SCHUMER is on the floor now making this offer to end the shutdown: Clean CR Bipartisan "minibus" of approps bills 1-year ACA funding extension Bipartisan cmte to negotiate on health care "This is a reasonable offer that reopens the government, deals with health care affordability."

We’re live! Tune into our new weekly podcast, Stories From The States. In our first episode, host @fitzsimon.bsky.social talks about federal cuts that are jeopardizing Medicaid coverage. www.newsfromthestates.com/podcast/stor... #FairFearlessFree #LocalJournalism

Another example of why I don’t put much thought into Elon’s stupid pay package

We have reached a verdict: Not guilty.

Not saying we shouldn’t marvel at the absurdity of the pay package, but keep in mind these are the benchmarks he has to hit to get it, and uh…it isn’t going well so far

To put this in scale, Elon Musk's salary from Tesla alone could fund the SNAP program for the entire country into 2034.

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I tried to DoorDash my favorite Starbucks holiday drink because it’s back today and five minutes after I ordered, something exploded at the store and my order was cancelled. I don’t know what that portends for my day

I truly can’t believe this actually went to trial.

Hello from the happiest place

Though thousands of Idahoans relied on the health care provided through Title X for over 50 years, the state made no public announcements as the decision took effect in April, leading to the closure of 28 out of 43 — about 65% — Title X-funded family planning clinics in public health districts.

It’s funny you say this, because he actually voted for a Democrat’s bill to require insurance companies to allow up to 6 months of birth control to be dispensed at a time. He also voted for the minor consent for treatment bill. I tried calling him to ask about it, but he didn’t call back.

The U.S. government shutdown has now dragged on for over a month, and shortages of air traffic controllers are straining operations — with flight disruptions piling up nationwide.

I love making this. It's a hearty, cheap one-pot dinner that makes a ton of food and keeps well.

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The state declined the money "to remain compliant with current Idaho laws concerning parental rights and counseling on pregnancy options.” The law in question is SB 1329, which requires parental consent for healthcare and is also limiting young people's access to suicide hotlines, as Kelcie notes

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SCOOP: Idaho’s health department quietly declined the entirety of its annual $1.5 million federal Title X funding in April, leaving patients statewide without any access to the family planning program. One Idaho health district no longer offers contraception at all. From me:

I did not do this intentionally but for Election Day this year I am running away to Disneyland

NEWS: Federal agents crashed with woman’s car, pointed guns at her, dragged her out by legs, tossed her in a minivan, held her and (eventually) let her go without charges. This as Chicagoans say the immigration blitz is out of control. (DHS blames her.) www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/03/c...

This is a real government webpage.

So proud of @jennifershutt.bsky.social for winning the 2025 Everett McKinley Dirksen Award for Distinguished Reporting of Congress! Here's her coverage of the impacts of Medicaid cuts on rural hospitals, shifts in FEMA duties and funding tribal radio stations. nationalpress.org/award-story/...

Tesla faces widening federal probe into door handle safety issues - www.cnbc.com/2025/11/03/t...

“If you’re flying out of the Houston airport, allow 6 hours to go through security. I am not kidding. I saw people today who waited more than 3 hours and still hadn’t gotten to the front of the line.” thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/03/t...

Ah yes, my Medicaid mapping. I’m so proud of that and my data partnerships. They’re big in Cheyenne. (Don’t let AI write your PR pitches)

You laugh, but this is how the exododus went extinct

The USDA sent an email to grocery stores telling them they are prohibited from offering special discounts to customers affected by the SNAP funding lapse. I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email

I don't even know what an apparatchik is and I resent having to learn all of these stupid terms

You won’t always know what your toddler is up to, but there will be signs

Me: Can I have a large iced Mexican mocha half sweet please? Barista: can you repeat that? Me: a large iced Mexican mocha half sweet Barista: ok and did you want that hot or iced? Look man I don’t have the patience for this in this economy

~just Idaho things~

Stark warning from Mississippi's Republican Insurance Commissioner: “I don’t know where America’s headed, but we've got to redefine how we address health insurance and health care in this country. If not, we will not have health care in the state of Mississippi in some areas, especially the Delta.”

My neighborhood always impresses me with their Halloween spirit

My spicy take of the moment is the lyrics to KPop Demon Hunters are 10x as good as the lyrics on Taylor’s new album

Coming Nov. 7 - Stories From The States from @statesnewsroom.com. Thanks for the coverage, E&P! www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/stor...

MORE DETAILS: Hear from co-workers of Nebraska State Sen. Dan McKeon, who was cited for public indecency after a woman alleged he grabbed her buttocks at a post-legislative session party often attended by staff and family of senators. From Erin Bamer:

No one has had a wilder arc than Bill Kristol

Speaker Johnson has decided to keep the House in recess all through next week. This will be the seventh consecutive week of recess for the chamber. It has not been in session since Sept. 19.

Via Anna Barrett and Andrea Tinker: Alabama food banks Friday were bracing for an influx of people amid the likely suspension of SNAP benefits for food on Saturday. Meanwhile, Alabama Democrats called for a special session of the Legislature to provide aid to the 726,000 Alabamians on the program.

BREAKING: Trump administration blocked from cutting off SNAP benefits as two judges issue orders. @statesnewsroom.com story w/ @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social: www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

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If you aren't that worried about women with children because they have WIC, please take a look at the average monthly benefit amounts provided by WIC

Well, an acquaintance who relies on the ACA marketplace for insurance just received a notice explaining that their fee for coverage will be rising. Right now they pay $180 a month. The new price? $2733.15 a month.

I don’t understand how anyone is still telling themselves this will all be fine. www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-b...

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Of course, the men of Gondor were unable to protect Middle-Earth, and the threat of Sauron was only stopped when hobbits and men teamed up with those of other races and cultures, and worked together for the betterment of all.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has rejected a ballot initiative seeking to limit the power of corporations to spend money on elections, saying it did not meet legal review standards, report @dailymontanan.com and @statesnewsroom.com

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