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North Dakota groups protest Flock license plate cameras
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Border Wall controversy in New Mexico, other Southwestern states
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Politics: 2026Talks - August 19, 2026
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Kansas anti-abortion organization seeks special session to challenge reproductive rights
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Dozens of cities and counties sue fire truck makers over soaring costs, delivery delays
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Politics: 2026Talks - August 18, 2026
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Study: Community projects can reduce rural partisan hostility
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Trump administration appeals dismissal of Colorado voter data case
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Conflicts of interest swirl around Colorado climate case
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End Citizens United president says U.S. Supreme Court decision already impacting midterms
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Trump administration ends NOAA support for annual Arctic Report Card
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Politics: 2026Talks - August 17, 2026
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DOT says it's entitled to CDL information as 22 states sue
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Flock Safety tightens safeguards as states, cities question surveillance network
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Judge dismisses lawsuit from RNC challenging Nebraska voter law
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Judge hears arguments in cases challenging two new Nebraska parties
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Kansas Court of Appeals agrees with order forbidding cross-party nominations, fusion voting
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Kansas sticks with ‘scientific evidence’ for vaccine schedule