Residents in large swaths of the southern U.S. on Sunday took stock of the devastation left in the wake of tornadoes, strong winds and dust storms that left at least 37 dead. Source link Ryland Barton
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Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her State of the State address in January 2024. Republicans won control of the Michigan House this year, ending the Democratic trifecta that ushered in a wave of progressive policies. Al Goldis/AP hide caption
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States run by Democrats are making preparations to oppose and fend off Trump administration polices — especially on immigration. Source link Ryland Barton
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Despite outspending Republicans, Democrats didn’t achieve some ambitious goals in state legislative races. They lost power in Michigan and Minnesota, making some gains in Wisconsin and North Carolina. LEILA FADEL, HOST: Republicans had a good week in state legislative elections.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signs the budget bill on May 24, 2023, on the steps of the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minn., in front of hundreds of supporters. Glen Stubbe/Star Tribune via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Glen
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National elections get more attention, but state legislatures have been reshaping the daily lives of millions of Americans from abortion to education. Several are in contest in this fall’s election. Source link Ryland Barton
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Some of the most consequential and controversial issues — abortion and voting access, education, health care and criminal justice — are largely decided by state lawmakers who are, more likely than not, on your ballot this year. State legislators wield
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