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Cindy Holscher wins in Kansas, holding governor's office for Democrats
Holscher, a state senator, overcame a more well-known Republican who had Trump's endorsement in the state that has gone to the GOP in most other statewide races.
Democrat Cindy Holscher defeats Republican Ty Masterson in Kansas governor’s race
Holscher has prevailed in the Republican-leaning state and will succeed two-term Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, NBC News projects.
Chatham students top state averages on graduation tests, but science scores lag
CHATHAM — Chatham High School students are outperforming their peers across New Jersey on graduation tests, with 94% meeting the state's math standard and 96% meeting the English language arts
Atlantic Menhaden Decisions Signal Increased Conservation Focus, But Largely Disregard Science and Public Input
This week, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission voted to reduce the coastwide catch limit and Chesapeake Bay reduction fishery catch cap for menhaden, a keystone forage fish, but the cuts are still inadequate to support striped bass and other predators.
Hackensack Meridian Health Expert Weighs in on Updated ACS Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines
The American Cancer Society has updated its prostate cancer screening guidelines, offering specific, age-based recommendations for PSA blood tests and emphasizing secondary testing before performing biopsies. A Hackensack Meridian Health urologic oncology expert weighs in.
M3 Youth Film Festival brings entertainment education to Georgia State University
Read M3 Youth Film Festival brings entertainment education to Georgia State University by Delaney Tarr for SaportaReport here.
Phoebe Bridgers Bringing 'The Lost Tour' to Bryce Jordan Center in 2027
Indie rock artist Phoebe Bridgers will make a stop at Penn State next spring as part of an expanded tour behind her latest solo album. The Grammy-winning
Affordable housing, new Indiana Senate leadership, Clark County voting controversy
State Shield, a nonprofit organization describing itself as "equipping state leaders to defend against hostile foreign threats," on Thursday released its second annual Legislative Scorecard, "recognizing states that strengthened protections
Regents approve two three-year degree programs
Two new bachelor’s degree programs that could be completed in three years received approval this week from the Iowa Board of Regents but not without a warning that the state’s public universities need to do a better job of promoting shorter, more affordable pathways to college degrees. The Regents approved proposals from the University of…
Doctor on frontlines of Todd County measles outbreak says it could ‘overwhelm’ health system
The measles outbreak in central Minnesota’s Todd County accounts for 85 percent of cases recorded in the state.
DCCA outlines steps to improve the Hawaiʻi’s business registration system, address processing delays
The Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs today outlined steps to improve the state’s business registration system and address processing delays affecting Hawaiʻi businesses.
Will the state legislature take up independent redistricting?
With power shakeups coming in January at the General Assembly, incoming Democrats could consider an independent redistricting commission.
Your Health Idaho is in open enrollment. Insurance premiums hikes might be tamped down
BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) — For about the next month, Idahoans can enroll in health insurance plans on the state’s exchange. As health insurance premiums continue to grow, Idaho’s exchange, Your Health Idaho, is the only place that Idahoans can go to get private health insurance discounted by the federal government. For some Idahoans, that […]
California voters overhaul recall elections, pass Democratic-backed Prop. 5
California voters approved changing the state’s recall process, requiring separate elections to remove and replace an elected official
Merv Griffin’s SoCal desert oasis, entertainment venue hits market for $24M
A Southern California estate once owned by TV host and media mogul Merv Griffin is on the market. Griffin’s former 40-acre property at 81345 Avenue 54 in La Quinta is on the market for $23.9 million, Robb Report reported. The Agency’s Zach Goldsmith and Mauricio Umansky share the listing. The Agency ranked fourth in The Real Deal’s most recent Los Angeles County brokerage rankings, claiming $3.3 billion in on-market transactions on homes above $1 million from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026. The seller is Newport Beach-based real estate investor Mark Majerovic, who purchased the Coachella Valley property in […]
Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic returns for second year
The UCF Knights won the inaugural flag football tournament last season, beating in-state opponent Florida 19-7.
Jake Dickert agrees to new Wake Forest contract, rebuffing coaching carousel interest
The new long-term deal boosts staff and roster salary pools while shutting down outside interest from open jobs like Florida State as the No. 13 Demon Deacons push for an ACC title
News10: Beyond The Headlines: Meteorologist explains science behind forecasting for Upstate New York
Television meteorologists are scientists at heart. They compare models and trends to ultimately boil down their findings into a two-and-a-half-minute forecast for TV.
California Imaging institute property in Fresno sold - The Business Journal California Imaging Institute property in Fresno sells
A 20,232-square-foot medical imaging property in Fresno has sold, with ERE Healthcare Real Estate Advisors handling the transaction.
