Signal Cleveland · Politics · 04:02 UTC · Cleveland Documenters · Donate
Cleveland property owners struggling with vandalism
Homeowners struggling with vandalism and crime asked a Cleveland board for more time to make property repairs.
Monday, August 24, 2026
Signal Cleveland · Politics · 04:01 UTC · Nick Castele · Donate
Judge4Yourself back on trial as Democrats say candidates will skip judicial ranking interviews
For years, Cleveland-area bar associations have ranked judicial candidates — at times facing criticism from political parties in these low-information races.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
The Community Voice · Politics · 16:25 UTC · Bonita, Editor-in-Chief · Donate
Eight Black Candidates for Governor Make History in 2026
When I saw that eight Black candidates had advanced to the general election for governor this November, I had to stop and think about that number. Eight Black candidates. In
LAist · Politics · 15:33 UTC · Donate
Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem
The nation's uninsured rate hit a historical low when Xavier Becerra was health secretary.
The Community Voice · Politics · 14:14 UTC · Bonita, Editor-in-Chief · Donate
VTDigger · Politics · 12:51 UTC · Shaun Robinson · Donate
Vermont Secretary of State urges voters to update state records before ballots get mailed out
Despite rampant national claims to the contrary, mail-in ballots are a safe and secure way to vote, Secretary Sarah Copeland Hanzas said. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Secretary of State urges voters to update state records before ballots get mailed out.
The Salt Lake Tribune · Politics · 12:00 UTC · Emily Anderson Stern, Addy Baird, Robert Gehrke · Donate
What big races are on Utahns’ ballots in the 2026 midterm elections?
After a yearslong gerrymandering debate, Utahns will likely send a Democrat to Congress. They’ll also vote on two constitutional amendments.
Wisconsin Watch · Politics · 11:00 UTC · Avery Martinez / WPR · Donate
More than half of people killed this year in Wisconsin off-road vehicle crashes were over 60
State law only requires people under age 38 to take safety courses. Only five of the 29 people killed so far this year are under under 38. More than half of people killed this year in Wisconsin off-road vehicle crashes were over 60 is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
The Colorado Sun · Politics · 10:15 UTC · Erica Breunlin · Donate
Standardized test results make Colorado schools look bad. There’s more to the story.
Plenty of longtime educators and experts are skeptical about whether the tests are useful or even accurate
San Antonio Report · Politics · 10:00 UTC · Diego Medel · Donate
A federal judge rejected Texas’ bid to pause a 21-day competency restoration mandate as Bexar County defendants face months-long waits.Bexar County defendants wait months in jail for competency treatment; judge says Texas is violating their rights was first posted on August 23, 2026 at 5:00 am. ©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not rea
Lookout Santa Cruz · Politics · 10:00 UTC · Jeoffry B. Gordon · Donate
The nationwide cyclospora outbreak has sickened thousands, exposing more than a problem with lettuce or one food supplier, writes retired family doctor Jeoffry B. Gordon. Santa Cruz County has had no known cases and contaminated lettuce linked to the outbreak did not come to California — but that should not lull us into complacency. The outbreak, he writes, exposes the consequences of weakened foo
Inside Climate News · Politics · 09:00 UTC · By Sydney Cromwell · Support
Burning Questions Confront Wildland Firefighters in Maine and Across New England
Wildfires in New England rarely make national news. The spotlight is more often on the catastrophic fires of Western states, but the Northeast’s fire season has been quietly heating up. In 2025, severe drought quadrupled Maine’s late-summer fire activity. In 2024, another drought quintupled Connecticut’s fall wildfires, and one firefighter died while controlling a blaze.
The Texas Tribune · Politics · 02:08 UTC · Carlos Nogueras Ramos · Donate
In Laredo, Jon Rosenthal makes his first public pitch for a seat on Texas Railroad Commission
Rosenthal, a Democratic state representative from Houston, fielded questions about data centers and oil field pollution at a town hall hosted by the Webb County Democratic Party.
Tampa Bay Times · Politics · 01:14 UTC · By Shreya Vuttaluru, Times staff · Donate
Distrust of Flock cameras grows in Tampa Bay as cops limit transparency
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Bridge Michigan · Politics · 19:06 UTC · Jordyn Hermani · Donate
Michigan GOP: Lots of talk about Dems, little about Trump, at convention
Republicans gathered in Mount Pleasant to paint themselves as bulwarks against Democratic ‘insanity.’ But few mentioned the president, whose approval ratings are the worst of his administration.
