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Politics
A small state House race in Alabama gives Democrats hope for the November elections
Democrats are celebrating after flipping a Republican state House seat in northern Alabama. Marilyn Lands rode to victory on abortion rights and access to IVF.
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Politics
As Congress lags, states have taken the lead in regulating the emerging AI industry
Congress has been slow to regulate the artificial intelligence industry, but states have been plowing ahead, proposing and passing laws dealing with AI in elections, fake images and health care.
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National
A recent bomb threat was a hoax. But it shows the vulnerability of state legislatures
Though deemed a hoax, a bomb threat emailed to numerous state government offices across the country underscores the vulnerability of state legislatures to this kind of disruption.
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National
Bipartisan Bill In Kentucky Might Keep Voter Access Expansions After COVID-19
While lawmakers in other states battle over voting reforms, Kentucky may pass a bipartisan bill that would keep some of the policies put in place last year that expanded voting access during COVID-19.
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Politics
Kentucky's Democratic Primary To Decide Who Takes On Senate Leader McConnell
Tuesday's Democratic primary to choose who takes on Sen. Mitch McConnell this fall is suddenly competitive. Ex-Marine pilot Amy McGrath faces Charles Booker, an African American progressive.
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National
Outgoing Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin Issues 428 Pardons, Many Which Are Controversial
Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, who lost his seat in November, has issued 428 pardons in his final days in office. Many of those pardoned are controversial, violent felons. Prosecutors are dismayed.
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Politics
Kentucky Republican Gov. Matt Bevin Concedes Race To Democrat Andy Beshear
More than a week after the election, in which he was 5,000 votes behind, Kentucky Republican Gov. Matt Bevin conceded the race to Democrat Andy Beshear, the state attorney general.
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Politics
Why These 5 States Hold Odd-Year Elections, Bucking The Trend
Why do five states hold general elections in odd-numbered years, when there isn't a presidential or congressional race? Some of our political reporters in those states dug in on that question.
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National
McConnell Says Senate Will Debate Bills Addressing Gun Violence
Senate Majority Leader McConnell says there will be a debate on bills addressing gun violence. But he's up for re-election in 2020 and his home state is fiercely pro-gun.