NFL Players Inc.’s Matthew Curtin joins Penn State Smeal Board of Visitors
Penn State alumnus and NFL Players Inc. President Matthew Curtin joins the Penn State Smeal Board of Visitors to help shape the future of sports business education.
Warriors star Stephen Curry to miss at least two weeks with torn oblique
An MRI revealed that Stephen Curry suffered an oblique abdominal tear in the Golden State Warriors' loss to the Rockets in Houston Wednesday, and he will miss at least two weeks and six games.
Google’s Vicki Eckert appointed to Penn State Smeal Board of Visitors
Corey Phelps, John and Karen Arnold Dean of the Penn State Smeal College of Business, recently appointed Vicki Huff Eckert, vice president and Google’s AI and engineering business finance officer, to the college’s Board of Visitors.
Burglars strike up to 15 Wilmette businesses, police say
More than a dozen Wilmette businesses reportedly were struck during a rash of break-ins and burglaries overnight Wednesday to Thursday. In a preliminary statement, Wilmette police told The Record that they believe late on Nov. 11 the same crew attempted to burglarize as many as 15 Wilmette businesses across two distinct areas of town. More […]
From the trade deadline to The New York Times: Boise State Sports Law Professor Sam Ehrlich
For Sam Ehrlich, associate professor in strategy and entrepreneurship, July 31 has always been an...
Broadwing Capital Acquires Supply Side to Launch Specialty Distribution Business
Supply Side serves more than 30,000 locations across the United States and Canada, according to the announcement. It supplies self-storage and parcel shipping operators with boxes, tape, bubble wrap, locks and other products, and designs and stocks retail supply displays for their facilities.
State working to improve flawed online business registration system that went live in July
The Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is facing a four-month delay in processing new registrations and a backlog of 40,000 filings, impacting businesses statewide.
Voters pushed back on data centers, but an Ohio business group still promotes them
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) -- Data centers contributed more than $9 billion to Ohio’s gross domestic product last year, according to a report announced by the state’s largest busines
Records: NC State officials knew trainer allegations years ago
Former NC State Sports medicine director Robert Murphy stayed on the job despite signs of sexual misconduct with male athletes, according to documents obtained by ESPN.
North Carolina receives $216.8 million in rural health funding
North Carolina has been awarded more than $216.8 million in continued federal funding to improve rural health care, bringing the state’s total under the program to more than $429 million since April 2026.
Black voters view Scott Colom's historic US Senate win through lens of Mississippi's racial legacy
Scott Colom's election win in Mississippi means he will be the first Black man to represent the Deep South state in the U.S. Senate in nearly 150 years.
Delaware Division of Public Health Announces New Director
DOVER, Del. (Nov, 12, 2026) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is pleased to announce that Dr. Harrison Hines assumed the role of Director of Public Health and Delaware State Health Officer on October 12, 2026. As leader of the largest division within the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Dr. Hines […]
You aren’t just what you eat
Everyone agrees that a healthy diet and regular exercise together are important for a healthier life. However, Glenn Gaesser, a professor at Arizona State University’s College of Health Solutions, suggests that exercise outweighs diet when it comes to longevity.
Sports world pays tribute to NBC Sports’ Dan Hicks after sudden passing
The sports media world is reeling Thursday from the untimely death of Dan Hicks, longtime commentator for NBC Sports and the husband of ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm. Hicks passed away “suddenly and unexpectedly” at 64 following an acute illness, Storm announced this morning. “Our three daughters and I are heartbroken,” she wrote in a statement.…
Study explores leveraging dental hygienists to expand access to oral health care
Dental hygienists play a critical role in delivering preventive oral health care, helping patients maintain good oral health and preventing more serious and costly dental problems. Yet in many states, ...
Shopping For A 2027 Health Plan? State Aid And 4 Smart Moves Can Cut Your Health Costs
THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Residents of at least 11 states who buy coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace can get extra state help paying their premiums in 2027. ACA health plans are for anyone under 65 who doesn't have access to affordable job-based health ...
Live entertainment returning to Primm with concerts, comedy headliners
Primm Valley Resort & Casino announced the launch of the Primm Event Series, which will bring several musical acts and comedians to the state line enclave.
Newsweek ranks Baptist Health Paducah among Kentucky's best hospitals
Baptist Health Paducah was ranked the No. 8 hospital in Kentucky on Newsweek's "America's Best-in-State Hospitals 2027" list.