Voice of San Diego · Politics · 16:33 UTC · Scott Lewis and Will Huntsberry · Donate
It seems like a good writer could make a lot of the symbolism of a state bill to regulate the disposal of human remains being rewritten to help Midway Rising
San José Spotlight · Politics · 15:30 UTC · Mike Langberg · Donate
Eight candidates compete for Cupertino council seats
Cupertino voters are facing another high-stakes City Council election between the community’s pro-growth and slow-growth factions. Eight candidates have qualified for three council seats on the Nov. 3 ballot, with seven newcomers and one councilmember — J.R. Fruen — seeking a second term. Vice Mayor Liang Chao terms out in December and Councilmember Sheila Mohan
Verite News · Politics · 10:00 UTC · Mukta Joshi and Joseph Cranney · Donate
White police chief in Mississippi regularly used racist slurs, private text messages reveal
A memorial for 1-year-old Kohen Wiley at Walmart in Senatobia on Friday, June 26, 2026. The state Department of Public Safety says a police officer responding to a shoplifting call on Sunday, June 14, 2026, shot at a car that drove in the officer's direction, killing Kohen.
Also in Mississippi Today
Inside Climate News · Politics · 08:55 UTC · By Jake Bolster · Support
Primary Effort ‘Changed the Conversation’ Around Wyoming’s Public Lands
Zach Lentsch was leading a climbing trip on Devils Tower in Wyoming’s northeast corner on Aug. 18 when he got a text from a friend saying voter turnout in the state primary, held that day, was strong. The chairman of Protect Wyoming, the first and only political action committee in the Cowboy State focused on
Voice of San Diego · Politics · 03:28 UTC · Matt Skraby · Donate
VOSD Podcast: Joe LaCava Wants to Evict Us
The Voice of San Diego crew sits down with City Council President Joe LaCava to unpack a controversial Sacramento maneuver that could help the Midway Rising development … rise. They
Mission Local · Politics · 00:01 UTC · Nicholas David · Donate
Golden Gate Bridge Palestine protesters were looking at over 5 years in jail. They got 30 days.
In a major win for defendants, pro-Palestine protesters who blocked the Golden Gate Bridge got 30 days in jail, far less than what was sought. Golden Gate Bridge Palestine protesters were looking at over 5 years in jail. They got 30 days.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Hell Gate · Politics · 23:50 UTC · Hell Gate · Become a member
President AOC, Senator Chi Ossé ?
Rumblings of a 2028 where charismatic DSA members might try their hand at higher office. A gambling update. ICE getting sued by the septuagenarian they maced. And our intern looks back on the summer she turned Hell Gate.
The Oaklandside · Politics · 23:39 UTC · Roselyn Romero · Donate
40 randomly selected Oakland residents will try to solve commercial vacancies
40 randomly selected Oakland residents will try to solve commercial vacancies As part of an experiment, a group of Oakland residents will convene for the city’s first civic assembly this weekend — tasked with creating solutions to empty storefronts and lots.
Mission Local · Politics · 23:07 UTC · Junyao Yang · Donate
Prop. G, to return cars to Great Highway, will remain on the ballot, judge rules
Judge finds park advocates did not meet ‘incredibly high standard’ to yank qualified measure away from voters. They may yet appeal. Prop. G, to return cars to Great Highway, will remain on the ballot, judge rules
San José Spotlight · Politics · 23:00 UTC · Maryanne Casas-Perez · Donate
Santa Clara ditches idea to hold council meetings at libraries
Santa Clara has shelved plans to explore holding City Council meetings at locations outside City Hall after staff estimated it could cost up to $260,000 to install the audiovisual equipment needed at two libraries. Councilmembers unanimously voted Tuesday to maintain its current practice of holding meetings in the council chambers. The discussion stemmed from a
Inside Climate News · Politics · 22:40 UTC · By Martha Pskowski · Support
Texas Oil and Gas Regulators Will No Longer Have to Accept Public Comment at Open Meetings
The three elected officials who regulate the oil and gas industry in Texas hold an open meeting each month in Austin to vote on matters from pipeline violations to permit renewals. Members of the public can register to speak for up to three minutes at the end of each meeting. People often travel hundreds of
The Connecticut Mirror · Politics · 21:30 UTC · CT Mirror Staff · Donate
Housing, CSCU auditing, school technology: CT politics news
Plus: PURA holds electric rates steady and Gov. Ned Lamont gets an endorsement from the Connecticut Association of Realtors.
Voice of San Diego · Politics · 21:26 UTC · Nadia Lathan · Donate
New Deal on Midway Rising Emerges
And: an effort to change the state’s marquee mental health program gets axed.
The New Bedford Light · Politics · 21:23 UTC · Eleonora Bianchi and Anastasia E. Lennon · Donate
ShotSpotter may not shut down after all
The gunshot-listening system is still active in New Bedford, though its contract has expired. The city is in new talks with its owner.
VTDigger · Politics · 21:02 UTC · Valley News · Donate
Fed-up White River Junction bar owner posted explicit security footage, then apologized
The emoji-censored video showed two people engaging in sexual behavior in the bar’s patio area. Similar incidents, ranging from drug use to theft, have become daily occurrences, she said. Read the story on VTDigger here: Fed-up White River Junction bar owner posted explicit security footage, then apologized.