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@stateline.orgA former Cornell University student’s rape allegations are renewing debate over how states define intoxication and consent under sexual assault laws.
@kelciemmorris.bsky.socialReposted by @stateline.orgThe FDA said it expects to complete its safety review of abortion pills by mid-December and issue a report by March 2027.
“Instead of the promised gold-standard study, the FDA is trying to peddle fool’s gold," said Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America's president.
Story by @sofiaresnick.bsky.social
@stateline.orgUrban hospitals are closing at roughly the same rate as rural ones, and the shuttered hospitals are more likely to have served communities with high poverty rates and fewer transportation options, according to a new study.
@stateline.orgThe FDA said late Wednesday that it expects to complete its review of the abortion drug mifepristone by mid-December and issue a report evaluating the results by March 2027, @sofiaresnick.bsky.social reports.
@westvirginiawatch.comReposted by @stateline.orgNew preliminary research from the University of Michigan shows women living in states with post-Dobbs abortion bans may be more likely to shoulder costs for employer-sponsored health insurance premiums, reports @kelciemmorris.bsky.social.
@stateline.orgA perfect storm of harsh immigration enforcement, aging journeymen and a building boom for data centers is wreaking havoc on the nation’s supply of skilled trade workers.
@stateline.orgNew York is expanding who can administer vaccines as measles cases surge in rural counties, allowing paramedics, pharmacists, midwives and others to give shots.
https://stateline.org/2026/10/06/new-york-governor-declares-measles-emergency/
@stateline.orgAs the FDA reviews telehealth abortions, anti-abortion groups are pushing states to require in-person visits, ultrasounds and waiting periods.
https://stateline.org/2026/10/07/abortion-foes-plan-to-push-pill-restrictions-in-the-states/
@stateline.orgNew research found an association between higher out-of-pocket health insurance expenses and states with abortion bans, with data showing differences were even higher for Black and Hispanic women.
@stateline.orgLawmakers in several states are suspending gas taxes or rolling back regulations on diesel fuel as voters grow increasingly frustrated with rising fuel costs.
@stateline.orgHousehold water bills are increasing faster than inflation and income, according to a new analysis.
@nevadacurrent.comReposted by @stateline.orgSome of the most competitive races are in divided states such as Nevada and Wisconsin. But widespread dissatisfaction with Trump over the Iran war and the economy is also putting Republican gubernatorial candidates on defense in red states such as Alaska, Iowa and Ohio. Via @stateline.org
@stateline.orgIn November, Democrats could win a majority of governorships for the first time since 2010.
@virginiamercury.comReposted by @stateline.orgRecords show mixed results in nine localities that Virginia’s legislature authorized to levy a 1% tax for school modernization starting in 2019. It has raised $119 million total for those areas. Voters will soon decide if the authority should expand statewide. virginiamercury.com/2026/10/05/v...
@michiganadvance.comReposted by @stateline.orgInfinite possibilities breed infinite concerns as Michigan voters weigh ‘Con-Con’ question
@alaskabeacon.comReposted by @stateline.orgPrediction markets spend millions to influence state, federal governments, writes Kevin Hardy for @stateline.org @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2026/10/02/r...
@utahnewsdispatch.comReposted by @stateline.orgA dozen states have embraced a new vision for solar power: small, cheap panels that can be hung from a balcony or porch, be plugged into a standard wall outlet and take a dent out of residents’ utility bills.
The burst of balcony solar bills kicked off in Utah.
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@stateline.orgKratom regulation is shifting as states grapple with the rise of more potent products containing 7-OH and other synthetic compounds.
@stateline.orgJust 29,000 jobs were added in September, the last monthly jobs report before the midterm elections. The unemployment rate rose to 4.2%.
https://stateline.org/2026/10/02/hiring-slows-in-september-with-job-growth-of-29k/
@stateline.orgPrediction markets are spending big to fight state regulation and oversight. Stateline’s Kevin Hardy has the latest:
