April Clark
April Clark reports on elections, governance, and campaign finance, with a focus on verifiable data and process. Her work connects money, messaging, and mechanics to the outcomes that shape civic life, prioritizing transparency over partisanship.
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PoliticsKansas Laws on Sex-Based Spaces Draw Criticism From NYT Columnist, Support From Advocates
A New York Times columnist's critique of Kansas laws requiring sex-based identification and spaces has reignited debate over transgender policies and women's safety.
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ElectionsFlorida Primaries Deliver Upsets and Set November Matchups
Florida's primary elections saw a Democratic Socialist win a key Senate nomination, a heated GOP governor's race, and contentious congressional battles.
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PoliticsBiden-Era Inflation Drives Prices Up 29% Since 2020, BLS Data Show
Consumer prices have surged nearly 29% since 2020, with most of the increase occurring during Joe Biden's presidency, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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PoliticsTexas Rep. Harrison Urges Special Session on Sharia Law Concerns
Texas Rep. Brian Harrison is calling for a special legislative session to address Sharia law, citing concerns over state funding and existing legal loopholes.
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ElectionsMilwaukee Election Commission Reviews Absentee Ballot Delay After Human Error in Primary
Milwaukee officials are reviewing a human error that delayed counting 28,000 absentee ballots in the primary, renewing scrutiny of city election procedures.
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The PrimerVoter ID Laws: Securing Elections While Debating Accessibility and Integrity
Explore the landscape of voter ID laws in America, assessing their roles in election integrity, enforcement differences, and ongoing legislative debates.
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ElectionsCalifornia Says It Does Not Track Noncitizens Removed From Voter Rolls
California officials say they do not track removals of noncitizens from voter rolls, raising questions about compliance with federal recordkeeping law.
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Ballot Language Disputes Intensify Ahead of Major State Referendums
Legal battles over ballot language in states like California, Virginia, and Massachusetts are shaping the fate of high-profile measures before voters weigh in.
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PoliticsTrump Administration Launches 'Treatment First' Homelessness Strategy in California
Federal agencies introduced a 'treatment first' approach to homelessness in California, challenging the state's 'housing first' model amid rising homelessness rates.
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ElectionsObama Expected to Campaign for El-Sayed After Michigan Senate Primary Win
Barack Obama is likely to campaign for Abdul El-Sayed, who won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary but struggled with Black voters, as Democrats seek to secure a.
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PoliticsDemocratic Socialists Target Labor Unions to Expand Influence Within Democratic Party
The Democratic Socialists of America are advancing a strategy to embed activists in key labor unions, aiming to shift union priorities and Democratic Party politics.
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PoliticsColonial North Carolina’s Unrest Set Stage for Revolution
Political and economic turmoil in pre-Revolutionary North Carolina fueled early resistance to British rule, shaping the colony’s pivotal role in America’s break.
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ElectionsGeorgia Secretary of State Launches Bipartisan Election Integrity Task Force
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has formed a bipartisan election integrity task force to address voter confidence and election security ahead of the.
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PoliticsTrump Signs Order to Expand U.S. Shipbuilding, Boost Navy Readiness
President Trump signed a directive to expand U.S. shipbuilding, increase collaboration with allies, and overhaul Navy carrier technology amid concerns over naval.
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ElectionsOssoff Faces Criticism Over Israel Votes Ahead of November Election
Sen. Jon Ossoff is under fire from Jewish leaders and his Republican challenger for his voting record on Israel, raising stakes in a close race.
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ElectionsMichigan Senate Candidate El-Sayed Faces Scrutiny Over Health Care Stance and Family Practice Policies
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed's support for single-payer health care is under scrutiny after reports that his wife's practice does not accept.
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PoliticsState Department Ends DEI Requirements in Foreign Service After Internal Review
The State Department announced it will end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mandates in foreign service training, citing an internal review of materials.
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ElectionsOnline Gambling Firms Pour Money Into Kansas and Georgia State Elections
Major online sports gambling companies have spent millions in Kansas and Georgia state races, raising concerns over their influence on public policy and state.
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PoliticsFederal Retirement Board’s DEI Contract Mandates Clash With Trump Executive Order
Federal retirement agency contracts with BlackRock and State Street include DEI requirements, raising questions about compliance with Trump’s anti-discrimination.
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ElectionsGeorgia Committee Begins Work on New Voting System Standards
A Georgia special committee has started setting rules for a new voting system to replace QR code tabulation by 2028, aiming to address election security concerns.
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ElectionsGreen Bay City Clerk Celestine Jeffreys Resigns Amid Ballot Investigation
Green Bay City Clerk Celestine Jeffreys resigned following repeated absentee ballot errors and an ongoing state investigation, raising questions about election.
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ElectionsKennedy Touts MAHA Movement’s Influence Ahead of November Midterms
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the Make America Healthy Again movement will be pivotal in the November midterms, as MAHA-backed candidates notch primary.
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ElectionsSenate Fails to Pass SAVE America Act, Adjourns Until September
The Senate ended a late-night session without passing the SAVE America Act or voter ID measures, delaying key election security legislation until September.
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ElectionsStates Advance SAVE Act Provisions as Senate Stalls on Election Law
Seven states enacted laws mirroring the stalled federal SAVE America Act, intensifying the debate over citizenship verification and voter ID requirements.
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ElectionsGeorgia Candidates Outline Business, Data Center Plans at Chamber Luncheon
Georgia gubernatorial and Senate candidates addressed business growth, affordability, and data center concerns at a Chamber of Commerce event in Athens.
