State Wire

Former Colorado forensic scientist sentenced to 10 years
(The Center Square) – A 29-year employee of the Colorado Bureau of Investigations has pleaded guilty to four felonies, including…
AI restrictions spread as K-12 school year begins
(The Center Square) – States and school districts across the country are tightening rules on artificial intelligence as the 2026-27…
Law protecting children waits for governor's signature
(The Center Square) – A bill protecting children in California’s social welfare systems passed the Legislature this year and is…
WATCH: Washington lawmaker warns ballooning bridge budget needs reality check
(The Center Square) – A lawmaker from Vancouver, Washington, who sits on the bi-state legislative committee for the Interstate Bridge…
Antisemitic conspiracies, allegations resurface ahead of 25th 9/11 anniversary
(The Center Square) – A tech non-profit dedicated to tracking anti-semitism online identified a number of resurfaced antisemitic conspiracies ahead…
WATCH: Spokane council approves tenant protections over concerns about impact
(The Center Square) — The Spokane City Council approved emergency tenant protections for residents financially impacted by the Spokane Complex…
Arizona Republicans question Mayes’ Hobbs-Sunshine probe
(The Center Square) – Arizona Republicans continue to question the investigation into the alleged pay-for-play scheme involving Gov. Katie Hobbs…
Seattle councilmember fires back at mayor over gun violence response
(The Center Square) – Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera hit back strongly against Mayor Katie Wilson Thursday, pushing back on…
Maryland gets F as labor rights expand
(The Center Square) – Maryland was one of six states to receive an F for its public-sector labor laws in…
GOP pushes back on two bills on California governor’s desk
(The Center Square) – Republican lawmakers in California are pushing back on two bills that passed the Legislature this year…