Voters in seven states chose to expand access to abortion through ballot initiatives. But those measures may face legal and legislative challenges. Supporters worry that federal efforts could eventually override the state measures, Anna Claire Vollers reports. stateline.org/2024/11/11/new…

Voters in Colorado, Kentucky and Nebraska put the brakes on the school choice movement, rejecting ballot measures that would have expanded state support for parents to send their kids to private schools or other school choice options, Elaine S. Povich reports. stateline.org/2024/11/12/3-s…

Arizona, California and Colorado are shifting gears on criminal justice, with new ballot measures showing a move toward tougher crime policies, Amanda Hernández reports. Here’s what it might mean for public safety: stateline.org/2024/11/19/eve…

Trump gave 13 states permission to impose work rules on some Medicaid recipients when he was in office. Biden rescinded those approvals. Now, many of those states will try again — with a supportive U.S. Congress in their corner, Shalina Chatlani reports. stateline.org/2024/11/22/und…

In 1976, a hospital pathologist in Idaho called for replacing the state’s “archaic” coroner system with a medical examiner’s office. “Idaho is one state where it would be very easy to commit murder and go undetected,” he said, per news archives. propublica.org/article/idaho-…

As inmate populations grow and staffing levels decline, state prisons are resorting to extended lockdowns lasting weeks or months. Experts warn that these measures may address immediate issues, but could lead to consequences, Amanda Hernández reports. stateline.org/2024/12/03/pri…

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My first project for POLITICO examines how ideas from Project 2025 are shaping President Trump's early actions — despite his efforts to distance himself from the 922-page blueprint. Excited to share this deep dive, read it here: politico.com/interactives/2… #Project2025 #Trump

Private immigration detention is growing fast — again. The Trump administration is rapidly expanding immigration detention through billion-dollar contracts with private companies. Read more in my latest for Stateline || bsky @stateline.org. stateline.org/2025/04/11/for…

🚨A U.S. born citizen was arrested in Florida for entering the state as an “unauthorized alien.” His mother and a community advocate showed his birth certificate during a hearing in Leon County. The judge said she had no authority to release him.

Gun regulation has been one of the most hotly contested issues at the North Carolina General Assembly this year. Lawmakers have introduced bills on topics like constitutional carry and handguns at private schools. #ncpol With Amanda Hernández: ncnewsline.com/2025/04/25/as-…

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So many people are jailed for low-level crimes. Stateline's Amanda Hernández wrote about the holistic defense approach that gives people something the traditional system often doesn’t: A path forward. stateline.org/2025/06/10/how…

State and city leaders across the country are looking for ways to make rideshares safer. But lobbying campaigns from Uber and Lyft in many cases are blocking legislation meant to strengthen protections for both drivers and passengers. My latest: stateline.org/2025/06/18/ube…

Over 11.8M could lose #healthcare as Donald J. Trump's #bigbeautifulbill would cut $1T from #Medicaid over the next decade. People in the Delta say – national leaders are completely out of touch with the reality of what it’s like to live in rural America. stateline.org/2025/07/03/med…

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ICYMI: U.S. families lose nearly $350 billion each year due to the incarceration of a loved one in jail or prison, according to a recent report. From Amanda Hernández/Stateline || bsky @stateline.org: stateline.org/2025/08/04/us-…