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South Dakota House rejects proposal requiring neighboring cities, counties to permit data centers
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Court ‘transparency’ bill that would require ‘cooling off’ period for judges heads to Utah House
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Politics: 2026Talks - February 16, 2026
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Kansas governor vetoes anti-trans bathroom bill, citing ‘numerous and significant consequences’
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Lawmakers call for investigation of Oklahoma student walkouts
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Oklahoma high court rebukes lawmakers’ request to keep data private
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Farmers face greater risk with planting insurance option removed
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With Western Alaska salmon runs weak, managers set limits on the pollock fleet’s chum bycatch
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A California county’s only hospital cleared a federal hurdle, but it still needs millions to reopen
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Colorado River negotiations crumble as another deadline passes by
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Department of Homeland Security enters shutdown, amid dispute over funding
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Ballot initiative would add constitutional right to access public meetings and records in Colorado
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Bipartisan efforts to boost birth control access emerge
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Nebraska hands over potentially sensitive voter data to DOJ during legal fight
Kansas foster care bill aims to reduce school disruption after placement changes
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Procedural objections almost stop Alaska Legislature from extending disaster declaration
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Clock ticks toward Department of Homeland Security shutdown after midnight deadline
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Colorado moves to join WHO global outbreak network after U.S. withdrawal