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News Articles: States

Democratic lawmakers, led by Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley, walk out of the Georgia House of Representatives last month, skipping a vote on a bill to ban gender-affirming care for inmates in state prisons.

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Republicans seek more state laws on transgender people, putting Democrats on the spot

Since North Carolina passed a "bathroom" law in 2016, the number of bills has grown and Republicans have used the issue in campaigns. Democrats are still working out how to respond.

May 10, 2025
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  • Sam Gringlas
Students walk to their buses at the end of the school day in Minneapolis, Minn. Minnesota, Illinois and Wisconsin are among the states pushing back on the U.S. Education Department's DEI directive.

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With federal funding on the line, school leaders weigh Trump DEI order

The Trump administration has told states they have until April 24 to promise to end DEI programs in K-12 schools, or risk losing federal dollars.

April 17, 2025
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  • Jonaki Mehta
President Trump speaks with governors in the White House last week. He challenged Maine Gov. Janet Mills about her state's policy on transgender student athletes, prompting her to answer, "See you in court."

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  • National

From deportations to health care, state lawmakers are key for much of Trump's domestic agenda

Federal power only goes so far. State governors and legislatures have wide authority over local law enforcement, schools, health and how cities and counties handle immigration.

February 25, 2025
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  • Larry Kaplow
A public art memorial project honors victims of the opioid crisis in Binghamton, New York, in August 2023. Money from opioid lawsuit settlements is now flowing to states and municipalities, but the accounting is uneven.

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  • Health

We checked up on the states that promise transparency on opioid settlement funds

Victims of the opioid crisis, health advocates, and policy experts have called on state and local governments to clearly report how they’re using the funds they are receiving from settlements with opioid companies.

November 07, 2024
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  • Aneri Pattani
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.

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  • National

Voters could flip these state legislatures, changing the path for some big issues

They don’t get as much attention as the presidential election, but state government races play a crucial role in the laws that govern our lives. This year, several state capitols are up for grabs.

November 05, 2024
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  • Ryland Barton
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  • National

In writing the country’s most sweeping AI law, Colorado focused on fairness, preventing bias

Other states are watching as the law is refined before taking effect in 2026 but it’s getting praise for at least being a first step in regulating AI

June 22, 2024
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  • Bente Birkeland
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is shown speaking at the PBS Utah Governor's Monthly News Conference at the Eccles Broadcast Center in Salt Lake City, Oct. 19, 2023.

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  • National

Utah is the latest state to ban DEI efforts on campus and in government

Utah's governor signed a bill into law Tuesday that makes the state the latest to prohibit diversity training, hiring and inclusion programs at universities and in state government.

January 31, 2024
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  • The Associated Press
Bitcoin logo appears on the display screen of a cryptocurrency ATM at the Smoker's Choice store in Salem, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

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With federal rules unclear, some states carve their own path on cryptocurrencies

As cryptocurrency become more mainstream, some states are introducing legislation to standardize crypto as a form of payment.

March 10, 2022
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  • Anthony Tellez
"In the spring, we listened to public health experts, stomped the curve and saved thousands of lives together. Now, we must channel that same energy and join forces again to protect our families, frontline workers and small businesses," Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in a statement.

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  • Politics

Whitmer: 'Not Going To Be Bullied' Over Michigan Coronavirus Restrictions

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a "three-week pause" to curb coronavirus cases in the state. A Trump administration official encouraged residents to "rise up" against the restrictions.

November 17, 2020
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  • Brakkton Booker

How Much Power Rests With State Governments?

The recent controversy surrounding the federal directive for transgender bathroom access in schools has created a divisive dialogue across the country....

June 16, 2016
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  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Taylor Gantt

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