Legendary NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks dies suddenly at 64
Longtime NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks, who spent more than three decades with the company calling a variety of sports, has died at 64 following an acute illness. ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm, Hicks’ wife of 32 years, announced the news on social media Thursday morning, saying her family was “devastated” by her husband’s “sudden and…
Yankees President Randy Levine pushes college sports bill, discusses MLB labor negotiations
Yankees President Randy Levine discusses the Protect College Sports Act, and the state of MLB's labor negotiations.
Louisiana Innovates 2026 Panel Discussion & Honoree Recognition
Join us for the 2026 Louisiana Innovates panel, presented by Ochsner Health, as we highlight innovation and the future of business and industry across our state.
Patrick Stewart’s widow Sunny Ozell breaks silence in heartfelt statement 2 weeks after her husband’s death
“We filled those years with so much living.”
See how a state law to address mental health has yet to help
Annis Pereyra, whose son was shot and killed by Walnut Creek police in February, said she believes a new law could have saved his life.
Dayton Business Journal: Beavercreek construction exec named to Wright State Board of Trustees
A familiar face within Dayton’s business community is joining the board of one of the region’s largest higher-ed institutions. Jerad Barnett, president and CEO of Beavercreek-based Synergy Building Systems, will join the Wright State University board of trustees for a … Continue reading →
Jackson Walker Attorneys Provide Insight on Texas Judicial Election Results and the Future of the Business Court
Following the November 3 midterm election, in which Democrats won all ten statewide judicial races on the Texas ballot (four seats on the Supreme Court of Texas, three on the Court of Criminal Appeals, and all three seats on the new Fifteenth Court of Appeals, which hears appeals from the Texas Business Court), leading legal publications sought out Jackson Walker attorneys to explain what the results mean for Texas courts, businesses, and dealmakers.
Dan Hicks, legendary NBC Sports and golf announcer, dies at age 64
Legendary NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks died Wednesday following an acute illness, his family said in a statement. He was 64.
Congressman Sid Morrison as a guiding force in Washington politics, dies at 93
Former U.S. Rep. Sid Morrison, the longtime central Washington farmer, congressman, and state transportation secretary, has died at 93.
Webster delivers 2026 Hibbert R. Roberts Lecture
Steven W. Webster, associate professor and director of the Center on American Politics at Indiana University, for the annual Hibbert R. Roberts Lecture in Public Policy on October 27, 2026.
Family health costs now exceed housing in most of Mass., HPC told
By Alison Kuznitz, State House News Service BOSTON, Nov. 10, 2026…..Average total healthcare costs for Massachusetts … Read More
Will the Braves re-sign Lane Thomas?
No one ever mentions him in the “re-sign guys” statements
Former NC lawmaker indicted on embezzlement, other charges in political corruption probe
Former NC Rep. Jason Saine, a high-ranking Republican state lawmaker until his resignation in 2024, was indicted by a grand jury on charges of financial crimes. He tells WRAL he's innocent.
‘Very passionate, very principled’: St. Bernard state Rep. Mike Bayham dies
Mike Bayham, who represented St. Bernard Parish in the Louisiana House of Representatives, died Wednesday, according to a statement from his family. He was 52 years old.
Atlanta Hawks and State Farm execs earn national recognition for live entertainment
State Farm Arena leaders Amanda Mann and Trey Feazell earned national recognition for excellence in venue operations.
Raising the steaks: Mizzou Meat Market carves out new future in state-of-the-art space
The Mizzou Meat Market’s new space in the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory aims to expand hands-on opportunities for students.
Michael Bayham Jr., first-term legislator from St. Bernard Parish, dies at 52
State Rep. Mike Bayham chaired the state commission celebrating the United States’ 250th birthday
Experts update prostate cancer screening guidelines for men
Are you an American man between 50 and 69? You might want to get checked for prostate cancer, ACS says in reversal of previous guidelines.
Newly elected, WA’s first openly transgender legislator ready to ‘stand on business’
When Jaelynn Scott arrives in Olympia in January, she doesn’t want to be labeled as a one-note legislator.
Records: Officials raised concerns years ago about NC State trainer
Sports medicine director Robert Murphy stayed on the job despite signs of sexual misconduct with male athletes.
What new prostate cancer recommendations say about who should get blood tests
The American Cancer Society’s first update to prostate cancer screening guidance in more than a decade endorsed regular PSA tests for certain older men.
This California group saw the Mississippi Senate stunner coming
Way to Win understood that organizations that based in-state understand their communities better than wealthy donors in California or D.C.-based consultants.
State Street Health Care SPDR (XLV) Adds Eli Lilly and Johnson & Johnson on Nov. 10
The fund bought $132.2 million of stock, increasing all 60 of its positions and selling nothing.
