February 2, 2024 Patient shoots, wounds security guard immediately after discharge from Kansas City hospital A patient shot and injured a security guard Friday at University Health Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, shortly after being discharged from the facility.
February 2, 2024 Elections official's challenge to North Dakota mail-in ballot law dismissed A federal judge has ruled against Burleigh County, North Dakota Auditor Mark Splonskowski in a lawsuit he brought over the state's mail-in voting practices.
February 2, 2024 Kansas is poised to expand tax credit for helping disabled workers after debate over low pay The Kansas Legislature is preparing to expand a program which offers incentives for companies who hire disabled workers, boosting tax credits to $8 million.
February 2, 2024 Illinois offering towns grants to help cover costs of migrants Glen Ellyn Village President Mark Senak on his town declining a $11 million offer to house migrants
February 2, 2024 Wisconsin consultants label GOP's redistricting map proposals as gerrymanders Consultants hired by the Wisconsin Supreme Court have assessed maps submitted for redrawing state legislative districts, labeling them as gerrymanders.
February 2, 2024 Ohio residents grapple with long-term impacts of East Palestine train derailment Life for residents of East Palestine, Ohio, has shown signs of returning to normalcy following last year's train derailment, but some people have reported health concerns.
February 2, 2024 Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson supports removing police from schools In an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson supports the Board of Education’s decision to remove the Chicago Police Department from schools.
February 2, 2024 Nebraska Gov. Pillen's rejection of federal child food funding sparks legislative action Republican Gov. Jim Pillen of Nebraska has rejected $18 million in federal funding to help feed children in need over the summer, prompting legislative action by Sen. Jen Day.
February 2, 2024 Indiana lawmakers advance bill aiming to combat declining literacy rates among third graders Indiana lawmakers are working to address declining literacy rates through a legislative approach focusing on early elementary school years. The bill now moves to the House.
February 2, 2024 You could lose your retirement savings in the next financial crash unless others follow this state's lead Lawmakers in South Dakota introduced legislation to help protect the retirement accounts and property rights of their citizens. Other states should take similar action.