Lauren Aguirre

Here’s when Texas voters can expect to see 2026 primary election results Republicans’ decision to count ballots by hand in two Texas counties could delay unofficial primary election results.

It's Election Day in Texas and some counties could be slower to report results.

Those include Gillespie and Eastland where results are likely to take longer because Republicans are counting their ballots by hand.

Here's what to expect:
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Trump just blew up a load-bearing pillar of climate regulation in the US. What happens now? First, lawsuits.

First, lawsuits. www.vox.com/climate/4789...

This isn't only the end of an era. Gallup is the whole damn history of presidential approval ratings.

Pennsylvania plans to test out internet-connected e-pollbooks in 2026 primary The move could have benefits for election administration, but some worry about security and perceptions.

Scoop: The Pennsylvania Department of State is launching a pilot program for internet-connected e-pollbooks during the spring primary. The devices had previously not been used in the state, despite some calls for their approval. www.votebeat.org/pennsylvania...

Michigan campaign operatives who faked signatures convicted of fraud The scandal led to several candidates in the 2022 primary getting kicked off the ballot, but Michigan hasn’t changed its laws since.

The scandal led to several candidates in the 2022 primary getting kicked off the ballot, but Michigan hasn’t changed its laws since.

Lawsuit seeking money over disenfranchised Madison votes can proceed, judge rules A state law describing absentee voting as a privilege does not mean absentee ballots receive less constitutional protection than in-person votes, the court held.

A state law describing absentee voting as a privilege does not mean absentee ballots receive less constitutional protection than in-person votes, the court held.

Philly’s snowpack is making history, along with misery A thaw really is coming soon, but this has been a rare run of weather for Philly.

The snow is going to melt this week!! Finally! 40 degrees. I was not built for weeks of freezing temperatures.

www.inquirer.com/weather/snow...

Former Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer: “Clearly the federal government is going to do things that it’s never done before. The FBI going in and taking materials from an election that happened over five years ago is unprecedented, so maybe we’re destined for additional unprecedented actions."

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*posting not pairing lol autocorrect

One of my hobby horses is that most coverage of housing and real estate does not consider the rental market and assumes everyone wants to or can buy a home eventually. Thank you Indy Star for pairing a job that includes the full range of housing and real estate!

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Superman is secretly a journalism movie. In case you care about that.

What to do if you got letters from the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office An erroneous mailing has caused confusion, but voters who get a letter demanding proof of citizenship need to act to keep voting in state and local elections.

Maricopa County voters recently received two separate mailings about their voter registration status, including one that’s incorrect.

Here's why both letters were sent and what to do if you got them:
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Votebeat is hiring a managing editor! #journalismjobs

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French company opens $35 million plant to remove PFAS from polluted Chester County creeks Veolia says its new facility cleans water for 100,000 people from Red and White Clay Creeks.

French company opens $35 million plant to remove PFAS from polluted Chester County creeks www.inquirer.com/business/veo...

The 'little r' racist idea that swung the election Code Switch · Episode

This episode of Code Switch is well worth the listen

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Gov. Shapiro secures $153 million for SEPTA, averting fare hike planned for 2025 Gov. Shapiro announced cash infusion the on Friday. A 7.5% fare increase for all SEPTA riders will still go into effect on Dec. 1.

Gov. Shapiro secures $153 million for SEPTA, averting fare hike planned for 2025

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A new 76ers arena would cost SEPTA millions. City Council may approve it anyway, a key lawmaker said. The likelihood that the arena would add costs to SEPTA undermines the 76ers’ repeated contention that the project will cost local taxpayers nothing.

A new 76ers arena would cost SEPTA millions. City Council may approve it even if the team does not agree to subsidize the transit agency for the additional annual $21 million cost, a key lawmaker said.

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That really depends on where you live and how well funded transit is! It should be reliable in every place that has it though I agree

Yep not every city or town needs a whole transit system but many places in the US can support it we just choose not to. (This original post was mostly about how SEPTA in Philly is often discussed.)

My biggest pet peeve about public transit policy is when its only purpose is seen as commuting to work.

A good transit system is there to support all kinds of trips at all times of the day, not only office commutes. Groceries, football games, coffee shop trips, concerts, etc.

Shapiro says he won't let SEPTA fail amid funding crisis SEPTA supporters want Gov. Josh Shapiro to use federal highway dollars as a stopgap to prevent service cuts and fare increases.

“While pandemic shifts in commuting patterns contributed to SEPTA's current financial straits, the reduction in turnpike funding transfers is the real culprit of the fiscal cliff,” according to a housing and transit policy analyst.

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