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Politics

Wisconsin’s Governor Race Turns Into a Referendum on Act 10

State News Journal World & Politics Desk · October 9, 2026 · 3 min read

Politics

North Dakota Lawmakers Use Three-Day Special Session to Ban Synthetic Kratom and Fund Military Museum

State News Journal World & Politics Desk · October 9, 2026 · 3 min read

Politics

California Supreme Court Orders Seized Ballots Returned and Backs Attorney General Over Sheriff

State News Journal World & Politics Desk · October 9, 2026 · 3 min read

Politics

Sixth Circuit Backs Ohio and Tennessee in Prediction-Market Gambling Fight

State News Journal World & Politics Desk · October 9, 2026 · 3 min read

Politics

Sixteen States Sue Over Federal Move to Scale Back Childhood Vaccine Schedule

State News Journal World & Politics Desk · October 9, 2026 · 3 min read

World

Supreme Court Gives Washington State More Time in Marijuana Licensing Case With National Stakes

State News Journal World & Politics Desk · October 9, 2026 · 3 min read

World

A Satellite Built for Oceans Can Now Watch the World’s Irrigation Canals, University of Washington Team Finds

State News Journal World & Politics Desk · October 9, 2026 · 3 min read

World

West Java Governor Halts AI Data Center Build Until Environmental Permits Are Issued

State News Journal World & Politics Desk · October 9, 2026 · 3 min read

World

Measles Resurgence Puts US Elimination Status Under International Review

State News Journal World & Politics Desk · October 9, 2026 · 3 min read

World

Alberta Votes on Its Future on October 19 as Ottawa Studies the Cost of an Exit

State News Journal World & Politics Desk · October 9, 2026 · 3 min read