Giving Matters: Greenville Health Authority announces 2026 Healthy Greenville Grants
Greenville Health Authority presented its 2026 Healthy Greenville Grants, totaling $3,903,960, during a ceremony Nov. 10.
Honorable Mention Art + Science Competition: Seth Cook
For the Art + Science Competition entitled States of Change, we asked to see photography that examines art and science through transition, transformation, and instability. Change may be gradual or abrupt, visible or difficult to perceive, ranging from emotional shifts to environmental conditions. We invited artists to consider how photography can reveal states of change—where
Scientists Find Out-of-Body Experiences May Occur Between Sleep And Waking
An uncanny state that is somehow both or neither.
Wisconsin Chief Justice Jill Karofsky stresses court safety, mental health
A year after cautioning that the state of Wisconsin's judiciary is "troubled," Wisconsin's chief justice said that the state's court system and employees have been resilient in the face of threats and other challenges.
Colorado was recently dinged for its business climate. Here's how companies want to fix it.
Frustration about the state’s business climate has been building for years, culminating in a report with 50 recommendations
Small Business Owners Are More Confident In Their Own Companies Than In The Economy, And Two-Thirds Use AI, Gusto Survey Finds
Gusto today released its 2026 State of Small Business report, a survey of 1,731 owners of U.S. small businesses with 24 or fewer employees. Sixty-one percent say they're optimistic about their own business, unchanged from a year ago. Only 18% feel that way about the U.S. economy, down from 29% in 2025, and 59% now describe themselves as pessimistic about it, up from 50%.
Patrick’s Politics: We should abolish the Electoral College
When the blue tsunami hit America this November, there was a side effect you might have missed. Democrats gained control of several state legislatures that had previously been Republican. This is i…
Here's the last time Democrats served in top Texas offices
Democrats swept every statewide office up for election in Texas. Here's the last time Democrats served in the top Texas seats.
Michigan healthcare job growth is slowing despite a surge in demand
Michigan’s healthcare system is facing a workforce paradox that leaves the state racing toward a public health emergency, according to a new study by the Michigan Health Council.
Michigan healthcare job growth is slowing despite a surge in demand
Michigan’s healthcare system is facing a workforce paradox that leaves the state racing toward a public health emergency, according to a new study by the Michigan Health Council.
Business leaders hope split government doesn’t dent Ohio’s pro-business edge
What do the results of the 2026 midterm elections mean to employers in what was recently pegged as the top state for business in the U.S.?
Facing 17% hike in fees, Paterson looks to leave state's health plan
Facing a 17% increase in costs for city employees' health insurance, Paterson has begun talks with municipal labor unions to switch coverage in 2027.
Manchester United Sack Michael Carrick As Statement Issued
Manchester United have sacked Michael Carrick, with the Red Devils sitting in the relegation zone for the November international break.
Democrats unite against corporate health care
It's the common ground they share, including newly elected Democrats from red states.
New Democratic State Majorities Bet Big on Pocketbook Politics
Democrats’ big wins last week stretched from Washington to downballot races in state legislatures, setting the stage for a push to lower costs as incoming leaders translate voters’ affordability concerns into a governing strategy.
Democratic sweep opens the door for major policy changes at state level
Democrats gained trifectas in six new states, flipped 12 state legislative chambers and are poised to flip six governorships.
State College Area Bubble Tea Shop Closing
A State College area shop specializing in boba tea, coffee and a variety of specialty drinks is shutting its doors after a little more than three years in
How Scott Colom defied the odds to go from district attorney to Mississippi's Democratic US Senator
In a state that hasn't had a Democrat in office since 1980 and hasn't sent a Black Senator to Washington since the 1870s, Colom's win represents a massive upset in state politics.
“Sometimes It Takes a Loss”: Ohio State Veteran Sends Blunt Message After Third Defeat of the Season
Ohio State’s season so far doesn’t look good, as the team suffered its third loss, and veteran offensive lineman Carson Hinzman believes the setback has had an unexpected impact on the locker room. The Buckeyes are now 6-3 following their loss to Oregon.
High Point University students bring period poverty advocacy to Capitol Hill
High Point University students in a strategic communications class are asking federal lawmakers to ban states from taxing period products.
Trump Blames Anti-Israel Sentiment, Iran War for Republican Midterm Losses
For the United States, the election results have brought the debate over Israel, Iran and military spending further into domestic politics.
How Black women powered Democratic wins in Mississippi and across the South
Across the South, Black women voters helped usher in a slew of new Democratic officeholders this year in addition to Mississippi Sen.-elect Scott Colom. They powered Keisha Lance Bottoms to a history-making win as Georgia’s first Black governor alongside a slate of Black women who will hold key state offices. They also backed successful Democratic candidates in GOP strongholds, including South Carolina and Texas, by lopsided margins.
