Wyoming State

Kentucky State

Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio spoke during a campaign rally in Philadelphia, Aug. 6, 2024. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images) Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is facing backlash from Republicans after targeting U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance’s position on abortion in a national TV interview Tuesday morning.

Republicans blast Beshear for national TV interview attacking Vance on abortion

Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) easily defeated his two Republican challengers on Tuesday, all but assuring his reelection in November. The Associated Press called the race for Barrasso at 10:01 p.m., an hour after polls closed. He received 68.9% of the vote, compared to Reid Rasner with 23.3% and John Holtz with 7.8%.

Barrasso easily defeats GOP challenger in Wyoming primary

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Livingston County, MI

Howell, MI

Former President Donald Trump speaks in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Biden's border policy, flanked by members of law enforcement, as well as Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Porter Twp.) and former Michigan U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers on April 2, 2024. (Photo: Anna Liz Nichols) Less than a month after white...

Trump plans Howell visit to talk ‘crime and safety’

Chicago, IL

Maryland State

CHICAGO — Nine days removed from suffering a ministroke while vacationing on Cape Cod, U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5th) was back in his element Tuesday, speaking to the Maryland delegation to the Democratic National Convention. If ever a mass political gathering could cure what ails you, Hoyer, the longest-serving...

‘God has delivered a miracle, and you are here today,’ Hoyer is told in Chicago

Montana State

The Hill

A new poll of 538 registered voters in Montana shows Republican candidate Tim Sheehy leading incumbent Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) by 6 points, 50.8 percent to 44.7 percent. The poll, commissioned by NonStop Local, a regional network of television stations, and conducted by American Pulse Research and Polling, was conducted Saturday through Monday.

Poll shows Sheehy with 6-point lead over Tester in Montana

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Bozeman, MT

Former President Trump’s plane, dubbed “Trump Force One,” was diverted Friday on its way to his rally in Montana due to a mechanical problem. The plane, heading to Bozeman, Mt., touched down safely instead at Billings Logan International Airport, the staff confirmed to The Associated Press. Jenny...

Trump plane heading to Montana rally diverted, lands safely

Marijuana joints and buds, also known as "flower," are viewed on May 24, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo Illustration by Mario Tama/Getty Images) Lawmakers voted 4-1 on Tuesday to finalize a nearly 70% hike to the price of a medical marijuana business license. Sen. Red Dawn Foster, D-Pine Ridge, was...

Lawmakers make it official: Annual fees for medical pot businesses will jump 70%

Arizona State

Phoenix, AZ

Yassamin Ansari will represent the Democratic ticket for a West Valley congressional district in November, after a recount found that she beat out her primary opponent by less than 40 votes. Initial results showed Ansari, a former vice-mayor of Phoenix, leading former state lawmaker Raquel Terán by just 42 votes...

Yassamin Ansari prevails in CD3 Democratic race after recount

Florida State

Alaska State

It's primary Tuesday in Florida, the nation's third most populous state. Voters will also go to the polls in two of the three least-populated states: Alaska and Wyoming. Alaska has a unique system where all candidates appear on a single ballot and the top four finishers advance. The general election is then decided by ranked choice voting.

Overview and Live Results: Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming primaries

Culex species mosquitoes spread West Nile virus. (Photo courtesy U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Local and state officials on Monday reported the first cases of West Nile Virus of 2024 have been found in mosquitos in four counties in eastern Montana. The Department of Public Health and Human...

First West Nile Virus of 2024 confirmed in mosquitos in eastern Montana

Marion, OH

TOPEKA — Kari Newell told investigators she agreed to delete text messages she exchanged with former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody in part because she was worried her ex-husband would accuse the two of having an affair. Court records released Tuesday reveal Newell’s explanation — and a clandestine court...

Marion woman told investigators she deleted texts with police chief to avoid rumor of affair

WyoFile

The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

Denver7 News KMGH

Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz made a stop in Denver to attend a private fundraiser. His visit comes days after Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stopped in Colorado.

Tim Walz, former president Donald Trump stop in Colorado for fundraisers

New Jersey State

Paterson, NJ

Before joining Congress in 1997, Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. served seven years as Paterson's mayor and nine years as a member of the General Assembly. (Danielle Richards for New Jersey Monitor) Rep. Bill Pascrell, a Passaic County Democrat who spent more than a quarter century representing New Jersey in Congress,...

Rep. Bill Pascrell dies after prolonged hospital stays

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Barrasso, Hageman handily defeat Republican challengers

Wyoming’s U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and Rep. Harriet Hageman handily staved off Republican challengers in Tuesday’s primary election. The Associated Press called the race at 8...

Barrasso, Hageman handily defeat Republican challengers

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