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How a small policy shift in Washington could ripple through state budgets

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What college athletes are asking for next as NIL rules keep changing

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A sharper debate is unfolding over screen time in elementary schools

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Governors press Congress for faster disaster funding approvals

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Campaigns are spending more on short-form video than field offices in some states

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A growing bloc of swing-district lawmakers wants narrower spending bills

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Public health teams plan for a hotter summer and higher emergency room volumes

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Hospitals invest in backup systems after a year of weather-linked disruptions

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A veteran coach’s late-season adjustment changes the playoff picture

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Women’s sports media rights continue to draw stronger bids

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