Sean Scully

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The budget proposed by Oregon's governor prioritizes increasing rent assistance and eviction prevention to prevent Oregonians from slipping into homelessness and efforts to permanently rehouse people, report Oregon Capital Chronicle and States Newsroom. buff.ly/49B145R

Since 2021, a handful of Colorado River Basin tribes have significantly boosted water supply in Lake Mead through voluntary contributions, helping stabilize a crucial reservoir that 25 million people rely on, report Nevada Current and States Newsroom. buff.ly/3OJNMdN

Been following the excellent "Howl" series about reintroduction of wolves into Idaho? Here's how it all came together (over a beer, no less), via Boise State Public Radio, @idahocapitalsun.com and @statesnewsroom.com buff.ly/0bpfnHI

The man shot during a No Kings protest in Salt Lake City on Saturday has died. Police say he may have been a bystander shot inadvertently when local security workers opened fire on a man with a rifle, report @utahnewsdispatch.com and @statesnewsroom.com shorturl.at/FxDdx

One person is critically injured after a shooting a short time ago at a No Kings protest in Salt Lake City. Police say a "person of interest" is in custody, report @utahnewsdispatch.com and @statesnewsroom.com buff.ly/ANxnITv

Hey, for my Michigan-connected journalism people: We're looking for an editor. Great newsroom, great company, great pay and benefits. What's not to love? Apply today or tell your friends and colleagues. buff.ly/3QzOXNM

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday it will require dairy farms to share samples of unpasteurized milk when requested, in an effort to gather more information about the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington will continue to helm her caucus’ political operation as it maneuvers to recapture control of the House in 2026

The Army Corps of Engineers approved a permit for the declining Red Dog Mine in Alaska, allowing its Canadian operator to build roads to reach two new zinc prospects, reports Northern Journal, via Alaska Beacon and States Newsroom. buff.ly/4gldrFk

States are cracking down on for-profit consultants that charge military veterans for help in filing their disability claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs, reports Stateline, via Oregon Capital Chronicle and States Newsroom. buff.ly/3Di1Ath

The Montana Department of Revenue is missing an estimated $300 million a year in new construction value as staff falls behind on property inspections, report Daily Montanan and States Newsroom. buff.ly/4faOOub

The economy added 227,000 jobs in November, making for a strong jobs report despite a slight increase in the unemployment rate, reports States Newsroom, via Nevada Current. buff.ly/3OOzOr0

increasingly, women say they are being denied routine miscarriage care in states like Louisiana, where doctors face imprisonment if they perform an abortion unless a woman is at risk of dying, report @statesnewsroom, via @arizonamirror. buff.ly/3ZKP2nh

Utah GOP Rep. Blake Moore will serve as the co-chair of the newly formed Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency Caucus, or DOGE for short, report Utah News Dispatch and States Newsroom. buff.ly/3ZrV7Dy

Washington’s annual "committee days" are a chance for legislators to get up to speed on issues that may arise next year's session, report Washington State Standard and States Newsroom. buff.ly/3Vtaj20

The company that operated the sprawling but shuttered fish processing plant in Alaska's King Cove must take corrective actions to protect the marine environment, report Alaska Beacon and States Newsroom. buff.ly/41qSJQ7

Hey, to my Pennsylvania journalism people, if you're interested in a great non-profit news opportunity, or know someone who is: @statesnewsroom is looking for a Harrisburg-based editor for @PennCapitalStar, one of our most long-established state outlets. statesnewsroom.com/staff-openings…

A coalition of news organizations, including the Daily Montanan, is asking to join a lawsuit to keep all documents related to drafting bills available to public under Montana’s constitutional “right to know," report Daily Montanan and States Newsroom. buff.ly/41rfFyB

Idaho's largest utility is requesting to increase its rate revenue by $11 million each year. The proposal comes after the company completed $74 million of upgrades in the Treasure Valley in 2023 and 2024, report Idaho Capital Sun and States Newsroom. buff.ly/3ZKNf1B