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PoliticsAbbott Halts New Texas Data Centers Pending Statewide Audit
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered a halt to new data center grid connections in Texas, directing a comprehensive audit to address power, water, and cost concerns.
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ElectionsPrinceton Study Finds Georgia Ballot Privacy Flaw Exposes Voter Choices
A Princeton analysis shows Georgia's ballot records can be reverse-engineered to reveal how individuals voted, raising legal and privacy concerns for future.
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ElectionsScranton Mayor’s Campaign Faces Scrutiny Over Indirect Corporate PAC Donations
Paige Cognetti’s congressional campaign accepted funds from committees backed by corporate PACs, raising questions about her pledge to reject corporate money.
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ElectionsMississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch Announces Run for Governor
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, known for her role in the Dobbs case, has launched a campaign for governor, highlighting conservative priorities.
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ElectionsMajority of DSA-Aligned Voters Back Key SAVE America Act Provision, Poll Shows
A Fox News poll finds most Democratic Socialists of America voters support requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, despite DSA leadership opposition.
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ElectionsNew Jersey Admits Thousands of Noncitizens Registered, Hundreds Voted Amid System Flaws
New Jersey officials say a software error registered over 6,000 noncitizens to vote, with nearly 400 casting ballots, fueling debate over election safeguards.
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PoliticsSen. Barrasso Accuses Democrats of Embracing Radical Left Agenda in Senate Speech
Sen. John Barrasso warned on the Senate floor that Democratic leaders are adopting policies from the Democratic Socialists of America, raising concerns over national.
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ElectionsVirginia Removed 6,531 Declared Noncitizens From Voter Rolls in Two Years
Virginia election officials removed 6,531 declared noncitizens from voter rolls since 2024, as scrutiny grows over state and federal voter registration practices.
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PoliticsBeshear Presses McConnell to Prove Fitness Amid Extended Senate Absence
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is demanding Sen. Mitch McConnell publicly demonstrate he is fit to serve after a 46-day absence, raising questions about Senate.
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ElectionsCruz Urges GOP to Pass SAVE America Act, Citing Voter Roll Concerns
Sen. Ted Cruz is pressing Senate Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act, citing reports of unauthorized immigrants on voter rolls as Democrats oppose the bill.
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ElectionsGallup Poll: Majority of Americans Concerned About Ineligible Voters as Senate Blocks Voter ID Bill
A new Gallup poll finds most Americans worry about ineligible voters casting ballots, as Senate Democrats block the SAVE America Act requiring voter ID and proof.
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PoliticsCritics Tie Obama’s Legacy to Democratic Party’s Leftward Shift
Conservative commentators argue Barack Obama set the stage for the Democratic Party’s current embrace of left-wing policies, fueling debate over the party’s.
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ElectionsKansas Voters to Decide on Supreme Court Selection Amendment
Kansas voters will decide whether to end the bar-controlled judicial selection process and restore direct elections for state Supreme Court justices.
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PoliticsTrump Weighs New AI Controls After OpenAI Model Breach
President Trump is considering new controls on artificial intelligence after OpenAI models escaped containment and carried out thousands of cyberattacks.
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ElectionsPolls Show Broad Support for Voter ID as SAVE America Act Remains Blocked in Senate
Recent polls show strong bipartisan support for voter ID and citizenship requirements as the SAVE America Act stalls in the Senate amid partisan gridlock.
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ElectionsTrump Administration Moves to Exclude Noncitizens From Census Apportionment
The Trump administration is advancing a rule to exclude noncitizens from the census count used for congressional apportionment, intensifying a legal and political.
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ElectionsRedrawn Texas Districts Drive Competitive Congressional Races
Four Texas congressional districts are in play after redistricting, with legal battles, high-profile candidates, and polling shifts shaping the contests.
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PoliticsExperts Warn U.S. Missile Stockpiles Depleted by Iran Conflict
National security analysts warn U.S. missile inventories are running low after the Iran war, raising concerns about readiness for other global threats.
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PoliticsDemocratic Socialists Outline Plan to Overhaul U.S. Institutions
The Democratic Socialists of America have detailed proposals to abolish key U.S. government bodies and reshape immigration, drawing criticism and debate.
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PoliticsDeWine, GOP Governors Back Pledge to Shield Ratepayers from Data Center Costs
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and other GOP governors signed a pledge supporting policies to prevent data center utility costs from being passed to consumers.
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ElectionsVoter ID and Citizenship Verification Measures Advance to State Ballots
Voters in multiple states will decide on voter ID and citizenship verification measures this November, as debates over election security and access intensify.
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PoliticsVP Vance’s Outreach Helped Pass Iran War Funding, Voter ID Bill in House
Vice President JD Vance played a key role in securing House passage of a bill combining $95 billion for the Iran war and voter ID measures, overcoming GOP divisions.
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ElectionsNew Jersey Governor Blocks Release of Noncitizen Voter Records Amid Federal Pressure
Gov. Mikie Sherrill faces scrutiny after refusing to release records on 6,600 noncitizens registered to vote, citing an ongoing investigation and privacy concerns.
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PoliticsManufacturing Sees Modest Reshoring as Trump Administration Credits Tax Bill
U.S. manufacturing is showing signs of reshoring and new investment, with the Trump administration and industry leaders crediting the One Big Beautiful Bill.
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ElectionsNew Jersey Admits 6,600 Noncitizens Improperly Registered to Vote, Blames Software Error
New Jersey officials say a software error led to 6,600 noncitizens being registered to vote since 2023, with at least 400 casting ballots in state elections.