The midterms energized a powerful political constituency: abuse survivors
Two Ohioans are part of a growing movement of survivors of sexual abuse and gender-based violence who are showing up at statehouses, lobbying the U.S. Congress, and coming forward to share their experiences with political candidates — and they’re getting results.
UW Huskies Film Study: Penn State Nittany Lions
The Washington Huskies returned home to Husky Stadium with some momentum as they took on the Penn State Nittany Lions. Unfortunately said momentum from last game did not travel with them from Nebraska, as the offense stuttered out the gates yet again but now this time with the defense looking all out of sorts. UW […]
“Zero Experience Coaching, Will Not End Well”: Fans Aren’t Convinced of Philip Rivers’ Appointment as NC State Picks Next Head Coach
NC State will have a familiar face manning its sidelines for the 2027 season, but not everyone is sold on its prospects. On Wednesday, it was reported that former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers, who spent his collegiate career with the Wolfpack, had accepted an offer to be his alma mater’s head coach.
No politics for Malaysia’s Najib under house arrest rule ahead of key state poll
If the former leader takes part in political activities or makes media statements, he will be returned to prison, the home minister says.
Should personal finance be part of the liberal arts?
We take you inside an AP personal finance class in Alabama where students are learning about Roth IRAs and compound interest. As states add personal finance classes, should business be more woven into the liberal arts? Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.Your Next Listen –New college degrees designed to job-proof graduates –Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR AppConnect with The Indicator from Planet Money–The Indicator newsletter — a weekly roundup of news, ideas and staff picks. –Instagram, TikTok and YouTube –Find the Planet Money book –Find the Planet Money game, Sell Me A Sasquatch, and other merch at the NPR Shop!Support public media by subscribing to NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
The biggest tsunami in Colorado’s midterm election
The biggest tsunami in Colorado’s midterm election may be the passage of Amendment 87 and Proposition NN. Amendment 87 squeaked by with 51.6% YES to 48.4% NO, while NN sailed through with 57% YES to 43% NO. These two results took Colorado’s 34-year-old TABOR system to the woodshed. Amendment 87 replaced the state’s nearly 40-year-old […]
Business and medicine cross paths at inaugural cancer innovation summit
During a sold-out summit that spanned Monday and Tuesday, statewide nonprofit BioCT and the Yale Cancer Center connected hundreds of attendees with over 70 speakers, who presented on recent developments in cancer treatment and biotechnology.
Steph Curry injured: Golden State Warriors' 'concern is high' as four-time NBA champion exits Houston Rockets loss
Steph Curry to have an MRI on right abdominal injury, with Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr saying concern is high over the 38-year-old two-time league MVP; watch the 2026/27 NBA season, including the Christmas Day games and the NBA finals, on Sky Sports
Rockets End the Warriors Win Streak on a Wild Night in Houston
Stephen Curry’s early injury and a Marcus Smart ejection overshadowed a physical Rockets victory, as Houston dominated the paint to halt Golden State’s surging eight-game momentum.
No. 8 Houston dominates Jacksonville State in 92-46 rout
Mercy Miller added 15 points as the Cougars dominated inside, outscoring the Gamecocks 36-10 in the paint and holding them to 27% shooting to stay unbeaten.
New statement highlights urgent need to improve veterans' heart health
Fewer than 5% of U.S. military veterans may achieve optimal cardiovascular health based on the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8™ metrics, highlighting an urgent opportunity to improve prevention and help veterans live longer, healthier lives, according to a new scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship journal, Circulation.
Trump administration wants to sell public lands and shrink the federal estate
President Donald Trump’s administration wants to sell public lands to states, tribes and local governments as part of an effort to “decrease the size of the federal estate.”.
Northeast Arkansas Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy graduates class
The Delta Center for Economic Development at Arkansas State University celebrated the graduation of participants from the Northeast Arkansas Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy Tuesday (Nov. 10). This marks the completion...
Northwestern QB Aidan Chiles Ruled Out Against Ohio State
Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles has officially been ruled out against Ohio State, marking his second consecutive missed game. With Nicco Marchiol potentially set for another start, the Wildcats face another major challenge in Columbus.
Australian states could sue tobacco companies for billions in healthcare costs under proposal
Exclusive: Former barrister who helped legally establish that secondhand smoke causes lung cancer argues states could seek up to $50bn in compensation
Longtime NFL QB and former NC State QB Philip Rivers reportedly set to be Wolfpack's new head coach
Why non-QM is keeping top mortgage brokers in business
Two veteran originators explain how bank statement and DSCR loans help them close deals agency financing can’t