Carolina, health systems are spending billions to grow, stake out new territory and fight for beds. What’s driving the frenzy? And will patients be better off?
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AI gets people into trouble in the backcountry
October 23, 2026
ChatGPT and other chatbots are the latest new technology to lead to wilderness rescues.
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More Than 100 Indigenous Candidates Running for Local Seats in 2026 Midterm Election
October 21, 2026
The November midterm election could lead to 17 states with Native candidates elected to local leadership positions.