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Arkansas

Arkansas election shows shift in Democrats’ favor, but far short of other states’ gains

By Tess Vrbin (Arkansas Advocate) Published: November 5, 2026 After losing her bid for U.S. Senate, Arkansas Democrat Hallie Shoffner had a message for the national party. “Just because a state is considered unwinnable does not mean its people are unworthy,” Shoffner said in her concession speech Tuesday night

Elections

Midterms are bad for incumbents – and even worse when energy prices are high

The US economy is built on energy prices. When people’s bills are high, they tend to vote against incumbents and their parties.

Elections

Why your vote for local chief prosecutor will matter on Election Day

For over a decade, progressive prosecutors have offered voters various options to tackling crime that veer from traditional ‘tough on crime’ tactics focused on heavy prison time for offenders.

Alabama

Alabama 2nd Congressional District race could have national implications

By Anna Barrett (Alabama Reflector) Published: August 13, 2026 Key points * The contest between U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Mobile and Republican nominee Rhett Marques for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District is likely to draw national attention. * The district was redrawn to favor Republicans after the U.S. Supreme

Immigration

Memphis advocates call on private airport to stop servicing ICE detention flights

Two more face federal charges with making threats in Nolan Wells’ death investigation

Iran

War puts Iran’s participation in World Cup, training plans in Tucson, Arizona in doubt

Voters push for change in closely watched NC primary contests

NC A&T

N.C. A&T students take lead on early voting

State election officials project confidence after FBI search of Georgia elections office

Proposed FEMA Downsizing

Report proposes halving FEMA

2 NC municipalities in Carteret and Hertford counties must redo elections; DHS adding funding in hopes of getting more local law enforcement agencies to work with ICE

Wrightsville Beach

Tensions Swell Over the Price of Parking in Wrightsville Beach, N.C.

Louisburg, N.C. leaders decry surprise election change passed without local input; Pennsylvania broke decades of promises to build a better system for people with mental illness; Mississippi broadband expansion moves forward despite federal changes.

Helene

2 N.C. colleges omitted from latest Helene relief bill

It's Friday, July 25, 2025 and in this morning's issue we're covering: Two N.C. colleges were omitted from the latest Helene relief bill, Current presidential administration canceled FEMA program that could have protected Hillsborough, N.C. from flooding, Pharmacies are disappearing across Pennsylvania

Elections

Kentucky Gov. Beshear scheduled to be in S.C. this week

He's scheduled to speak in Greenville and Pawleys Island