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Election day confusion in Louisiana after voting changes

Acacia Squires, Drew Hawkins, Emily Feng

The governor of Louisiana canceled the U.S. House primaries after tens of thousands of votes had already been cast. On Election Day, we hear from voters trying to make sense of the last-minute changes.
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Here's a look at the 36 races for governor this year

Acacia Squires, Larry Kaplow, Alyson Hurt, Meredith Nierman, Brent Jones

The political environment doesn't look good for Republicans right now, but the party could make gains in the many races for governor across the country this November.
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From Taylor Swift tickets to social media bans, here are new 2025 state laws

Clay Masters, Megan Myscofski, Grant Gerlock, Acacia Squires

It's almost the new year, which means states across the country will enact thousands of new laws from new tax structures to prenatal leave.
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Abortion rights: How states voted on ballot initiatives

Acacia Squires, Larry Kaplow, Ryland Barton, Camila Domonoske

Voters in 10 states are deciding whether to put protections for reproductive rights into their state constitutions.
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The Texas AG may be impeached by members of his own party. Here are the allegations

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán | The Texas Newsroom, Acacia Squires

Saturday, the Texas House will vote on whether to impeach state Attorney General Ken Paxton who investigators say allegedly abused his office to help a campaign donor by committing bribery and more.
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Montana House votes to formally punish transgender lawmaker, Rep. Zooey Zephyr

Shaylee Ragar, Acacia Squires

Republicans in the Montana House have voted to formally punish Democratic state Rep. Zephyr by banning her from attending or speaking during floor sessions. She will be allowed to vote remotely.
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Minnesota to join at least 4 other states in protecting transgender care this year

Dana Ferguson, Scott Maucione, Bente Birkeland, Rick Pluta, Colin Jackson, Acacia Squires

In 2023, a record number of states have passed rules or legislation to eliminate youth gender-affirming care, but a record number of states have also moved to protect care for trans youth and adults.